March 2, 2021
If Coffee Had a Disneyland…
Starbucks corporation describes its Capitol Hill reserve roastery as, and I quote, "...an immersive and dramatic expression of our passion for coffee, located just nine blocks from our original Starbucks Pike Place store." In an age of "truthful hyperbole," I would actually call this description an understatement. What might be more accurate, if not more fanciful, would be to describe it as a Disneyland for coffee fanatics. But however you refer to it, it's worth a day trip down south to experience it.
February 14, 2021
Tales From the Magic Skagit: The Story of COA
The story of COA is more than the story of the trials and tribulations of a locally owned restaurant and its efforts to win a loyal customer base. It is a Magic Skagit story of immigrant ambition, the risks and rewards of forging a culinary brand, the determination of small business owners to weather adversity…and last, but not least, the enduring power of family to realize dreams beyond the grasp of any single individual. In that sense, it’s an American story — one infused with chili peppers, tequila, love, sweat, and grandma’s home cooking.