tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700312063834659462024-03-18T22:43:10.070-07:00Coffee BuzzedKeeping up with all the buzz in the coffee world...Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-59503032573964291072014-10-30T18:15:00.000-07:002014-10-31T07:51:47.396-07:00Ghost Alley Espresso<i>Once again it's time for the "Monthly Grind". This is where I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. The visit this month takes us to Ghost Alley Espresso to see what all the buzz is about! </i><br />
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With it being the Fall season and Halloween already here, I knew I wanted to do a spooky blog for October. I actually was told about Ghost Alley Espresso from my friend Ryan who sent me a photo and suggested I check it out.<br />
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The coffee shop is located at 1499 Post Alley in Seattle WA. It's in a unique location right under the iconic Pike Place Market. If you make it to the gum wall...Yes I said gum wall…you went to far! For the non-Seattlities, there is a wall on the side of a building full of gum from random people donating their used gum. This will have to be a different blog all together. </div>
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The history of this coffee shop is really very interesting. With the history of the space dating back to the 60's! It was once used as a woman's restroom, then a storage unit for a couple different business in the market. Another interesting fact. there are two access tunnels, now closed up, was told to me was once used to move people who had overdosed on drugs. They would then move the individuals through the tunnel and away from the market and away from public view. Apparently not everyone was lucky enough to be saved in time. I was fascinated listening to Jim, the lead manager, tell me countless stories about the history and background about the location and the market in general. </div>
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I ended up ordering one of their most popular coffee's…the Salty Nut latte. It's a mix of two flavors: salted carmel and hazelnut flavors. As Jim prepared my latte I continued to ask him a lot of questions and find out as much as I could about the coffee shop. Of course one of the questions I had to ask…"Is it haunted, and have you seen any ghosts?" He did say that yes the market is haunted and there has been numerous occasions of spooky things that has happened inside the coffee shop. Instances such as books falling off the shelf, strange noises and a few other unexplained occurrences. He mentioned that with the market being a landmark and it's long history there is bound to be some spooky things to happen. I suppose that is why there is a ghost tour offered. Being that myself has always been fascinated with the paranormal, I will definitely be booking a tour soon! The coffee shop is meeting point and the start of the tour. You can grab a latte and indulge yourself into some of Seattle's history while enjoying some great coffee…and maybe even see a ghost! </div>
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Overall I really have to hand it to Mercedes and her team for creating a unique and fun coffee experience. While it isn't the biggest space, it really is a cosy and inviting space. Be sure to check out their ghostly items for sale and maybe pick up a bag of coffee from their partner <a href="http://www.middleforkroasters.com/" target="_blank">Middle Fork Roasters</a>. A local Seattle roaster about 4 miles from the market. Apparently delivered to the cafe by bike! If you still don't have plans this Halloween why not book a ghost tour? You can by visiting their website: <a href="http://www.seattleghost.com/">http://www.seattleghost.com</a></div>
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In closing, I highly recommend checking out this coffee shop. Why not grab a cup of coffee and stroll the beautiful and exciting Pike Place Market!</div>
Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-6441693197963334692014-02-19T11:08:00.000-08:002014-02-19T11:08:04.523-08:00Caribbean Coffee Adventure<span lang="EN">I’m back from a long break! So a little info on why I haven’t had a blog update in so long. Back in July I started working a new job…this job happens to be on a cruise ship! It isn’t always so easy to keep up on my blog entries. Of course that doesn’t mean I stopped drinking coffee nor does it mean I don’t have lots to share with you! <br />
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My ship cruised between Miami and the Caribbean islands. It was amazing to experience the culture and meet a lot of nice people from the Caribbean! It was also great to drink some amazing coffee while being there and I can’t wait to share it with you all. <br />
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Café Trinité is a very popular Caribbean coffee brand. This Caribbean Coffee House was originally started as OK Coffee in Trinidad in 1931 by the Melizans, coffee plantation owners, and by José Perez a Cuban coffee connoisseur and roast master.<br />
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I brought home some packages of this coffee to give as gifts for my friends and family. They have a wide variety of flavored coffee’s such as mocha, coconut and of course just original coffee. I haven’t tried all the flavors yet…but from tasting just the original I really liked it! I have to admit it is a really strong coffee…I lived up to my name Coffee Buzzed after drinking this coffee! The friends who have tried it so far has really enjoyed it as well. I hope to try the other flavors soon. <br />
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Another coffee that I brought home with me was from the Tortuga Rum company. This brand is also very well know in the Caribbean. It is also a very popular gift in the cruise ship industry. I also brought home some of the Tortuga Rum Coffee for my friends and I to try. A little taste of the islands! I have some friends who are big fans of rum and I just knew they would love to try this. They have a variety of flavors of the rum coffee. I brought home just the original rum coffee. I got to try it a couple weeks ago and was presently surprised on how good it tasted! <br />
