Category Archives: Photography

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Guatemala Sourcing Trip 2013

Todd was in Guatemala a couple of weeks ago filming another episode for Dangerous Grounds Season 2. He came back with these amazing photos: Please check out our facebook album for more photos.

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Guatemala Sourcing Trip 2013

Todd was in Guatemala a couple of weeks ago filming another episode for Dangerous Grounds Season 2. He came back with these amazing photos: Please check out our facebook album for more photos.

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A Photo Glossary of Espresso Drinks by Gear Patrol

Gear Patrol is a men’s lifestyle website or as they say “a gathering place for guys hell-bent on making the most of their time on planet Earth in the 21st century.” Recently, they covered several of our traditional espresso drinks

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A Photo Glossary of Espresso Drinks by Gear Patrol

Gear Patrol is a men’s lifestyle website or as they say “a gathering place for guys hell-bent on making the most of their time on planet Earth in the 21st century.” Recently, they covered several of our traditional espresso drinks

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Dark Chocolate Macaroons with Coffee Caramel Filling by Jocelyn Freeman

Jocelyn is a fan of La Colombe and she was nice enough to share with us this amazing photo she took of the dark chocolate macaroons she filled with our coffee caramel. We loved it! So we asked her to

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Dark Chocolate Macaroons with Coffee Caramel Filling by Jocelyn Freeman

Jocelyn is a fan of La Colombe and she was nice enough to share with us this amazing photo she took of the dark chocolate macaroons she filled with our coffee caramel. We loved it! So we asked her to

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Iron Hill Brewery’s “Kaffa IPA” made with Ethiopia-Gera coffee beans

At Iron Hill Brewery, brewmaster Paul Rutherford walks us through the brewing process, where they strive to uphold the principle that “beer tastes best when it’s made fresh.” From start to finish, their tasty beverages travel less than 65 feet.

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Iron Hill Brewery’s “Kaffa IPA” made with Ethiopia-Gera coffee beans

At Iron Hill Brewery, brewmaster Paul Rutherford walks us through the brewing process, where they strive to uphold the principle that “beer tastes best when it’s made fresh.” From start to finish, their tasty beverages travel less than 65 feet.

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Baristas Dressed by Benson NY Will Be at Sundance Film Festival and Project Show

We will be at Sundance Film Festival again this year! Since 2010, we’ve been the coffee vendor for the festival, but this year our baristas will be dressed by Benson NY while serving you espresso drinks. Benson is a men’s

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Baristas Dressed by Benson NY Will Be at Sundance Film Festival and Project Show

We will be at Sundance Film Festival again this year! Since 2010, we’ve been the coffee vendor for the festival, but this year our baristas will be dressed by Benson NY while serving you espresso drinks. Benson is a men’s

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La Colombe on Instagram

You can follow us on Instagram (@lacolombecoffee) now to see photos of new products as soon as they arrive in the roastery, photos of our amazing customers, scenes from the cafes and baristas. And of course, there will be some

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La Colombe on Instagram

You can follow us on Instagram (@lacolombecoffee) now to see photos of new products as soon as they arrive in the roastery, photos of our amazing customers, scenes from the cafes and baristas. And of course, there will be some

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La Colombe Workshop Traditional Coffee Caramel

Traditional Coffee Caramel is La Colombe’s caffeine-spiked twist on the classic caramelized cream you will find in every coffee-growing country in Central and South America. Called confiture de lait in French and doce de leite in Portuguese, but no matter

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La Colombe Workshop Traditional Coffee Caramel

Traditional Coffee Caramel is La Colombe’s caffeine-spiked twist on the classic caramelized cream you will find in every coffee-growing country in Central and South America. Called confiture de lait in French and doce de leite in Portuguese, but no matter

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Steven Rea: Hollywood Rides A Bike

Steven Rea is the movie critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Hollywood Rides a Bike, a photograph collection of classic movie stars on bicycles. Steve has been a customer of our original cafe from literally day one. He

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Steven Rea: Hollywood Rides A Bike

Steven Rea is the movie critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Hollywood Rides a Bike, a photograph collection of classic movie stars on bicycles. Steve has been a customer of our original cafe from literally day one. He

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The 50-Mile Menu: Four Seasons mixologist Mike Haggerty

