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What is Coffee Cupping?
What is Coffee Cupping? Cupping is a quantifiable and widely used method of analyzing a coffee sample, for its overall quality and individual characteristics,…
DamianAugust 29, 2022
The Best Coffee Shops in Philadelphia
Hello! On my last trip to Philadelphia, I got a chance to visit a few really good coffee shops, here is a ranking! I hope…
DamianAugust 28, 2022
My Review of Sonder in Philadelphia (First time)
Sonder, would I use it again? A few weeks ago I was searching Airbnb and I found one listing that had great photos and…
DamianAugust 27, 2022
How to Store Coffee Beans?
What is the best way to store fresh coffee beans? Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world and the actual coffee…
DamianAugust 22, 2022
What Are The Different Methods of Processing Coffee?
Coffee processing refers to the process by which a seed is removed from the coffee cherry. Like other pitted fruits, coffee cherries have a seed,…
DamianAugust 15, 2022
The Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee is a beloved beverage known for its ability to fine-tune your focus and boost your energy levels. Today in this article, we will discuss…
DamianAugust 8, 2022
The Best Coffee Shops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hello! I decided to explore the coffee shops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and share with you all my observations. I hope you will enjoy exploring those great…
DamianAugust 1, 2022
What is a Babyccino?
You may have already heard of babyccino, as it is gaining popularity around the world, but do you really know what babyccino is? The name…
DamianAugust 1, 2022
Venteux Chicago, Loop
Venteux Chicago translates from French to Windy Chicago, which is a perfectly fitting name. Located on Michigan Ave, classic French fare with a contemporary twist…
DamianJuly 27, 2022
Orange Juice and Espresso
You can start your day with both orange juice and espresso. So if you like both items, you will also like this drink. There are…
DamianJuly 25, 2022
100+ Coffee Shops in Chicago
Hi! I decided to review 100 coffee shops in Chicago and share with you all my observations. I have to say that few of them…
DamianJuly 23, 2022
Cappuccino vs. Latte What’s the Difference?
Cappuccino vs. Latte, what's the difference? Cappuccino and latte are the two most popular Italian coffee drinks and both are prepared using hot milk.…
DamianJuly 18, 2022
Maison Marcel, Chicago, Lake View
Maison Marcel brings French culinary experience to Lake View in Chicago. The simple menu offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch, also featuring their own bakery products…
DamianJuly 16, 2022
Café Crèmerie, Chicago, River North
Friday at the office, I decided to open Google maps and look for some coffee shop or cafe that I didn't visit yet (which become…
DamianJuly 15, 2022
Ristretto vs. Espresso, What’s the Difference?
If you’re a coffee drinker, you’ve probably heard the terms espresso and ristretto quite a few times. But do you know the difference between these…
DamianJuly 12, 2022
Cappuccino vs. Macchiato, What’s the Difference?
Cappuccino vs. Macchiato - What's the Difference? Coffee usually makes our mornings refreshing and productive. It tastes good and it only takes one cup…
DamianJuly 11, 2022
The Crepe Shop, Chicago, Lake View
Simple and good would be a short description of this place, offering very good coffee and "just" crepes, but what crepes! The best in Chicago!…
DamianJuly 10, 2022
Americano vs. Drip Coffee, What’s the Difference?
Americano vs. Drip Coffee What's the Difference? Drip Coffee and Americano coffee look quite similar on the surface. Because both are long and black,…
DamianJuly 7, 2022
Lardon, Butcher Shop and Cafe, Chicago, Logan Square
Butcher shops and not that common anymore, but in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, you can find a unique place. Connection of Cafe and…
DamianJuly 3, 2022
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago
In the biggest park in Chicago, Lincoln Park (1,200 acres) you can find peace to spend there your entire day. One of my favorite spots…
DamianJuly 2, 2022
Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop, Chicago, Lake View
Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop is pure magic, tiny, boutique shop with a big heart for dogs. Music makes you feel like being in France. Great…
DamianJuly 2, 2022
Cira | One of My Favorite Places! | Chicago, Fulton Market
? 200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607 Cira is one of the Boka Group restaurants, which also has a Cafe Cira in it, an…
DamianJune 22, 2022
Chess Records and Its Amazing Story | Chicago Legends
Let me tell you a story... In 1928, Leonard Chess (original Lejzor Szmuel Czyż) immigrant from Poland, came to Chicago with his family to join…
DamianJune 21, 2022
Week Through The Lens #1
The new series on my blog, "Week Through The Lens", will include the best shots I took during the week.
DamianJune 18, 2022
Kasama, Michelin Star Filipino Restaurant! Chicago, Ukrainian Village
? 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Kasama means "partners", "together" in Tagalog. Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores created and run this amazing bakery…
DamianJune 18, 2022
Doppio Coffee House, Chicago, Lake View
A small coffee shop in Lake View, Doppio Coffee House is a community-oriented coffee shop that offers great espresso (one of the best in Chicago),…
DamianJune 12, 2022
Nomad | Chicago, River North
An interesting concept of bringing coffee and gift shops together, especially that Lara Moynihan and Erika Nolan, connected with woman in Mexico worked with local…
DamianJune 11, 2022
Angelo Moriondo | First Espresso Machine
Did you know that Angelo Moriondo (6 June 1851 – 31 May 1914) is known as the inventor of the first espresso machine? He was…
DamianJune 6, 2022
Memorial Weekend | Chicago
What a weekend?! The first long and hot weekend of the year was used to the max. Starting with Friday evening friend's graduation party, going…
DamianJune 4, 2022
Bourgeois Pig Cafè | Chicago, Lincoln Park
Are you looking for European vibes in the middle of Chicago? That is definitely the place to be, Bourgeois Pig Cafè has such a unique…
DamianMay 27, 2022
Happy Monday Coffee | Chicago, Loop
The is simply go and visit a new coffee shop right on the day of opening. On Monday I planned to take a lunch at…
DamianMay 25, 2022
2 Killed, 8 Wounded | Chicago, River North
Thursday night coming back from the Young Adult group meeting and St. Cantius Church. Seams to be like another beautiful spring night in Chicago. Taking…
DamianMay 20, 2022
Cafe Deko | Chicago, Lake View
Found out about Cafe Deko a few days before I visited it. Finally, Saturday came and I decided to see this unique place in Lake…
DamianMay 17, 2022
What Did I Learn During YCP Conference 2022?
Young Catholic Professionals annual conference, April 29 - May 1, Frisco, TX. But how did I get here?Becca, the president of the YCP chapter in…
DamianMay 10, 2022
Evanston Pour | Coffee Shop
Evanston Pour, I am definitly lucky this year with finding great coffee shops! Meeting with my friend Nathaniel and having a good conversation with a…
DamianMay 8, 2022
Tzuca Cafe | Chicago, River North
Another beautiful Saturday in Chicago, exploring coffee shops and finding this cafe Tzuca at 720 N. State St. Tzuca offers Mexican food and a great coffee!…
DamianMay 7, 2022
Arabica vs. Robusta
Arabica and Robusta are the two most common types of coffee sold and produced in the world today. But the reality is that most people…
DamianMarch 25, 2022