News - Archive
December 21,
2006
Congratulations
to Ms. Wade’s 7th grade Focus Class
at Crabapple Middle School, they are the winners of the first annual
Nirvana Create-Our-Commercial Contest. The class will receive a cash
prize of $200 and an ice cream celebration party. The runner-up prize
goes to Ekene Obele, a 6th grader at Crabapple Middle School. She
will receive a cash prize of $100 and an ice cream celebration party.
You can view all submissions at: http://www.videoalmanac.net
December 15,
2006
Soup's on! The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Northside Food
Editor Jennifer Brett features Nirvana's Tender Crab and Corn
soup —- rich with just enough
sweetness from the corn —- as the perfect comfort food for this time
of year. With chilly weather upon us, Brett features a roundup of some of the
standout soups she has sampled recently at Northside eateries. Click
here for AJC.com link
December 7,
2006
"The New York Times"
business article, "The Tricky Etiquette of Business Gifts" by
Karen J. Bannan, features Nirvana's Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies
and a picture of our own Scott Shickler in the restaurant. Ms. Bannan
states, as
the year comes to a close, business owners across the country are
faced with a similar choice: to give or not give, and if so, to
whom? Click
here to view PDF
December 3,
2006
Nirvana's Empowerment Program is featured in Atlanta's "The Sunday Paper"
newsweekly. Writer Suzanne Wright states, "Scott Shickler’s
program encourages kids to learn about finance, leadership and
ice cream. He started the Nirvana Café and Grille, now in
its second year of operation, at his son's urging. The Sunday
Paper recently spoke to Shickler about his desire to empower youth
and his ice cream reconnaissance, which led to the restaurant’s
signature creation: an amalgamation of gelato and gourmet ice
cream." Click
here to view PDF
December 1,
2006
"Winter Wonderland" ice
cream takes Nirvana by storm. S'now secret that Nirvana Cafe and
Grille is the place to chill out for breakfast, lunch, dinner - and
for some of the most creatively scrumptious ice cream flavors in
town. December proves no exception as "Winter Wonderland" ice
cream earns the Creativity Challenge prize for 11-year-old Roshan
D'Souza. His wintry mix blends peppermint ice cream with chocolate snowflakes,
candy canes and Peppermint Patties.
November 1,
2006
Video Creativity
Contest - Lights, Camera, Action!
So you think you're creative? Now's your chance to prove it...
and win money and ice cream at the same time. Nirvana
is running a "Create
Our Commercial" contest exclusively
for the students of Crabapple Middle School. We're too busy running
our restaurant to make a commercial so we want you to do it for us. And
we'll pay... or at least give you a free ice cream. The rules
are simple: Make it clean, make it fun
and make it no longer than 30 seconds.
Click here for Entry Form and
here for Rules website.
November 1, 2006
It’s November, and everyone knows that Turkey Day isn’t
far off. But, why wait until Thanksgiving to celebrate? Leo Pryor,
a 7-year-old student at Queen of Angels Catholic School, won this month’s
ice cream Creativity Challenge with his recipe for “Thanksgiving
Feast.” Celebrate the holiday early with this delicious treat
made with pumpkin pie ice cream, topped off with candy corn and pecans!
Your tastebuds will be saying “Happy Thanksgiving” in no
time!
October 20, 2006
Nirvana is featured in the"Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Taste of Northside"
section in an article titled, "Roswell's little bit of heaven on earth."
Restaurant reviewer Jennifer Brett wrote, “Nirvana
Cafe is fast and casual, yummy, well thought out. A bit of bliss in Roswell.
This fast-casual neighborhood spot boasts healthy menu options and a hunger
to encourage tomorrow's moguls today.” Click here to view PDF
October 1, 2006
You don’t see a blue moon too often, and that’s partly
why “Over the Rainbow” is so special! McKensie Podell,
age 10, won the October Creativity Challenge with her recipe for this
delicious, blue ice cream. She combined rainbow sprinkles, mini marshmallows
and Nirvana’s new “Blue Moon” ice cream to create
a refreshing, creamsicle flavored treat that is sure to bring a smile
to your face! Try it today, because just like the blue moon, it won’t
last long!
September 1, 2006
Peanut Butter Sandwich is a must have back to school treat and
hence the name of this month’s winning ice cream flavor. September’s Creativity
Challenge winner is 11-year old Olivia Medley, a 6th grader from High Meadows
School in Roswell. Her creation contains Stellar Vanilla ice cream mixed with
peanut butter, fudge and peanut butter cups. Did we mention peanut butter…yum,
yum!
