As some of you may have noticed, the friendly Solstice folks sold their shop on Wilson to Caffe Vita. It seems that at least some of the former staffers work there (from the Admiral's informal 10-minute census on Sunday). Rumor has it that family pressures are what brought the Solstice folks to want to sell the business.
While Caffe Vita only has four or five other retail locations, they're not a small operation; their wholesale business is really huge, according to friends in the coffee industry. Their coffee is ok, not quite as good as Lighthouse Roasters. Their scones are nowhere as good as the Solstice ones. Wonder what is happening to the awesome curry chicken salad lunchables from Solstice's Domovoi.
Those of us jonesing for a little Solstice lovin' can still visit their U-District shop. Those of us wanting a "real" coffee shop in the 'hood, one with ambiance and local flavor . . . the wait continues . . .
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
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Before moving to Columbia City six years ago, I never thought I'd say this, but we DO have a local coffee shop with great, friendly staff and a clientelle that reflects the culture and diversity of our neighborhood: Starbucks. The coffee is mediocre, but the warmth and sense of community have made me a loyal customer. Anyone hoping to establish a new local shop would be well served to study who Starbucks has hired in Columbia City, how they are trained, and how they have invested in the neighborhood.
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