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)...
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...
Coachella isn’t just one of the world’s biggest music festivals. The Coachella Valley is a collection of nine California cities about two hours east of Los Angeles that spans over 300 square miles. These...
Since 2010, the Valley of the Sun coffee scene has shown exponential improvement. Passionate coffee pros have started roasting, opened stylish cafes and demonstrated a commitment to craft and artistry. Some of the best...
I recently enjoyed my stay at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, a family-friendly hotel on Maui‘s west coast. It was heartening to see the area recovering from the 2023 fires that ravaged nearby...
Hawaii is a hub for Asian cuisines, seafood, and seasonal ingredients. The island chain is also the only place in the U.S. where coffee grows on a consistent basis with convincing results. Learn about...