Zayde NaquibHeads-Down Service is Plaguing the Cafe IndustryPhoto by Simon Kadula on UnsplashAug 15Aug 15
Zayde NaquibTime to Let Go.Every journey in life comes to an end. Whether it is in our career, love life, personal relationships, or the finite nature of the time of…Jun 272Jun 272
Zayde NaquibTastes of an “Odyssey” Coffee SubscriptionBy far one of the most fun experiences during my tenure running Bar Nine was the “Odyssey” Home Subscription we launched. Originally called…Jun 3Jun 3
Zayde NaquibDeterminism Leads to CompassionWhat is the nature of Grit? I have long been proud of this perceived strength, a resilience against obstacles that has ultimately served me…May 27May 27
Zayde NaquibTracing Water’s Journey Through Coffee, From Seed to Cup.Of the many interesting elements in the journey of coffee from the seed all the way to our morning cup, perhaps the most interesting is…May 7May 7
Zayde NaquibWe Need To Talk About Single-Use CupsFor those of us who love specialty coffee, there is a paper and plastic elephant in the room we all need to talk about.Apr 211Apr 211
Zayde NaquibThe Best Part of Making Coffee is Sharing It.The joy of sharing after you spend your time meticulously crafting someting wonderful.Apr 11Apr 11
Zayde NaquibStop Thinking About Tasting Notes in Coffee.As we learn coffee, how important are tasting notes when we define a great palate?Apr 4Apr 4