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Now of course you know I visited a few Starbucks on my travels. I was happy to see that they had a Starbucks in Nassau, Bahamas! It was fun to see how they do things a little different then they do in the States. I know a lot of cruise passengers were very happy to see a Starbucks too! It felt nice to have a familiar site in the Bahamas. Now like I was saying they do things a little different…they are a bit more behind on their drink choices. For example I would go into a store in Miami and they would have some of the new drinks choices out and then I would go that some week thinking I could get that same drink in Nassau…but nope! I really noticed it during Christmas time. They were really late on the holiday drinks and didn’t even have the same ones! I’m not complaining it was just something that I found interesting. Another thing I noticed was that the Miami Starbucks stores offered Cuban or Spanish drink choices. I didn’t try them…and now I’m kicking myself for that! <br />
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I really enjoyed learning and observing the Caribbean culture in the Bahamas. Coffee was just a bonus in the culture. I was really happy to take a little of the islands back to my friends and my family. My next ship goes between New Orleans and Mexico. It will also head up the West Coast and then to Seattle and Alaska! I can’t wait to write my next blog on all the coffee experiences from all these regions! </span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-52172754462470477212013-06-18T18:01:00.000-07:002013-06-18T18:01:22.640-07:00Vancouver, BC Coffee Tour<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4Lys2JNTy6IRYxQwqyTAIL0OUDPhlgdWtzxBQ9H2PdF4wVkYmeDNvU1ywPGLip_bP8xbQzKLav1JCzZYGxz6VHzy6kccOflOPyiK7pTD6IER4i2iIByHSjI9aBOR70YWyoAOkEEHM82W/s1600/IMG_4081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4Lys2JNTy6IRYxQwqyTAIL0OUDPhlgdWtzxBQ9H2PdF4wVkYmeDNvU1ywPGLip_bP8xbQzKLav1JCzZYGxz6VHzy6kccOflOPyiK7pTD6IER4i2iIByHSjI9aBOR70YWyoAOkEEHM82W/s200/IMG_4081.JPG" width="200" /></a>While in Vancouver, British Columbia last month, I visited a couple different coffee houses. This is definitely one of my favorite places to visit. Canadians love their coffee just as much as us Seattlities! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgUPjPcgAdTjITsniSUyF4kviGfdvaFbvM-YnRVmutMKZrUzYtMhIySjcP3rJ3z-Wu_ODVngFivUvBcEENbVtwyZsyPwZUriwHYQVn3eQsZnr8rUSkVmScIp9HRzA2vkQmaZFvDI7aY4r/s1600/IMG_4086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgUPjPcgAdTjITsniSUyF4kviGfdvaFbvM-YnRVmutMKZrUzYtMhIySjcP3rJ3z-Wu_ODVngFivUvBcEENbVtwyZsyPwZUriwHYQVn3eQsZnr8rUSkVmScIp9HRzA2vkQmaZFvDI7aY4r/s200/IMG_4086.JPG" width="150" /></a>My first stop was to Caffè Artigiano. These cafes first started pouring coffee to customers in the year 2000. The Italian-themed coffeehouse and bistros are quite popular and are opening up new locations all time. After walking the streets of downtown I was ready for a coffee. I stepped into one of these inviting cafes to try them out. I ordered the "Artigiano Cappuccino". I always find it fascinating to watch a barista perform their artistic techniques making a cup of coffee. The first sip hit me by surprise, it had a strong but flavorful taste to it. Just what I needed to start off my day. I really was impressed with the coffee flavor and enjoyed the cafe atmosphere.<br />
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I did happen to stop into a Starbucks during the trip. I won't talk much about them since almost every Starbucks is the same. That being said, I did want to mention a couple of things. Canadian Starbuck's always serve your drink with the lid off. Not sure why this is, but I myself like the lid already on the cup. I have also found these delicious treats called "Oat fudge bar". I've only been able to find these in Canadian Starbuck's stores. They are so delicious and I wish they would bring them to the USA soon! <br />
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For more information on either location, check out these websites:<br />
<a href="http://www.caffeartigiano.com/" target="_blank">http://www.caffeartigiano.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://blenz.com/" target="_blank">http://blenz.com/</a><br />
Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-7486293276241735332013-05-20T15:16:00.001-07:002013-05-20T15:16:57.562-07:00Perkins Coffee Company<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where I put the
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvFJ13g9HHHNxqSw_o78NULQeL4Qfk2DzVS4nGVJzPZ3QkhrSeu_Kg9QkRuyvXi4uKwh-V7MY7Lwf4vBtvUvxxBGbdikLerdDcenVLgxsx51vmSHr1NJ0vi1kbWFPiS3SQj4Odc1FcBcU/s1600/Perkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvFJ13g9HHHNxqSw_o78NULQeL4Qfk2DzVS4nGVJzPZ3QkhrSeu_Kg9QkRuyvXi4uKwh-V7MY7Lwf4vBtvUvxxBGbdikLerdDcenVLgxsx51vmSHr1NJ0vi1kbWFPiS3SQj4Odc1FcBcU/s200/Perkins.jpg" width="200" /></a><span lang="EN">Sorry I didn't post a blog last month :( But I will make up by posting a couple extra this month! I recently returned from a trip to Canada on a mini cruise along Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Before the trip, I started talking to Sarah Chauncey, the person in charge of Perkins Coffee social media. I mentioned the cruise ship would be stopping in Nanaimo and I would love to visit the coffee shop. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mZSqoR5scAgmqg892_r4PiV7Om_Uzv4CtuuFRF0D9q5K7F3tFBWi09DruQgLMpL2Kwg4l5TTV-kVWrKB8cBhak0VEkUROIn35b0Iod98ANorLZrrHGNCKnrPladFjsrFG_2nOaiemdtQ/s1600/IMG_4376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mZSqoR5scAgmqg892_r4PiV7Om_Uzv4CtuuFRF0D9q5K7F3tFBWi09DruQgLMpL2Kwg4l5TTV-kVWrKB8cBhak0VEkUROIn35b0Iod98ANorLZrrHGNCKnrPladFjsrFG_2nOaiemdtQ/s200/IMG_4376.JPG" width="150" /></a><span lang="EN">After the ship docked I boarded the shuttle bus that took us into the small but inviting little town. Nanaimo is nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is also home to the famous "Nanaimo bar". After walking through the local farmers market and strolling the iconic harbour I was ready for some coffee!</span><br />
