World-class coffee (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
These alluring coffee recipes come from the espresso rock stars. They are the creation of award-winning baristas who, like Iron Chef competitors, are timed and challenged to develop new espresso, cappuccino and coffee drinks.

Spiced Espresso Stout (The Ithaca Journal)
This recipe from “Coffee Drinks” is one of the favorites of author Michael Turback. It was created by David Hermann of The Roasterie in Kansas City, Mo.

Starbucks vs traditional Vienna coffeehouse: bitter rivals or unlikely allies? (AFP via Yahoo! News)
With a 300-year coffeehouse tradition, Vienna has started attracting US-style chains in the past few years and contrary to all expectations, the two would-be rivals seem to be co-existing just fine.

Dining Out: Lots of options for good cup of joe (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Strolling through most waterfront towns, hardly a block goes by without encountering a wisp of aroma from freshly-brewed coffee. Here in downtown Traverse City, customers can count on a potent blend of brew skillfully served by seasoned baristas at these richly-appointed coffee shops.

Lots of veggies on the plate keeps diet healthy (The Post and Courier)
The overwhelming majority of Americans aren't vegetarian, but interest in meatless eating continues to grow. About 3 percent of U.S. adults identify themselves as vegetarian (no meat, poultry and fish/seafood), according to a 2003 survey by The Vegetarian Resource Group. Up to 10 percent of the population say they are "almost vegetarian" and 20-25 percent call themselves "vegetarian inclined." ...