Downtown building posted unsafe (38) May 16, 2009
n Downtown news coming Saturday: Boccherini s coffee house to reopen. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Democratherald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
#81 STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
Everyone and their dog (literally) stops in for coffee and bagels at the Yellow House (149 Water St.; [860] 535-4986). Boathouse Antiques has a cool collection of vintage postcards, and also sells nautical charts, old oars and books on (what else. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Chicken nuggets grow on trees May 15, 2009
The best community-spirited "pancake breakfast" I have experienced so far, the morning included cheerful d;cor and people, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, strawberries and melon, and flipped-in-front-of-you pancakes, plus coffee, and all for 7. 50. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
#66 OCEAN GROVE, NEW JERSEY May 15, 2009
Meanwhile, The Baker Boys (69 Main Ave.; [732] 775-0052) has great coffee and cupcakes (and is owned by former New Yorker Russell Lewis). STAY HERE Most of the lodging is in quaint bed and breakfasts. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
S.F. Decorator Showcase spotlights art May 11, 2009
On a 9-inch-thick teak coffee table borrowed from Yountville's Ma(i)sonry, Leverone arranged gilded ceramic vases from the 1960s and, on a breakfast table, a group of vases by Berkeley artist Erin McGuiness. In the dining room, Diaz-Azcuy featured an oversize Foscarini Big Bang chandelier from Limn above a formal dining tableau. (San Francisco Chronicle)
McDonald's April sales boosted by specialty coffee, chicken May 9, 2009
(AP) Sales of new espresso-based coffee drinks and chicken Snack Wraps helped boost 's same-store sales by 6 ... Besides its low prices, the company credited its new line of espresso-based coffee drinks for its strong U.S. performance during the month. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Sara Lee profit drops but still beats Wall Street's forecast May 8, 2009
7 percent to $487 million mostly on the sale of its DSD foodservice coffee business and the divestiture of its sauces and dressings operations. Declining unit volumes also weighed on results. (Crain's Chicago Business)
New CBOT grain swaps see slow start May 8, 2009
The Intercontinental Exchange, which began clearing coffee, cocoa and sugar swaps on Jan. 30, is the only other U.S. exchange that clears swaps based on crops ... Cocoa and coffee swaps have yet to be cleared. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Editorial: Perscription for flu May 8, 2009
Most of what people find is barely 10 years old old soda cans, cigarette butts and Styrofoam coffee cups litter the verge between yard and street in every single American burg. Once in a while there is a story about something spectacular being found in a basement or an attic or buried in the petunia bed next door. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Grow Forest City Shop Local results are in ... and yes, you can find a lot at home May 7, 2009
"In order to shop more in Forest City, I needed to change my morning 'routine.' I used to drive to Mason City early before work and get a bagel and drink at a coffee shop there. A coffee shop in Forest City adjusted their schedule for me, allowing me to pick up breakfast a few minutes before they actually open." ... "One of the grocery stores used to carry coconut coffee creamer - no one does in town now......uggghhhh!". (Forest City Summit, IO)
On Display (40) May 6, 2009
Red Horse Coffee, 310 S.W. 3rd St. Through May: Artwork by Jasmine Nahorniak ... Lebanon Coffee Shop, 661 S. Main St. Now showing: Views of Linn County, 2D art. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Kraft beats expectations in first quarter May 6, 2009
The maker of Oreo cookies, Maxwell House coffee and a host of other well-known products said profit was $662 million, or 45 cents a share, compared with $601 million, or 39 cents a share, a year earlier. Crains Briefing. (Crain's Chicago Business)
McD's serves up $100M McCaf ad blitz May 5, 2009
The master of the McBlitz is about to outdo itself with its long-awaited national campaign for its new coffee line, touted as the biggest launch in its history no small feat for a company that regularly drenches consumers in marketing ... "I assure you that we're going to be surrounding the consumer with very relevant messaging," said Neil Golden, chief marketing officer, McDonald's USA. He said the initial ads "will pulse on and off very strongly through the summer, with sustained weight... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Farmers Market start season (26) May 3, 2009
Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee were all on the menu and available in abundant supply. As quickly as tables beneath the Old Town Pavilion emptied, they seemed to fill again. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
This noble red should be prized May 3, 2009
Full-bodied and rich, with almost liqueur-like fruit flavour, a lavish texture and notes of coffee, vanilla and tobacco. The biggest standout of today's Vintages release is not Tuscan, however. (Globe and Mail)
No-Frills Day In Mendocino May 3, 2009
If you're not that hungry, grab a cup of coffee, say hi to the inn's resident miniature donkeys and head into town for an morning stroll along the headlands near the Ford House Museum, which has exhibits about the town's early history ... When you've worked up an appetite, stop in at Harvest Market for some of Margaret Fox's buttermilk-cinnamon coffee cake, granola or scones. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Around Your Town: A community events listing May 2, 2009
The Huachuca Area Republican Women s Club will meet at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center on May 11 at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and 11 a.m. for lunch. Dr. Janet Nettleton of Cochise Oncology will do a PowerPoint presentation on Cancer and Cures. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Town is hopping May 1, 2009
Saturday's free breakfast kicking off the Community Wide Cleanup will run from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and will include pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. The mayors of both Pocatello and Chubbuck will be on hand to make respective proclamations. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Tel Aviv remains young at heart Apr 30, 2009
Not to miss is the area's centerpiece, the for dance and theater, an architecturally-pleasing host to some of Israel's world-renowned troupes and also a quaint place to stroll and have a coffee in one of its stylish cafes ... The boulevard, with its large pedestrianized, tree-lined lane and outdoor coffee kiosks is home to a large concentration of Bauhaus buildings, an architectural-style that became Tel Aviv's trademark after Jewish architects who fled from WWII Germany used it in constructions... (CNN -- Travel)
Fishing line Apr 28, 2009
"They are committed," says Mike Casale, a fisherman sipping coffee at the Riverton Volunteer Fire Department, headquarters of the Riverton Fishing Derby ... Each year the company stocked the river, put up a tent, and gave out free doughnuts, pie, coffee, and hot chocolate. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Things to do, April 24-30 Apr 28, 2009
Making it more than a flea market, there's live music from such local bands as Motel Drive and The Overdubs, plus food, coffee and more. Third Day is back 7 p.m. Sunday / Warnors Theatre, 1400 Fulton St. / $35. (Fresno Bee)
Melrose Religion Apr 28, 2009
First United Methodist Church The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St. Melrose, are sponsoring an Indoor Flea Market on Saturday, April 25 at the church, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, donuts and light lunch items will be available for sale. Admission is free. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Surprises and sandwiches at the St. Onge Antiques Appraisal Apr 19, 2009
The hot sandwiches and coffee lured a number of visitors in from the chilly day, and the community center buzzed with chatter and laughter as the four appraisers examined people's possessions. All from the Northern Hills area and each with their own specialty, the appraisers worked together to evaluate items brought in by the public. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Amsterdam's new headquarters of hip Apr 18, 2009
As avant-garde boutiques blossom between shop windows displaying more corporeal pleasures, Amsterdam's once iconic smoking coffee shops may look so endearingly antiquated the next generation may feel compelled to launch a preservation movement on their behalf. PACK YOUR BAGS. (Globe and Mail)
Antebeullum homes in Washington, Ga. Apr 18, 2009
Sophie s. Ice cream, sandwiches, coffee and other snacks at a casual establishment next to the Fitzpatrick Hotel. Entrees $5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Singers-Songwriters Night for all styles of music, 5-7 p.m. at Tully's Coffee Shop, 615 Sun Valley Road. Open mic night for singers, songwriters or poetry readers to share their original music by singing a maximum of two songs. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Many ways to remember Stadium opener Apr 16, 2009
