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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: JULIAN GRAEF
My first inspiration for painting was László Moholy-Nagy and the Bauhaus movement. I liked how their clean cut lines and industrial...
Dec 10, 20201 min read


ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SHERYL RULLAN-COAXUM
Sheryl Rullan is Filipino-American Evanston based artist who seeks to inspire and uplift the souls of others with the art she creates....
Dec 10, 20201 min read


EARL GREY
Rain on a winter day makes my choice of tea quite simple. It was a rainy day when I was first introduced to English teas. During one...
Dec 5, 20203 min read


POUR-OVER COFFEE
Pour-Over Coffee: The Purist’s Brew? For many, pour-over coffee’s appeal comes from its simplicity, elegance, and full-body flavor....
Dec 2, 20202 min read


A HOPEFUL TOMORROW
The air feels a little different today. It’s impossible to ignore. As you walk around the streets of Evanston, there are families in...
Nov 7, 20202 min read


WHAT IS ESPRESSO?
Espresso is the backbone of any coffee shop. Whether or not you actually order a straight espresso shot, espresso is the base for lattes,...
Nov 3, 20202 min read


NOYES STREET: SHOPPING LOCAL
Shopping small is more than a simple transaction. Walking down Noyes street, the ambience makes itself known. Friends chattering while...
Oct 24, 20203 min read


NEW TEA ALERT! CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA | 菊花茶 júhuā chá
Much can be conveyed through a cup of tea. Sharing tea helps me greet visitors and welcome them into my space. The kind of tea I serve...
Oct 17, 20203 min read


BREW INSIGHT: WHAT IS SPECIALTY COFFEE? PART 2
In part 1, the series explored the holistic process behind growing, processing, roasting, and brewing specialty coffee. From the farm...
Oct 6, 20202 min read


COLD BREW vs. ICED COFFEE: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew – What’s the Difference? How to Make It? If you’ve ever walked into a coffee shop on a warm day and thought...
Oct 3, 20202 min read
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