coffee
Eminent 20th-century philosopher Jerry Seinfeld once opined that coffee was a beverage that could be obtained almost immediately anywhere at any time. Between the adequate sludge served up at Tim Horton’s and the over-pricey fare brewed at the ubiquitous Starbucks, Canadian urbanites are always well provided for when they need … Read More
DailyXY, caffeinated edition. Which is to say: more caffeinated than usual. Who doesn’t need coffee, every day? I need coffee. Every day, and especially now. Thinking myself invincible, I arrived home at 5:00am+ following an overnight of misbehaving. (There were extenuating circumstances that involved my profession; still…) I returned to … Read More
Friend to all, loyal to none: Launched in fall 2010 by two college students, the YYC Coffee Disloyalty Program is challenging Calgarians to break free from the clutches of large coffee chains and support local, independent cafés. The concept follows the lead of similar disloyalty programs, such as the Toronto … Read More
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
There are more than a few Starbucks around these parts, but Vancouverites are also blessed with a crop of stellar independent java joints. Herewith, some of the finest. Bump N Grind At this retro-style hangout on the Drive, Clover and Synesso machines turn 49th Parallel beans into bliss. Watch for … Read More