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<span lang="EN">I easily found Perkins in the heart of downtown. Once inside I asked for Sarah, the barista pointed me to the corner of the room...a.k.a "Sarah's office". We exchanged greetings and chatted about how great it was to finally meet in person! I asked if Kevin Perry the owner was around. He had just got back from making a catering delivery. One of the services they offer as part of the Perkins Coffee Company. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">After chatting with Kevin, I learned that his mother Lila is also a huge part to the success of the business. He even invited me into the back of the shop to meet her in person and see all that goes on behind the scenes. The smell of fresh baked bread was amazing! The coffee shop was purchased by Kevin & his mother from previous owners. They decided to keep the name Perkins Coffee. Not only do they sell a great cup of coffee, they offer a wide selection of sweet treats and savory homemade sandwiches. They are supplied by Spirit Bear Coffee Company. Their coffee blends are named after several different types of animals, mammals and even reptiles. I chose a cup of the Orca blend. Kevin also offered me a Nanaimo bar to go with it. The coffee was a dark roast and was delicious. The Nanaimo bar was very sweet and rich. I would say one of those is plenty! Having both the bar and the coffee was a perfect paring. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">I knew I must try one of the famous sandwiches too. Kevin was so generous he had one ordered for me to take to go! I devoured it once I got back to the ship. It was nearing lunch time and the coffee shop was quickly filling up with both the locals and fellow cruise ship passengers. Kevin and Sarah both had to get back to work too. I knew it was time for me to be on my way. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">Perkins Coffee Company was one of my favorite stops along my trip! Meeting Sarah, Kevin, Lila and all the staff of Perkins was really special. I would definitely recommend making a visit on your next visit to Vancouver Island. Not only are the people here super nice, they have great coffee and food to satisfy any craving you have. I will cherish the friendships I made here and can't thank them enough for everything! </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfdH60QjvbT-y5bxy2e9dt_va1iN-FzDpsDa6WVVZCprkqlHAGTZDEWqO7LMk-cBjXuzr-PhQ5S23defbgy9F27PMeqcK0GQdl9ZxYxCXM-KPrgNCiP8xzF4jd8ClJ2pPHdzn67I74p_N/s1600/IMG_4387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfdH60QjvbT-y5bxy2e9dt_va1iN-FzDpsDa6WVVZCprkqlHAGTZDEWqO7LMk-cBjXuzr-PhQ5S23defbgy9F27PMeqcK0GQdl9ZxYxCXM-KPrgNCiP8xzF4jd8ClJ2pPHdzn67I74p_N/s320/IMG_4387.JPG" width="240" /></a><span lang="EN">A few links to share:</span><br />
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<span lang="EN">Perkins Coffee Company: <a href="http://www.perkinscoffee.ca/" target="_blank">www.perkinscoffee.ca</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN">Spirit Bear Coffee Company: <a href="http://www.spiritbearcoffeecompany.com/" target="_blank">www.spiritbearcoffeecompany.com</a></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"></span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-69663545404140221642013-03-27T18:16:00.000-07:002013-03-27T18:16:09.145-07:00Tilikum Place Cafe<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where I put the
spotlight on a local coffee shop. The visit this month takes us to Tilikum Place Cafe to see what all the buzz is about.</em></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YNGeOfrKWnwEz2CD9GZmM3zy-TMJIz4cUyIhBl4RsYvI-JRgLfOUy7NSKD2f8mucKxsBSWVkmb8ElJtbuMirjnidQXbTaiJ6zir7KpHdfwg4cNwACIIh_NGMEQkFfxJrBmKjY_H2JWkd/s1600/sp-tillicum-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YNGeOfrKWnwEz2CD9GZmM3zy-TMJIz4cUyIhBl4RsYvI-JRgLfOUy7NSKD2f8mucKxsBSWVkmb8ElJtbuMirjnidQXbTaiJ6zir7KpHdfwg4cNwACIIh_NGMEQkFfxJrBmKjY_H2JWkd/s1600/sp-tillicum-logo.jpg" /></a><span lang="EN">After seeing this cafe featured on Anthony Bourdain's "The Layover" show I knew I had to visit this place! The cafe is located at 407 Cedar Street, Seattle. Located near the famous Seattle Space Needle, it is kinda a hard place to spot. Tucked away from the main road, one thing to look for is the the Chief Sealth statue. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">My friend Nathan and I happened to already be downtown Seattle and was looking for a place to go for breakfast. It was St. Patrick's day and the streets were full of runners participating in the St. Patty's day dash. When we arrived the place was packed and the hostest asked if we had a reservation. Of course we didn't and it was looking doubtful that we would get seated. Just an FYI, apparently weekends are very busy there and they request that you make reservations ahead of time! I mentioned I had seen them on the Layover and was really looking forward to trying them out. She seemed excited about the mention of the show. She was so nice and was able to seat us at an already reserved table! It was a perfect window bench table with a view of the street. We enjoyed watching all the runners go by in their green costumes. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">I wanted to try something Bourdain had talked about called the Dutch baby. It is somewhat a famous Seattle breakfast dish that is a cross between a pancake and a souffle. He described it as "crispy on the outside and dense and eggy on the inside." The batter is usually made with a little vanilla, some sugar and cinnamon. Sounded delicious to me! So I ordered that and Nathan ordered the corn beef and hash since after all it was St. Patrick's day. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">Finally on to the main part of the blog, the coffee! Offered was a list of unique coffee options with along side the normal brews. One particular coffee concoction "The Nutty Irishman" caught my eye. It consisted of Bailey's, Frangelico and Bushmills, served with a press-pot of coffee. Well as soon as I read it I wanted it! Of course with it being the Irish holiday I thought it would be fun to try. It was kinda pricey coming in at $9.50 for just the coffee drink itself. When it arrived to the table they had the alcohol in a shot glass accompanied by the press-pot and a glass. It is kinda a do-it-yourself drink which I thought was a nice way to serve it. That way you can choose your own balance of liquids in the glass. We both were joking around the fact that I was drinking alcohol at nine in the morning. This was also a first for me having alcohol with my coffee, bringing a different type of Coffee Buzzed! </span><br />
