Coffee has kept me going since my teen years forty years ago. Espresso was a particular favorite, and the Last Exit on Brooklyn was the only place that had a machine, that I recall. Hipsters would lounge there, play chess, or study, it was close to the University.
In the 1980s I bought Rumblefish Espresso, and Pasta Bella, the restaurant. The machine we had was a La Marzocco, which I still think is excellent. The problem is that most people think “pulling a shot” is something the machine does, it has buttons, after all.
My love of coffee takes me to a lot of places. Here in Seattle I was referred to Victrola Coffee by more than one source. They use a Synesso machine that is also made in Seattle, as is La Marzocco. Out of four times that I have been paying attention, the shots have been perfect.
Today I asked what the difference was, and Tim, a barrista, or the barrista who seems to always be there, started in with they roast their own beans. Sorry, but even the best machine can butcher great beans. So he continued with it’s part the machine, part beans, and part a learning process. Some people spend their entire lives being great espresso barristas. That’s just a fact.
http://www.victrolacoffee.com/
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
