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This place is awesome.
Each time I go visit the bearded Barista engages me in a light conversation about the coffee he is preparing for me. Not in a 'I know everything and I'm teaching you way' or even 'I can crap on about coffee way'. Today I had the Australian Nimbin coffee and it was very plummy and full of fruit that built to a big finish. It was extracted to perfection.

The vibe is always bright and happy and the walks are an artwork in progress. Cute and quirky. Very unique.

If I have no plans to max out on my own coffee I will return there often. And you know I will.

You should go there too. No, really you should. :)





- Bad coffee = bad day.

Location:Fortitude Valley

New Adventures in coffee

Hello all.

A lot has changed since I last posted. I have been to many and varied cafe and coffee outlet and I have built my own espresso adventure.

With the support and guidance of Artslink Qld I have helped create Mr Rush. The gentleman of espresso bars if you would. Named after the Artslink associate artist Geoffrey Rush. And of course the rush you get from a well made coffee.

Our aim is to bring a new face to Artslink and the regional arts it promotes and to be a place for Art, coffee and conversation.

So far so good. The coffee is being received well and we are slowly growing the menu to one that is tasty, healthy and made in-house.

We have a signature drink called the Rushie. It has 10ml of Sweetened condensed milk topped with a fresh espresso shot. Mix it up to create a sweet syrupy espresso 'Slap in the Face!'. It is also known as Coppi.
Ok so it is not so 'healthy' but it tastes amazing.

Even though we are still waiting on our signage we are drawing in more and more people from the area and word is spreading fast.

Come in, say Hello.

Mr Rush
24 Maquarie St, Tenerife

See you for a Rushie!



Stefan

- Life is way too short for bad coffee.

Location:Macquarie Street,Teneriffe,Australia

A new adventure...

Mr Rush

Art | Coffee | Conversation

For those of you out there who care about my coffee addiction, I have great news! I am opening an Espresso Bar! All of my very own... sort of.

I was told by several people, actually 5 people, about this Cafe job that was linked to an arts organisation and so I had to look into it. I am glad that I did because now I have been handed a brand new quality fit out Espresso Bar in Tenerife! Mine to run and hopefully make money to support Artslink Qld. (Formally Qld Arts Council)

How cool is that?!

So after many a struggle with the developers, we have settled to open in a few days time. Soft start at first until we get up and running and find our feet and then we will launch officially early next month.

I am very excited.

I will fill you all in with more in the next few days.

Watch this space...

Stefan

Careful my tummy, Graceville

I have been going to this little place since it opened this year and it only just occurred to me to write about it. Why have I been not shared this gem with you before now I have no idea. Sorry about that.

Simon runs a great business and the venue is simple and welcoming.

The Coffee? I eagerly await my next visit and miss it when I don't get to go. The consistently is astonishing. Even today when it was made by someone other than Simon. The blend is Genovasi and from my experience it is often made poorly. These guys however are a welcome exception to the rule. A very pleasant palette and the flavour is rich and creamy.

The food looks great as it passes by me as I order my takeaway. Once I had a sandwich, that was before the new menu, it was fresh and delicious. I have yet had an opportunity to sit and enjoy breakfast there but I hear that the Bircher Muesli is amazing.

A couple of the guys from work visit there each day for coffee before work. I'll take it they are hooked. You will be too.

Ps. Simon is really smiling on the inside.

Gas Espresso, Sherwood

Velvety chocolate. A beautiful rich pour, expertly extracted.

There is a dark decor but the vibe is always bright and friendly here. Lot's of Mum's and Dad's stroll in after the morning drop off.
Very busy first thing and just before close and certainly on the weekend.

It did not take long for word to spread about this Sherwood gem.

Food looks great and is presented well. I hope to one day sit a enjoy a treat from the delicious looking breakfast menu. 

The Coffee is his own blend created and roasted locally. The standard is a double shot and the results will satisfy.

Do your self a favour and get to Gas.

Dandelion & Driftwood, Hendra

It is not often I get to visit that side of town but yesterday I was around the corner taking a family portrait session. So when we wrapped I took the time to top up my espresso levels and enjoy a finely crafted doppio.

I only went to the Old Cart out the front due to the fact there was a short line waiting to be seated inside and I had to return to work.

I chose to have the Driftwood blend as it was described as the more robust of the two choices available outside. It was exactly what I was expecting. Rich, flavoursome and velvety. A joy from first sip to last drop.

I a perfect companion for my trip back to the studio.

http://www.dandeliondriftwood.com/

Vienna espresso, Chapel Hill

I have driven by this little espresso bar from the day it opened and thought I really should stop on day. Today, I stopped. Thank god I did.

Brilliant double espresso. Yes, it brilliant. So good I had to have another.
A sweet and bold Toby's Estate.

It is a quaint little shop with a lovely feel. Friendly atmosphere and a good team.

If you have ever thought of stopping in and getting coffee here, I highly recommend you do.

Please support the little guy. They are the ones who make the difference.

Shop 4, 3 Moordale St, Chapel Hill

Text-4-coffee 0422 252 802