22.Feb.2010 Its such a beautiful day
What a great day.
I feel strange saying it, but the snow looked really nice just falling from the sky, like it’d been resisting all along this dry winter until today.
Tom and I visited our friends Dominic and Lili over at Cafe Cinquecento for an awesome dinner, and a true warm family vibe tonight.
Check this spot [...]
30.Aug.2009 Working for the Weekend
Thanks to the incredible bunch who all came out to show their support over the weekend, Sam James Coffee Bar is officially open and breathing heavy.
Tomas, Emma, and myself are very excited about the new shop, and cant stop bantering about how rad everybody who comes for coffee is. We’re very happy about the space, [...]
27.Aug.2009 Guess what we did last night?
It was so good that it turned Sam sideways.
26.Aug.2009 Compendium Sighting!
Shout out to JJ Thompson and Compendium Daily for this sneak peak of the shop.
Stay tuned to Compendium for a full check out on the shop before we open, as well as a slew of quality info on whats going on in our fine city.
And yes, that’s a fire engine red Mazzer grinder in the [...]
14.Aug.2009 Delayed Again
Our most sincere apologies go out to those of you who’ve made plans to come for our opening this Saturday the 15th, we unfortunately will not be open due to some unfortunate setbacks.
Come by for a visit, we’ll be there to show you how she’s looking, talk shop, might even have some coffee brewing when [...]
13.Aug.2009 Oh so close
The paint’s almost dry. We’re putting the final fixtures up and working on our home made chocolate sauces!
Here’s a little picture from the start of the build out…
See you guys on Saturday, August 15, 2009 for our grand opening!
In the meanwhile, check out another write up we got for the shop from Spotlight Toronto! Thanks [...]
12.Aug.2009 Weekend plans
Hooray, it looks like we will definitely be open this weekend so make sure you pencil us somewhere in between your Saturday brunch and afternoon bike ride. Heck, we’re even located along Toronto’s best bike path so there is no reason for you not to come, unless you hate coffee or us.
Anyways, thanks to [...]
08.Aug.2009 Opening Soon!
Make sure you save the date – Saturday, August, 15th, 2009 that is. That’s right, we’ll be open next Saturday and ready to give you the best goddamn coffee you’ve ever had. Come by and help us kick down the doors at 297 Harbord Street!
In the meanwhile, make sure you follow us on our Twitter [...]