The Owner
CITY.NET Cafe, Milwaukee's passport
to great coffee is an abode for the cultured and a hub for the jazz lover.
Indeed, CITY.NET Cafe is unique, and its distinctive appeal can be attributed
to owner Sam Belton. Mr. Belton encompasses all that his shop represents.
Mr. Belton is not only a jazz lover;
he is a jazz drummer and percussionist. Hence the atmosphere is an extension
of him. The walls of the coffee shop are decked with pictures, posters
and signs of jazz greats. The air is filled with the captivating sounds
of Coltrane, Miles and Hancock. Willingly or not, listening customers are
wooed into a world of rhythm and spontaneity as they enjoy coffee or a
meal. In addition to the powerful jazz presence, Belton exposes patrons
to his experience as a world traveler. He shares this through pictures
of skylines in cultural hotbeds such as Philadelphia, New York, and Paris.
In fact, Belton explains that the idea for an internet cafe came from his
exposure to such cafes during travels to Paris, London and Amsterdam. |
When Mr. Belton is not managing the affairs
of CITY.NET Cafe or playing at local event, he pastors Spirit of Truth
World Ministries along with his wife Lazonnie Belton. There he teaches
with passion and expresses the importance of a life of discipline, love
and faith. And if Mr. Belton's stated multi-dimensionality isn't enough,
he is the proud father of three adult children and five grandchildren.
Milwaukee is privileged to have a model citizen such as Sam Belton in the
community. His altruism is and has been demonstrated through his service
on the educational, business and faith-based levels. Mr. Belton's foresight
is admirable. His style is irreplaceable. His heart is genuine. |
