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Stumptown

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Pinscreen Bunnies at Fremont's White Rabbit

    Coffee people love to talk about coffees' "tasting notes" about as much as wine people love to use words like "soft" and "full-bodied." You may be under the impression that your coffee tastes like coffee, but coffee people will be quick to inform you that your coffee actually has notes of juniper, o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Oddfellows Embodies the Classic American Brunch

    Oddfellows, 1525 10th Ave, 325-0807 Hours: Weekends 9am-3pm Uptown, Downtown or Down Home: Oddfellows serves up a tad more uptowned version of  breakfast classics in comparison to its neighboring businesses on the Hill. But the eclectic interior, with old signs and photographs hanging on t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    First Stop: Crisp Creperie

    The truck: Crisp Creperie, locations rotate and are updated via Twitter @CrispSeattle. The Fare: Rotating menu of gourmet crepes with seasonal and local flavors The Stop: When Crisp hit the food truck scene on March 18th at the Fremont Sunday Market, 20-something Jonathan Amato and Evan Mayer w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Café Weekend Worth the Scheduling Conflicts

    Facebook: Cafe Weekend​In the grand scheme of things, I feel there are few ways to annoy a person more quickly or thoroughly than by introducing them to something you know they will love, and then promptly making that thing categorically impossible to obtain. Take, for example, your favorite p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    Bellevue's Cafe Cesura Brings Entire Day to Standstill

    Beautiful espresso at Cesura, from Coffee Extraordinaire Katherine Hartline.​In the arts, there is a word we use which does not seem to have much practical use to the rest of the world. Caesura. -- Stop. Pause. Break. Cease. Time does not exist here. As a choral conductor, I invariably exper ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Broadcast Coffee No Phony

    Broadcast Coffee Logo​Late in the winter of 1901, a single character made the long, historic journey from Poldhu, England to the shores of St. Johns, Newfoundland. It traveled curiously, in the form of three dots, without the aid of any visible transportation. "..." By Morse Code, the letter S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    No Chicory Notes at Fresh Flours Cafe

    ​On the counter of the Phinney Ridge cafe, Fresh Flours, there is a sign stating a detailed apology for a recent hike in coffee prices. Brightly colored cookies, neatly packaged pastries, and a festive baking atmosphere surround it, but there, by the espresso machine, it stands as a reminder t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    The Boardroom Brings Coffee to Aurora

    ​Here is a Monday morning trivia challenge for you: Name one coffee shop on Aurora Avenue, anywhere in the 60 blocks between 45th and 105th (and no, bikini barista stands do not count). Can't think of one? Don't feel bad. I actually couldn't either until a few days ago. Truth be told, I almost ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    Gay Bar to Debut in West Seattle, Top Pot Takes Up Permanent Residency in Renton, & More

    Burger eatery Lil' Woody's is now open for business on Capitol Hill.​First off, on Capitol Hill, The Shop Agora has opened its second shop at 346 14th Ave. E. on Capitol Hill. The Mediterranean goods store features imported products, a deli, and a wine bar. Also in the neighborhood, burger eat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    A Summer of Coffee

    http://obviousmag.org/en/archives/2007/05/latte_art.html​The social-media world is producing a whole new kind of celebrity. In the past month, I've met at least three coffee colleagues by making use of the line, "Hey! I follow you on Twitter!" Which, now that I've put it in writing, actually l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Seattle Center Gets Caffeinated With the Northwest Coffee Festival

    Nik Virrey of Zoka Coffee prepares to win a latte art competition on Saturday at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion.​Roughly two-thirds of the photos I took this weekend at the Northwest Coffee Festival are blurry. Considering the rate at which everyone in attendance was moving, and the high pro ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 15, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events

    Nik Virrey of Zoka Coffee prepares to win a latte art competition on Saturday at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion.​Roughly two-thirds of the photos I took this weekend at the Northwest Coffee Festival are blurry. Considering the rate at which everyone in attendance was moving, and the high pro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Firefighters Ball for Canned Food; 5-Point Offers Outdoor Seating

    ​Kirkland Views reports that the Redmond fire department will take on any foolhardy challengers in a three-on-three basketball tournament and canned-food drive at 3 p.m. this afternoon at the Old Fire House Teen Center at 16510 N.E. 79th St. The food will go to Redmond's Hopelink Food Bank, an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 8, 2011

