It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Personally, I’d add “only if it includes good coffee.” Good coffee and a great place to enjoy it is like a little island of tranquility–a respite from the world. Living in LA there are plenty of options for third-wave coffee, but many […]
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
I have a love-hate relationship with Starbucks. On the one hand, Starbucks has given me a taste for better coffee. On the other hand, there is often even better coffee to be found. But sometimes, the familiar calls. Such was the case on a Saturday morning after a short hike up the stairs at the […]
Java Alchemy at Portola Coffee
There are few coffee places that are worth going out of your way for. Portola Coffee is one of those rare exceptions. Portola baristas are the mad scientists of coffee. They roast their own beans on premise. They offer three varietals that change regularly. And you can order your coffee prepared in one of three […]