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by jbviau
March 18th, 2024, 7:39 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 23
Views: 882

Fuji Royal or better alternative for friend

Geez, where were you guys when I was stubbornly pushing ahead with my plan to order the 110V R-220 from Fengjen three years ago? So I could have saved myself a few hundred dollars and many months by just buying the Japanese version and running it without a transformer here? Gah. Gary, that Lucienne ...
by jbviau
March 16th, 2024, 4:39 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 4
Views: 421

LEGO espresso "machine"

There's a hand grinder! And a Fuji Royal R-220 look-alike. Tempting. I don't love decals on this sort of thing, but overall these look like good builds
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by jbviau
January 5th, 2024, 3:18 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 202
Views: 11236

South Florida specialty coffee shops

Hi! On the previous page, a member recommended "Narrative" in Naples: "South Florida specialty coffee shops" There's also Kunjani: {link} I haven't tried either--let us know what you think if you visit, please
by jbviau
January 5th, 2024, 10:14 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 202
Views: 11236

South Florida specialty coffee shops

Update: I was finally able to drive down to Vice City's flagship Wynwood location this morning. I love it there. If I were closer, I'd definitely be a regular. Ordered a croissant and a really tasty cortado made with their own Guatemala. When I told the manager, Rachel, that I'd enjoyed the coffee a...
by jbviau
December 28th, 2023, 8:46 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 202
Views: 11236

South Florida specialty coffee shops

Quick heads up to note that Vice City (Miami) now serve their own roasts along with the usual guest roaster line-up. I haven't been down yet to try their new coffees. Anyone?
by jbviau
December 28th, 2023, 8:35 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 220

Anyone know what happened to The Grind Coffee Project in Ft. Lauderdale?

Hi! Yoni shut it down around July 2021, and then Wells opened up their second location in that spot. I haven't spoken to Yoni for a while, but I do see him post on social media sometimes. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Are you planning a visit?
by jbviau
December 22nd, 2023, 4:33 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 48
Views: 11977

Weber Workshops "BIRD" Brewer [VIDEO]

Lance uploaded a nice BIRD demo to Instagram: {link} Does it agitate during the "French pull" phase at the end? I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I asked Lance
by jbviau
November 23rd, 2023, 2:52 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 129
Views: 9096

XBloom all-in-one coffee brewer (Kickstarter)

So, how did this prediction from a year ago fare? Not much discussion here recently, but iirc at least one moderator was a fan. What prompted me to post was one of xBloom's social media updates on an improved reusable dripper. Happy Thanksgiving!
by jbviau
November 12th, 2023, 2:45 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 5
Views: 1157

Results of the James Hoffmann American coffee tasting

Did they ever reveal which exact coffees were used?
by jbviau
November 5th, 2023, 9:34 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 202
Views: 11236

South Florida specialty coffee shops

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but All Day MIA is closing for good in a week. They had limited their food menu a few months ago, but I guess it wasn't enough. {link}