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At the first sip it definitely was not the typical coffee drink for me. The alcohol was very strong at first but the coffee helped smooth out the taste. It really was a lot of unique tastes in each drink taken. I really did like the drink but it is not something I would get all the time. Something perhaps you would want to get on a special occasion. The food arrived not long after the coffee. Nathan really enjoyed the corn beef and hash and mentioned it several times on how good it was! I did steel a couple bites and I agree it was very tasty! The Dutch baby does take longer to make so that is something to consider. I was so excited when it arrived at the table. It comes to you in a personal sized cast iron skillet. They offer a couple different types of Dutch baby's at the cafe. I went with the sweet side option that had pineapple chunks cooked inside. I really enjoyed the dish and was not something I have had before. It was surprising how much food was in that little skillet. <br />
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Wow so this turned out to be a very long blog write up! In closing, this was really was a great place to visit and enjoy a great meal and maybe try some unique food and coffee! I would highly recommend stopping in if you're downtown Seattle. But just don't forget you may want to call ahead for a table. <br />
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Tilikum Place Cafe website: <a href="http://tilikumplacecafe.com/" target="_blank">http://tilikumplacecafe.com</a><br />
Some info on "The Layover" episode: <a href="http://seattle.eater.com/archives/2013/02/05/a-guide-to-bourdains-seattle-episode-of-the-layover.php" target="_blank">http://seattle.eater.com/archives/2013/02/05/a-guide-to-bourdains-seattle-episode-of-the-layover.php</a><br />
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Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-66326592530008098392013-02-27T16:43:00.000-08:002013-02-27T16:43:17.252-08:00Metronome Coffee<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTK8Ohx9t5wEzmsAPtKpHo9rBH5nAsxW8ju-E_zx3p22F8mLXzfWa7EDETqcu2PnxsHRq4A5VMtEo46rTRWyZ19MITp0TFuQcjvYflIHr1hqk8z0EELu7PxsE8q5NaeKUiIXX1Pzcb7QY/s1600/pic11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTK8Ohx9t5wEzmsAPtKpHo9rBH5nAsxW8ju-E_zx3p22F8mLXzfWa7EDETqcu2PnxsHRq4A5VMtEo46rTRWyZ19MITp0TFuQcjvYflIHr1hqk8z0EELu7PxsE8q5NaeKUiIXX1Pzcb7QY/s1600/pic11.jpg" /></a><span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where I put the
spotlight on a local coffee shop. The visit this month takes us to Metronome Coffee to see what all the buzz is
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp02okTFM83zkhlfpsSe2a0MZG0nJFZJYTjQ2cVe578SkJ6n6yFiByoS7xUIu6RLrKZOHyFo3tNWIg88O811imCtl9LozoSregVTmE3lMJtSddiPQZZhd_EnIK228b_U9FFiE7xm8wu1TB/s1600/pic13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp02okTFM83zkhlfpsSe2a0MZG0nJFZJYTjQ2cVe578SkJ6n6yFiByoS7xUIu6RLrKZOHyFo3tNWIg88O811imCtl9LozoSregVTmE3lMJtSddiPQZZhd_EnIK228b_U9FFiE7xm8wu1TB/s1600/pic13.jpg" /></a><span lang="EN">In my past monthly grind visits I have tended to visit a lot of Seattle coffee shops. Felt it was time to branch out and visit a different city. I found Metronome Coffee in the north end of Tacoma. The metronome (used by musicians to help keep a steady tempo as they play, or to work on issues of irregular timing) is seen all over this coffee house and is even used in its logo. I was told that the owner is a big fan of music. There were several posters for local music acts and discovered they even hold live music events inside the coffee house. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdEfETn542V3QE7r7VCJhiaOabwqUPqOBhlKs-pDbr1zx5cdeVlF9zpbwEjyja-GOXk93xmJ9kVO9xapOqTWoSlpACgfAhqztNZMoc0VyV7_zx1TEtq3_6YYxIufCBnCfpjJ5kcGRGEqP/s1600/pic7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdEfETn542V3QE7r7VCJhiaOabwqUPqOBhlKs-pDbr1zx5cdeVlF9zpbwEjyja-GOXk93xmJ9kVO9xapOqTWoSlpACgfAhqztNZMoc0VyV7_zx1TEtq3_6YYxIufCBnCfpjJ5kcGRGEqP/s200/pic7.JPG" width="150" /></a><span lang="EN">I have visited this coffee shop in the past and had one of the best mocha's ever in my life. I asked the barista what makes it so good. She told me that they really focus and take the time on making a great cup of coffee. I also found out that all the chocolate syrup's are made in house! So I again went with what I knew was good and ordered a mocha. It too was just as good as what I had before.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C3FlZrR7euCd5-IhTlKPV7Ll48lDEX5rcuvo2G-Vw7XqbXpz_J_2VjSBouca9ERpL9WZsaqvwJ2pFeDp-1phuILsJoauIdwaexW__kMyRq3hL0oh-NxN8KjZdm2AFWzdKIf7p0hsMJCK/s1600/pic2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C3FlZrR7euCd5-IhTlKPV7Ll48lDEX5rcuvo2G-Vw7XqbXpz_J_2VjSBouca9ERpL9WZsaqvwJ2pFeDp-1phuILsJoauIdwaexW__kMyRq3hL0oh-NxN8KjZdm2AFWzdKIf7p0hsMJCK/s200/pic2.JPG" width="150" /></a><span lang="EN">So in closing, if you are in the Tacoma area and you are looking for a great cup of coffee with a modern setting check out Metronome Coffee located at <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/0zot">6th & Union Tacoma, WA</a>. I highly recommend it! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN"> </span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-90428019153751337352013-01-30T13:33:00.001-08:002013-01-30T13:35:54.886-08:00Starbucks Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Store<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. The visit this month takes
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<span lang="EN">I visited this Starbucks back in October with my fellow caffeinated friend Ryan. I heard about this new Starbucks opening up south of Seattle. Starbucks is calling this an "up-cycled" way of building. It takes old metal shipping containers and recycling them into a functional coffee shop! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">When we visited this store it was still the Fall season. We both ended up ordering one of our favorite drinks the salted carmel frappuccino. So yummy, I wish they had them year round! The baristas were very friendly and fast with our order. There was a chill in the air sitting outside so we ended up going back to the car. It makes for a much better place to sit and talk during the warmer months. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsknvne-ewzPz2943TUzzxNu_7NDoYf7oMaptnY07bjcaTC-6sBqrlU39LIGwXn0GyyG7YrjGAS-bZ95B1D74Uv52krhFYEGit2n8qywtqO4ixBjOVdUqbQkCTpmS4AOP8_3b0WbWRlhOd/s1600/IMG_1790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsknvne-ewzPz2943TUzzxNu_7NDoYf7oMaptnY07bjcaTC-6sBqrlU39LIGwXn0GyyG7YrjGAS-bZ95B1D74Uv52krhFYEGit2n8qywtqO4ixBjOVdUqbQkCTpmS4AOP8_3b0WbWRlhOd/s320/IMG_1790.JPG" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN">In closing, I just really want to say that I think it is really great that Starbucks has a great determination to reuse and recycle any material they can. This should be a model to encourage cooperation's that "green building" is important to protecting the environment! I hope to see more of these buildings built and can't wait to see what they they think of next. Go check out this store and see for yourself what a great thing they have done here...</span><br />
