Monthly Archives: January 2009

Baristas At Origin!

Hey folks – we have a couple co-workers running around Costa Rica right now. Kristi and Katie are taking a vacation and stopping in on some farms along the way. Thanks to Aleco from Stumptown and Tim O’Brien from Cafetin … Continue reading

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Celebr-A1-tion!

We had a little party for Alex at Mississippi on Sunday to celebrate his big win. This wasn’t just time for Alex to bask in the lime light though, he was put to work. He toiled away on the bar … Continue reading

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Tacoma NWRBC Wrap Up…

Holy cow. What a nutty weekend – first, let me just give a huge round of applause to Alex for his win. He put in a ton of time and energy over the past few months and it was so … Continue reading

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delicious g.f. treats from our friends at coffee plant

i’m really happy to announce that beginning tomorrow the fresh pot on hawthorne will be selling special coffee cakes and granola! the coffee cakes come in apple or blueberry; they are buttery and JUST sweet enough. we’re super excited about … Continue reading

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Northwest Regional Barista Champion: Alex Pond of the Fresh Pot!

We are very proud to announce that our own Alex Pond–A1 to us–has taken first place at the Northwest Regional Barista Competition in Tacoma, WA. He came out on top of strong competition from Kevin of the Albina Press and … Continue reading

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January Art at the Hawthorne Fresh Pot

With the hectic atmosphere of the holidays and snowpocalypse finally(!) out of the way, life is beginning to return to normal here in Portland. I have chosen to usher in 2009 with an art show that will be a welcome … Continue reading

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