Los Angeles is rarely frigid, but when days are short and the occasional chill hits, a steaming hot chocolate mug sure is soothing. You just need to know where to look. Be ready with...
Remember when specialty coffee was a novelty in San Diego? I do. Zumbar Coffee & Tea (founded in 2003), Bird Rock Roasters (which opened their first cafe in 2006), Coffee & Tea Collective (2012)...
I’ve always enjoyed visiting San Diego. It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles, more laid back, and traffic provides much less resistance. Crosstown drives aren’t as daunting, so even if I’m staying north of...
San Francisco has always been a special place for me. My introduction to the city was during a legendary (at least in my family) summer road trip with my Dad and brother. We started...
San Francisco continues to be a key part of my coffee education. I’ve visited the city on an annual basis since 1995. Initially, it was fun to luxuriate in bohemian coffeehouses like Caffe Trieste...
I frequently reference “Lisa The Vegetarian,” the legendary 1995 Simpsons episode from writer David X. Cohen that depicts Lisa Simpson struggling with a concept her family takes for granted: eating meat. Famous vegetarians Paul...