In South Los Angeles, West Adams—one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city—spans from Culver City to Downtown. Historic homes built in a dizzying array of styles from Georgian Revival to Alpine Craftsman, Queen Anne and Dutch Colonial line the streets. The Glen Lukens Home and Studio (designed by mid-century modernist Raphael Soriano for ceramicist Glen Lukens) has been painstakingly preserved by its new owner. …
As coffee experts know, a grinder that unintentionally produces a wide variety of coffee particles will disrupt the taste of the brew. Shimmy Coffee Sieve offers an easy solution. By sifting out grounds under 200 microns, Fellow’s sieve—compatible with any pour-over, French press or Prismo—offers a quick way to create dependable and consistent grinds, ensuring an even brew.
An amalgam of beans (in equal thirds) from Ethiopia, Kenya and Guatemala, Counter Culture Coffee’s limited release Equilibrium blend yields dynamic notes of berry and sweet citrus. The lightly roasted whole-bean coffee also adheres to the brand’s rigorous socially responsible and environmentally sustainable mission.
