What would you be doing if not for this?
“We all have past endeavors, but if I wasn't engaged heavily in coffee right now, I'd be back upstate farming, spending more time with my outdoor brick oven.”

During Hurricane Sandy one of the things people were really missing was hot coffee. Why do you think New York, specifically, is addicted?
“New York, from what I gather, is built on the comfort of routines. In an environment of such sustained energy, the nuance of control in your daily cup is profound.”

What are the most important elements to a good coffee shop?
“The most important element is someone who cares about the product and service they are putting out. In this case, the middleman creates the experience and emphasis in any shop. How can beauty be translated without intrinsic beauty?”

What kind of music do you blast at the shop? Is it different early morning than on a late shift?
“Given this is a shared market space, we typically only play music before opening. But during dial-in, it’s always a good mix of Braveyoung, This Will Destroy You, The Body, Nils Frahm, and much of the like.”