Flavor, Tech, and a Packed House: Our Earth Day Takeover at The Grant

The Grant in Glassell Park provided the perfect backdrop for our Earth Day event.

Sustainability usually gets a reputation for being "boring"—until you see it in the middle of a packed bar on a Wednesday night.

This past Earth Day (April 22nd), the Corn Next team took over The Grant to prove that eco-friendly innovation doesn't have to be a compromise. The result? A wall-to-wall crowd, electric energy, and a whole lot of people finally ditching soggy paper for something better.

The Scene

From the moment service started, the buzz was centered on the bar. Guests weren't just ordering drinks; they were asking about the tech in their hands. It was a pleasure to have Michael, the owner of The Grant, join us for the festivities. His commitment to bringing new, community-focused experiences to the neighborhood is what made this collaboration such a natural fit.

The "Expert" Behind the Bar

If you’ve been to The Grant, you know Danny. He was our lead ambassador for the night, managing a high-volume rush while educating every guest on the science behind our straws. Whether he was pairing a Classic straw with a signature cocktail or adding a zesty punch with our Lemon variety, Danny made sure every guest knew they were sipping on the future of sustainable tech.

The "While Supplies Last" Warning

We know not everyone could make it out for the mid-week celebration, but we didn’t want you to miss out entirely. Before we headed out, we stocked the bar with a fresh supply of Corn Next straws.

They are available at The Grant right now, but only until they run out. Next time you’re in, ask Danny for a Corn Next straw with your order. We want you to feel the difference for yourself—no melting, no sogginess, just a perfectly held drink from the first sip to the last.

Celebrating the future of sustainable tech, one sip at a time.

Why It Matters

Seeing the local community engage so deeply with what we’re building at Corn Next was the best Earth Day gift we could ask for. It’s one thing to talk about innovation; it’s another to see it held in a hundred hands at once.

Thanks to the team at The Grant and everyone who came out to make the night a success. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.