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<span lang="EN"><a href="http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/a-different-kind-of-container-store/" target="_blank">http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/a-different-kind-of-container-store/</a></span><br />
<span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-container-concept-store-seattle-2011-12#-2" target="_blank">http://www.businessinsider.com/starbucks-container-concept-store-seattle-2011-12#-2</a></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"></span><br />Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-55059157847141301322013-01-24T16:19:00.000-08:002013-01-24T16:19:47.548-08:00Changes to come...stay tuned! Hello all my caffeinated blog friends! <br />
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I wanted to apologize for putting my blog on the back burner for so long. With 2012 behind us and 2013 just starting, its time to make a change! I have really been brainstorming some exciting new ideas of where I want to take the blog this year. I am just getting some things organized and in order before Coffee Buzzed goes into overdrive! I happen to notice that the blog had a surge of views last month and it's really amazing to see how people from all over the world have viewed the page! Thank you to all my loyal fans and I can't wait to show you what I have planned! All I can say is stay tuned...Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-66906658732711811102012-02-25T15:37:00.000-08:002012-02-25T15:37:39.478-08:00Zoka Coffee<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where my sidekick Debra and I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. Our visit this month takes us to Zoka Coffee to see what all the buzz is about.</em></span><br />
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<span lang="EN">Well happy New Year to all my coffee friends! Starting a new year and I am already behind on my blog. Not a great way to start 2012, but I will work really hard to post on time from now on! </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDxZkcZ6K8nN-2C1wL9qBoquzlxUsqhsUSsK30FE7Eb-zGg2pJCQQ9xdkcx4L66N0twyfvnBHzkrawn5cBZHeBif_4kqxoFddzjr3hrvZpbsig2Qpgr1jRcqEQAYjK8lh2AAINVTiN3bw/s1600/IMG_0397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDxZkcZ6K8nN-2C1wL9qBoquzlxUsqhsUSsK30FE7Eb-zGg2pJCQQ9xdkcx4L66N0twyfvnBHzkrawn5cBZHeBif_4kqxoFddzjr3hrvZpbsig2Qpgr1jRcqEQAYjK8lh2AAINVTiN3bw/s200/IMG_0397.JPG" width="200" /></a><span lang="EN"> Ran across this location while on a walk of the newly renovated area of South Lake Union near the Amazon.com buildings. I had seen Zoka on a sign of local business in the area and knew that I had to bring Debra to check it out with me. The address is 351 Boren Ave. N in Seattle. I would also add that this location is only open during the week.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxKqFv03_i1pkbFu1c15S4xQ6rTqjNBsXRcTeu3DiGd7usf9iWDO_3FPONxE6OIt7mF16oqj6xUpxTSlR1WbtdhsO6CkJVTBMwSn6Aqg1kOGntvqrKANXE0_fdG2PdzoLjtr2S3ZRtL4h/s1600/IMG_0392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxKqFv03_i1pkbFu1c15S4xQ6rTqjNBsXRcTeu3DiGd7usf9iWDO_3FPONxE6OIt7mF16oqj6xUpxTSlR1WbtdhsO6CkJVTBMwSn6Aqg1kOGntvqrKANXE0_fdG2PdzoLjtr2S3ZRtL4h/s200/IMG_0392.JPG" width="149" /></a><span lang="EN">Went with my normal mocha and Debra went with an order of hot tea again. I have come to the conclusion that she is much more into tea than she is coffee. Not for sure which tea she went with, but she did say she really enjoyed it. The barista was pretty new and said she was trying to do some nice latte art to my drink, it turned out looking pretty good. The mocha itself was delicious! I really liked the foam and the thickness to it. I would definitely return just for another mocha. We ended up splitting a sandwich that we could tell are brought in from somewhere else. It was tasty though, no complaints from us. </span><br />
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So once again I am behind on my blog! But I know you will all forgive me :) This edition takes us back to December. Debra was lucky enough to find this spot and we got in our visit right at the end of the month. <br />
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This isn't the traditional coffee shop you would think of going to. It happens to be located in the front lobby of the Patricia Steel Building at <span class="content">401 Broadway in the Capital Hill area of Seattle. Seemed that a lot of the workers in the bulding frequent this cafe. I am sure many of the other business in the surrounding area use it too. It was a small, but cozy cafe that you might stop in for a quick coffee or snack.</span><br />
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<span class="content">I ordered a mocha and a scone. Debra got a cup of hot tea, she is turning out to be quite the tea drinker on our meetings! Speaking of tea, this visit was right after Christmas. I got her the Tazo tea sampler from Starbucks. She was plesentley surprised! </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cK3ynjljb_3_WTUoOLCplICDrLa_trJLOLz2S8cWlggZn84yVj5Nu2PoLPVSzD6J4_WTy_w0m4x6fH-a-Ab2L3zS8U6i_uwpgthZ8rTAPdu2P0XsakvDzSoFrQ95NZTJJXBYckAzXrzN/s1600/IMG_0313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cK3ynjljb_3_WTUoOLCplICDrLa_trJLOLz2S8cWlggZn84yVj5Nu2PoLPVSzD6J4_WTy_w0m4x6fH-a-Ab2L3zS8U6i_uwpgthZ8rTAPdu2P0XsakvDzSoFrQ95NZTJJXBYckAzXrzN/s320/IMG_0313.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="content">It was a nice visit and would recommend stopping in for a visit if you happen to be in the area. </span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-46820217817265332292011-12-10T17:41:00.000-08:002011-12-11T04:59:51.680-08:00Fonté Cafe<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where my sidekick Debra and I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. Our visit this month takes us to Fonté Café to see what all the buzz is about.