Posted by TheShot on 23 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Beans, Foreign Brew, Roasting
Occasionally this Web site can be the source of a real life story, and the story of Caffè Mokabar is a good one. For a little background, after a couple weeks of espresso research in Piemonte, Italy last October, we were most duly impressed with Caffè Mokabar among all the coffee roasters we encountered. So [...]
[view full post]Posted by TheShot on 11 Jan 2008 | Tagged as: Foreign Brew
Just when you thought it was safe to keep reading this blog…
Our Espresso in Torino and Piemonte series once again returns to Torino to start winding up the final cafés of the tour. And where better to visit next than Caffè Platti?Temas para celular Sony Ericsson 240×320 toques imagens . While a little off the [...]
Posted by TheShot on 21 Feb 2006 | Tagged as: Local Brew
This café opened in September 2005, replacing the barely noteworthy Cool Beans — one grungy café among many in a series of ownership changes at this location. The new proprietor, Antonio, brings a clear Italian flair to this location (he even answers the phone, “Pronto!”).
However, when you approach it, you might mistake it for a [...]
Posted by TheShot on 07 Feb 2006 | Tagged as: Café Society, Foreign Brew
As Torino readies to host the world at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, many unwary tourists will discover Torino for the first time. One of the things tourists will discover is their excellent cafés and coffee: USATODAY.com - Take a coffee break in Torino.
For the record, I love Torino. It is one of my favorite [...]