This past summer Four Seasons Swann Lounge offered a cocktail menu prepared with ingredients from within 50 miles of Philadelphia. We asked Mike Haggerty, the creative mind behind this menu, to tell us more about it and how La Colombe

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The 50-Mile Menu: Four Seasons mixologist Mike Haggerty

This past summer Four Seasons Swann Lounge offered a cocktail menu prepared with ingredients from within 50 miles of Philadelphia. We asked Mike Haggerty, the creative mind behind this menu, to tell us more about it and how La Colombe

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“The Most Beautiful Coffee Shops in the World” by Flavorwire

Flavorwire included our Soho cafe (on 270 Lafayette St. New York) in their list of the Most Beautiful Coffee Shops in the World  along with places from Budapest, Basel, Porto and Paris. The article was then picked up by The

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“The Most Beautiful Coffee Shops in the World” by Flavorwire

Flavorwire included our Soho cafe (on 270 Lafayette St. New York) in their list of the Most Beautiful Coffee Shops in the World  along with places from Budapest, Basel, Porto and Paris. The article was then picked up by The

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Coffee Window Photo Feature: In Brazil

This old fashioned, free range grass fed only cattle farm is in Minas Gerais, 18 km (12 miles) from Galileia. It is about 2400 acres. The farm’s main income is from meat and milk is for secondary income. The name

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Coffee Window Photo Feature: In Brazil

This old fashioned, free range grass fed only cattle farm is in Minas Gerais, 18 km (12 miles) from Galileia. It is about 2400 acres. The farm’s main income is from meat and milk is for secondary income. The name

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Talula’s Garden Photo Feature

Talula’s Garden http://www.talulasgarden.com Address: 210 West Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 19106 Miles from La Colombe Torrefaction: 5 Coffee special: Coffee-cardamom ice-cream, made with La Colombe beans (decaf). Here’s our first Tasty Place photo features. It’s partly because it’s one of

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Talula’s Garden Photo Feature

Talula’s Garden http://www.talulasgarden.com Address: 210 West Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 19106 Miles from La Colombe Torrefaction: 5 Coffee special: Coffee-cardamom ice-cream, made with La Colombe beans (decaf). Here’s our first Tasty Place photo features. It’s partly because it’s one of

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Feastival 2012

Last night, La Colombe and our hvan was at Feastival, where “Philadelphia’s top chefs come together to benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and the Philly Fringe“. Here are some photos:

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Feastival 2012

Last night, La Colombe and our hvan was at Feastival, where “Philadelphia’s top chefs come together to benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and the Philly Fringe“. Here are some photos:

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Best of Philly Award Ceremony

A couple of weeks ago Philadelphia Magazine has selected co-founder Todd Carmichael as one of the “10 Best Philadelphians” along with founder of R5 Productions Sean Agnew, Philadanco’s Joan Myers Brown, and Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, the two women

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Best of Philly Award Ceremony

A couple of weeks ago Philadelphia Magazine has selected co-founder Todd Carmichael as one of the “10 Best Philadelphians” along with founder of R5 Productions Sean Agnew, Philadanco’s Joan Myers Brown, and Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, the two women

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Recent Press

In the past couple weeks we came across a plethora of blogs and websites we found amazing reviews on us. Such stylish ones, too. Here’s a good bunch: Sassy Hong Kong, a website of “original lifestyle content and honest opinion”

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Recent Press

In the past couple weeks we came across a plethora of blogs and websites we found amazing reviews on us. Such stylish ones, too. Here’s a good bunch: Sassy Hong Kong, a website of “original lifestyle content and honest opinion”

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White Rabbit reopens with our coffee

Pretty awesome news for lower east side freelancers: “White Rabbit just made the transition from an 18-year-old bar and lounge into a day-time cafe and gallery with collaborative workspace available for small groups to use as they wish – for

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White Rabbit reopens with our coffee

Pretty awesome news for lower east side freelancers: “White Rabbit just made the transition from an 18-year-old bar and lounge into a day-time cafe and gallery with collaborative workspace available for small groups to use as they wish – for

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La Colombe at the new Barnes Foundation

Here are a couple of photos we took at the Barnes Foundation cafeteria where they serve La Colombe coffee. Enjoy, art fans!      