</em></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span lang="EN">November is a busy month for most people, with the holiday season starting and Thanksgiving dinner to plan. With that said I wasn't sure I would be able to to fit in a visit with Debra. With our busy schedules Debra and I were not able to meet up. So my friend Ryan stepped in for her on this visit... </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSUlLaypRaYK73GqAcUp1NZBQhdWRp5kyihVAz4pigsripiuT1n3QaMyXJyyyr8n5VL90xgceBcCwby6gMYq6gcZgkMLdHxdSYCwvcx5DanJ7x_RIaKhjhxQUfD9KLMs0mSQJFjn3-YSc/s1600/IMG_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSUlLaypRaYK73GqAcUp1NZBQhdWRp5kyihVAz4pigsripiuT1n3QaMyXJyyyr8n5VL90xgceBcCwby6gMYq6gcZgkMLdHxdSYCwvcx5DanJ7x_RIaKhjhxQUfD9KLMs0mSQJFjn3-YSc/s320/IMG_0191.JPG" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN">Ryan actually picked this location. He has been telling me about it for a long time, so we thought it would be a great time to try it out. Located at 1321 on first avenue, across from the Seattle Art Museum and steps from the Pike place market. We walked on a very cold morning and arrived half frozen. I think being cold is what got me in the mood for something hot and in a hurry. I ordered an Aztec mocha which consisted of chocolate, cayenne, cinnamon, and black pepper. To go along with that I ordered the chorizo scramble. Ryan went on the more cautious side. He ordered the the S & P latte, it included carmel, smoked sea salt, and black pepper. To go along his latte he ordered the cheese omelet. The Aztec mocha definitely spiced things up for me. I have never had such a spicy flavor in my coffee. It literally took my breath away on the first sip! I have to say I really enjoyed all the flavors and that extra kick to it. The scramble was just as delicious...a mixture of spices, flavors, and heartiness left me wanting more. Ryan had nothing but good things to say about his latte and omelet. He was never has been a huge coffee guy, but I think after hanging out with me that has changed! </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8j5RpW-Afecp107u4TsCpJed6qLhwoboqrKPY8NaJ1Sd18-dkxHatMiCzeuVlYhXHrrQJ8CfqIrIzqoR30PoqedSOxDEaJ7KSYDCd-bWdxpGhYOjXoTzysKYZ1mAOSwqHFxcsAHgXem_M/s1600/IMG_0182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8j5RpW-Afecp107u4TsCpJed6qLhwoboqrKPY8NaJ1Sd18-dkxHatMiCzeuVlYhXHrrQJ8CfqIrIzqoR30PoqedSOxDEaJ7KSYDCd-bWdxpGhYOjXoTzysKYZ1mAOSwqHFxcsAHgXem_M/s200/IMG_0182.JPG" width="149" /></a><span lang="EN"></span><br />
<span lang="EN">I felt like it definitely had that bar setting feel to it. Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and our waitress was helpful in any of the questions we had. It is a bit on the smaller side of the cafes I have visited. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN">Fonté roast their own beans, and was voted the best micro-coffee roaster in the Northwest,” by Northwest Palate Magazine. They also provide coffee to retailers, restaurants and luxury hotels including places like the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas, the Four Seasons, and many more. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQ7oWFuSkiXa2yRJdRCjNeFb20y6_me5OXA1yFnlZQOGFjW9l_ZRgict1xbr6czG0QP6vMdi9he_bR96t4swzNAjgbfjfKPKX0eQrmguy6whHrRQ7K_AnzmhLv2L6vsu6z6uMNzSuk41w/s1600/IMG_0180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQ7oWFuSkiXa2yRJdRCjNeFb20y6_me5OXA1yFnlZQOGFjW9l_ZRgict1xbr6czG0QP6vMdi9he_bR96t4swzNAjgbfjfKPKX0eQrmguy6whHrRQ7K_AnzmhLv2L6vsu6z6uMNzSuk41w/s200/IMG_0180.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span lang="EN">Can't say enough great things about this visit. I highly recommend stopping in and trying some of their specialty coffee drinks and for a very tasty meal. I want to thank Ryan once again for stepping in for Debra and for picking a great place! You can visit their website at: <a href="http://www.fontecoffee.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fontecoffee.com/</a></span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-83002019392757655652011-12-10T15:41:00.000-08:002011-12-10T15:41:38.809-08:00Seattle Coffee Works<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where my sidekick Debra and I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. Our visit this month takes us to Seattle Coffee Works to see what all the buzz is about.</em></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0wxZxUUIfOHDdPD_0m8zns0XErotNlnDdCpga-O_LlCC6-i-JMAu-byhqDZ_UYwZbk6CUxooV4WhDQKo5htePh7U_n7ghnl6Br1ZbpQ1-qNUpMM8YzUZI1lP23cBMXIqJgBfaElvwkS1/s1600/drink2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0wxZxUUIfOHDdPD_0m8zns0XErotNlnDdCpga-O_LlCC6-i-JMAu-byhqDZ_UYwZbk6CUxooV4WhDQKo5htePh7U_n7ghnl6Br1ZbpQ1-qNUpMM8YzUZI1lP23cBMXIqJgBfaElvwkS1/s200/drink2.jpg" width="149" /></a><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Still a little behind on the blogs but I am catching up! I got to pick our October visit location and it just happened to fall on Halloween. I have wanted to visit Seattle coffee works for a long time now. It is located on <span class="street-address">107 Pike Street </span>(between 1st Ave & News Ln) in downtown <span class="locality">Seattle. It is very close to the Pike place market. I</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="locality">t was really fun to see everyone dressed up in their costumes.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5v1Hm8-XiDM_EemaEM55OAE9sxnqC8vfh_gqRptv7w6jp1_GCyY-usWSTPRgHJx-djLIfhNY5O4g5UgY4KoZWhg9zFSUJilc-MhD5_64B0x4ZrqmN5FfiistQm5c5Spd-Y06VwUfIn6UJ/s1600/drink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5v1Hm8-XiDM_EemaEM55OAE9sxnqC8vfh_gqRptv7w6jp1_GCyY-usWSTPRgHJx-djLIfhNY5O4g5UgY4KoZWhg9zFSUJilc-MhD5_64B0x4ZrqmN5FfiistQm5c5Spd-Y06VwUfIn6UJ/s200/drink.jpg" width="149" /></a><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="locality">Ok enough about all that, let us get into the visit! Seattle coffee works does roast their own coffee and they have a variety of different blends available. They even had an Obama blend out. I really wanted to see the roaster, but Debra and I ran out of time. As we were deciding what to order, we both were offered a sample of freshly made french pressed coffee. I forgot what flavor the beans were, but it was very good and had a really unique taste to it. I ordered a mocha and also a small biscotti. Debra was a bit more hungry and ordered a sandwich. Now I know you all will be shocked, but Debra did not order tea this visit! I was pretty shocked myself...she ended up just having more of that french pressed coffee. I love giving her a bad time about ordering tea on our coffee visits. My mocha was excellent! It really had a nice taste and perfect balance of flavors to it. The biscotti was that perfect pairing to go along with it. Debra really enjoyed her pressed coffee and said that her sandwich was a great & simple lunch. </span></span></span><br />
