Billy Wilson Opening Barista Coffee Brewpub Portland

Billy Wilson Opening Barista Coffee Brewpub Portland

On Monday, Albina Press founder and multiple barista champion titled Billy Wilson opens his new coffee brewpub concept in the Pearl District of Portland. The coffee shop, named simply Barista, will feature coffees from a trio of outstanding coffee roasters, allowing...
Starbucks Via instant coffee

Starbucks Via instant coffee

In development for 20 years, news of Starbucks instant coffee project was leaked 5 days before today’s unveiling, conveniently, just enough time for buzz to circulate over the weekend before the official announcement. The product, called “Via” will...

Small cafes holding their own

At least a half dozen articles in recent weeks have reinforced what we already know: well-run specialty coffee businesses are insulated from the economic recession. While Starbucks and its management problems are grabbing national headlines, small regional coffee...

Using Social Media to Develop Customer Relationships

I liked this short and sweet article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning that highlights the importance of using social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to develop a personality for your business. The concepts presented are realistic, particularly the...