Thursday, 31 December 2015

Wayne Rogers -- M*A*S*H Star Dead at 82

Wayne Rogers, who starred in "M*A*S*H" -- one of the most popular shows in TV history -- has died. Rogers, who played Capt. "Trapper" John McIntyre on the iconic series, had a long, successful career. He appeared on may other programs, including…

The Physical Evolution of Coffee Roasting and QC in 2015

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The endless pursuit of quality reached new levels of intensity within the specialty coffee segment in 2015. In our more than 150 conversations with roasters throughout the year — primarily those...

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

Cam Newton -- I'm a Father!!!

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Rubies + Diamonds Pairs the Classic With Cutting Edge in Los Angeles

Photo courtesy of Rubies + Diamonds Tea and Coffee.
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Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Chip Kelly -- FIRED

The Philadelphia Eagles have fired Chip Kelly ... announcing via their website that there will be no 4th season for the embattled head coach. Philly is a disappointing 6-9 this year and moments ago owner Jeffrey Lurie released a statement confirming…

Environmental Sustainability in 2015: Hugely Important but Not Cool

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This year we’ve heard loud and persistent drum beating to remind the coffee sphere that climate change, pests, natural disasters and the lack of clean water are clear and imminent threats to...

Monday, 28 December 2015

Lemmy -- Motorhead Twitter Reacts

Lemmy: Rest In Peace. Shake the heavens, my friend. — Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) December 29, 2015 Lost one of my best friends, Lemmy, today. He will be sadly missed. He was a warrior and a legend. I will see you on the other side. —…

From Central Mass., Share Coffee Roasters Offers CSA-Style Deliveries

Share Coffee Roasters- Hadley, Mass. Photo by Dominic Perri.
Plenty of roasters offer subscription plans nowadays—an automated system of recurring orders set to ship once or twice a month, keeping customers loyal and stocked. But according to Ken Majka,...

Sunday, 27 December 2015

Apollo Nida -- My Kids Shouldn't Be Around Me ... At Least for Now

Apollo Nida isn't upset that his kids won't visit him in prison... fact is, he doesn't want them there. Apollo's been moved to a new facility and his children -- 2 year-old Dylan and 5 year-old Ayden -- haven't gotten approval to see him.…

Saturday, 26 December 2015

Giudice XMAS Card - Mommy's In the Big House ... But We're Here!

The Giudice Christmas card showed the brood only semi in tact, because Teresa was behind bars when the pic was snapped. This is the card the fam sent to friends and relatives, with Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana smiling in the sand.  The…

Thursday, 24 December 2015

Bristol Palin -- Gives Birth ... Howdy Sailor!!!

Bristol Palin is now a mother of 2. Sarah Palin's daughter gave birth Wednesday to Sailor Grace. Sailor joins Tripp as part of Bristol's brood. She hasn't revealed the identity of the daddy, but she announced she was pregnant just a few weeks after…

Realfine Keeps it Hyper-Local in West Seattle

Realfine Coffee. Photo by Nicole A. Romstadt.
In most places, there is a spirit of local pride in terms of consumers wanting to support local businesses that also want to support one another. Some places have it...

Wednesday, 23 December 2015

LaDainian Tomlinson -- Hazing Story Is True ... I Was FURIOUS!!!

LaDainian Tomlinson says he was PISSED when he got stuck with a $32,000 dinner tab as a rookie back in 2001 ... especially when people ordered LOBSTERS TO GO!! LT joined the guys on "TMZ Sports" on FS1 (tonight at 9:30 PM PT) and confirmed what his…

UK Companies Team Up to Study Water Minerals’ Effects on Cold Brew

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Following months of development and a Kickstarter campaign that failed to fully blossom, Carta Coffee Merchants has officially made its product debut following the first harvest on a redeveloped farm in...

Unwavering Hospitality at Nashville’s Steadfast Coffee

Unwavering Hospitality at Nashville’s Steadfast Coffee by Michael

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When was the last time you went to a coffee shop and felt like the star? While craft coffee has focused on improving the product, the customer experience has largely been overlooked. Nashville’s Steadfast Coffee is trying to change that. When we first visited Steadfast Coffee they were a small pop-up shop with big ambitions. A year later and they’ve opened a roastery, a café with a full kitchen, and a cocktail bar is on the way. The common thread throughout? Hospitality.

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When you walk into Steadfast Coffee the first thing you encounter is not a cash register but a person. The business exchange is deferred to the end of the line, where your coffee is waiting for you. In the mean time, you’re not likely to notice the Modbar espresso machine and you won’t see any pour-overs. Taking a cue from Los Angeles’s G & B Coffee, Steadfast Coffee only offers filter coffee on batch brew. The added efficiency frees up baristas to focus on looking after customers. Co-owner Jamie Cunningham explains, “Human are good at empathy, machines are good at making a repeatable product.”

Steadfast Coffee When I visited, Steadfast was brewing Waykan, Guatemala. This sweet coffee had some pleasant lemon notes and the smart presentation was every bit as attractive as any pour-over I’ve ever had. It was a solid cup of drip that I would be happy to drink any day.

The real stars at Steadfast, however, are the signature drinks. The “matchless coffee soda” is made with a proprietary flash-chilling technique and lives up to its name. The butterscotch latte features a house-made syrup and is offered hot or “rested.” Instead of being diluted with iced, this premade beverage is placed in the fridge until chilled, a process Steadfast claims adds complexity and richness.

SteadfastThe innovative approach of Steadfast’s signature drinks extends to their food menu, curated by Chef Julia Sullivan. Whether its the savory porridge (add a poached egg- trust us) or the egg sandwich, the breakfast at Steadfast is not just good coffee shop food: it’s as good as we’ve had anywhere. Along with cafés like Houston’s Blacksmith and Louisville’s Gralehaus, there’s never been a better time to find food in an American coffee shop.

We expect we’ve yet to see the best Steadfast can do, but the new company is already executing on an exceptional level. Along with Crema, Barista Parlor, Dose, and Revelator, Steadfast is making Nashville one of the country’s premier coffee destinations.

Coffee soda image courtesy of Steadfast Coffee.

Unwavering Hospitality at Nashville’s Steadfast Coffee was first posted by Michael on The Coffee Compass, The Coffee Compass - Your Guide for Craft Coffee