Video: Coffee and Relationship

Reunion Island with father/son duo (Peter and Adam)

Featured in a nice video:

Things a learn from the video:

- The new coffee bags look awesome

- How roasters can make a difference thru social change

- Single-cup becoming more popular

Battle Royale: Coffee Cup

Looks like there is some Fall time battles happening soon. Last weekend I watched my first full UFC event, boy
Am I late to this event, but I can see why the sport is so loved. I'll stick to watching swimming.

Come watch Barista go head to head.
Date: Thursday Nov 8th, 7-11pm
where: Te Aro (983 queen st east)
Tickets: 12 at door, (10 in advance + free drink)
Hosted by: Reunion Island and Te Aro.

A kin to the #TNT, proceeds going to Cup to education.
Follow the chatter @coffeecupto for more information about where to buy tickets and find out who's showing their faces.....

You will see one face there: me.

Red Rocket Coffee (Wellesley edition)

Red Rocket Coffee
Address: 154 Wellesely Street East
Neighbourhood: St. James Town
website

 Located on the ground level of a condo building gives enough space for the launch of Red Rocket Coffee (2nd location originating from East end charmer)
It has filled the void in St.James, where there didn't really seem to be a coffee presence. To the East (Jet Fuel - Cabbagetown), to the West (Letteri at Church). With the Baker's Dozen closed down, where could the locals go?

RRC2 seems to be to the location, but it seems to be a hard-sell amongst locals in the area, there doesn't seem to be a pressing caffinated crutch, but it's slowing changing the neighbourhood, as once desolate buildings become livable condos and townhouses in the area. Times are a-changing... good, bad... who's to say.

Local indie cafes seem to be expanding to multiple locations. This growing trend, where brands/markets are already known, is great for developing that coffee culture. Next step: a late-night coffee culture that isn't solely for those ready to lounge for wifi access. Can this formula work for?
Seems that Toronto has a tolerance for local indie brands, which is to say good for us (5.3M strong). Red Rocket 2 seems entirely different from the East end charmer. Not only is it much smaller, but there is no wooden deck patio, or ample inside seating.
Yet the multiple times I've arrived at this cafe - constant buzz.always.