We’re all about to get hit. No, not with a hurricane, necessarily—even though we have seen a couple of tropical storms already in August. We’re talking about the storm of the student body, Hurricane Academe. Most businesses in town will be boosted by the sudden increase in the local population, either directly or indirectly. Some […]
Just Us! Coffeehouse
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Best Hot Chocolate
We’ve heard that the chocolate in Just Us! hot chocolate is made from the same cocoa beans as their popular fair trade chocolate, which comes in bars with 100 percent organic ingredients, including organic cocoa and organic evaporated sugar cane. It comes in regular hot chocolate and in dark hot chocolate mix as well, though […]
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Best Cafe
If The Coast gave an award for most award-winning, Just Us! (with a location on Barrington and at 5896 Spring Garden, 423-0856) would win hands down, with four wins this year. Their secret to success? “The social awareness we bring forward,” says inventory manager Frani Chandler, referencing the company’s commitment to fair trade and environmental […]
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Best Coffee (Espresso-based)
First runner up: Steve O Reno’s Cappucino Second runner up: Carlitos Cafe
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Best Coffee (Regular)
First runner up: Java Blend Coffee Roasters Second runner up: Carlitos Cafe
