Monthly Archives: October 2012

Ristretto Roasters N.- An Oct. 21, 2012 Revisit

Posted on October 21, 2012 by howpamfam

Our return visit had us question whether there was art on the walls 18 months ago. Otherwise our original impressions still seem true today. Ristretto produces high quality coffee plus pastries by an artisan chef, in a section of a … Continue reading →

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Coffee Division- October 7, 2012

Posted on October 11, 2012 by howpamfam

This is the revamped Haven Coffee shop with improvements such a new counter, coffee equipment, and art on the walls.  It still might be homier with some varied seating options, reading materials, and some of the former, older regulars from … Continue reading →

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Rain or Shine Cofffee House- Sept. 30, 2012

Posted on October 11, 2012 by howpamfam

A revisit after 18 months – brought on by a flat tire – resulted in our seeing the wonderful small changes (reading magazines, board games, soft couches) that have taken place here. Each sends an invitation to come hang out … Continue reading →

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Coava Coffee Roasters- A Sept. 23, 2012 Revisit

Posted on October 11, 2012 by howpamfam

Returning to Coava today to commemorate the new East side streetcar, we found little changed over the past 18 months. Coava still shares Bamboo Revolution’s hip showroom space and still brews artisan coffee, but from a hangout viewpoint it still … Continue reading →

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True Brew- Sept. 16, 2012

Posted on October 11, 2012 by howpamfam

In a large space that used to be a book store and coffee shop, and before that possibly a neighborhood grocery store, it’s now solely a coffee shop. Coffee and pastries are fine, but the space could be  homier to … Continue reading →

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