http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:49 -0700 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:41:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Bye-bye-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner  I'll miss you.  And the fabulous coffee that flows abundantly from your beautiful hills.  But I'm officially a Brit now.  I've moved on the rainier pastures, but don't worry, I'll still visit (and review)!Love,Anne (British Pub C... absence Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:41:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Bye-bye-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m8d10-A-nonfat-mocha-with-a-side-of-naked-bicyclists--Grecos-your-place?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner This is exactly why we choose to live in San Francisco, is it not? As I sit at my boyfriend's desk in London, listening to two men argue outside my window and sipping on mis-proportioned instant coffee, it's hard to remember why I left the city of m... good work spaces independent coffeehouses destination coffee coffee and sweets coffee with heart Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:53:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m8d10-A-nonfat-mocha-with-a-side-of-naked-bicyclists--Grecos-your-place?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d29-An-absence-explained?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner Dear readers,My sincerest apologies for my recent absence.  I found out two weeks ago that my visa to study in London was accepted, and since then it's bit a bit of a whirlwind of administration.  And now I'm here, in London, and no longer ... explanation apology absence Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:19:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d29-An-absence-explained?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Free-Mocha-Mondays?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner I can't believe I didn't hear about this sooner, but McDonald's is offering free mochas every Monday until August 3rd! Now, as much as I don't recommend McDonald's as a regular stop, I can't deny that I've been guilty of a little late-night snac... deals chains Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:10:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Free-Mocha-Mondays?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d9-An-updated-Ritual-in-the-Mission?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner My own personal ritual: nonfat latte + chair = aaahhhhhh So I finally made it over to the Mission to try out Ritual Roasters, hipster heavyweight and second contender in the Battle of the Hipster Coffeehouses.On first entering the admittedly massive... good work spaces independent coffeehouses hipster hangouts Battle of the Hipster Coffeehouses latte art Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:22:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d9-An-updated-Ritual-in-the-Mission?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Who-needs-wine-when-you-can-have-coffee-instead?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner First of all, I must apologize for my absence this past week.  I've been bogged down in a lot of administration for the past couple of weeks, and it all caught up with me on Friday.  But enough about my stresses; this post is about de-stres... independent coffeehouses Top 3 destination coffee Napa Valley coffee Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:26:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Who-needs-wine-when-you-can-have-coffee-instead?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Top-three-ways-to-get-coffeehouse-coffee-at-home?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner As the economy has gotten worse and worse, I've become more and more of a hermit, held captive by my bank account.  Coffee is, of course, one of the few things I'll still spend money on, but some days priorities dictate I set the cafe mood at ho... good work spaces deals Top 3 latte art Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:48:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Top-three-ways-to-get-coffeehouse-coffee-at-home?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Coffee-and-a-very-little-something-sweet-at-XOX-Truffles?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner As I led my tourist friends down Columbus on Saturday, I realized that if I was going to face the madness of Pier 39 on a gorgeous summer's day I'd need some coffee.  We were too far from any of my usual haunts, so I decided to try someplace new... hidden deals coffee and sweets Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:39:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Coffee-and-a-very-little-something-sweet-at-XOX-Truffles?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d26-La-Boulange-on-Columbus-Avenue?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner Now, you all know I love independent coffeehouses above all else, but there are some chains whose expansion I entirely support, provided they don't lose sight of quality as they amass quantity.  Peet's is, of course, one of those chains (if they... good work spaces chains coffee and a meal Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:06:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d26-La-Boulange-on-Columbus-Avenue?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Foam-art-at-home?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner I'm enjoying my coffee from home today, thanks to the you-know-what hitting the fan all at once and requiring much administration, so I thought instead of reviewing a coffeehouse I'd talk a little bit about at-home foam art. I've always lov... latte art Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:45:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Foam-art-at-home?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Top-three-cuppas-with-a-view?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner If you like to savor your coffee alone, contemplating life, the universe, and whether you made the bed this morning before leaving the house, then you probably like to pull up a chair someplace pretty.  Because really, how deep can your thoughts... hidden independent coffeehouses Top 3 destination coffee Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:15:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Top-three-cuppas-with-a-view?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Live-music-at-Epicenter-in-SoMa-this-weekend?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner Happy Friday, everybody!  I'm off to the Ballpark tonight, to watch the Giants play... Texas.  As you can tell, I'm not so much a sports nut, but I do love the garlic fries!  Anybody know if the coffee at ATT Park is any good?  I'... good work spaces independent coffeehouses Events about town Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:00:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Live-music-at-Epicenter-in-SoMa-this-weekend?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Blue-Bottle-Coffee-in-the-Ferry-Building?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner For months, all I've heard about coffee from my hipster friends is how delicious and unique and good for the soul Blue Bottle Coffee Co (in the Ferry Building) and Ritual Roasters (in the Mission) are.  Now, being an anti-snob coffee snob (yes, ... independent coffeehouses hipster hangouts Battle of the Hipster Coffeehouses Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:49:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Blue-Bottle-Coffee-in-the-Ferry-Building?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Getting-away-from-it-all-without-leaving-your-coffee-behind?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner If you've been reading my articles, you've probably figured out that I not only love coffee houses, but I need (and I mean desperately need) my coffee.  As in, a day without caffeine is a day of misery, crankiness, headache, and, if I'm being re... Top 3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:59:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Getting-away-from-it-all-without-leaving-your-coffee-behind?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Because-coffee-ice-cream-is-a-great-first-step-toward-true-appreciation?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner My first invitation to a love of coffee was via an already-established love: ice cream.  From coffee ice cream, I graduated to full-fat lattes with lots of sugar, and then I slowly cut back on the sugar and the fat and now the darker the flavor ... deals Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:14:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Because-coffee-ice-cream-is-a-great-first-step-toward-true-appreciation?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Not-quite-Roma-but-close-enough?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner Caffe Roma's massive bean roaster As a citizen of North Beach, I'm not exactly hurting for options when I step out for a cup of coffee.  In fact, with Trieste to my left and Greco to my right, my latte mug runneth over.  So much choice can... good work spaces independent coffeehouses Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:35:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Not-quite-Roma-but-close-enough?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Top-three-ways-to-save-money-on-your-coffee-habit?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner Coffee can be quite pricey in the Bay, but that's no reason to go without! Times are tough.  All over the world, people are tightening their belts and cutting back.  But there are some things we just refuse to give up.  If, like me, y... deals Top 3 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:54:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Top-three-ways-to-save-money-on-your-coffee-habit?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Peets-loyalty-card-is-a-great-way-to-cut-costs-on-icey-summer-treats?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner  My card: Two down, three to go!If, like me, you're a fan of those stamp/punch cards that get you a free drink after you purchase a certain number, and if, like me, you love iced coffee in the summer and frequent Peet's establishments, then, lik... deals chains Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:34:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Peets-loyalty-card-is-a-great-way-to-cut-costs-on-icey-summer-treats?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d2-A-great-cup-of-coffee-in-the-middle-of-SoMas-seeming-wasteland?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner Go toward the light; Epicenter's airy, modern space is a haven for Mac- and PC-users alike.There's an oasis of calm (and, more importantly, coffee) to be found in the less-developed, warehouse wasteland south of Market: The Epicenter Cafe.As much as ... hidden good work spaces independent coffeehouses Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:36:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12681-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner~y2009m6d2-A-great-cup-of-coffee-in-the-middle-of-SoMas-seeming-wasteland?cid=exrss-SF-Coffeehouse-Examiner