Is Mäni's Santa Monica a real Mäni's or Not?
Recently a customer asked us, what's the difference between the Mäni's on Fairfax and the one on Main Street. So here's the answer:
In 2000 Mäni's on Fairfax, the original Mäni's, owned and operated by its co-founder, sold the Main Street business to a gentleman who wanted to operate that location as a Mäni's licensee. He was a qualified food service operator. However since that time the business was sold two more times. The current owners are contractually bound to purchase our bakery goods and not sell any other bakery's products in order to use our trade name, Mäni's. All the food they prepare in their kitchen for their restuarant is un-guided by us.
Besides the above the owners of Mäni's on Fairfax are passionate about delivering food that's good and good for you. We take the time to work with our Chef and team of bakers to design food that's healthier and then take the time to manage our menus, display cases, run this blog site, re-design our website, etc. We've been doing so since 1989.
Yes, the biggest single difference is definately the passion.
good choice of colour (honey), personally the graphic might be a bit less geometrical. At a first look, the homepage appearance does not represent the opening door to a bakery (I have to add that -unfortunately- I have never seen your bakery, but I am Swiss and a coffee&bakery maniac).
- categories overall: distinction of different categories.
Although, the eye is looking for a unified easy appearance, a small picture(i.e. staff)/symbol/key helps to distinguish and attract.
- Since your place is a bakery, I would love to see some homemade bread. I think this would be a wonderful addition to your healthy and holistic approach.
- category 'staff': a picture of you (maeni!) might be appealing.
- I like your low-sugar idea. Your pastries look delicious. I appreciate your innovative approach and spirit!
Posted by: Evelyne Kohler | January 25, 2006 at 08:54 AM