Coffee Time with Almeida

On this episode, joining Coffee Time all the way from Atlanta Georgia, Registered Nurse Karen Vee! Karen and Chris go way back to 90’s high school theater.  She works in a busy hospital and on this episode we are going to talk about the current situation there in the city.  She is also going to tell us about One Verse One Chorus and, we are going to play some guitar.

On this episode of Coffee Time I am joined by The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash.   Jonathan represents beverage brands by leading educational experiences, training bartenders, presenting consumer‐facing classes and seminars, and acting as media and industry spokesperson.   We are going to talk shop and I think he might make us a tasty beverage.

Morning Beverage - Coffee, milk no sugar

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On this episode of Coffee Time I am joined by Adam Ford.  Adam and I go back to Brooklyn but these days he’s living in Somerville Massachusetts and working in Boston.  We’ll be talking about cocktails, the service biz and bikes.

On this episode I chat with a new friend from Lansing Michigan, writer and chef Rodney Lienhart.  Rodney is not only a chef but he specializes in cooking with cannabis.  Join us as we talk about food, reefer, mental health and how we can try to stay sane during the pandemic.

On this episode I am joined by craftsman Jake Hill.  A crafter of words and a crafter of dough, his music and pizza pies are an inspiration to many.  We will be talking pizza, music and gardening (I’m sure).  I am very excited to hear about the new album he just finished up.

Morning Beverage - Coffee (one cup max)

On this episode of Coffee Time I chat with Sue Brady.  Sue is a front line RN, she will be talking to us about life in the ER and her give us her thoughts on social distancing.

This morning I will be reconnecting with musician turned chef, turned stay at home dad Steve Geuting.  Steve lives with his family in Brooklyn and was running the kitchen of a restaurant in one of the world’s busiest airports.  These days he’s home, hanging with is young son and working on some of the things he loves most.  We’re going to be catching up and chatting about the restaurant biz and dad life.

On this episode bartender and service professional Sunny Beane and I have coffee.  We’ll be chatting about some resources and contests that are available for bartenders to take advantage of and she will be making us a drink.

Morning Beverage - Coffee, black

On this episode Doctor Reverend Holly Norwick joins me.  Holly is a pastor at a church here in Massachusetts and in Hawaii.  With the gathering of large groups now prohibited, Holly and her peers have found a way to connect to their congregation through Virtual Worship.  Yes, Virtual Worship is here and Holly thinks it’s here to stay.   Join us as we talk about the challenges that places of worship are facing and how they are overcoming them.

Morning Beverage - Coffee with cream

Today I talk with bar owner and wiffle ball enthusiast Jordan Chabot.  Jordan owns and operates Speedwell Tavern in downtown Plymouth Massachusetts.  He will be filling us in on how the pandemic is affecting the restaurant business in America’s Hometown and what he and his team are doing to keep their establishment going.