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Then in our second hour, after the markets plunged over multiple days, President Trump announced Wednesday that he is pausing some of his administration's tariffs. The pause for most countries is expected to last 90 days, but the tariffs on China remain. As reported by NPR, most countries will be left with 10% tariffs on their exports; China will face 125% tariffs. We check in with small business owners from a variety of sectors to hear how the tariffs will — or could — affect their businesses in a positive or negative way. Kevin Schulte, CEO of GreenSpark Solar Art Rogers, owner and chef of Lento Rory Van Grol, owner and operator of Ugly Duck Coffee
Chris Lindstrom sits down with Jon Olek, the founder of Black Cat Baking Company, to discuss his journey from working in various culinary roles to creating a successful vegan bakery in Rochester. They explore the challenges and techniques involved in vegan pastry-making, emphasizing the importance of quality and flavor. Jon shares insights into his experiences at renowned establishments, including his time making donuts and working in ice cream production in Boston. The conversation highlights the significance of using high-quality ingredients and the satisfaction of creating delicious vegan options that don't compromise on taste or texture. Mentions:Black Cat Baking (@blackcatbakingroc)Ugly Duck Coffee (@uglyduckcoffee)Grass Fed Butcher Shop (@grass_fed_rochester)Abundance Co-op (@abundancecoop)RoccoJoe Bean (@joebeanroasters) Clear Flower Bread (@clearflourbread)Saucy Chef (@thesauceychef) Fiorella (@restaurantfiorella)Countertop Creamery (@countertopcreamery)Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comSweet Pea Plant Based KitchenSweet Pea is a plant-powered kitchen helping you achieve wellness. Harnessing the power of food as medicine, we help you realize your happiest, healthiest self. Use promo code Lunchador15 for 15% off your order! https://sweetpeaplantbased.comMind of MagnusArtist Magnus Champlin (@magnusapollo) interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.
On this episode Rory Van Grol, Adam Vernick, and Ian MacNeal from Hard to Know join Greg. Hard to Know is one of Rochester's newest hardcore bands, playing their first show in the fall of 2022. Hard to Know is a traditional hardcore band including members of Achilles, How We Are, Coming Down, and Earthquake and features a sound that fans of Strife, Count Me Out, and Damnation AD will enjoy. The guys discuss the band's formation during the pandemic, their first few shows, and their recent recording. This episode also features the premier the previously unavailable track "Innocence Fades." Discussion topics also include parenting, mental health, Ugly Duck Coffee, and what the Hard to Know and Achilles have in store for 2023. Do not skip this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support
Recorded Live on Zoom on 10/12/2020: Dario and Chris talk with Rory of Ugly Duck Coffee about what goes into choosing featured roasters, how they landed on Charlotte St, the origin of the ugly duck name and much more. Follow them on Instagram at @UglyDuckCoffee
On this episode we talk to four people that are tied to local small businesses. These people all have connections to our local hardcore scene as well. They are Jeff Ching from Owl House/Swillburger, Rory Van Grol from Ugly Duck Coffee, David Fox from Idols & Anchors Barber Shop, and Jon Olek from Black Cat Baking. Volume 2 will be available soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support
Rory is the owner of Ugly Duck Coffee, a small coffee shop in Rochester. I dropped by his shop, and we recorded this interview from inside his shop. You'll hear how he and his wife started the coffee shop with a pop-up, mobile coffee bar, and how they got to where they are now. Rory shares his thoughts on management and building a team; his heart for approachable coffee and incredible customer service, and more. If you're a small business owner - especially a coffee shop owner - don't miss this one.
Friday November 17, 2017 This week our guest is Rory VanGrol, co-owner and friendly-face over at Ugly Duck Coffee. We talk about coffee-culture, starting a small business and making the decision to change direction when things don't go according to your original business plan. We also talk about Rory's life in music and his beginnings in the restaurant biz. Plus, we put him on the spot and ask him to answer all of our third-wave-coffee-for-dummies questions. Listen in, it's the Fryday Podcast. ***************************************************** Head over to Ugly Duck's site to see the mobile espresso bar Rory describes in the episode. If you are interested in hearing more of Rory's music, check out Achilles, Soul Control, and his current band Coming Down. Do it! Or, if you want to hear more coffee talk with Rory, check out the podcast Channeling.
This week, a field report on cold coffee in the specialty coffee community of Rochester. Hear some thoughts, goals, menus, and debate on how our very unique coffee community approaches this seasonal product. Special thanks to Paul Wright of Fuego Coffee Roasters for audio engineering and equipment. Special thanks to Ugly Duck Coffee, Meraki Coffee, Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Fuego Coffee Roasters, and Glen Edith Coffee Roasters for the interviews and insights. Got an idea for an episode of Channeling or an event with the Rochester Coffee Society? Get in touch via GMail: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com You can find us on Facebook, Instagram: roc_coffee_society, Or Twitter: Rochester_CS Thanks and enjoy the episode!
This week, we continue our conversation from two weeks ago with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters. We talk more about all the on-ramps in coffee, all the different personality types taken in by the coffee industry, and how much we coffee professionals love to drink coffee made for us by someone else. Don't forget to come out to Ugly Duck Coffee Monday June 19th, 6-8 pm for our FREE ASL for Service Workshop. Info on the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook group. Keep in touch with us via email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com on Instagram: roc_coffee_society on Twitter: Rochester_CS As always, enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Mockbee of Ugly Duck Coffee and Renee Colon of Fuego Coffee Roasters to hear how they got into coffee, what they enjoy about coffee, and their takes on what it means to be a coffee professional. You can reach the Rochester Coffee Society via email: roccoffeesociety@gmail.com Or lookup our the Rochester Coffee Society Facebook Group Or check out our Instagram: roc_coffee_society Or find us on Twitter: Rochester_CS Enjoy!
Rory Van Grol of Ugly Duck Coffee and Wade Reed of Fifth Frame Brewing Co introduce the idea behind channeling and the Rochester Coffee Society.
On this episode of the Food About Town podcast, Rory van Grol from Ugly Duck Coffee came to the studio to talk about the opening of his brick and mortar location and the road to getting there. Rory is someone I’ve really enjoyed getting to know over the last year...