Photograph yourself and friends or family in the Great Hall with those magnificent player banners overhead, and then put the images on such items as posters, coffee mugs, greeting cards and clocks. In addition to this great look, you can find the. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
School Notes, 4-14-09 Apr 14, 2009
Fresh pastries and hot coffee will be available throughout the morning hours. Hot buttered popcorn and sloppy joes along with nachos will be sold in the afternoon. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Famed designer introduces new line to ATL Apr 14, 2009
Williams is known for creating welcoming interiors designed for how people live and entertain, right down to where the homeowner sets her cup of coffee ... It s awful if you re stranded and can t reach the coffee table. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In touch with the Earth: For some local residents, Earth Day is every day Apr 12, 2009
Snack on a slice of pie and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or chow down on some home-style cooking ... There will be handmade arts and crafts and flea market items; live music all day, dancing and drumming; activities for kids; coffee and baked goods. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
The sale has an excellent selection of furniture and accessories such as framed art, trunks, cowhorn chairs, couches and footstools; coffee tables, blankets, bar stools, antler chandeliers and lamps, metal art, wagon wheels, cowboy and Indian collectibles like arrowheads, rattles and spears; Indian jewelry, knives, antlers and horns, Remington, Winchester and Weatherby firearms, chaps, spurs, saddles and fossils. The auction is Friday, April 17th starting at 11am and Saturday, April 18th at 10am... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Relics of a former life Apr 7, 2009
"I come home from work, make a coffee and relax in the Florida room. I just love it.". The Florida room was a narrow, enclosed porch overlooking a parking lot. (Globe and Mail)
Bids for Kids Auction is Saturday Apr 7, 2009
The doors open at 9 a.m., with hot coffee and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls awaiting shoppers in the school s commons area ... Check out four antique tube radios, Marriott Family Fun Package, pizza certificates, soup tureen, Fostoria stemware, Chromatic Tuner, Raider package, theatre tickets, The Farm half-gallon ice cream every month for one year, Menard s coffee mugs, Rocky Rococo pizza every month for one year, Concordia School tuition voucher, oil changes, pictures, restaurant gift... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
Dinner will be fish chowder, corn chowder, salad, rolls, coffee, tea and desserts ... n A COFFEE HOUSE: an evening of live acoustic music and refreshments will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Second Christian Congregational Church, 33 Government St., Kittery, Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rich: A pattern of regret Apr 5, 2009
As a Christmas present, I had given her a fine silver five-piece coffee set ... Lest I should forget, I'll just keep the blackened silver coffee set as a reminder. (Athens Banner-Herald)
5 big music fests this week Apr 1, 2009
Its location just north of downtown Tempe allows festivalgoers to wander up to Mill Avenue for a cup of coffee or to window-shop if they want a short break. The fest has added another area for fans to hang out by creating the Corona Cove on the waterfront, with sand volleyball and music. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kalama woman breaks silence over lifelong relationship with Brando family Mar 30, 2009
Wednesday, Corrales sipped a mocha in the Victorian coffee shop tucked in a corner of Heritage Square Antiques, the former general store she painstakingly renovated in 1993 and recently gave to her daughter, Kerrie Svatos. The shop at 176 First St. in downtown Kalama is filled with vintage crockery, furniture, jewelry, baby clothes, linens and artwork. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Going on budget or splurge Mar 29, 2009
Stroll through Jackson Square and visit the majestic St. Louis Cathedral before enjoying chicory coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde ... The route passes gorgeous Garden District mansions, Tulane and Loyola universities along Audubon Park, and through Riverbend, where you can hop off and eat, shop or relax at a coffee shop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Community Briefing (9) Mar 29, 2009
Singing Wind will provide coffee, tea and dessert. Singing Wind Bookshop is located north of Benson. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
- Thank You: Kudos for everyone’s help 0 Mar 28, 2009
