Friday, December 31, 2010
The Cappuccino
My mother likes her steaks extra well done and my brother enjoys ketchup on everything. If we were to go to a nice restaurant I would encourage my mother to try her steak medium (medium rare is too much of a push for her) and tell my brother to trust the flavor of the food and skills of the chefs. Although they ultimately lose out on the natural "goodness" of the steaks, they still pay full price and enjoy their food the way they like it. The waiter may make his or her own suggestion but will still cook the food the way my family wants it and collect at the end of the night.
James Hoffman (past World Barista champion) gives his take on what constitutes a cappuccino. The current coffee giants have redefined a cappuccino, and most other drinks as well thus creating confusion throughout the industry of how to exactly prepare each drink. My attitude is to offer what I think taste best for the customer and if the customer isn't happy, then we need to attempt to make their experience better. Several owners would disagree with me on this saying that we should correct and educate but I think you can do that and still give the customer what they want. For instance, we will serve our cappuccino in a 6.5 oz mug (2 oz espresso, 2 oz steamed milk, 2 oz froth) explaining that a traditional cappuccino is prepared in thirds, but I will also be open to tailoring the drink to the individuals preference. My goal is to offer what the customer ultimately wants but to also encourage them to try new things.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Buildout weeks 1-2
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Intelligentsia Coffee iphone/ipad/ipod app
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
monday movie: per request
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
coava coffee roasters : stainless filter
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lafayette Village Raleigh development and tenant updates
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thoughts on Instant Coffee (VIA)
That's gross and so is this
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
gift shopping for MEN
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Well done TOMS
Monday, October 4, 2010
PONG
10 hours a day! Ping Pong Ping Pong Ping Pong Ping Pong. For most of us, table tennis is a game. But for the young Olympic hopefuls at the ICC in Milpitas, it's all business. Except when it's just a game.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Market Lane Coffee
*Market Lane is a small, specialty micro-roaster and café, located in Prahran Market, Melbourne.
We source and roast specialty coffee from single farms, estates and cooperatives. We seek out distinctive and superior beans that can stand on their own without blending.Our coffees are imported from some of the best coffee growers in the world. We look for coffees that reflect the profile of their region, and coffees that challenge and surprise us. We only buy, roast, and serve coffees that taste exquisite. Coffee is an agricultural product usually harvested once a year. As with all agricultural products, there is a prime time for enjoying it and then, with age, the coffee start to decline. We therefore buy our beans in small lots to ensure that we only offer coffee that is fresh, vibrant, and at its best. Our coffee offerings change with the seasons, which means our espresso blend changes throughout the year, as do our single estate offerings.*
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sign Artist
David A Smith is a name that has become synonymous in Sign-Writing and Glass gilding circles, with high quality, hand crafted reverse glass signs and decorative silvered and gilded mirrors.
In this short documentary, we reveal behind the scenes work, techniques and visions that Dave uses when carrying out his passion as a glass embosser - One of the few remaining traditional UK glass artists.
David A Smith
www.davidadriansmith.com
A Film by Danny Cooke
www.dannycooke.co.uk
Soundtrack by Tony Higgins (Junior85)
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/junior85/
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
One cup at a time
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
monday movie
Monday, July 26, 2010
monday movie
Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
World Barista Championship LIVESTREAM
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
"Google Maps Made Me Do It"
http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2010/06/woman-sues-google-for-bad-directions.html
I read this and it reminded me of a similar story involving a woman and a cup of hot coffee
Friday, May 14, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
TIME on coffee
My take away - focus on your local community and be great doing it!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
CoffeeFest - New York
Big Lights Will Inspire You
* I want to include Empire State of Mind by JayZ in on this post but have no clue how to include audio clips in a post, so a little humming is required.....In New York...concrete jungle where dreams are made of...there's nothing you can't do....
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Syphon - Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea: Venice, California
Syphon, Intelligentsia from Department of the 4th Dimension on Vimeo.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Espresso - Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea: Venice, California
Espresso, Intelligentsia from Department of the 4th Dimension on Vimeo.