by Joe & Jackie | Nov 28, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, America, Coffee, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions The beauty of a local coffee roaster comes in many flavors. Their unique styles, vibes, and expertly brewed coffee offers customers an experience that big chains can often only dream to match. But success breeds success, and even a humble small...
by Joe & Jackie | Nov 16, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions There’s nothing quite like a little main street strip—packed with small shops, restaurants, and of course, a coffee roaster. Flux Coffee in Farmingdale, New York is indeed a local staple. Recommended to us by a coffee-industry friend and supported by...
by Joe & Jackie | Nov 1, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions Picture yourself on the outskirts of a small rural town. It’s early fall, the leaves just starting to tint with yellow edges. You stand along a set of rusty train tracks. There’s a sign up ahead. You walk over to read the wood panel. The...
by Joe & Jackie | Oct 12, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee, Contributors
First Impressions As we continue working our way through the Covid era, not all businesses are reopening at the same pace. This process isn’t necessarily good or bad, although it does lead to some unique and uneven dining situations. While some places are...
by Joe & Jackie | Aug 16, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee
First Impressions Coffee roasters come in all shapes and sizes. Some feature large, sleek architecture and aesthetics, while others prefer to promote a more humble, rural flavor. North Fork Roasting Co., by all accounts, fits in perfect within its village of Southold,...
by Joe & Jackie | Aug 8, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee
First Impressions First impressions can be everything to those in search of a great local coffee spot. Most small towns feature at least one coffee roasters and or café. No surprise that The Coffee Pedaler in New Haven, Connecticut stood out to us as we were scrolling...