Hunter Penceโs love for coffee is well documented, as are perhaps some less true facts about the San Francisco Giants All-Star right fielder. And now Pence is converting that love into a Houston coffee shop. Not just any coffee shop though. Pence is teaming up with Greenway Coffeeโs David Buehrer–who already has another shop, Prelude Coffee, in the works–and Ming Chen, star of AMCโs Comic Book Men, to create Coral Sword: Coffee, Comics, & Games.
According to the press release, Coral Sword โwill redefine expectations for inclusivity in gamingโ by โcombining indie board games, a curated comic selection, and specialty coffee and tea.โ It will be a place for people across a wide spectrum of interests to come and nerd out. From the press release:
Guests will have access to newly released games at a special gaming bar where industry leaders and game developers will teach their newest creations. Guests interested in streaming or podcasting can get hands-on experience in a special podcast booth fully equipped to connect to an audience abroad. Hunter and company have also included a membership driven co-gaming space for more in depth gaming that can be rented out for events, workshops, and tournaments.
For Pence, Coral Sword is a chance to combine his two favorite off-the-field activities: coffee and gaming.
Coral Sword is scheduled to open in September of 2017. You can of course expect Sprudge to be there once they’re openย to partake in yet another excellent cafe experience from Buehrer (who has yet to disappoint). And yโknow, maybe play a little Magic: The Gathering while weโre there.
Zac Cadwaladerย is the news editor at Sprudge Media Network.