Lucky s, Perfumania, De Mar Salon, Barbara Worth Golf Resort, Hollywood Video, Dobson Antiques ctables, Del Rio Golf ry Club, Victoria s Secret, Fantastic Sams, Yardy s Jewelry, Penny s, Domino s Pizza, Rio Bend R.V. and Golf, Be Be Nails, Imperial Valley Mall theater, Carino s Italian Restaurant, Food 4 Less, Kim s Nails, Nils Nilson, Cha Nails Da Vi Nails, Hallmark Stores, Jimmy Swanson, Gloria Jeans Coffee, Styles s, Robobank, Smart , Carrows, Dairy Queen, Starbucks, Desert Trials R.V. Park... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets Mar 28, 2009
Then again, this is the same generation that has come to see coffee as something that costs 4 ... Albums, like art books, can have a value apart from the content they hold -- especially if they look good on a coffee table. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Silver's Bravery Not an Act Mar 27, 2009
Hey, skip the bagel and fresh coffee -- bring me that op-ed page and a pair of scissors. It was like a fabulous Park Avenue hotel with a clipping service. (Human Events Online)
Treasures abound at flea markets worldwide Mar 24, 2009
Make sure you have lunch and/or take a coffee break. Many of the worlds markets contain excellent bistros you can enjoy a hearty onion soup in one of the many cafs that dot the Porte de Clignancourt market; have a steak sandwich its the national dish in view of the outdoor vendors at the San Telmo market in Buenos Aires; or enjoy a pub lunch in London while you contemplate potential purchases. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Need to know: Citigroup appointme... Mar 21, 2009
H&T: The pawnbroker claimed that the shops could spread across UK high streets at a similar rate to coffee chains. John Nichols, chief executive, said that the industry was expanding rapidly. (New York Post -- Business)
Experiencing the real Mexico and Caribbean Mar 20, 2009
Take your coffee in the quiet inner courtyard with wrought iron tables and a petite plunge pool, or curl up with a magazine on a comfy couch upstairs. There are thoughtful details such as a constantly refilled snack basket, an on-site laundry, and free Internet and calls to the United States and Canada. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Iron Horse Antique Mall back open on Sixth Street Mar 19, 2009
"We stop what we're doing and we greet everyone who comes in the store." Not only is the store's atmosphere friendly, but it also provides patrons with the chance to stop, shop and visit over a cup of coffee - as free coffee is available. Visitors are welcome and are also entitled to a free store tour. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Tucson Celebrates Ted deGrazia's Bi... Mar 18, 2009
Gallery curator Lance Laber tells the story of a set of six coffee mugs that recently sold at a Tucson flea market for $40. The buyer was one of the few locals to appreciate distinct flare in the turquoise ceramic pieces as deGrazia s work. (Suite101.com)
Visit Solvang for Danish Treats and... Mar 17, 2009
Numerous bakeries line the several block town and bakery treats can be purchased to take home or to enjoy in the caf; with a cup of coffee. A favorite local treat is the aebleskiver, a small round dumpling served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam. (Suite101.com)
Exit 63 at Continental Road could become exit 38 or 39 when ADOT launches a project to change kilometer signs along Interstate 19. Photo by Ellen Sussman/Special to the Green Valley News Mar 17, 2009
There s a new bakery and coffee shop in town and it s officially open to the public ... Furniture, great art in the lounge and a cup of coffee and here we are, Dugan said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Judy Daniel of Green Valley goes through the clothing at The Attic Thrift Shop at the Animal League of Green Valley. Proceeds go to care for the animals. Photo by Dan Shearer/Green Valley News Mar 17, 2009
You can also find jewelry, books, pecans and fair-trade coffee. Hours are Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon; Sunday 9 a.m. to 9:45 and 11 a.m. to 11:45. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Activities Council to hear from GRF CEO Mar 12, 2009
Coffee and gathering time starts at 9 a.m. and the meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.. The speaker will be Warren Salmons, CEO of the Golden Rain Foundation. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Tech-free oasis Mar 9, 2009
Coffeehouse requires patrons to unplug cellphones, other devices ... The message posted on the front door of Virgil's House, the Saratoga Springs coffeehouse she co-owns, states ... You might see friends conversing, children playing (it might be the Capital Region's most kid-friendly coffeehouse) and adults appreciating a glass of wine or mug of coffee with their meals. (Albany Times Union)
Flapjacks, free throws, flea market Mar 8, 2009
