As cities and towns across North America suffer from a housing affordability crisis largely caused by a shortage of homes, urban planners and housing advocates are coming up against an aversion to density. More people living closer together is necessary to create more affordable and inclusive neighborhoods, housing advocates say. But many opponents of new […]
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2 LA coffee shops are honoring the final season of ‘Curb Your enthusiasm’ : NPR
In honor of the final season of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, a California coffeehouse chain is temporarily renaming some of its stores Latte Larry’s in honor of the show’s star, Larry David. LEILA FADEL, HOST: After nearly a quarter century, Larry David is saying farewell to his grumpy on-screen persona in the hit HBO series […]
Vancouver’s best cafes and coffee shops: South Granville/Kitsilano
If you follow Broadway down to Granville and find yourself in the South Granville/Fairview neighbourhood, there’s an air that things are getting just a little bit chicer. The feeling continues as you reach into Kitsilano, which, in Vancouver, is synonymous with expensive yoga pants, health shops, high-end brunch spots, and—of course—fantastic spots to grab a […]
This app lets restaurants and coffee shops charge to use the bathroom
Thanks to bans on pay toilets dating back to the 1970s, folks in the U.S. have become accustomed to enjoying free public restroom access pretty much anywhere their travels take them. Depending on the town or city, however, free-use bathrooms aren’t necessarily plentiful — or well-maintained, for that matter. In lieu of stateside political momentum […]
China now has more branded coffee shops than the US
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. CNN — China has overtaken the United States as the biggest branded coffee shop market in the world by outlets, according to a report by World Coffee Portal. […]
China Beats U.S. for Most Chain Coffee Shops in the World
Walk down any city block in America and you’re bound to wander past a coffee shop, whether it’s independently run or an outlet of a major chain. After all, we do love our caffeine, our routine, and our Frappuccinos. Now, though, CNN reports that even though the United States has an immense amount of branded […]