Coffee Talk: Barista Parlor
Barista Parlor is brand new addition to the coffee scene in Nashville, and we were lucky to visit while we were there! Barista Parlor is among a new wave of coffee shops that feature multiple roasters and multiple brew methods handcrafted by-the-cup. I ordered a cappuccino (espresso from counter culture) and to accompany, a delicious breakfast of belgian waffles. The space is a complete dream for any coffee enthusist. Coffee shops always seem... Read More
Coffee Talk: Vintage Melitta Pourover
I saw this beauty on etsy.. A vintage Melitta ceramic pourover #101 in pastel blue. Even though I have a plethora of coffee brewing equipment, I would sure love to add this to my collection. Photos from etsy, design by Orange Marigold Read More
Coffee Talk: Visit to Caffe Streets
When I first walked into Caffe Streets I was simply in awe. The environment is quite unbelievable. The wooden furnishings and style is very modern, but has a warm feel to it. It also has a fun quirky-ness to it as well with the terrariums and skulls properly placed in the shop. In my visit I ordered a Chemex of their featured Kenyan coffee at the time. The presentation was beautiful, and the cup was delicious. Visit: Caffe Streets 1750 W. Division,... Read More
Cupping at Counter Culture Coffee
This Friday I attended Counter Culture’s weekly Cupping at their new Chicago facility in the West Loop. Their new cupping training center was so impressive, it had many different brewing methods such as the chemex, siphon, pour-over and clever as well as two beautiful La Marzocco espresso machines. We tasted three different Counter Culture Coffees: Ethiopian Haru: Chocolate, brown sugar, notes, sweet and light with a bright acidity Papua... Read More
Coffee & Pastry Crawl
With a new season comes time for another coffee crawl! (see past crawls here: 1 & 2) This time we decided to include pastry and food to even out all of the caffeine intake. Here was our route/recap for the day: Stop No. 1: Bleeding Heart Bakery and Cafe Order: The fried egg/doughnut sandwich– AMAZING! + a red velvet & sprinkle cake ball, and a bacon-whiskey glazed doughnut to take home! Stop No. 2: Caffe Streets Order: Cappuccino... Read More
Coffee Crawl Pt. Two
A few months ago I wrote this post on our first Coffee Crawl. This is the second round of our tour of Chicago via train, bus and foot. Here’s some of the highlights along our trip! Shops in order visited: Brothers K Coffeehouse: Evanston Kickstand Coffee: Boystown/Lakeview Bridgeport Coffee: Bridgeport Intelligentsia Randolph St: Downtown New Wave Coffee: Logan Square Buzz Killer Espresso: Wicker Park Wormhole:... Read More
