A NOTE TO OUR CLIENTS (Jan 8, 2025)

When we created Whisk and Ivy in 2019, we had no idea what it would become. We were simply looking for a way to spend more time in the kitchen together doing what we love, and blessing others with our food. It was never our dream to grow a business; our hearts desire was to simply to feed people with love.

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In 2022, we had the opportunity to pursue our true calling by forming, The Ivy Table, a 501c3 charity feeding people in need both locally and in Thailand. Last August, The Ivy Table, purchased an old restaurant in Brighton, MI and we have spent the past several months renovating it. In March 2025, we will finally be ready to open its doors. During the week, the space will house the area’s first pay-it-forward cafe, a restaurant with no prices so those who need to be blessed by a free meal can accept one with dignity, and those who have the means to pay-it-forward, can make a donation that covers the cost of their meal, in addition to someone elses. On the weekends, the space will be available for rent as a private event venue (with optional catering add-ons).

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As our nonprofit has grown, it has become impossible to devote ourselves to both ventures. Our current W&I staff will be transitioning over as Ivy Table employees and responsible for producing the food that we serve at the cafe as well as catered in-house events. WE WILL BE HONORING ALL 2025 EVENTS CURRENTLY ON OUR BOOKS, but with the cafe scheduled to open in less than 2 months, we have decided to stop accepting additional jobs events past February.

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It has been a great 6 years and we sincerely appreciate this community's support. We have loved being a part of so many milestone events and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know so many of you through our business. Although closing the door a bit on Whisk and Ivy is bittersweet, you will still be able to enjoy our food at the The Ivy Table cafe, which will feature many of Whisk and Ivy’s favorite recipes and dishes. We do hope that you will come visit. Follow The Ivy Table’s Facebook or Instagram page for grand opening information.

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Thanks for everything!,

Jessica, Barb, and the entire Whisk and Ivy team.