Milwaukee Coffee Shop Addresses Backlash Over Staff Photo with Dr. Oz
Coffee Shop Responds to Criticism Over Dr. Oz Photo A coffee shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, faced backlash after a photo with Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, surfaced. The shop’s owner emphasized that they “welcome every customer who walks through its doors.” Steve Hawthorne, the owner of Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, […]
Morning Coffee: Bank of America’s challenging visitor. Morgan Stanley bankers become influencers.
Bankers and Client Dinners: The Challenge of Balancing Act One of the more unrecognized challenges for bankers is organizing dinners for their clients. If you’ve got good connections, perhaps through the Federal Reserve or some other notable venue, it’s a chance to show off a bit. But then comes the hard part: coordinating the schedules […]
Philz Coffee supports San Francisco pride parade following controversy over the removal of the Pride flag.
Philz Coffee Sponsors San Francisco Pride Parade Philz Coffee in San Francisco is stepping up to sponsor the city’s Pride Parade, committing $30,000 to support the event. This marks a return to sponsorship after not participating since 2018. The announcement comes after the company faced backlash earlier this year for its initial plans to remove […]
Coffee Prices Boosted by Postponed Coffee Harvest in Brazil
Cocoa Prices Surge Amid Harvest Concerns On Thursday, the September ICE NY Cocoa (CCU26) closed at +274, up 5.51%, while July ICE London Cocoa #7 (CAN26) finished at +173, increasing by 4.63%. Cocoa prices continued a two-week upswing, reaching a 5-1/2-month peak. This rise is largely attributed to worries surrounding the upcoming cocoa harvest in […]
Brooklyn protesters claim Poetica Coffee is antisemitic due to its ban
Protests Erupt Outside Brooklyn Coffee Shop Over Treatment of Lawmaker In Brooklyn, Israeli flags and anti-Semitic messages were seen outside a coffee shop on Wednesday morning, as demonstrators protested against the café’s owners for prohibiting a Jewish lawmaker due to his pro-Israel stance. “We’re here today to make it clear that we’re not going anywhere. […]
Demonstrators confront each other outside a Brooklyn coffee shop opposing Israel as police keep the two groups apart.
On Wednesday morning, a group of protesters gathered outside a coffee shop in Brooklyn after a social media post from the owner compared Israel to Nazi Germany. The owner also declared a refusal to serve pro-Israel politicians. The demonstrators chanted phrases like “End Jewish hatred” and “This will not be tolerated,” facing off against a […]
Poetica Coffee owner contributed to candidate involved in scandal during DOJ investigation
Democratic Socialists Push Progressive Goals in NYC Primary The New York City primary is underscoring the impact of Democratic Socialists, as highlighted by various reports. Candidates aligned with Zoran Mamdani are advocating for the elimination of ICE and, controversially, an approach that includes the deportation of all individuals, even those with serious convictions. In an […]
Coffee Shop Rejects Pro-Israel Congressman: ‘Supporters of Genocide’
A coffee shop in New York stirred controversy over the weekend when its owner publicly claimed that pro-Israel Representative Dan Goldman denied being a “genocide perpetrator.” Brooklyn’s Poetica Coffee posted on Facebook Sunday, sharing a picture of Goldman inside the café and noted that they had issued a $9.82 refund to Goldman’s business. “Hi, Congressman […]
Mayor Mamdani remains quiet after Dan Goldman is barred from NYC coffee shop.
Socialists Push Progressive Agenda in New York City Primary There’s been significant discussion around the influence of socialist candidates in the New York City primary. Zoran Mamdani, a notable figure in this regard, supports radical changes, including the abolishment of ICE and calls for the deportation of individuals even convicted of serious crimes. Recent events […]
Coffee shop owner in New York expresses hatred by comparing Israel to Nazi Germany online.
The owner of a Brooklyn coffee shop, known for his leftist views, has attracted attention for allegedly discriminating against pro-Israel customers. Parviz Muhammadkurov, who runs Poetica Coffee in Park Slope, has made numerous inflammatory posts on LinkedIn, including claims that Israel’s actions resemble those of Nazi Germany. Muhammadkurov frequently comments on posts regarding the conflicts […]