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How can competitors source coffee for the World Barista Championships?

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However, in order to do so successfully, a WBC competitor must first source a high-quality coffee that will stand out on the global stage. And what factors need to be taken into account when sourcing coffee for the WBC? For his winning WBC routine, Saša sourced Sudan Rume coffee from Camilo Merizalde’s Las Nubes farm in Colombia.

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November/December 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

California Appeals Court Declines to Enforce Arbitration for Postmates Drivers : On December 9, 2020, a California Court of Appeal upheld a lower court decision denying Postmates’ petition to compel arbitration of claims made under the Private Attorney General Act of 2004. The case Rimler v. Postmates Inc.,

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The Complicated Legacy of ‘Super Size Me’

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I remember seeing Super Size Me in a crowded theater when it premiered in 2004 at the Angelika Film Center in downtown Manhattan. Fast-casual” brands like Shake Shack and Sweetgreen have emerged with an eye on higher quality (or “healthier”) food, ethical sourcing, and sustainability.

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How do specialty coffee roasters buy rare lots at auction?

Perfect Daily Grind

The first example was in 2004. Many specialty coffee consumers place significant value on more exclusive varieties sourced from new origins. For instance, sourcing coffee from farms outside of these origins, such as Finca La Hermosa in Guatemala, can be a unique selling point for roasters. “By

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Meet One of the Most Prolific People on Yelp

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People have extraordinarily strong opinions on just about everything, and since 2004, Yelp — the site that aggregates user-written reviews — has provided a platform to exercise our first amendment right to criticize, exalt, and qualify. It just creates a wider area for people to be able to find sources of information. It depends.

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11 Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Louisville

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Focused on serving locally sourced vegetables and meats, the Mesh Louisville menu holds a wide variety of options from seafood and salad to sandwiches and short ribs. With locally sourced ingredients from local partner farms, everything from seasoned carrots to burgers stands out for their quality.

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Native American Museum Cafes Preserve Tradition, Embrace Innovation

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The manoomin cakes were first introduced by the cafe’s inaugural chef, Richard Hetzler , who led the culinary team from 2004 to 2016 and authored the cafe’s cookbook. McConnell has sourced bison from Montana and salmon from Seattle’s nearby Muckleshoot tribe, reflecting Off the Rez’s commitment to Indigenous foodways and local partnerships.