Essential for Surviving a Winter Storm

On January 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn coffee, Thoughts, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Even Cowgirls…….

On March 31, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, coffee, SeattleLeave a comment

Cowgirls Espresso, just around the corner from The Hangar Cafe. The yellow sign posted on the right side of the building warns customers not to use a camera or video equipment. My guess is that the customers are drawn to Cowgirls Espresso for the unusual and kitschy architecture, but I could be wrong.

The Hangar Cafe

On March 31, 2011March 31, 2011 By Fred KingIn airplane, coffee, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

The Hangar Cafe, just across from the north side of Boeing ( King County Municipal Airport) Airfield is a converted house. The coffee is really good. I haven’t tried the food, yet. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.

Rexall Drugstore

On February 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

Painting of the old Rexall Drugstore on the corner of Alberta St and 24th NE in Portland. The space is now occupied by the Star E Rose Cafe on the first floor and I think apartments on the 2nd floor.

Vintage

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

I believe this is a fairly old coffee press. Next time I am in this coffee shop I will ask about the history of this device.

Mystery Figure

On November 28, 2010 By Fred KingIn B&W, coffee, Thoughts, Uncategorized1 Comment

Caffe Ladro and the mystery figure.

Faux Cat

On October 28, 2009October 28, 2009 By Fred KingIn Cat, coffee, Portland1 Comment

Thought this might qualify for Cat Wednesday. Cafe is located on 12th and Alberta in NE Portland. cafe

Caffe Fiore

On June 20, 2009June 20, 2009 By Fred KingIn coffeeLeave a comment

Spotted on the beach at Carkeek Park. Caffe Fiore has three locations in Seattle. Left Behind

Monochrome Cups

On April 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, coffee2 Comments

: Coffee Cup from Vivace

Shot using my Minolta X-700. Two of my favorite places in Seattle to fulfill my need for caffeine.

: Cup from Cafe Ladro

Light Rail Station

On April 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, coffee, SeattleLeave a comment

: Vivace

The building which housed Vivace Coffee in Seattle for many years. They have moved up Broadway to a new location. This building looks like it may be razed to make room for the new light rail station.

: Preparation for light rail station.

Although the new light rail will be underground on Capital Hill there needs to be a station so many buildings are coming down. This building was just across the street from the Vivace Building north of Cal Anderson Park.

The Albina Press

On February 23, 2009March 22, 2009 By Fred KingIn coffeeLeave a comment

This mocha latte was drawn at The Albina Press in Portland, Oregon recently. A great place to escape the furious pace of the world and write or just sit and listen to the music. Over the years I have been to scores of coffee shops and I would probably put The Albina Press on my top 10 list.