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Jamaican Coffee Grower Visits Pittsburgh on Dec. 10

One of the best kept secrets in the East Liberty Farmers’ Market is the Kew Park Coffee Bar.  The short version of the story is … a The Lagnese’s family, who live in Pittsburgh, takes a trip to Jamaica, visits the Kew Park Coffee Plantation and form a partnership to bring the Kew Park Coffee directly to Pittsburgh.  Dave Lagnese has volunteered much of his time to bring great things to the East Liberty Farmers’ Market (plus he also donates his time to Construction Junction).

If you haven’t stopped by the East Liberty Farmer’s Market – you really should – it is across the street from the Home Depot in East Liberty and open year round.  actually the Farmers Market has been in operation since 1941.

This Saturday, December 10, 2011 – Peter Williams who runs Kew Park Coffee in Jamaica will be here in Pittsburgh at the market.  Stop by to pick up some coffee and say hello!

Speaking of coffee… if you are a coffee lover or have some coffee lovers on your holiday gift list.  Click over to BlogLocal and you can enter to win a Christmas Stocking from the Seattle based “Coffee Purse” – Alexa Baehr makes all of her items from reclaimed cofffee bags.  Click here for the details.

Links Worth a Look – June 16th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

  • FoodBurgh visits the JuiceBox Cafe – Nice review with lots of photos from FoodBurgh of the new cafe in Shadyside. Juice Box Cafe offers smoothies, wraps and salads – all with a focus on fresh and healthy.
  • Plans for a new sustainable cafe in Homewood – Construction scheduled to start in August. The building will be powered by a geothermal energy system. "More than just a coffee shop, Café 524 hopes to spur the rebirth of the Homewood business district and serve as a catalyst for sustainability and community activities. " (via PopCity)
  • New program from Sprout Found supports biodiversity projects – The Sproud Fund – which has supports lots of interesting, fun and innovative projects in Pittsburgh is launching Spring – a new program to support biodiverstiy projects. The Sprout Fund Seed Award (I am a committee member for the Seed Award) supports all kinds of projects – you don't need to be a non-profit or a business to get a grant. If you have an idea – talk to Sprout to see if your project might be a good fit for a grant. (via PopCity)

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Links Worth a Look – October 14th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

  • Snickie – New Pittsburgh food blog – PopCity media points out that there is a new food blog in town. check out some of the reviews and suggest some good places for pumpkin pickin
  • PodCamp Pittsburgh 2009: Wrap up – If you missed last week's PodCamp Pittsburgh #4 PopCity Media has a nice wrap up. Lots of great presenters from Pittsburgh and beyond. Food from Franktuary and treats from the Goodie Truck too.
  • Almost! – Tazza D’Oro – A sneak peek (with lots of photos) at the new Tazza D’Oro location on the CMU campus. More good coffee in more places.
  • G21st Street at 21st Street Coffee and Tea – 21st Street Coffee and Tea in the Strip District will be open for the G20

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Links Worth a Look – August 17th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

  • BLOGSKI » Blog Archive » Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Fund – Blogski has a nice write up on the Pittsburgh Entrepreneurship Fund – a loan fund for start ups and growing businesses
  • Bittersweet Harvest | Your Source for the Emerging Pittsburgh Art Scene – I wanted to point out this great blog about the Pittsburgh Arts Scene – they have had some nice posts recently. Here is some more info about Bittersweet Harvest "This blog is designed by artists for artists to inform you about what is going on in the Pittsburgh arts community. This includes a wide range of the arts, so feel free to share with me what you are working on! Bittersweet Harvest is your source to find out what is happening locally in the 'burgh while providing inspiration and information about the galleries and artists of Pittsburgh. The best of the best of PGH's art scene! Thank you for stopping by!"
  • New Coffee Shop and New Cantina Open in Lawrenceville – Check out the Lawrenceville Corporation newsletter – there is a new coffee shop and a new bar/restaurant (they are currently just serving drinks, but food is coming soon) on Butler Street in Lawrenceville

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Links Worth a Look – May 21st

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