Lewis Smith Photography Jason Kutchma plays a former tennis player who is trying to kill his wife, Margot, played by Chris Vono in Theatre West’s production of “Dial M for Murder.”   By GRETCHEN AMMERMAN/Oregon Coast TODAY The journey to the stage can take many paths. For Jason Kutchma, starring in Theatre West’s current production,

Ahhh. There’s nothing like that first cup of coffee in the morning. Whether you keep things simple or prefer to whip up something that would rival your local Starbucks, that a.m. cup of joe helps start the day off right — that is, as long as your coffee maker is clean. Not to burst your

Burning through over 40,000 acres, the Los Angeles wildfires have impacted a number of cafés and coffee workers throughout the city. We’ve compiled a list of resources for those impacted. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Since the morning of January 7, numerous wildfires—the result of strong winds and a prolonged drought season—have been wreaking havoc

Coffee growing in Brazil. All images courtesy of the author. [Note: This is Part 2 of a short series of stories by guest author Jonas Ferraresso exploring some of the intricacies of the Brazilian coffee market and Brazil’s outsize influence on the global coffee trade. Find all the stories here.] Coffea arabica (arabica) and Coffea

Coffee Machine Technologies introduces the new Elektra Evok espresso machine and reveals why it’s a great option for hospitality venues seeking support. The increasingly fast-paced nature of the coffee industry means equipment companies often feel pressure to release new products. With large tradeshows gathering thousands of international coffee professionals under one roof, there’s an expectation

If you’ve been dreaming of an automatic espresso maker that blends seamlessly into your kitchen design and busy lifestyle, you should definitely get acquainted with the KitchenAid KF6. Do KitchenAid make fully automatic espresso machines, I hear you ask? Well, they do now. The brand has been a household name for decades, known for producing

Kuala Lumpur-based Stream Empire Holdings has obtained master franchise rights to operate the South Korean bakery-café brand in Malaysia, with a first store set to open in the second quarter Stream Empire Holdings CEO Justin Lim (left) and CJ Foodville Indonesia CEO Jeong Su-won (right) | Photo credit: CJ Foodville   South Korean bakery-café chain TOUS

The decision comes as Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol and Global Chief Brand Officer Tressie Lieberman seek to reposition the coffee chain’s as a ‘community coffeehouse’ and offer greater value for US consumers Anomaly specialises in advertising, brand consultancy, media planning and social media | Photo credit: appshunter.io   US coffee giant Starbucks has appointed New York-based advertising

STARBUCKS has shut down yet another location in California, closing its downtown San Jose store in the popular San Pedro Square. The coffee shop at 145 W. Santa Clara Street brewed its final cup on January 5, marking the end of an era for a beloved spot. It brewed its final cup for 2025 last

Phillies superstar Bryce Harper possesses amazing talent in both departments of the game. He enthralls the crowd with his brute strength on the plate and defensive skills on the first base. Besides this Harper possesses another special talent, being a skillful Barista. In a video shared on X, Harper can be seen giving major coffee

0.honda, jsaux.com, ces.tech, omi.me Here’s your 10-second CES recap: TVs are bigger and smarter, laptops are faster and lighter, and AI is everywhere. I sifted through the fluff to bring you the best and weirdest of this year’s consumer tech showcase. The year of the robot: $3 trillion chipmaker Nvidia’s new AI model is called

Note: I’m reposting this edition of The Coffee Klatch as there seem to have been delivery issues and many people have reported not receiving it. Apologies to anyone receiving this late, or twice. Friends, Today we talk about the L.A. fires, the human disaster as well as its connection to climate change, as well as

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey NHL Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks’ problems lie in the slow-moving defencemen, more than anything else. Get the latest from Patrick Johnston straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jan 11, 2025  •  3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you

CES is always a fantastic place to get an early peek into the future of smart home tech, and some of this year’s most exciting new developments were in the field of coffee-making. Making coffee is fundamentally a very simple process, but even small changes can have a big impact on flavor, so it’s a

Cold brew coffee has grown tremendously in popularity over the last decade with the introduction of bottled concentrates, new cold brew coffee makers and coffee shops serving up classic and nitrogen-infused cold brew (a.k.a. nitro cold brew). I’ve been making, purchasing and enjoying cold brew coffee for years because I find it to be less

When Kevin O’Connell saw an opportunity earlier this season to needle Harrison Smith, little did they realize this innocuous razzing would turn into a standing weekly meeting between the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and the longest-tenured player on his team. The connection between the boss and the veteran safety, who are separated by

INDIANAPOLIS — A fire at a vacant building on the south side overnight resulted in damage to a nearby brewery and coffee shop. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 11:58 p.m. after multiple 911 calls reported a fire. The first crew arrived at a single-story building heavily involved in smoke and