    Northwest Coffee Festival

    ​Kirkland Views reports that the Redmond fire department will take on any foolhardy challengers in a three-on-three basketball tournament and canned-food drive at 3 p.m. this afternoon at the Old Fire House Teen Center at 16510 N.E. 79th St. The food will go to Redmond's Hopelink Food Bank, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Duck'n Doughnuts at Matt's in the Market

    Photo by Julien Perry​Dunkin' Donuts has nothing to worry about. This new menu item at Matt's in the Market is not breakfast, nor is it a greasy treat you'd ever think of eating on-the-go. This, my friends, is a savory delight that rivals any chicken and waffle combo you've ever thrown down yo ... More >>

  • Film

    April 6, 2011

    Empty Quarter: Exploring Rural Oregon

    Photo by Julien Perry​Dunkin' Donuts has nothing to worry about. This new menu item at Matt's in the Market is not breakfast, nor is it a greasy treat you'd ever think of eating on-the-go. This, my friends, is a savory delight that rivals any chicken and waffle combo you've ever thrown down yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    Raw Stumptown Tiramisu at Jodee's

    ​Let's hear it for Jodee Capo. The lovely California transplant had the guts to open a raw, organic, gluten-free dessert shop near Greenlake on Valentine's Day. The reaction? Overwhelming. Instead of scoffing at another healthy food store, people paid to eat her creations. "I wanted people t ... More >>

  • Food

    February 16, 2011

    Food News & Notes: A Good Week for Burgers & Pizza

    Tacos and liquor, on the other hand, had it rough.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Gluten-Free Bakery Debuts in Greenlake; Proletariat Pizza Takes Vacation in White Center

    Courtesy of Jodee's Desserts​Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jodee's Desserts debuts at 7214 Woodlawn Ave. N.E. today at 11 a.m., according to My Green Lake. The organic, dairy-free, and gluten-free bakery features treats like banana custard and tiramisu, as well as smoothies and Stumptown c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    The White Rabbit Debuts in Fremont

    Coffee alcohol = success!​What's better than a cup of coffee? A cup of coffee alcohol. Luckily, The White Rabbit is now open in the former ToST space at 513 N. 36th St., according to Fremont Universe. The cafe features a full bar and Stumptown coffee, and specializes in melding the two int ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Duane Sorenson of Stumptown Coffee Out-Portlandias Portlandia in The Wall Street Journal

    Photo courtesy readymade.com​He rocks the fat-frame nerd glasses and flies the flannel. He's got a mustache that any '70s porn star would envy. He'll only cook at home if he can score locally sourced ingredients; lives in a sleek contemporary condo crammed in among the leftist bookstores, cafe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    The 2011 Northwest Regional Barista Competition: A Reason to Spend a Weekend in Tacoma

    Tyler Stevens of Barista in Portland pours his signature coffee beverage, while technical judge Alex Negranza looks on.​It can only be by some cruel and slightly twisted scheme that an event such as The 2011 Northwest Regional Barista Competition would be scheduled to begin in the morning. Mos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2010

    The Best in Coffee, 2010.

    January, 2010 - Beginning Coffee by finishing Grad School.​Year end blogging feels unexpectedly intimidating. There's suddenly a lot of pressure to say something profound, or at least, in some way climactic. It seems, after a year of intentionally drinking more coffee than I ought to, I should ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    Coffee and Butterflies at Voxx

    ​All around this city's cafes, a great metamorphosis is in process, hailing the arrival of December freedom. Students, blinking sleepily, are emerging from their cocoons of books and finals to take up their callings as the social butterflies they were meant to be. Finally acting on all their w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    The 5-Spot Invades Your Post-Drinking Headache

    ​Where: 5 Spot 1502 Queen Anne Avenue N. 206.285.7768 Time of Entry: Saturday, 1:00 p.m. Level of hangover: It's the holidays! Do you know what that means? Santa, menorahs, family angst and long lines are all acceptable answers but if you're me, you're also thinking that the holidays mean y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Cortona Cafe, Seattle's Fall... and Waffles.

    Mezzanine seating at Cortona Cafe.​Seattle is a great place to live in the fall. I was contemplating that fact last week, looking down a tree-lined 25th Street, from the corner of its intersection with East Union in the Central District. While we might miss out on some of the fall colors place ... More >>

  • Music

    October 13, 2010

    Neighborhood News With Drew Victor

    Lighthouse, the 5, and My Mother the Pacific.