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If any of you have visited Seattle coffee works you will know they have a variety of different brewing methods available. They have all the devices on display in the cafe. Some of them look pretty crazy. Their cafe is split into two sections. First is the Express bar where their standard drinks and food are served. You can also pick up some beans to go home with you. Now their Slow bar is their tasting room. I borrowed this description from their website: <br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KIHgKicMBgM6tKSxww2-yUz4nFz-0u3pS-zX6JnOmuXT1QIv-VPhgim5pVQlhwwqkIhanCjVEwW59Y4xwJIANQtD2wvpQHvg6iiwI7CC_sVDsGfbfohNfzmcLHtOg8mqsk7Ye-401LdY/s1600/cafe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KIHgKicMBgM6tKSxww2-yUz4nFz-0u3pS-zX6JnOmuXT1QIv-VPhgim5pVQlhwwqkIhanCjVEwW59Y4xwJIANQtD2wvpQHvg6iiwI7CC_sVDsGfbfohNfzmcLHtOg8mqsk7Ye-401LdY/s200/cafe2.jpg" /></a>"Come here to taste coffee varietals, test different methods of extraction, meet fellow coffee geeks, or celebrate a special occasion with a prized cup of coffee. This is a place to indulge your sense of curiosity and revel in the spirit of inquiry. There's so much more to coffee than meets the eye, and the best coffees and blends are yet to be developed. Partner with us on this journey of coffee innovation! Our Slow Bar is what makes us unique in the world of coffee. It's part ritual, part playground and part science lab. We will make you any cup of coffee to order."</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfj7DgctxPSRIbkhGW-ii6Wm3mN9yOi9RZ3OAumCQPzwKiuWZkGpqDxMaIPituWujaWboiEacPuxxBOBUveUX4Jr_aqFIBLRxz0TzqYDIQbzSNG4V1YvHVkTRUZE-0KE_MdaRKhkb01L2f/s1600/sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfj7DgctxPSRIbkhGW-ii6Wm3mN9yOi9RZ3OAumCQPzwKiuWZkGpqDxMaIPituWujaWboiEacPuxxBOBUveUX4Jr_aqFIBLRxz0TzqYDIQbzSNG4V1YvHVkTRUZE-0KE_MdaRKhkb01L2f/s200/sign.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><br />
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I definitely plan on making another visit here soon! We simply just ran out of time for us to experience everything they have to offer. I hope you all get a chance to at least stop in a try a cup and maybe learn one or two things about coffee. Check out their website: <a href="http://www.seattlecoffeeworks.com/" target="_blank">www.seattlecoffeeworks.com</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-84427772224452146982011-11-08T15:38:00.000-08:002011-11-08T15:46:17.727-08:00Soho Coffee<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where my sidekick Debra and I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. Our visit this month takes us to Soho Coffee Company to see what all the buzz is about.</em></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBh1smQLaUS0tOOxap1meZpFCfJ6etWHmR9He3jc5xmvBddlusmgyRaYRVH5Wk5XqGFjQlltSmH2gjQZPuUzI0X8KY5F3bUT6KRU01h7j5fU6wak9gaUVpDtLarkG7onINe_WGJjzMWkf/s1600/IMG_1897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBh1smQLaUS0tOOxap1meZpFCfJ6etWHmR9He3jc5xmvBddlusmgyRaYRVH5Wk5XqGFjQlltSmH2gjQZPuUzI0X8KY5F3bUT6KRU01h7j5fU6wak9gaUVpDtLarkG7onINe_WGJjzMWkf/s200/IMG_1897.JPG" width="200" /></a>First of all I have to apologize that I have neglected my blog for so long! I hate using the excuse that I have just been really busy and I haven't had time...but I really have been super busy!! No need to fear though, Debra and I have not been slacking on our coffee visits...we did make a visit to a new location each month. <br />
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Debra got to choose the spot in September. She picked the Soho coffee company in the central district of Seattle. It is a small little corner building next to a city park and a school. Once inside we felt very cozy and it had that coffee house feeling. I ordered an iced mocha since it was still somewhat summer time. They serve Stumptown coffee and it was very good! Debra ordered an herbal tea, it's got a pretty fancy name to it. They call it "Find Serenity" (free your heavy soul)...it includes St. John's Wart, orange peel, borage, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, and stevia. Now that's what I call a cup of tea! I did give Debra a hard time because she had ordered tea the last couple visits. The Coffee Buzzed felt she needed to be drinking coffee. Debra loved her tea and couldn't stop raving about it. I can safely recommend it to any future guests.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sotHra9OZ4f4Ihq_QSAaBfMmY0BaBkuy4qeUw0pzLBVOlvYCrjhWFodFgqPCXxQVgbaOzKrSkjCPyCv5N-HevRw-_Ly4A5Ag8Vx7n96WJFOzDL6rGUYVmcRloe5oZQv8E9nUgXDI7U2e/s1600/IMG_1898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sotHra9OZ4f4Ihq_QSAaBfMmY0BaBkuy4qeUw0pzLBVOlvYCrjhWFodFgqPCXxQVgbaOzKrSkjCPyCv5N-HevRw-_Ly4A5Ag8Vx7n96WJFOzDL6rGUYVmcRloe5oZQv8E9nUgXDI7U2e/s320/IMG_1898.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
The staff was very friendly and also very helpful in helping us make our drink decisions. We just sat and enjoyed our drinks while getting to chat and catch up. I could tell from the other guests that this was a local hangout for them. It really felt like we were in the neighborhood coffee house. In conclusion I would recommend it to any locals in the area. On their website and blog, I had read that a "New Transformation" is in the works. Can't wait to visit again and see what's new at Soho!<br />
