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BRISTOL April 8, 2018
The start of the sweet season brought more than just maple syrup to the Coronation Hall in Bristol.
That’s because with some trees tapped, Café 349 kicked off their season of events at the hall hosting a Maple Fest Brunch on Sunday.
Serving up a classic breakfast spread from ham through to beans, folks topped their pancakes with fresh syrup and washed it all down with lots of dessert options.
“Norma’s beans has their syrup in it,” said Café 349 owner Ruth Hahn, of the seasonal options. “Plus there’s lots of apple themes since we’re at the Cider Mill.”

Topping it all off, Hahn was also trying her hand at some maple taffy, as she poured syrup onto a cooler of ice just outside the hall.
Hosting their third maple-themed kickoff together, Hahn was proud to see an increase in guests joining them for the meal.
Seeing around 40 diners last year, the reservations alone this year surpassed that.
The only thing not working well for the brunch was the weather – many chose to retreat into the dining room of the mill next door to the hall because it proved just a bit too chilly for them.
“If the sun were shining over here it’d be better,” said Hahn. “But the plates are hot and the food is, too.”
While those who didn’t come out to the hall for brunch missed out on satisfying their sweet tooth, there will definitely be many more opportunities to enjoy another collaboration throughout the summer.
“We have lots of weddings and other events planned this year,” said Hahn. “The Café loves to work with Gary and Norma.”