Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mike
Coffee is like a baby; loved most by its mother. If you think you’re doing a better job sourcing, roasting, and brewing than everyone else, you’re probably wrong. It’s understandable. You find it, roast it, nurture it, drink a ton of it, and love it. But love is blind. We’d all be better off if [...]
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Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mike
Interesting perspective from a Business Insider writer. [Why Working at Starbucks for Three Weeks Was the Toughest Job I've Ever Had]
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Posted on October 25, 2011 by Mike
I’ve posted a map of my favorite cafes before (on Not For Tourists – which is a great book), but here’s a more interactive Foursquare version as well. Maybe you think I’m missing some, or am too inclusive. Feel free to let me know either way. [foursquare :: Mike White :: Manhattan Coffee Shops Worth [...]
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Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mike
Food and drinks are an emotional experience. You enjoy your favorite cafes and restaurants in large part because of the way they make you feel. Great coffees (or food) served in an uncomfortable environment don’t inspire regular patronage, and mediocre (lousy, even) cafes can be very successful at inspiring loyalty. To each their own, different [...]
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Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mike
Portland is great, but Revolver is where my heart is.
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Posted on August 13, 2011 by Mike
Cute site – the cappuccinos of Montreal. Click through to see the creator of each. [adbeus / coffee | The Best Coffee Shops In Montreal]
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Posted on August 10, 2011 by Mike
An unsurprising conclusion to a bitter, ugly drama. Read the fine print here: Workers Prevail Against Gorilla Coffee’s Anti-Free Speech Lawsuit | Brandworkers International
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Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike
I don’t think you should drink stuff like this at any price, but I still found it entertaining. [Make a Starbucks Frappuccino for $0.32 | Squawkfox]
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Posted on July 7, 2011 by Mike
Different products, but both probably sell Rice Krispie Treats. [Via More medical marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks in Denver Colorado | Mail Online]
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Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mike
Thanks to some wonderful people on Twitter I’ve managed to compile a list of places to try during my first visit to Colorado. In addition to the indulgences that will be available to us during the Food & Wine Classic, my intention is to visit as many of these places as possible. If I’m missing [...]
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Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mike
“Stumptown Coffee Bar located at Battery Place Market in Battery Park City is looking for a barista with the ability to leap buildings in a single bound, eliminate National Debt and keep guests more than satisfied. Well, “keep guests more than satisfied” is more than necessary for this position, but if you can do the [...]
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Posted on May 29, 2011 by Mike
This delivery truck is from Texas circa I don’t know when, and features Direct Trade coffee (sort of) from Duncan Coffee. Duncan was started in 1918 and still exists! They “only buy the top 3% of Arabica beans from around the world to ensure quality” so obviously that’s been the key to their longevity. The MUD [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2011 by Mike
Coming to NYC for the NERBC? Here’s my map of places in Manhattan that you may want to visit. Some places have multiple locations but have only been listed once, and there are many more places in Brooklyn if you’re feeling adventurous. The map is hosted over on NFT so click through for brief descriptors, address details, [...]
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Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mike
Check out this pilot for a new web series called Updating Paige, which promises to be a show about coffee culture. So far it seems to be about a girl named Paige who has Facebook Faceplace drama and works in a cafe, but I did spy a Buono Kettle in the background at the 5:14 [...]
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Posted on March 22, 2011 by Mike
Save the Date: There’s a party being thrown by the sponsors listed above during the NERBC this April, and Dallis Bros is putting an espresso machine and a trip to Brazil on the line during the Latte Art Throwdown. Whoa! Date: April 9th Time: 8pm-Midnight Location: 526 508 W26th St, 5th Floor (the address on [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2011 by Mike
Bear Pond Espresso is having a charity event in Tokyo on March 26th to collect “love and prayers” for those affected by the earthquake. For those that don’t know, Bear Pond’s Katsu Tanaka spent many years living and working in NYC, and the last few taking private barista lessons at Gimme and Counter Culture (and [...]
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