{"id":383085,"date":"2023-01-10T06:01:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T20:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=383085"},"modified":"2023-01-10T06:01:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T20:01:20","slug":"take-a-dive-into-bada-art-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/take-a-dive-into-bada-art-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a dive into Bada Art Caf\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bada Art Caf\u00e9 is located adjacent to the Beach Road Pathway in Oleai, across the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office, and right before the Kilili Pavilion. (LEIGH GASES)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can now have your cake and eat it too as you create art while sipping on delicious refreshments and eating desserts when you dive into what may be the only art caf\u00e9 in the CNMI\u2014the ocean-themed Bada Art Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Whether you need a new date spot, want to get your creative juices flowing, or are on the hunt for new drinks and desserts, the art caf\u00e9 should be next on your list.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The art caf\u00e9 is a family owned small business opened in October 2022 along the Beach Road pathway right across the Saipan Mayor\u2019s Office and before the Kilili Beach Park. Manager Sarah Lee is originally from South Korea and a Saipan resident of 10 years, while her sister, Kara is the art instructor.\u00a0
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Must try in their caf\u00e9 menu is the Ocean Blue Ade, left, and their croffle and ice cream dessert which is a combination of a croissant and waffle. They also serve a variety of hot\/iced coffee, middle, and Hibiscus Ade, right. (LEIGH GASES)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

With the shores of Oleai beach right in their backyard, along with the ocean-themed art, decor, and their ocean-themed drink, Ocean Blue Ade, you are sure to feel like you are outdoors on a sunny beach day without actually being outside\u2014and rightfully so, as bada means ocean in Korean.<\/p>\n

If you do want to feel the breeze in your hair and smell the salt of the ocean, there is an outdoor barbecue party space for rent.<\/p>\n

For those who book an art class such as painting or DIY scented candle making, the caf\u00e9 provides all of the art supplies and serves complimentary coffee and light refreshments.
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Seen here are DIY scented candles created in the art caf\u00e9. Book an art class now to learn how to create these stunningly beautiful candles and take a piece of the Marianas with you. (LEIGH GASES)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just there for the caf\u00e9, the must try with their Ocean Blue Ade drink is the croffle with ice cream\u2014a hybrid of a croissant and waffle, which is a popular Korean dessert. They also serve different flavors of hot or iced coffee.<\/p>\n

You can also see the underwater world that you can only visit via their virtual reality set readily available. Dive in and take a tour of the ocean\u2019s depths without getting your feet wet as you wait for your ocean-scented candle to dry, or try it out for $5 per 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe work with all age groups from young as 6 years old to adults. Even grandma and grandpa can come and enjoy the Made in Saipan art products like scented ocean candles, painting, and other art and crafts,\u201d said Sarah about their art caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers have the opportunity to express their creativity. Also, we work on any kind of art related projects like website design and logo design. We are diversified with many different ethnicities. Many of our students and participants join our art classes with different backgrounds and talents. That makes it special and fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah looks forward to working with the local and tourist youth who want to learn the arts, while her plans in the future include working with organizations within the community such as the man\u2019amko or schools, where they can teach a class that \u201ccan promote healing minds and spirits through the art program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy sister and I are extremely grateful and happy to continue developing our fragile economy as a small business,\u201d said Sarah on their journey so far. She recalled how badly damaged the building was after Super Typhoon Yutu and all the challenges they overcame, but she thanked her friends for the strength and vision to finish. \u201cThere were many challenges but I was determined to finish and get it done and now here we are as Bada Art Caf\u00e9.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

As an ocean lover who took to freediving and scuba diving, Sarah hopes that those who leave the art caf\u00e9 can take with them a piece of the Marianas through their handmade candles, paintings, or any other arts and crafts made within the art caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always wanted to serve the community well for our precious warm nice local residents\u2014and tourists too. I would love to see people hang out at Bada Art Caf\u00e9 and enjoy the ocean and natural surroundings. Tourists and locals can make their own handmade scented ocean candles, reminiscent of the Marianas\u2019 beautiful ocean.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The cafe is open daily from 9am to 5pm while their art class schedule is flexible.\u00a0
\nFollow them on their Instagram @ohbadasaipan or contact (670) 287-8456 for questions or to book an art class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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