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2010

    Through @ 2: Neighborhood News with Drew Victor

    Caleb FergusonDrew Victor plays Columbia City Theater this Saturday, October 16 at 9pm. Tickets are $8.​The situation: It's 11 p.m. on a Tuesday and I'm at my favorite of all bars, Ballard's Hazlewood, with the singer-songwriter Drew Victor, a local who recently moved back to Seattle after six ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Cupcakes on the Eastside: Grand Opening Party for the New Cupcake Royale

    Photo courtesy Cupcake Royale​ We (by which I mean me) have been writing a lot lately about the opening of the new Cupcake Royale location in Bellevue. There was the unusual call for new employees, the unveiling of the mobile cupcake party cart, the announcement of an opening date (and free c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Top 5 Coffeehouses to Park Your Laptop

    What makes a coffee shop a good place to work from? Is it the coffee? The hospitality? The music? Everyone has their favorite spot to park their laptop, whether it's a small café in their neighborhood or the hottest coffee shop on the other side of town. We here at Seattle Weekly are jealous of tho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    ...And 5 Things I Won't Miss About Seattle

    As long as I'm saying goodbye to the things I love best about eating in Seattle, I also had to get this off my chest: 1. Sloppy service. There are great waiters and front-of-house managers in Seattle, but even more who can't be bothered to learn their craft. It's not just about tapping orders into ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    Add 300 Calories to Your Frappucino Break With Sweet Iron Waffles

    ​Walking into Sweet Iron Waffles, on Third between Seneca and University, it's the smell of caramelizing sugar that gets you first. Then there's the ritual to watch: Wielding what look like elongated tuning forks, the waffle jockey reaches into the dough-proofing box behind him, spears a blob ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    The Food Section: American Wine Prices Plummet, BPA Found in Most Canned Food

    ​The New Yorker runs a profile of LA Weekly restaurant critic and Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Gold, a man who drives 20,000 miles a year and consumes obscene quantities of food hunting down LA's most interesting things to eat. (You have to be a subscriber to read it online, so pick up a cop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    Versus: Stumptown Takes on Vivace -- In Ice Cream

    Molly Moon's Vivace Ice Cream​Bluebird's Stumptown Ice Cream​ Suddenly this summer, it has become possible to gain 3.2 pounds walking from Pine and 10th to Pike and 14th (3.4 pounds if you walk the same route downhill) if you hitting the neighborhood's three new ice cream places on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    The Cupcake Business Is Doing Just Fine

    Cupcakes are the perfect dessert: delicious, handheld, and just small enough that you never feel obligated to share. Plus, they're an affordable indulgence. That may be why two of the biggest cupcake players in town have announced expansion plans--recession be damned! Cupcake Royale, with stores in ... More >>

  • News

    December 17, 2008

    Coffee: A Matter of Spirituality

    And more on Columbia City and Moneytree.

  • Food

    December 3, 2008

    Seattle’s New Way to Fetishize Coffee

    As a marketing strategy, “cupping” is straight from the wine-industry playbook. As a means of enjoying coffee, it’s mostly hot air.

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2008

    Three Things I Learned in New York This Week

    As a marketing strategy, “cupping” is straight from the wine-industry playbook. As a means of enjoying coffee, it’s mostly hot air.

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    The Banning of the Venti, Arthritic Jaws, and Other Food News

    As a marketing strategy, “cupping” is straight from the wine-industry playbook. As a means of enjoying coffee, it’s mostly hot air.

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2008

    The Bugs

    Thursday, June 19

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2008

    Book Review: God in a Cup

    Thursday, June 19

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2008

    $13 at The Dray

    Thursday, June 19

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2008
  • Food

    December 26, 2007

    Ten Restaurants Seattle Needs

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2007

    $13: Kenny & Zuke's Delicatessen, Portland

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2007

    New Stumptown Location Opens

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2007

    I Ate This: Stumptown Coffee Roasters Just Open

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

  • Diversions

    June 13, 2007

    Why This Unfair Prejudice Against Skateboarders?

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

  • News

    June 6, 2007

    Where to Catch a Great Show, Even When You're Miles From the Croc

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2006

    From Stumptown to Seattle, With Foam

    Guaranteed successes, from ceviche to downtown wienies.

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