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Exploring the Growing Trend of Sustainability in Coffee Cafes

Coffee is one of the favorite and most consumed beverages around the globe, with millions of people drinking it every day. However, environmental and social issues have long plagued the coffee business. The coffee shop culture has seen a dramatic transformation in recent years toward sustainability. In this blog article, we will examine the expanding sustainability trend in coffee shops, emphasizing the numerous actions and programs that encourage social and environmental responsibility.

Ethically Sourced Beans

Sustainable coffee shops place a high value on beans that come from ethical sources, ensuring that farmers are paid fairly and have decent working conditions. They could collaborate with groups that support fair trade, direct trade, or specialty coffee certifications, which place a focus on supply chain transparency and traceability.

Direct Trade Relationships

By avoiding middlemen and ensuring a more equal division of revenues, some coffee shops develop direct trading partnerships with coffee farmers. Long-term partnerships and reciprocal support are frequently prioritized in these connections, strengthening farmers' ability to maintain their way of life and enabling community growth.

Organic and Shade-Grown Coffee

Coffee businesses that value sustainability choose organic and shade-grown coffee. Synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are not used in organic farming, reducing environmental damage and promoting healthier ecosystems. By offering a home for migrating birds and other species, coffee that is cultivated in the shade encourages biodiversity.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

More and more coffee businesses are putting waste reduction techniques into practice. They avoid using single-use products like plastic cups and straws and instead use composting or reusable options. They also promote recycling and composting initiatives to keep coffee grounds and other organic waste out of landfills.

Energy Efficiency

Energy-saving procedures are prioritized in sustainable coffee businesses. They could utilize effective HVAC systems, energy-saving machinery, and LED lighting. To lessen their impact on the environment, some people even use renewable energy sources like solar electricity.

Water Conservation

A key ingredient in the manufacture of coffee is water. Water-saving techniques are used in sustainable coffee shops, such as effective brewing apparatus and water-recycling systems. Additionally, they advise clients to use water wisely and emphasize the value of conservation.

Community Engagement and Education

Sustainable coffee shops take an active role in educating and raising awareness among residents about sustainability problems. They could plan workshops, tastings, or other gatherings that emphasize the path taken by coffee from farm to cup while highlighting the negative effects that coffee production has on the environment and society.

Conclusion The growing popularity of sustainability in coffee shops is evidence of the sector's growing commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Coffee shops may have a hugely beneficial influence on the coffee business and the world at large by placing a high priority on waste reduction, ethical bean sourcing, energy efficiency, and community involvement. Every drink of our preferred coffee may be a step in the direction of a more sustainable future since, as consumers, we can support and promote these sustainable practices. If you are looking for an organic juice café near Ridgewood, you can connect with us. Here you will explore the best taste.

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Coffee Café vs. Restaurants

In this fast-paced world, eating outside is rapidly growing because of the lack of time to cook. That is why most people choose to go out for food and beverages. We've all probably eaten at a lot of cafés and restaurants, but do we recognize their differences? If not… This is the post for you. Here we have mentioned some differences between a café and a restaurant.

Let's read it out:

Food

While coffee shops serve beverages and light fare like sandwiches, muffins, and doughnuts, fine dining establishments serve sophisticated multi-course dinners.

Ambiance

Numerous elements, such as a café or restaurant's size, layout, and design, can affect the atmosphere of the space.

Cafes frequently feature a more laid-back ambiance with comfortable seating and a casual attitude, and they are generally smaller and more intimate than restaurants.

Restaurants often have a more formal ambiance and are bigger than cafés. The decor is usually more upmarket, and the seating is frequently more formal.

Size

We've already discussed how ambiguous the term "restaurant" is. It can refer to any type of eatery, from food carts to multi-story restaurants that can accommodate thousands of diners at once.

In comparison, cafes are typically not particularly big. More than a dozen people can seldom be accommodated in a single cafe, and most are much smaller.

There are always going to be exceptions to any alleged "rule" of language, but this one is very consistent—especially if you don't consider enormous coffee franchises like Starbucks to be true cafés.

Purpose

Regarding the intended use, there are substantial differences between cafes and restaurants. Restaurants are often a better choice for social gatherings and noisier occasions like business parties and family dinners. Cafes, on the other hand, tend to be quieter and cozier. Thus, they provide a cozy atmosphere ideal for fast meals, gatherings with friends, etc. Because they are often peaceful, cafés are good places to meet people, go on dates, or simply hang out with friends. Alternatively, a restaurant is a location where you may still meet up with friends, go on a date, or catch up with them; however, the restaurant will be noisier.

Conclusion

These are some points that will show you the difference between a café and a restaurant. You can choose one of them at your convenience. If you are looking to dining in a coffee shop in Ridgewood, Date ‘n’ Dog can be a better place for you we have a professional team to offer you the most comprehensive services here and you will get the best environment to spend quality time with your loved ones.

