With no alarm set, the stillness of the afternoon air wakes me. Bleary-eyed, attempts to move my upper body fail me. Shifting around with what feels like dead weight pressing down, I recall every last ounce of will, this time my brain cooperating with the rest of my body. Removing the many layers of winterContinue reading “The Ritual”
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Timbertrain Coffee Roasters: An Interview with Cofounder Peter Kim
A few months ago I had the chance to interview Peter Kim, co-founder of the lovely new Timbertrain Coffee Roasters in Gastown, Vancouver. You can follow them at @Timbertrain. Alex Knight: There’s no question coffee shops are ubiquitous and are a challenging landscape to venture, especially if you’re fighting against big corporate chains. How didContinue reading “Timbertrain Coffee Roasters: An Interview with Cofounder Peter Kim”
Fussy Coffee Making
One of the great things in life that I indulge in is coffee. There’s some stereotypical geek persona that I’m sure I fit right into. I’m a writer and a geek — therefore, I drink copious amounts of coffee (it wouldn’t be incorrect). I also happen to work with technology on a daily basis, asContinue reading “Fussy Coffee Making”
An Interview with George Giannakos of Revolver
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with George Giannakos, co-founder of Revolver Coffee. Revolver is one of the most truly unique coffee experiences you’ll encounter in Vancouver, Canada. If you ever happen to be in town, you owe it to yourself to stop by. You can also follow Revolver on Twitter @Revolver_Coffee. AlexContinue reading “An Interview with George Giannakos of Revolver”