June 19, 2024
Chadi Mansour Spills the Beans on New Bakery and Coffee House ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Coming to Leesburg
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By Gina Horan
Chadi Mansour Spills the Beans on New Bakery and Coffee House ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Coming to Leesburg
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Magnolia Oyster Bar is a beloved mainstay in downtown Leesburg. Since 2010 they have been serving great seafood and drinks at the corner of Magnolia and 2nd Street. Now, owner Chadi Mansour is adding a “sweet” to the “salty” right next door with the addition of Sweet Magnolias.
“I thought it would make a great compliment to the oyster bar,” Chadi says. “People can have a nice dinner and then walk over and get a great dessert and coffee.”
Chadi plans to feature cakes, cookies and pies from local purveyors, as well as mini-Dutch pancakes and bubble waffle cones that will be made on-site. High quality coffees and teas are also a part of the plan.
As for the atmosphere, it’s all about relaxing and enjoying the indoor space and outdoor patio.
“We want people to come in and stay as long as they want, whether it’s with friends or just to read and enjoy the treats,” he says.
There is no opening date set, but the permits and city approval have come through for 203 W. Magnolia.
“Thanks to the city’s support and the state’s green light, we’ve finally been able to begin construction and remodeling,” Chadi says.
For lucky customers, that means delicious coffee and a fresh take on dessert are just months away. The grand opening will be announced in the coming weeks. Follow their Facebook page for more details.
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Gina moved to central Florida in August of 2021 from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and spent 10 years as a fashion editor, columnist and food writer for The Knight Ridder Newspaper group. She was also a photo stylist and covered concerts, fashion shows and festivals all over Northern California. In 2000, she joined KSAN radio as a morning show co-host and produced the news and sports content there for 4 years. She also covered travel, events and the restaurant scene for KRON-Bay TV. She is a veteran bartender and has worked in hospitality on and off since high school. Her passions include travel, road trips, history books, baseball, tasting menus and most of all, landing in a new city with no map or guidebook. Gina lives in Oxford with her mom, cats and baby hamster.
Looks absolutely amazing. When will it be opened?