You down with ODP?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:10 PST

I’m back in Singapore and tonight I’m catching up with good friends Harry Grover (Australian native and creator of 40 Hands Coffee) and Cynthia Chua. Cynthia is Managing Director of Singapore’s Spa Esprit Group which founded the legendary waxing parlour “Strip” and concept restaurants and bars such as House, Tippling Club and Skinny Pizza. We’re meeting at their new venue called ODP (Open Door...

The Locavore’s Bible

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

A bible-like field guide to Victorian food producers, for every food disciple’s kitchen. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

Cake Wine for Music and Art

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

Two winemakers are supporting artists and musicians by bottling wine that drinks in creative culture. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

LMFF News: National Designer Award Finalists

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

Some pretty stellar designers have been nominated for the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Designer Award. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

Window Shopping of a Different Kind

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

Times are a changing yet again for Australian retailers as Sportsgirl rolls out a new way to shop. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

Welcome to the coffee game The Age

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:30:47 PST

A round of a plause goes to The Age, who have just announced their The Coffee Army Handbook, their version of our Top 100 coffee spots. We have to say, we are humbled indeed… no greater praise than someone imitating your work. A few tips from us: 1. Teach your reviewers how to taste the [...]

Coffee Mythbusters: Boiling Water Is The Correct Temperature For Brewing Coffee?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:27 PST

Tweet There’s a lot of myths surrounding coffee: it’ll stunt a child’s growth, the best place to store coffee is in the freezer, etc. Once a week, or so I’m going to look into all of these myths and report back, letting you know which ones are true and which ones couldn’t be further from the truth. This week’s myth is: Boiling Water Is The Correct Temperature For Brewing Coffee Result:...

Women eager to be on the speciality map

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:30 PST

I’ve been invited to represent Five Senses at a short IWCA (International Women’s Coffee Alliance) workshop in Burundi, East Africa. Not only was I representing Five Senses as a roaster, but I have the honour of representing women in coffee. The Burundi chapter of IWCA, an association where women collaborate with peers to establish good growing and production practices, signed their charter only...

Espresso Head, Byron Bay NSW, Australia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:58:54 PST

Location: Byron Bay NSW, Australia Located opposite the Byron Court House this little hidden cafe seems to have attracted a special following.... Service is friendly and helpful and the food what you would expect of a cafe that has been around for some time. Whilst the bean isn't my favourite (Merlo) the barista does a great job turning out a a well rounded latte. Texture and heat are...

Banneton Bakery, Brisbane, Australia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:18:00 PST

Location: Brisbane, Australia The quality of the coffee, pastries and breads here is fantastic, with the number of cyclists stopping on weekends a sign of how good it is. Get in early on saturdays or the wonderful sourdoughs sell out.

Coffee Slingers, Oklahoma City, United States

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:14:00 PST

Location: Oklahoma City, United States In okc, and so over Starbucks and hotel coffee and cream.. Nothing in bean hunter for good espresso.. Tracked this place down through urban spoon and gave it a go.. It's real deal, roasted beans on site, food atmosphere, looks like everyone shops at urban outfitters. I'd say it's the only coffee shop in OKC available.

Anything Grows, Orange, Australia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:32:38 PST

Location: Orange, Australia Single Origin Roasters beans - need I say more! Best coffee I've ever had in Orange. Closest coffee to Cook Park and this place is a nursery and homeware store too. Sit in the gorgeous courtyard, read the paper and enjoy a classy coffee. Local produce driven menu with yummy pastries from Legall Patisserie. Two thumbs up

Kuppa Roastery and Cafe, Manila, Philippines

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:56:20 PST

Location: Manila, Philippines Like a breathe of fresh air for the coffee scene in Manila, we couldn’t believe our luck when we stumbled across the recently-opened Kuppa Roastery and Café in Fort Bonifacio. This whole area is seeing incredible growth and development; and each time we visit we are blown away by the changes to the landscape of what was previously headquarters of the Philippine...

The Broadsheet Bar Opens Next Week

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

The Broadsheet Bar is set to launch as part of this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, showcasing the best of the city’s nightlife, from our favourite cocktail bars through to the state’s greatest brewers and wine makers. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

No Home: 3 days, 21 Films, 367 Minutes

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

Fashion and film project No Home is back for a second round – this year it’s bigger and better. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

Jelly Babies are Back as Beans

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

Jelly Beans have revived the sandals that we all know and love. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

Vietnam Down South at Hanoi Hannah

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST

A Vietnamese hawker kitchen has opened up just off Chapel Street, serving pho, noodles and banh mi rolls. [Click here to to view this content at Broadsheet Melbourne.]

Coffee Tours Versus Coffee Farming in Costa Rica

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:16 PST

Tweet Looking out over the coffee fields. I’d be lying if I said I went to Costa Rica for the coffee, but I was pretty excited to be visiting this land of coffee on my vacation. My wife and I spent eight days taking in the countryside, — not a lot of time in which to see this beautiful country, but it was all we could stand to be away from our one year old son. I had been warned in the...

Taverner Lounge & Dining, Brisbane, Australia

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:54:17 PST

Location: Brisbane, Australia Running DiBella felici blend through the espresso machine and Wolffe coffee through a cold drip, always with a different single origin bean, an ice cold coffee that does not any milk, no sugar needed.

Pino's Trattoria, Melbourne, Australia

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:15:15 PST

Location: Melbourne, Australia Looking for a great coffee in Phillip Island I stumbled across this place. Busy and people everywhere not sure what to expect as there were lots of staff. Ordered a take away latte and finished it before I left. It was awesome. I turned around and ordered another only to be served by a different waitress. I thought on no coffee will change, well guess what? even...