<a href="http://sohocoffee.blogspot.com/">http://sohocoffee.blogspot.com/</a>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-7217281391174262352011-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:002011-08-31T12:55:22.657-07:00Oddfellows Cafe<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where my sidekick Debra and I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. Our visit this month takes us to the Oddfellows Cafe to see what all the buzz is about.</em></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAW2arO8iaWLlPVaX61NZ4VA25yP0gSI-IePUhW9J1V-clubiaD1ad5RZwQTDD0DksvCngQuKICpHGGAt6MmQSpT5W3HVyLRusIZnJwoWwu_ZT3xX9zlXIzmOgIzc1U5NLJ0CUDgF5OOYP/s1600/IMG_1775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAW2arO8iaWLlPVaX61NZ4VA25yP0gSI-IePUhW9J1V-clubiaD1ad5RZwQTDD0DksvCngQuKICpHGGAt6MmQSpT5W3HVyLRusIZnJwoWwu_ZT3xX9zlXIzmOgIzc1U5NLJ0CUDgF5OOYP/s200/IMG_1775.JPG" width="150" /></a><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sorry it's been so long since I posted anything. I was worried I wasn't even going to be able to fit in a visit this month. This also was a special month for me since I was celebrating my birthday! </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Debra and I picked Oddfellows Cafe as our August visit. </span></span><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">The cafe is located on Capitol hill at 10th and Pine. I had a hard time finding parking when I got there and ended up parking a couple blocks away. If you have ever been to Captiol hill you know there is never parking anywhere! </span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovCy9UiClepXfoSVFAKWTouFQ4X2OusGK4-rpC8nrIjKi7KEL6Mt1S9bbKF34nPE1oGNSUyO1bCyz63cCjElPdXmxphTjudWhEwlXkNBLU7uo6TbErVDjEqHUqqW_ykEkUIdwW16pwKTY/s1600/IMG_1759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovCy9UiClepXfoSVFAKWTouFQ4X2OusGK4-rpC8nrIjKi7KEL6Mt1S9bbKF34nPE1oGNSUyO1bCyz63cCjElPdXmxphTjudWhEwlXkNBLU7uo6TbErVDjEqHUqqW_ykEkUIdwW16pwKTY/s200/IMG_1759.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Debra met me there and had already ordered my lunch and a coffee. We sat in the back area of the cafe. It was this cute little corner outside and uncovered. About 4 or 5 tables set out, a beautiful mural painted on the wall, and some ivy and flowers along the wall. It was a nice day out which made it even more enjoyable to sit outside. I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with a salad and coleslaw on the side. Let me just say I definitely recommend it! Debra tried the B.L.A.T sandwich, a combination of bacon, lettuce, avocado, and a tomato. She did her normal ice tea again, but said it was a bit watery. I had a iced mocha which is my normal drink to order at a new place. I did read from their website they like to only use organic and Eco-friendly food products.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">When we were leaving we got to look around more of the main dinning area. It really is a interesting place. It feels like being back in your grandmother's kitchen when you were a kid. It had that rustic, aged, and raw feeling to it. But on the opposite side, I felt very comfortable and the atmosphere was very inviting. I also had read on their website that ninety percent of the furnishings and fixtures are from salvaged, recycle, and re purposed materials. Even their menus to the coffee supplies are recycled. You can tell that the environment is very important to them. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">We both really enjoyed Oddfellows Cafe a lot! If you are ever looking for a great place for lunch or a relaxing cup of coffee this is your next stop. Check it out and see what all the buzz is about...</span></span>Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-28274962270539316092011-08-02T17:40:00.000-07:002011-08-02T18:00:28.376-07:00Roy Street Coffee & Tea<span lang="EN"><em>It’s time for the “Monthly Grind”. This is where my sidekick Debra and I put the spotlight on a local coffee shop. Our visit this month takes us to the Roy Street Coffee & Tea to see what all the buzz is about.</em> <br />
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This coffee shop is known as a “secret” Starbucks. The store is owned by Starbucks, but you won’t see its brand or logo anywhere in the store. The purpose is to try and make a connection with the local community. Besides coffee, it offers a selection of Pacific Northwest beer and wine. All baked goods and other food items are brought in from the local area. What isn’t used is given back to the food banks.<br />
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Starbucks chose to construct this coffeehouse using reused and recycled materials. For example: Some of the wood used in construction came from an area barn and a fallen tree. Most of the light fixtures came from local salvage yards that were rewired and refinished. The bar was constructed using slate from Garfield High School and the steel from a local shipyard. <br />
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The style is very rustic and modern. Yet it did have a warm and welcoming feel to it. Several different lunch choices are offered. Even the tomato soup is inspired by local chef Tom Douglas. For a sweet treat, you can find an assortment of goodies to pair with your beverage. Not like a typical Starbucks, you may also pick your bean and brew type. <br />
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I personally like that Starbucks is thinking about the environment. Also I think making that connection to the local community is an important reasonability. We both enjoyed this visit very much. I would be happy too recommend it to a fellow coffee fan.Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2270031206383465946.post-13888442490847810262011-07-04T12:31:00.000-07:002011-07-04T12:31:40.171-07:00I'm now a blogger!So this is my first blog post ever, but I am very excited to join the world of blogging! I thought I would start with a little background of how "Coffee Buzzed" came to be. A couple years back I started a little fascination with coffee, since then it has taken on a world of it's own. I am pretty sure it started from me having to drink a mass quantity of caffeine just to get me through my very early work day. I began to drink more coffee outside of work too. My friends and I started going to local coffee shops and hanging out. There I always met new people and really enjoyed using coffee as a social tool to make new friends. I also meet with a friend once a month and we try out a different coffee shop in town. Afterwards I like to write up a brief description on our experience. I also like to post different news stories or web articles about coffee that I find interesting. I was posting them on my personal facebook page. But someone then suggested I make a separate page and devote it to just my coffee addiction. And from there "Coffee Buzzed" was born! Not long after I started the facebook page I joined twitter. There I found a whole new world of followers just as addicted as me. Since joining I now have around 270 followers, and have made some really great friends. It's fun to see what people post, from the history of coffee to some of there personal stories. I hope who ever reads this post and the ones here on after enjoys reading what I have to say. Thanks for reading!Coffee Buzzedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251401251035050297noreply@blogger.com0