Toronto’s Indie Coffee Chains

It’s easy to see why Toronto’s “third-wave” indie coffee boom is still going strong. Aside from their indie rock playlists, free WiFi and expertly crafted artisan espresso drinks, it’s simply nice to have an alternative to Starbucks. But at what point does an independent café stop being “indie”? The success … Read More

The Espresso Machine Roundup

The Starbucks revolution may have brought espresso and its offspring – lattes, cappuccino and more – into mainstream North American food culture, but we’re of the belief that espresso-making isn’t the exclusive domain of nose-ringed baristas; indeed, a good espresso machine is an essential part of any man’s kitchen. Here, four of … Read More

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