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Starbucks Reserve Chicago Roastery

Posted on March 6, 2023March 4, 2023 by Jeff the Chef

Espresso martinis at the Starbucks Reserve Chicago Roastery: the combination of caffeine and alcohol is rather grande. ... Read More

A Handcrafted Pumpkin Spice Latte

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by Jeff the Chef

This homemade Pumpkin Latte is filled not only with pumpkin spice, but actual pumpkin. You won't find its like in a coffeehouse: it's true comfort food. ... Read More

Latte Corretto

Posted on January 21, 2020April 28, 2022 by Jeff the Chef

"Latte Corretto" is a term I invented to describe what happens when you add steamed milk to a caffè corretto. I came upon the idea when I was gifted a box of Anthon Berg Chocolate Liqueurs. ... Read More

Pumpkin and Chocolate-Espresso Waffles

Posted on November 12, 2019November 6, 2019 by Jeff the Chef

Pumpkin and Chocolate-Espresso Waffles: substantial breakfast waffles with little flecks of chocolate, maple and espresso syrups, whipped cream... Read More

Chocolate Birthday Baileys Surprise Cake

Posted on April 11, 2016December 21, 2022 by Jeff the Chef

Chocolate Birthday Baileys Surprise Cake, is a Dutch-process, hot water chocolate, four-layer cake with an espresso-laced Baileys filling and a triple cream (sour, cheese, whipping) frosting. Buttermi... Read More

The Vader

Posted on December 14, 2015December 17, 2015 by Jeff the Chef

Everybody's Coffee, an Uptown Chicago café, makes a drink with espresso and Coke that they call "The Vader." It has a caffeine punch that will awaken the force in you.... Read More

Star Lounge

Posted on October 26, 2015November 2, 2015 by Jeff the Chef

Bearded aliens are barista-ing a Chicago café! It's every speciesist's worst nightmare! Details at 11. (In the meantime, stay away from Humboldt Park and stay far away from Star Lounge! They're putti... Read More

Everybody’s Coffee

Posted on September 8, 2015September 30, 2015 by Jeff the Chef

Do you ever wonder what happened to The Jesus People? They're alive and well, and among other things, they run Everybody's Coffee on Wilson Ave in Uptown Chicago. "Everybody's" is an oasis of interest... Read More

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