August 10, 2006
Adam Murphy, consumer reporter for CBS46 featured Nirvana in a recent episode
of The Restaurant Reporter. Adam said, “We found a terrific hotspot
called Nirvana Cafe & Grille in Roswell... You’re really gonna
like the atmosphere... Over here we’ve got the Cosmopolitan, that’s
basically grilled chicken salad, all wrapped up, that’s tasty... The
Caribbean Salad looks really good... The best part of Nirvana Cafe & Grille
is you can enjoy an ice cream after your meal... Hey, Nirvana scored 100
points on their last health inspection.” Check out Adam’s report
at CBS46’s website: www.CBS46.com, click on The Restaurant Reporter
and select the red video icon for 8-10-06.
August 1, 2006
Perhaps two heads are better than one! August’s Creativity Challenge
winners are
8-year-old twins Sarah and Katie Hallmark. The third graders’ creation, “Praline
Dream,” combines cake batter ice cream with brownie bites, caramel and
pralines–a decadent combination for the sweet tooth in you! So, pull
up and cool off from the hot August days with their delicious treat. Your tastebuds
will thank you!
July 21, 2006
Nirvana graduates the Certified CEOs from the second session of its successful
Camp CEO, co-sponsored by the Roswell Recreation & Parks Department.
Look for more Camp CEO sessions in the future.
July 12, 2006
The “Roswell Neighbor” news-daily ran a front-page feature on Nirvana’s
popular Creativity Challenge. Editor Amber Summers writes, “With a creative
spark, Erica Radermacher’s (July’s winner) new ice cream flavor, ”Pop!,” has
become a summer hit.” According to operating partner Jeff Waller, “We
want to get kids involved in a creative manner, as both a lesson and project
for them.” Nirvana has received over 1,000 entries since starting in
February.
July 2006
Nirvana is featured in “Catalyst” magazine’s July 2006 issue.
According to writer Melissa Libby, “Empowering Atlanta youth, sandwich
by sandwich. That’s the vision of Scott Shickler, who’s not your
ordinary restaurateur.” Click here to view PDF
July 2006
“Atlanta Magazine” featured Nirvana in its July 2006 “The COOL
Issue” and noted, “The tasty, homemade product is halfway between
ice cream and gelato, with a smooth, creamy texture. The plain chocolate is heavenly,
but if you want more, look for Cookies & Cake, Jax Trax or Strawberry Bliss.” Click
here to view PDF
July 1, 2006
Erica Radermacher, a 7-year-old student at Wood Acres Country Day School, is
the July winner of the Nirvana Creativity Challenge! The second-grader’s
patriotic entry, “POP!,” combines Nirvana’s homemade Stellar
Vanilla ice cream with red and blue Pop Rocks for a peppy 4th of July treat.
Join Nirvana in celebrating America’s 230th year of independence by
indulging in Erica’s delicious creation!
June 9, 2006
The graduation ceremony was packed, standing room only, for the graduates of
Nirvana’s first Camp CEO sessions, co-sponsored by the Roswell Recreation & Parks
Department. Nirvana founder Scott Shickler was honored to award the graduates
as “Certified CEOs”.
From swim instruction to custom jewelry to a CD/MP3 service, these kids are ready for business. According to Shickler, “The energy and confidence these kids bring to their enterprises is amazing.
June 1, 2006
St. Joseph’s 6th-grader Emily Brittain displays genuine fatherly love
with her creation of Daddy Deluxe, the winning entry in the June 2006 Nirvana
Creativity Challenge. Daddy Deluxe is a delicious mix of our award-winning
Chocolate Nirvana Ice Cream swirled with marshmallow cream and crushed graham
crackers, a flavor combination that all dessert lovers will want S’more
of.
May 7, 2006
Nirvana launches Camp CEO, “Where Every Kid’s The Boss.” One
of Nirvana’s core values is to inspire young people to reach their full
potential, and from business ideas to business cards, Camp CEO will spark the
creative genius in budding entrepreneurs. Through business games, hands-on
activities and field-trip day, our practical lessons will teach kids to genuinely
mind their businesses.
