15551 Wed Feb 22 14:11:22 -0800 2006 6 4 Pacific Northwest 0 40255 In an effort to avoid corporate coffee and save a few bucks, I've been sampling locally roasted beans at the grocery store. So far, my favorite is Besalu Blend from True North roasters, which used to be sold at Ballard Market and Central market, but has disappeared from the shelf. The last time I went to Cafe Besalu, they were serving Lighthouse coffee, so maybe True North has gone out of business. Does anyone know what happened to True North? And what are your favorite beans to buy at the market? Wed Feb 22 14:11:22 -0800 2006 0 cuirous 1 40301 A quick Google search gave me the phone number for True North Roasting House (206-706-4131). It appears they are still around although I don't know where their coffee is sold. My favorite locally roasted coffee is the Highlands Blend from Diva Espresso. It's roasted at their 145th and Greenwood location but can be purchased at any of their locations. Fri Feb 24 12:17:15 -0800 2006 40255 0 Lauren 2 40314 A woman from True North called me back today. She told me their coffee is sold at both Ballard and Central Markets. It's also served at Cafe Moose in Ballard. Fri Feb 24 18:27:52 -0800 2006 40301 0 Lauren 1 40584 Hello from True North Roasting House. Thank you for the compliment. True North coffee can still be purchased at Ballard Market and at Central Market. You can also purchase True North at Bert's Red Apple, in Madison Park. Wed Mar 08 21:25:33 -0800 2006 40255 0 Maine Hofius 1 40643 The April issue of O magazine includes a full page picture of High Point Cafe, in Mt Airy, Pennsylvania. The High Point Cafe is owned/operated by Meg Hagele, a former partner of Cafe Besalu. Just thought you might like to take a look. Sat Mar 11 11:36:04 -0800 2006 40255 0 Maine Hofius 1 41830 They're a Seattle based husband and wife team and are still in business. You can buy their coffee at the Central Market. Try searching their corporate office number at the superpages.com, or Qwest Dex. Wed May 03 11:02:14 -0700 2006 40255 0 Ericka 2 41831 Sorry, I didn't see the previous replies from True NOrth. Wed May 03 11:04:19 -0700 2006 41830 0 Ericka