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La Colombe at the new Barnes Foundation

Here are a couple of photos we took at the Barnes Foundation cafeteria where they serve La Colombe coffee. Enjoy, art fans!      

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Rapha Mobile Cycle Club on the road…

Rapha Mobile Cycle Club has been on the road for a while pulling shot after shot for the cyclists all around North America. You can check their road map here. We’ve been following what they’re up to from the twitter

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Rapha Mobile Cycle Club on the road…

Rapha Mobile Cycle Club has been on the road for a while pulling shot after shot for the cyclists all around North America. You can check their road map here. We’ve been following what they’re up to from the twitter

MAY 14: Chef Sisha Ortuzar of River Park and Witchcraft (NYC) with Chef Liuyen Alvarez of Atelier (Habana)

La Colombe at Proyecto Paladar: From New York to Cuba

Cuba got a little taste of La Colombe last week. “Project Paladar”, a cross-cultural art organization, got very delicious with 10 New York chefs paired with 10 Cuban chefs as well as La Colombe. Over 70 people each night came

MAY 14: Chef Sisha Ortuzar of River Park and Witchcraft (NYC) with Chef Liuyen Alvarez of Atelier (Habana)

La Colombe at Proyecto Paladar: From New York to Cuba

Cuba got a little taste of La Colombe last week. “Project Paladar”, a cross-cultural art organization, got very delicious with 10 New York chefs paired with 10 Cuban chefs as well as La Colombe. Over 70 people each night came

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Blue HVan at Whole Foods Team Member Appreciation Week

This morning we parked the blue Citroen Hvan (1965) in front of the Whole Foods on Callowhill Street here in Philadelphia. We were there to help Whole Foods show appreciation to their employees (as well as customers) by giving them

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Blue HVan at Whole Foods Team Member Appreciation Week

This morning we parked the blue Citroen Hvan (1965) in front of the Whole Foods on Callowhill Street here in Philadelphia. We were there to help Whole Foods show appreciation to their employees (as well as customers) by giving them

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La Colombe at Urban Outfitters HQ Brown Bag Lunch Talks

Last Friday, we got a chance to visit Urban Outfitters Headquarters at Navy Yard, Philadelphia. They have a gorgeous space for their cafe where they serve our coffee along with a few others as well as our chocolates and Pure

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La Colombe at Urban Outfitters HQ Brown Bag Lunch Talks

Last Friday, we got a chance to visit Urban Outfitters Headquarters at Navy Yard, Philadelphia. They have a gorgeous space for their cafe where they serve our coffee along with a few others as well as our chocolates and Pure

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Artwork by Six Talented Local Artists at Rittenhouse cafe

This past weekend we have installed an art show at the Rittenhouse cafe with the following artists. It’s a good excuse to go to the cafe and get your bottle of Pure Black from our vintage vending machine. Here are

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Artwork by Six Talented Local Artists at Rittenhouse cafe

This past weekend we have installed an art show at the Rittenhouse cafe with the following artists. It’s a good excuse to go to the cafe and get your bottle of Pure Black from our vintage vending machine. Here are

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Host Hotels & Restaurant “Best in Class” Reception: Four Seasons Philadelphia

Yesterday we were at the Host Hotels & Resorts “Best in Class” reception hosted by Four Seasons Philadelphia where we served espresso drinks and Pure Black. Although it was an evening event we were in demand!

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Host Hotels & Restaurant “Best in Class” Reception: Four Seasons Philadelphia

Yesterday we were at the Host Hotels & Resorts “Best in Class” reception hosted by Four Seasons Philadelphia where we served espresso drinks and Pure Black. Although it was an evening event we were in demand!

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Celebrating NYC Half Marathon benefiting Bikes to Rwanda

Last Sunday La Colombe brewed some coffee to end the marathon on a good note. Here are some photos from the event.

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Celebrating NYC Half Marathon benefiting Bikes to Rwanda

Last Sunday La Colombe brewed some coffee to end the marathon on a good note. Here are some photos from the event.

