“We know the industry well and have a unique vision and approach to specialty coffee,” he said, reminding Nosh that Mr. Espresso has been in action longer than most of the region’s biggest coffee destinations. “This is a continuation of the traditions of Italian-style espresso that we inherited when we started the company in 1978, blended with contemporary North American-style coffee culture.” – Luigi Di Ruocco to Nosh Oaklandside/Berkeleyside
Nosh reports: At the Caffe by Mr. Espresso, java-seeking patrons will belly up to a bar instead of joining a queue.
We can’t wait to open our doors at The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, our first, soon opening in the heart of Downtown Oakland. Maybe you’ve seen the window wrap at The Key at 12th, 1120 Broadway. Nosh wants to give you a sneak peek and share a bit about what to expect when those doors finally open.
Reporter Eve Batey got the intel from our VP Luigi Di Ruocco and architect Hulett Jones of jones | haydu, the firm behind the design of the space.
Many thanks to Eve and the Nosh team at Oaklandside/Berkeleyside!
Read all about The Caffè here:
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