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by Amy Parker Michele Molinari is a passionate guy. Especially when it comes to coffee. If you’ve ever wondered what its like to own your own caffe or wondered anything about coffee for that matter, this is one of the people you should talk to. He doesn’t hold back. His business, Caffe Piccolo is coming [...]

by Amy Parker Are you looking for the perfect place to get a little work done? Maybe write that book you’ve been thinking about or catch up on some take-home work? You could finally empty out your hotmail account and reply to your Aunt Susan’s Christmas newsletter. From 2006. Then why not spend a few [...]

by Lauren Mote Do all paths really lead to Starbucks? Some would think that especially if they live in beautiful downtown Vancouver. A Starbucks on every corner becomes as exciting as gift returns on Boxing Day. Don’t get me wrong, I am a  huge Starbucks fan – it’s fast, reasonable and consistent – not to [...]

by Lauren Mote This afternoon, concluding my Christmas shopping (for baking ingredients NOT gifts) I decided to check out 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters, on 4th in between Arbutus and Yew. I managed to sneak in with my shopping bags and laptop between, waves of thirsty patrons. A lovely table and comfy chair near the back, [...]