May 1, 2006
Nick and Syd Hopkins are a pair of ingenious siblings, and the winners of the
May 2006 Nirvana Creativity Challenge. The brothers honor their mother with
their winning creation, Kisses for Mom, a mixture of banana ice cream, fudge
swirls, and chocolate kisses. Nick is a first grader and Syd a fifth grader
at Sweet Apple Elementary.
April 17, 2006
Nirvana recently assisted Sweet Apple Elementary in selecting their Teacher
of The Year, Tracy Kuzminsky. Jeff Waller, Partner and COO of Nirvana, cooperated
with a team of parents, teachers, and administrators to view each nominee
in the classroom and conduct interviews. “Tracy was beyond exceptional,” says
Waller. “She was organized, her class had a tremendous learning energy
to it, and her love for the children permeated everything she did. And it
was inspiring watching all the teachers in action - they obviously love what
they do and are great at it.” Congratulations, Tracy!
April 10, 2006
Introducing Nirvana Pasta Bowls – four flavor sensations from around
the world. Each bowl is filled with bowtie pasta, veggies, and one of our rich
and delicious signature sauces, and served with a warm garlic-herb breadstick.
Add grilled white-meat chicken for an even heartier meal. Now available for
lunch and dinner in four outstanding varieties – Thai Peanut, Basil Pesto,
Santa Fe Alfredo, and Bourbon Street. One World, Many Flavors. Taste them today!
April 1, 2006
Mary Miller, a 5th-grader at Arnold Mill Elementary School, is the April 2006
winner of the Nirvana Creativity Challenge. Her creation, Hippity Hoppity,
is mint chocolate ice cream with mini-marshmallows and jellybeans.
March 2, 2006
The Atlanta Journal Constitution can't get enough of us! Nirvana
Cafe & Grille is mentioned once more in the AJC, this time
in a short piece in their Entertainment & Dining section.
The featurette pays specific attention to our recently-established
Creativity Contest and first two winners, and is sure to bring
in a flood of new entrants with their own out-of-this-world flavor
ideas in coming months.
March 1, 2006
Ashley Dodd, an 11th-grader at St. Francis High School, is the March
2006 winner of the Nirvana Creativity Challenge. Her creation,
Chocolate Raspberry Rush, is heavenly white chocolate cheese cake
ice cream with raspberry and dark chocolate swirls. Enjoy Ashley's
creation for a limited time!
February 19, 2005
Scott is interviewed by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and discusses
Nirvana's plans and programs for community involvement. According
to writer Marcia Langhenry, "His goal
is for Nirvana Cafe & Grille to become known for making youth
empowerment a core value, in somewhat the way Ben & Jerry's became
known for protecting rain forests." Scott also describes his
upcoming Camp CEO Summer program, where he'll urge kids to "Do
what you love and are really, really good at - if you do this regularly,
people may not call you a mogul, but they will probably call you "boss." Click
here to view PDF
February 1, 2006
Kristina
Peterson, a 6th-grader at Mountain Park Elementary, is the February
2006 winner of the Nirvana Creativity Challenge. Her
creation, Kiss-A-Licious, is a delectable mix of vanilla ice cream,
chocolate and caramel swirls, Hershey's Kisses and peppermint patties. Enjoy
Kristina's unique flavor for a limited time!
January 30, 2006
Nirvana's Scott Shickler is featured in a Wall Street Journal article
entitled, "In Search of an Angel." Scott describes his
experience with angels (private investors who help grow businesses),
and details the value of angel contributions to Nirvana, from the
company's launch to its soon-to-be-realized 10-store expansion
plans. Click here to view PDF
January 27, 2006
Nirvana
CEO Scott Shickler delivers a youth seminar entitled “How
to become the C-E-O of Y-O-U” to over 300 students at St. Francis
High School. Youth empowerment is a core Nirvana value and is the
main reason the restaurant continues to sponsor these types of programs.
January 18 and 25, 2006
January
18 and January 25 are Blessed Trinity Days at Nirvana. A
portion of Nirvana’s proceeds from sales to Blessed Trinity
High School customers is donated to 33 students raising money toward
a school-sponsored student mission this summer.
January 15, 2006
During
a power outage at Sweet Apple Elementary, the school’s
staff aren't left alone in the dark. Nirvana brings in free
coffee and bagels to brighten the spirits of Sweet Apple’s
teachers and administrators during the frustrating circumstances. "It
made my team feel great to receive the big thank-you note signed
by all the teachers,” says Nirvana’s Managing Partner
John Collins.