Karina Ramirez: Baristas display skills in latte art throwdown
Known as Thursday's Latte Art Throwdown, the goal of the event was not only to create the best latte art but also to find Denton's top barista. Sadie Lynn Ryckoff of Big Mike's Coffee Shop took the top honor. Ryckoff, 24, is a general studies student …
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Review: Theater Latte Da's 'Spring Awakening' will stir you
By Chris Hewitt You could light a bonfire with the energy coming off the stage at Theater Latte Da's "Spring Awakening." A big one. The rock-ish musical has an unlikely subject – the danger of not educating young people about sex and life – but it …
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For US Brands, There's No Middle in China's Middle Class
By Shaun Rein on April 16, 2012 In China, a trip to Starbucks (SBUX) isn't just about grabbing a tall latte in a cardboard cup. Most American products are priced higher in China than in the US, which gives the Seattle company's shops a patina of luxury …
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