The menu features all the pancakes you can eat, along with portions of eggs, sausage, juice and coffee ... Performances are tonight and March 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are 12 for adults, 8 for seniors and students, available in advance at Metro Coffee Company, Grant Street Grocery, and the Cadillac Cowgirl, and at the door beginning one hour before each performance. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Shops, lounge open at La Posada Mar 8, 2009
Coffee, tea, lattes, pastries and other goodies; furniture and furnishings plus a barber shop are the interesting mix at three open-to-the-public shops on La Posada s 100-acre campus ... Baking is done by La Posada s on-site bakers, and more than coffee and tea there are malts, floats, espressos and lattes along with four rotating flavors of ice cream ... Colorful coffee mugs with the La Posada logo and art by Tucson artist Diana Madaras are for sale along with other gift items. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
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JOHN CHAPPELL: North Notes Notebook: All Kinds of Activity Keeps Robbins Busy Mar 6, 2009
Up Middleton Street at Deep River Coffee Co., Koonce has her hand-crafted walking sticks for sale. Helping UNC-TV. (The Pilot Newspaper)
'Taxes' lost in the spin cycle Mar 1, 2009
Seems Whole Foods envisions a coffee and juice shop there. Marcy Simon, whose family has operated the 60-year-old stand for the past 15 years, took her fight to the streets Wednesday, organizing a very vocal protest outside Whole Foods' Northern California headquarters in Emeryville. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
* Taipeis underground gaming heaven Feb 28, 2009
Jours de Soleil offers cheaply-priced tea and coffee drinks, pastries and a set meal menu that is heavy on rice, pasta and cheese casserole dishes. An observer commented that Jours de Soleil does not live up to Fatimaid, which featured waitresses decked out in full Victorian maid regalia demurely serving up coffee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Watchmen Coffee Feb 27, 2009
But amongst the sea of somewhat obvious marketing exploitations, there have been a number of subtly referential products to hit the market, most recently Veidt Enterprises' Nite Owl coffee from Organic Coffee Cartel. The coffee is available through a number of online retailers, including Amazon ... Interestingly, the coffee is produced by the film's unit photographer, Clay Enos, who owns and operates Organic Coffee Cartel. (IGN Gear)
Grotto offers a little something for everyone Feb 26, 2009
So, we hope people come by only if it s to have a cup of coffee. We d love the Grotto to be a community gathering place. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Where to stay in St. Lucia Feb 24, 2009
Garden cottages/lodges are set in a tropical paradise and offer coffee/tea-making facilities and are equipped with bath and shower en-suite ... The lodge offers luxury rooms with en-suite bathrooms and tea/coffee stations provided in the rooms ... Each room offers a colour TV; bar fridge, wall safe; hairdryer; toiletries; crisp white linen; fluffy towels; coffee aking facilities. (iAfrica.com)
Nicky Hilton stacks up vs. attacker outside IHOP Feb 24, 2009
When she recovered, she made a citizen s arrest, however, a sheriff s deputy who happened to be drinking coffee in the IHOP, took care of business. Michael Broadhurst - who was described as homeless, but police say he s just unemployed - was taken to the West Hollywood station, booked on a misdemeanor battery charge and released later that afternoon. (Boston Herald)
Antique show raises thousands, but some dealers feel economy's pinch Feb 24, 2009
Displaying a Golden Rule coffee grinder from the late 1800s, Alan Seymour of Natick, owner of Franklin Street Antiques, said he did well at the weekend show ... As an example, he priced the decorative and utilitarian coffee grinder, sold as a marketing tool by Golden Rule Blend Coffee, at $125. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Gas tax, Pike hike add fuel to fire Feb 22, 2009
I know, the highest state gas tax in America will merely cost the average motorist one large cup of coffee a week. It s the least we can do for what Deval calls the infrastructure - the bloated T pensions, the sticky-fingered Mass Pike tolltakers and Troop E s detail-inflated, six-figure salaries, not to mention the prevailing wage scam - methadone-addled ditch diggers making 50 an hour. (Boston Herald)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
Starbucks Goes Back To Basics Coffee company embraces original identity as business slows. Building A Blockbuster Movie Hollywood's recipe for drawing record sales at the box office. (Forbes -- Business)