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The baby blue HVan attended an opening at Institute of Contemporary Art

We were parked in front of Institute of Contemporary Art for around 4pm about 2 hours before the opening started. All the Pure Black was gone in minutes after 6pm when art-loving people of Philadelphia started coming in. You can

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The baby blue HVan attended an opening at Institute of Contemporary Art

We were parked in front of Institute of Contemporary Art for around 4pm about 2 hours before the opening started. All the Pure Black was gone in minutes after 6pm when art-loving people of Philadelphia started coming in. You can

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Le Zinque coffee and wine bar

If you are looking for La Colombe coffee around Venice Beach, California Le Zinque is the place to go. Within their industrial chic space exuding a great vibe, they serve La Colombe exclusively using a La Marzocco espresso machine. Coffee

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Le Zinque coffee and wine bar

If you are looking for La Colombe coffee around Venice Beach, California Le Zinque is the place to go. Within their industrial chic space exuding a great vibe, they serve La Colombe exclusively using a La Marzocco espresso machine. Coffee

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Photos from Haiti by Nicolas O’Connell

We received hundreds of pictures from sales manager Nico O’Connell this past weekend on his return from Haiti. Here’s a selection.

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Photos from Haiti by Nicolas O’Connell

We received hundreds of pictures from sales manager Nico O’Connell this past weekend on his return from Haiti. Here’s a selection.

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Zoe Strauss 10 Years dance party at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

We were at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of Zoe Strauss’ retrospective exhibition. You can see our to-go cup enjoying the party in the slideshow. The show is on view through April 22. More info on

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Zoe Strauss 10 Years dance party at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

We were at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of Zoe Strauss’ retrospective exhibition. You can see our to-go cup enjoying the party in the slideshow. The show is on view through April 22. More info on

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Robin West (@RobinWest) featured Noho cafe on her blog

Robin West, “an aspiring photographer and food lover”, featured Noho cafe on her blog. Here’s her photograph of our beloved terrarium and you can check out her post here.

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Robin West (@RobinWest) featured Noho cafe on her blog

Robin West, “an aspiring photographer and food lover”, featured Noho cafe on her blog. Here’s her photograph of our beloved terrarium and you can check out her post here.

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Two events on one weekend: Both HVans on the move in Chicago and NY

This past weekend both of our HVans were busy giving out coffee to warm up New Yorkers and Chicagoans in front of West Elm stores.

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Two events on one weekend: Both HVans on the move in Chicago and NY

This past weekend both of our HVans were busy giving out coffee to warm up New Yorkers and Chicagoans in front of West Elm stores.

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Noho Cafe Fan (@samataya) Video on Youtube

Yasin Samatar (@samataya) made this very cool video of our Noho cafe.

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Noho Cafe Fan (@samataya) Video on Youtube

Yasin Samatar (@samataya) made this very cool video of our Noho cafe.

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Picture Gallery for New Cafe in NoHo

Check out photos of our new cafe that opened just today. We’re very excited about our new neighborhood and the neighbors seemed the same way, too.

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Picture Gallery for New Cafe in NoHo

Check out photos of our new cafe that opened just today. We’re very excited about our new neighborhood and the neighbors seemed the same way, too.

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HVAN at the Public Hotel and Pump Room

This week we were at the new Public Hotel in Chicago giving out some coffee. Here are some scene out front the hotel

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HVAN at the Public Hotel and Pump Room

This week we were at the new Public Hotel in Chicago giving out some coffee. Here are some scene out front the hotel

First Arrivals

La Colombe at the MoMA

Saturday, August 6th marked the new Hvan’s debut at New York’s own Museum of Modern Art. Over  500 cups of Pure Black were served in less than 2 hours. The Modern, Cafe 2 team as well as The MoMA committee

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La Colombe at the MoMA

Saturday, August 6th marked the new Hvan’s debut at New York’s own Museum of Modern Art. Over  500 cups of Pure Black were served in less than 2 hours. The Modern, Cafe 2 team as well as The MoMA committee

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Great Chefs Event 2011

La Colombe participated again in this year’s Great Chefs Event hosted by the Vetri Foundation to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Some of the country’s greatest chefs came to support the great cause of researching childhood cancer to find a

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Great Chefs Event 2011

La Colombe participated again in this year’s Great Chefs Event hosted by the Vetri Foundation to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Some of the country’s greatest chefs came to support the great cause of researching childhood cancer to find a

