Todd Carmichael, CEO and Co-Founder of La Colombe Torrefaction is at it again. Saving the world, one bean at a time! Last week they announced their charitable alliance with Leonardo DiCaprio, in which 100%, yes 100% of the net profits from the sale of LYON will be donated to environmental charities that Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation [...]
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What’s The Verdict On La Colombe’s New LYON Roast? IS GOOD!
Aired February 6th, 2012 on Coffee and video.0 CommentsStarbucks To Expand Cafes That Sell Alcohol, Probably Never In PA
Aired January 24th, 2012 on Beer and Coffee.1 CommentStarbucks is already a go-to spot when you need a caffeine fix, but what if you need something a little … heavier? According to Reuters, the national coffee chain will begin selling beer and wine in some of its chain stores in California, Illinois, and Georgia. Alcohol is already sold at some of the company’s [...]
This is so intriguingly lame, but at the same time… WHY DIDN’T WE THINK OF THAT? For a while there we thought we were the only ones reusing our jelly jars as coffee cups. Then we saw the dude at the hardware store doing it, then all of our friends were doing it too. All [...]
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Philly TNT Presents The Latte Art Throwdown
Aired July 21st, 2011 on Coffee, Events, Uncategorized and competitions.1 CommentThe people over at Philly TNT, described as a “latte art competition open to all! Usually held the last Thursday of each month at rotating Philadelphia coffee houses, the throwdown brings professional and home baristas together in the spirit of community and friendly competition” are hosting their July throwdown at La Colombe (1414 South Penn [...]
Local Fishtown Coffee Now Available At Markets
Aired May 25th, 2011 on Coffee and Uncategorized.0 CommentsLocal coffee roasters ReAnimator Coffee can now be found at the Almanac Market (900 N. 4th Street) and the weekly Farmer’s Market at the Piazza. According to their website: ReAnimator Coffee is a small, locally owned and operated micro roaster based in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. As roasters, our mission is simple: to provide [...]
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Moore’s Sidewalk Eatery Opens Across Logan Square
Aired April 19th, 2011 on Coffee, Openings, Salads and Sandwiches.0 CommentsMoore College of Art and Design, the country’s last remaining all-women’s visual arts school, has just opened their Diamond Cafe, an outdoor eatery that will serve the public through June. The cafe is open Monday through Friday and just had their grand opening this past Monday, the 18th. This sidewalk stop is intended for all: [...]
La Colombe Gearing Up For Their First Friday Show At AITA Tomorrow!
Aired March 31st, 2011 on Coffee and Events.0 CommentsAs we mentioned before, La Colombe is hosting First Friday at Art In The Age. The exhibit, by La Colombe’s Todd Carmichael & Jean Phillippe Iberti will open tomorrow Friday, April 1st. Today they brought out the big guns! The best part? Get your hands on some signature La Colombe + ROOT/SNAP coffee cocktails, served [...]
Shh Shhh… there, there now… soon, soon. On our cold morning commute, we noticed this! The mecca of all coffee destinations. It brightened our our dreary mood to see that our spring mornings will be this much more cheerful and caffeine induced. We wonder what sort of crowd La Colombe’s center city local will bring? [...]
I Take My Ravioli Black With Two Sugars- Matyson’s Menu Covered In Coffee
Aired March 22nd, 2011 on Coffee and specials.0 CommentsMatyson Restaurant is now offering a Coffee Tasting Menu. This all-things-coffee menu is hoping to put some pep in your step by offering a variety of unique dishes with a coffee twist. The tasting menu, which they request you note that’s what you’re interested in if you call up for reservations, costs $45 for the [...]
La Colombe, the world renowned coffee shop, is hosting PAWS Day on Saturday March 19th at their Rittenhouse Sq. shop, on 130 S. 19th St. Coffee comes in a special PAWS commemorative cup and the entire day’s profits will go to PAWS. PAWS’ cats and dogs will be there for the day as well, looking [...]
