Chicago might be known as America’s Second City, but when it comes to coffee, it’s long been first in class. Industry giants like Intelligentsia may have set the standard in the 90s, but on a r
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Two Great Places to Drink Coffee in Izmir, Turkey
Known as Smyrna in Ancient Greece, Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city, and perhaps its most progressive. The city surrounds a natural harbor, which means you’re never far from the Aeg
Black Fox Coffee Raises Bar in Lower Manhattan
I’m sitting in a café in Lower Manhattan and a barista has just checked on our table- for the third time. Do we need any more coffee? Is everything tasting alright? Can we take those dish
Cafe Review: White Label Coffee in Amsterdam
One has to be careful when asking for a coffee shop recommendation in Amsterdam. But there’s a lot more to the Dutch capital than just legal weed and the red light district. A growing number
A Look Inside BLK \ MRKT In Traverse City, Michigan
Veteran barista Chuck Korson opened his dream shop with BLK \ MRKT in Traverse City, Michigan. A Kees van der Westen Spirit pulls shots of a rotating cast of roasters. Manually brewed coffees are s
Cafe Review: Joe’s Pro Shop in NYC
Joe’s Pro Shop: A Toy Store For Coffee Nerds Many of the most iconic films in movie history take place in New York. Annie Hall, The Godfather, Wall Street, the list goes on. But one work of c