Archive for August, 2009
An unexpected bonus
Today we visted a castle in Suffolk and decided to have a coffee at one of the cafes nearby. It was relatively busy when my wife and I ordered our drinks but we were served with a smile and by the time our drinks arrived we were engrossed in conversation, not really taking the time [...]
There is coffee outside of Soho…
In the past week we have visted two great cafes outside of Soho, one in Fitzrovia (Kaffeine, 66 Great Titchfield Street) and the other in Hampstead (Ginger and White, 4a-5a Perrin’s Court). Both cafes have exceeded our expectations and have combined great food with good coffee and have a funky vibe about them, yet they [...]
Filming a Tantrum…
Tamper Tantrum is the coming together of two minds, those of Colin Harmon, Irish Barista Champion of 2009 who placed a credible 4th at the World Barista Championships, and Steve Leighton, Coffee Roaster and owner of Hasbean Coffee, discussing life in general and occasionally dipping into Coffee. The location for todays filming was Dose Espresso [...]
Storing contacts in the digital age
Not too many years ago, most contacts were kept on paper, in address books or on a rolodex. Nowadays most contacts are stored digitally. With the recent surge in social media and web 2.0 technologies, we are embracing technology in new ways, storing contacts, client data and supplier details electronically. When Twitter went offline for [...]
Good coffee (and fresh food) can be right under your nose
If you live in Barnes (SW London) and you have not yet visited the market on Station Road on a Saturday morning then I suggest you make your way there the next time you are free (rain hail or shine) Good coffee is right under your nose, in the form of a coffee concession turning [...]
