While being a Vickie barista may make you popular, it usually doesn't happen as quickly or as with as much panache as it has happened this time. Ok, I may be exaggerating a bit, but last week our brand new barista, Stephen, graced the pages of the Seattle University's newspaper...
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No Mo' Wi-fi on the Weekends, Again
Victrola on 15th first rolled out the "wi-fi free" weekends back in 2005, as a response to the sea of laptops on Saturdays and Sundays. After a year or so hiatus, the policy is back- and I love it, and so do many of you. Not only does this free...
Engaging mouthfeel. Really?
Perry's "official" Victrola roasting notes describe the new Brasil Cerrado, Fazenda Esperanca, Catuai Varietal as "rich, sweet, and nutty" with "mild acidity" and "rich and engaging mouthfeel" topped off with a "chocolatey finish". Really? I pressed some yesterday and yes, it is that good. $8 for a 1/2 pound. mmm.
Victrola's Very Own Vinyl Saturday Nights
Starting this weekend: blues, booze and guitars. This Saturday, Marcie and Amanda will be firing up the old toy record player and playing their favorite albums from their own collections. Yippee! Next week, bring in a record and they just may play it.
Do you remember "The Guj"? Now we have "The Guat"!
The "Guj" , or Ethiopia Sidamo Guji, was so popular as a single origin shot, that we perpetually ran out of it. Well this time we are prepared for ya'lls excitement. Beginning officially on Wednesday, April 8th, (a secret barista stash is available before, in limited quantities, if you ask...