The second you walk into Eighth and Roast you already begin to mellow out. The brick walls, soft indie music, and dark lighting create a restful vibe for sitting with some friends and sipping on coffee. Known for their V6o pour overs and espresso drinks, Eighth and Roast is located away from the hectic parts…
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Event – Third Wave Coffee and Beyond
The other night I went to an event called “Third Wave Coffee and Beyond” at Barista Parlor Golden Sound, which was sponsored by the Vanderbilt Institute of Coffee Studies and Department of Latin American Studies. The panelists consisted of a few anthropologists from universities in the southeast as well as the owner of Barista Parlor….
Dose Coffee and Tea – Nashville, TN
Dose holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite coffee shops. Not only does this spot have a homey feel, but it also has tasty pour overs and great espresso drinks. Starting off, Dose provides a great deal of seating that is open making you feel like you are enjoying your cup…
Three Brothers Coffee – Nashville, TN
For the outdoorsy and/or studious types, Three Brothers is the ideal coffee shop. Located right on West End in Nashville, this cafe is connected to Cumberland Transit, an outdoor apparel and equipment store. The shop is large and open with a woodsy, calm feel to it. The music selection is great, playing either indie or classic…
Event – Counter Culture Training Center
The Counter Culture Training Center located in Somerville, MA provides support to coffee lovers, baristas, and coffee shop owners. Along with professional development classes, this center offers public cupping every Friday at 10 AM. The week I visited happened to be an exception. Instead of the usual cupping, the event consisted of trying the limited…
Coffee Time – Lima, Peru
One of my favorite coffee experiences took place at a tiny, hole in the wall (quite literally) coffee shop in the neighborhood of Miraflores in Peru. This shop was on the side of the road and holds 9 people. It was small and simple with coffee decorations from around the world. The owner operates the…
Why Coffee?
A few days ago as I was about to go to a cupping event my brother, who does not drink coffee I might add, asked me, “Are there other people who love coffee as much as you do?” Interestingly enough I found this question to be strange. I realized I have become so immersed in…
3 Little Figs – Somerville, MA
3 Little Figs is a tiny cafe that constantly has a big crowd. This coffee shop is quaint and elegant, perfect for meeting up with friends. I went on a weekday morning and lines were consistently out the door. Despite the amount of people, customers did not turn away to leave. I could sense how…
Steadfast Coffee – Nashville, TN
Steadfast is a pretty large coffee shop located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville. The aesthetics of the shop are wonderful with outdoor seating that has lights and a picturesque view. The inside of the coffee shop is bordered with booths with the center being the bar with the baristas at work. Steadfast has a different…
Gracenote Coffee Roasters – Boston, MA
This tiny coffee bar nestled right in the financial district of Boston is a nice escape from the busy city. They roast their beans in Allston and have them delivered to this location as well as other cafes serving their coffee. Most of their options are to go, so I ordered a cortado which I…
Tostaduría Bisetti – Lima, Peru
Nestled in the beautiful bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, Tostaduria Bisetti is a café for people who really know coffee. The café is quite large consisting of different types of seating such as couches, tables, and bar space and a coffee lab in the back for roasting and coffee education. Jazz music plays throughout the cafe…
Grand Opening: Barista Parlor x Germantown- Nashville, TN
The newest member of the Barista Parlor family had its soft opening this weekend offering free coffee, donuts, and biscuit sandwiches. As you may imagine, lines were out the door for most of the day as many of the local coffee lovers came together to experience the newest Barista Parlor cafe. Despite the large crowd, service…
The Coffee Code 