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La Colombe Attends New York City Hog’s 18th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer Run

On June 5th, 2011, a few thousand bikers came to participate in the Bikers Against Breast Cancer Run at Forest Park in NYC. It was a huge success–according to the people who organized the race, they had three times the

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La Colombe Attends New York City Hog’s 18th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer Run

On June 5th, 2011, a few thousand bikers came to participate in the Bikers Against Breast Cancer Run at Forest Park in NYC. It was a huge success–according to the people who organized the race, they had three times the

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The Dilworth Plaza Cafe Mural

The design of our new cafe in Philadelphia was a real collaboration between our co-founders and a group of amazing artists and craftsman. The result is a bright and relaxing place to enjoy your coffee. The center of the cafe

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The Dilworth Plaza Cafe Mural

The design of our new cafe in Philadelphia was a real collaboration between our co-founders and a group of amazing artists and craftsman. The result is a bright and relaxing place to enjoy your coffee. The center of the cafe

Gabriel Kreuther tasting La Colombe Haitian Blue coffee.

From the Wall Street Journal: Haitian Coffee: Brewing Again

Amazing article in the Wall Street Journal focused on the journey of Haitian coffee–La Colombe hopes it will encourage others to help the country in need.

Gabriel Kreuther tasting La Colombe Haitian Blue coffee.

From the Wall Street Journal: Haitian Coffee: Brewing Again

Amazing article in the Wall Street Journal focused on the journey of Haitian coffee–La Colombe hopes it will encourage others to help the country in need.

Robinson and chef Gabriel Kreuther at the MoMA

Special visit from Haiti Coffee Growers

La Colombe recently was visited by Robinson Nelson, a representative of 9 Haitian coffee growers Co-Ops. He met with the staff at our headquarters and did  coffee tastings at some of the top restaurants La Colombe supplies. We were lucky

Robinson and chef Gabriel Kreuther at the MoMA

Special visit from Haiti Coffee Growers

La Colombe recently was visited by Robinson Nelson, a representative of 9 Haitian coffee growers Co-Ops. He met with the staff at our headquarters and did  coffee tastings at some of the top restaurants La Colombe supplies. We were lucky

Window display--'Un Putain de Bon Cafe'

First Friday Opening at Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Photos by Dan Abraham. On April 1st, we unveiled our installation at Art in the Age which featured the Hvan and Corsica spiked with SNAP, an organic ginger liquor. Our vintage 1937 Vittoria Roaster, 1920′s Athena Classic espresso machine, a

Window display--'Un Putain de Bon Cafe'

First Friday Opening at Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Photos by Dan Abraham. On April 1st, we unveiled our installation at Art in the Age which featured the Hvan and Corsica spiked with SNAP, an organic ginger liquor. Our vintage 1937 Vittoria Roaster, 1920′s Athena Classic espresso machine, a

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Redhook Crit goes down in the history books!

Redhook Crit rocked! It was seriously cold. Colder than Antarctica! Ok maybe not that cold. As the nite dipped into the 20′s. It didn’t stop more than 500 people to show up at Midnight to watch 85 riders from as

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Redhook Crit goes down in the history books!

Redhook Crit rocked! It was seriously cold. Colder than Antarctica! Ok maybe not that cold. As the nite dipped into the 20′s. It didn’t stop more than 500 people to show up at Midnight to watch 85 riders from as

La Colombe's signature cappuccino

“New York’s Best Coffee” App

La Colombe is in the top 10 best cafes! Get the app here

La Colombe's signature cappuccino

“New York’s Best Coffee” App

La Colombe is in the top 10 best cafes! Get the app here

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Cupping in La Laja

Joni cupping in La Laja, Mexico.

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Cupping in La Laja

Joni cupping in La Laja, Mexico.

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La Colombe and 2011 Sundance Festival

La Colombe was the Official Coffee Bar for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Coffee was made for whoever was invited for an interview at the Sundance Headquarter: Actors, producers, PR, staff, journalist, bloggers, and more… The café was open from

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La Colombe and 2011 Sundance Festival

La Colombe was the Official Coffee Bar for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Coffee was made for whoever was invited for an interview at the Sundance Headquarter: Actors, producers, PR, staff, journalist, bloggers, and more… The café was open from