Preserving the stories, not just the structure One of the more interesting aspects of the renovation is that Cape Ann Works isn’t simply trying to make the building look old. They are trying to preserve the things that make it matter. The original forge remains and is planned to become a focal point when visitors enter the building. An old window that had been hidden behind a wall was discovered and is in remarkably good condition.

Seeing Sefatia Romeo Theken bridge our regional fishing heritage and local fisheries with the next generation of culinary talent is inspiring—it reflects the exact kind of collaborative vision we strive for at Cape Ann Works. Root North Shore is a fabulous collaborative role model for social enterprise. At Cape Ann Works and The Blacksmith Shop Cafe, we are thankful to be standing with Sefatia and Root as partners—learning from their model, customizing it for Cape Ann, and g