Cafe Koi becoming Convergence Cafe
As I strolled down 1st St SW to check out the progress on the new DeVille, I noticed that the windows on Cafe Koi were covered up.
It looks like they're doing a little rebranding of their own. There was a sign up saying that they'll be closed for the next while for renos and re-opening as Convergence Cafe. They'll be revamping the menu, but will keep some of the more popular items from the current menu.
can_i_try_some
Jun 10, 2009 10:09PM
CITS, are you and I the same person? I took the same stroll yesterday! Ended at Insomnia Cafe (opening soon in the Burns Building).
I don't like the name "convergence cafe." It sounds like either a self-help group, some sort of networking luncheon, or a Christian thing- maybe all three ("struggling Christian women entrepreneurs can meet like-minded folk at this Wednesday's CONVERGENCE CAFE at Centre Street Church!).
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yeah, i'm skeptical about the rebranding. The new logo leaves somewhat to be desired (see ad in last week's ffwd), and the name sounds like a joke. Time will tell, but I'll miss koi.
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I am sad to see Koi go... I liked it. Makes me wonder who is behind the re-branding as I thought Koi had some decent things, and a cool logo, going for it...( but it always seemed to be copying Coup... among others)
Checked out the website http://www.convergencecafe.com I agree, the logo and name leaves alot to be desired... I guess we will see. Doesn't it seem to resemble a bad version of the Communitea Cafe in Canmore's logo though? http://www.thecommunitea.com I guess the in the concept too... of live music and art.
However this does not seem as bad as the new Gratitude Cafe in Kensington... but after reading that thread http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/624909 it is BRUTAL that they totally ripped off another restaurant in SanFran. I have no desire to support this place.
Whatever happened to original ideas?!? C'mon, I think these places can do better!
I am looking forward to the new Deville though and the prospect of parking and being able to go... ArtCentral is way too hard to access. Those guys design some seriously slick spaces & I love the coffee too.
I look forward to hearing more feedback from the ever changing Calgary food scene.
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According to a sign on their window, Phil is still cooking, so I think this is really just a rebranding. Maybe- just tossing this out- there were too many who thought this was a sushi or otherwise a Japanese place? I know I did when they first opened- but I loved the "koi" branding, pretty and memorable.
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yeah, from the hearsay i'm party to, the owner/chef is just a fan of change and likes to shake things up every now and then.
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change is good
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Change back is even better when you had a superb brand already.
Convergence is dead. Long live Cafe Koi.
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Now, if only Coke could have figured that out a lot earlier!
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