tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634733398310517836.post6939642489375717731..comments2011-05-04T00:06:54.825-07:00Comments on Coffee. Food. Freelanced.: Neptune Coffee (Greenwood)Rose Tostihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01107867029596991559noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634733398310517836.post-294773876748386422010-10-07T13:49:06.174-07:002010-10-07T13:49:06.174-07:00To the opinionated Anonymous - Thanks for the feed...To the opinionated Anonymous - Thanks for the feedback. I'm not sure why you think I dismissed or attacked the shop. I actually quite enjoy Neptune. They do not serve my *favorite* espresso. So what? Pretty sure I'm entitled to my opinion... my blog, after all! The thing that is important about coffee is that different people like different flavors. I can ONLY give my opinion. I can't give you yours. <br /><br />Consequently, with the blog, my intent is to bring attention to the fact that there is coffee other than Starbucks in Seattle, and to get people to go out and try something new. It actually is NOT here to destroy the small business model. Rather, to bridge the gap between the coffee elite and the average coffee drinker, and encourage the latter to go rub elbows with the former, to have their opinions and to feel entitled to them, and to learn more about coffee even though it isn't their life.<br /><br />If I don't like something, I'll say so. I love it when people push back and say that they do love it, and why. It means we're all thinking!<br /><br />As to minimum wage friendliness... Hey, I hear ya. I was a barista for quite some time. I think I keep pretty fair expectations.Rose Tostihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107867029596991559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634733398310517836.post-67458073705987065002010-09-25T15:02:00.377-07:002010-09-25T15:02:00.377-07:00I find this article unfair and difficult for two r...I find this article unfair and difficult for two reasons.<br />The first being, you admit to not being knowledgeable about coffee, despite writing a blog on the topic. A challenge, I'm sure, in a town brimming with educated cafelites. So being that you're not an aficionado (which by itself reeks of no negativity) how is it you have the courage to criticize a shop as having "alright" coffee? You kindly admit that you cannot distinguish one bean profile from the next, but then you dismiss a business solely because they have an espresso blend *you* don't love. This angle lacks appreciation and understanding in coffee. <br />Secondly, I find it interesting that baristas or check-out people at your local grocery store are expected to perpetuate a conversation beyond a polite exchange with every individual who approaches them. I think that is a high-standard from the consumer's perspective. Imagine standing for eight-hours, tap-dancing and listening and being interested in every person you saw for an extended period of time. It's irrational as the consumer to want anything other than the task said employee is hired to do. I take issue with the seattleite expectation of the stand-up comedian/philosopher/life-coach barista standard. I think it's unfair the demands we put on minimum wage employees. So, being that an employee doesn't want to rave and explain to you or the fifteen other people curious about peach profile of a Honduran makes sense to me. <br />I'm not necessarily defending The Neptune, or pushing some agenda for them. I do, however, think local business should be supported and not attacked as long as they're contributing to the neighborhood -- which this place clearly is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634733398310517836.post-1528720909595479972010-02-26T21:57:02.450-08:002010-02-26T21:57:02.450-08:00Laurel - I haven't, but now I need to! Where d...Laurel - I haven't, but now I need to! Where do you find it in Seattle?Rose Tostihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107867029596991559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634733398310517836.post-59529956661634182022010-02-25T02:12:46.680-08:002010-02-25T02:12:46.680-08:00A very fun read! You can take me to Chocolati for...A very fun read! You can take me to Chocolati for some hot cocoa when I come to visit. Since I don't drink coffee. :)<br /><br />Love, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634733398310517836.post-85123850527329091712010-02-24T23:14:16.742-08:002010-02-24T23:14:16.742-08:00Ever had a frozen custard affogato?Ever had a frozen custard affogato?Laurel Fhttp://www.mountainsquirrel.comnoreply@blogger.com