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Stumptown tastes like it is "flavored" coffee because it has flavors you don't necessarily get in other blended coffees -- or in the case of Starbucks or Peet's, seriously over-roasted coffees.
Try some of those single source, heirloom Ethiopian varietals (I know, I am sick of the overuse of the word "heirloom" too). Those coffees will absolutely blow your mind. The flavor profiles are more like wine than the muddied burnt brews you normally taste.

I gotta hand it to BiltonNY....Intelligencia is really good at least the location in Silver Lake. The barista made a heart with the foam for my latte, which is something most baristas can't or don't try to do. It's not necessarily the best I've had, but considering most of the crap out there, it's really good. There's a pretty good gelato place across the street if that also interests you. Sorry I don't remember the name.

I'll only eat dark chocolate. I like to think its a texture thing as well as having a flavor and aroma as complex and interesting as coffee or wine.

And we know how people can love their coffee or wine.

I hate milk chocolate anything.

I have never liked chocolate, don't crave it, never think about it, and always steer clear of it if offered for dessert. Eating or drinking anything with chocolate in it never enters my thought process. I don't understand people who like it. I guess I'm un-American because I can't stand
pumpkin pie, apple pie, licorice, root beer, or liver. Chocolate is at the top of that list however. We all have likes and dislikes and shouldn't be judged by what we don't like. I have a friend who detests spaghetti and mashed potatoes. I don't judge her for it. That's what makes us unique as individuals. Give me a dessert with lemon, strawberries or a lot of vanilla, and I'm in seventh heaven!

Paul, as you know, Joana attended your session at Tales of the Cocktail last year and found it both informative and engaging. Since then I've tried about 10 different absinthes and find Marteau among the best -in-class and I'm anxious to get my hands on Clandestine and Pacifique should they make their way to anywhere near here.

The backlash hasn't started here in any form in OK because, well, there's a very low awareness of what absinthe is and how it can be used so please continue to share your expertise and knowledge on the subject and evangelizing on what makes a proper absinthe and how it should be used.

As for the marketing side, I couldn't agree more. Steve Raye and BAT handle online writers and bloggers with respect and give the work that goes into writing such as yours its due. Others, however, see fit to use deceptive and degrading tactics to promote their brands. I hope everyone will consider the quality of such a brand before grabbing it off the shelf if they need to resort to such measures. "authentic absinthe" indeed...

Well you should try Le Tourment Vert its supposed to be the most authentic absinthe with the green color and everything. My favorite part is using the spoon and sugar cube! Haha

Italiancupcake, did you go?? What did you try?

just wanted you all to know that they have updated the soft serve flavors and the salty-pistachio is no more! they now have chocolate malt, graham cracker, orange julius, and my personal favorite, root beer float!!

Cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip cookie and the Brownie pie!

@ hungrychristel - I'm glad I'm not alone, I too get the over the top responses like your director trying to publicly shame me. I find myself trying not to mention my dislike of chocolate if at all possible just to avoid these situations :)

The cookies are not to be missed. In order of must-eat to only-if-your-belly-has-the-room:

Blueberry cream
Cornflake marshmallow chocolate chip
Snickerdoodle
Banana
Compost
Peanut butter
Corn
Double chocolate

And maybe take home a slice of three-layer cake (dulce de leche, perhaps) and crack pie for later.

Not a fan of milk chocolate, but will happily eat Dark.
DH does not like chocolate at all.

For the love of all that is holy, please don't leave without at least trying the salty pistachio soft serve. Although salty/sweet isn't to everyone's liking, I thought it was amazing (and am very thankful I don't live in the neighborhood...it could be a problem). The grapefruit/chewy pineapple combo is addictive, too.