IryshMac's at the Balloon Fiesta

from Judy Mowris' daughter Erin:

I just wanted to let you all know that Desert Sunrise Coffeehouse in the North Valley will be closed during Balloon Fiesta. Buttttttt....if you're *at* Balloon Fiesta look for our IryshMac's Booth (#97--look for the green and white banners) while you're there.

I asked Judy for more and she submitted:

For the sixth straight year, IryshMac's Coffeehouse will be the premier espresso vendor at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Irysh (Erin Mowris) and her crew will be offering all the gourmet drinks you would expect to find at Desert Sunrise, her coffeehouse in Los Ranchos, including the very best hot chocolate made from real milk and real syrup, nothing packaged or powdered. She will also have hot cider to warm you up in those early pre-dawn hours. IryshMac's is located near the middle of vendor row, not far from the performance stage. Stop by and get your caffeine fix while waiting for the balloon launches. Have a wonderful time!

PS "THE premier espresso vendor means , in this case, the largest, the longest running and the most requested."

Coffee in the Morning
acrylic by Las Cruces artist George Mendoza

History of Espresso
Interesting Facts on the History of Coffeehouses
London Coffee Houses (18th c)

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

4401 Alameda Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 821-1000
Get directions

If you can't make it to the Fiesta, put on the coffee (preferably espresso) at home and follow the balloons on TV and online

International Balloon Fiesta Panoramic Gallery - STAY TUNED: This gallery will be updated throughout the Balloon Fiesta. For the photo galleries, go here.

Live Images with the FiestaCams

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And now for the obligatory & ubiquitous "Ed. Note" -

In case anyone is wondering why I post full copy minus asides (but not necessarily editorial notes) for some and not others, the answer is simple. They send me ready to use copy!

(besides, getting your own words in spares you mine - if mine don't suit or rub you wrong, you have only yourself to blame)

Is anyone else vending at the Balloon Fiesta or has friends or family working there? Send me copy + links + images to post under your byline.