In Today's Tribune.

Like it or not, this is the coffee scene in Chicago.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/explore/chi-071108coffeedetails,0,4730534,full.story

My favorite coffeehouse/roaster in Chicago.

My favorite coffeehouse/roaster in Chicago.
Originally uploaded by Spinnaker007.

I am sure all of us, from time to time, having the oranges that are just juicer than from other times, the watermelons that much sweeter, or the apples that much crispier. You got the picture.

I had a doppio from my favorite coffee shop on my way home, and I was indulged with a beautifully pulled Black Cat Espresso. It was so good that I had to paused, and enjoyed the moment. Thanks Luc!

The Coffee Studio

Our coffee friends at The Coffee Studio is in today’s Chicago Tribune! They don’t need me to pump them up, their coffee can do the talking for them. This charming place is a must visit on the Chicago’s coffee shop list.

There Is A New Coffee Shop In Town.

appealing
Originally uploaded by pavasm.

The Coffee Studio is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful coffee shops I have been to. It is contemporary, chic and it is only two weeks old.

Unlike any coffee shops, The Coffee Studio only uses the quality ingredients in its drinks. What was the last time you see a coffee shop uses the organic milk as the regular and not an extra?

The owners, Miguel and Lee can not be more hospitable. I had a double pulled by Miguel, it was quite good, and it was better than some of the doubles I have had at my regular shop.

I like The Coffee Studio. I hope for those who visit my blog can find time to check it out. I am pretty sure that it will become your favorite coffee shop, too.

To read more about The Coffee Studio at MikeP’s blog SMALLCOFFEE

Chicago Transit Espresso.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is toying with the ideas of having the limited hour coffee services on some of its “L” platform stops. Starbucks and Intelligentsia were mentioned as the potential vendors in the local WBBM News Radio segment.

Batman: The Dark Knight

They Caught Me.
Originally uploaded by Spinnaker007.

I saw this circus on my way home from work, so I grabbed my camera and came right back down...

If you are from Chicago, you will see the familiar landmarks in this trailer.

I am not a fan of this type of movies, but I thought it is great to have movies being filmed in Chicago.

the coffee studio

Miguel, Lee, and I share something in common, to be the owner of an espresso bar that commits and offers the ultimate espresso experience. Their the coffee studio is due to open this spring, and if you are in the city, please visit and support them!

Christmas Market 2006.

Originally uploaded by Spinnaker007.

My sister came downtown to see the Mayor of Chicago lights the city's Christmas tree. I took this opportunity to go with her and snapped some pictures. There was a firework show on top of the City Hall immediately after the tree was lit. It was quite spectacular.

The annual Christmas Market at Daley Plaza has the same feel as I remembered from a trip to Germany years ago. The sound, the smell of food in the air, and the holiday spirit. There are scores of Christmas ornament vendors coming from Germany to sell all kinds of ornaments to dress up your Christmas tree nicely, while the food vendors sell sausages bratwursts (thanks Chris) on the rolls, pancakes, strudels, and pretzels as you are taking a break from your Christmas shopping...

Chicago 2016

There is no better place to host the summer games than our beautiful city in year 2016.

Chicago Prepares For Olympic Bid Meeting

A great news came out this morning about Chicago could be representing US to compete with other cities around the world for hosting the 2016 summer games. It will be a fantastic way to showcase our city on the international stage. The last time we had anything remotely such as this was the World Cup in 1994.