From time to time, I, like many others, default to the web when I want to find a new restaurant. Generally, I rely on word of mouth or the advice of friends. If I don’t know anyone or haven’t heard anything about shops in the area, I will differ from my routine and rely on the…
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An Amateur Barista’s Latte Art
I have avoided doing this on the site since its inception because I am not about self promotion. This site is about sharing my love of coffee and undying admiration for the hard working women and men in the industry doing amazing work every day. Every now and again, people have asked me to post…
Coffee+Pastry Pairing with Companion Bakeshop, Part 2: Savory Pastries
The long awaited follow up article to our successful food+coffee pairing with Companion Bakeshop. This article is focused on savory pastries; ones that are not sweet but buttery, salty, hearty, among other things. Again, we are pairing these delicious goods with a cappuccino and coffee to see what kinds of wonderful flavor combinations we can find. Companion…
DIY: Brew Bar
Being the son of an engineer has its perks. Not only is there an endless supply of “scraps,” wood, and metal piping stored away in the garage, but watching my old man fix everything in our house with PVC pipes for the past two decades has definitely stoked the creative fire in me, from time to time….
Sometimes we take ourselves too seriously
Self explanatory. Have a good time but don’t take your passion too seriously. I found this great video that sums it up pretty nicely. Enjoy it, love it, and laugh at yourself every once in a while. I was listening to NPR the other day and heard a world class wine importer/seller talking about wine culture. At…
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