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Obedience training for dogs before visiting any cafe

Pets always like going on outings with their owners, but most of the time we avoid taking them out to public gatherings because of their behavior. If you are the dog owner, hope you understand it very well. To make your visits easy, here we have mentioned some tips for training your dog before visiting any café.

Let's read them out carefully:

Start Training At Home

Knowing your dog is the first rule of being a responsible dog owner. You are responsible for getting your pet ready for any outings. Therefore, begin at home and don't put your dog on the main stage if he isn't ready for it. Start by training your dog at home.

We began by teaching our puppy to rest on his mat while we ate with him. He was occupied while we completed our supper with a toy that had been filled with his meals and frozen overnight.

Begging and feeding ban

The cafe's dogs constantly begging for food are the most aggravating thing ever. Most of the time, it makes the owner feel humiliated. Ideally, you should teach your dog this command when it is still a puppy. Additionally, since you are unsure of the exact contents of the local cuisine, you should avoid feeding it to him or her.

Know the restaurant

It is not only about your fussy friend you have to treat your pet similarly, you have to check out whether the restaurant is better suited to hosting dogs than others or not. a licensed expert in canine behavior who serves as a consultant for the website Dog Owner. Your best bets are casual restaurants and locations with outdoor seating. Look at the restaurant's website and internet reviews.

The consideration of human customers is of utmost importance. Even if your dog is perfectly behaved, customers at neighboring tables might not know how to handle dogs, might be allergic, or might even be afraid of dogs. It's preferable to choose a restaurant with a good reputation for welcoming dogs or one with plenty of room between tables. One of the things dogs detest is when you surround them with strangers.

Feel them comfortable

Try to relocate your pet from one place to another and don’t disturb them until they behave well in the new space. It will make your pet feel more at ease when visiting new places and dealing with crowds.

Conclusion

These are some tips that will help you prepare your pet before visiting any café or restaurant. If you are looking for the best café in Bergen County, you can choose us. Our space is pet-friendly, so you don’t need to worry about it. Also here you will get the open space to enjoy your moment.

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i just finished reading “vanishing new york” by jeremiah moss (and i thoroughly enjoyed it, and it made me angry, lol). i’ve probably bumped into the blog the book stems from a bunch of times, and didn’t realize it.

if you’re unaware for some odd reason, i’m from queens, NYC...  and i’m fucking cranky about the current state of this city.  i’ve seen it though the 80′s, 90′s, and clearly the 00′s.  my mother is a native new yorker as well.  she was born in manhattan, and raised in queens (4 blocks away from my current residence, actually).  i’ve heard countless stories from my mother over the years (obviously), and feel like i was right there with her too.  there was just a different vibe in this city before the 00′s that is hard to describe.  it’s just not there anymore... and i don’t say that from nostalgia.  i really mean it.

it’s a book of facts, quotes, and tidbits of jeremiah’s NYC experience circa the early 90′s.  overall, i agree with so much of the book.  i didn’t think i could get anymore jaded as a native new yorker, but here i am.  hating every corrupt politician, real estate developer, even more so - the idiot currently residing in the white house, and robert moses.  it’s a more enlightened level of loathing, i guess you can say.

the only thing that i disagree on, and perhaps it’s my age (probably not), i don’t like the complaining about ALL chain stores.  now, maybe i’m biased because i hail from the outer borough “midurbs” as i like to call them (northeast queens, on the border of nassau county - kind of suburban, not quite rural, but in the middle), but some chain stores i do appreciate.

as an independent teenager in the 90′s, i started going to the city on my own in 1996.  aside from frequent family and school outings, these were my coming of age years.  i spent most of them in the east and west villages, and in soho.  i can relate with so much of the village being gone from the book.  my poor st. mark’s being gone.  it breaks my heart.  so many of my favorite manhattan bars, restaurants, venues, shops, stores are all gone.

as i’ve grown older, i started hanging out in williamsburg when i lived in ridgewood in the early 20teens, but only bc of convenience... it was on the way home, in between my bff’s house and my apartment, and i had friends that worked on bedford.  in fact, we only really ever went on weeknights to avoid the shit auras of the transplants.

i hate * billyburg*.

i hate weirdo fake hipsters, i hate try-hard transplants, i hate paying $8 for a friggin’ latte, i hate the beards and the waxed moustaches, i hate every store that is trying so damn hard to outdo one another...  the crowds suck, the music sucks, i hate PBRs and the stupid IPA fancy beers, and it’s like every other storefront is the same to me. vegan this, vegan that. ice cream with waffles and hot sauce, i dunno wtf any of it is, i don’t care.  when dunkin donuts opened on bedford, i was HYPED.  i was super hyped because i’m from queens, where dunkins THRIVE, and have for DECADES.  my parents used to have dinner in dunkin together in the 70′s on metropolitan aka “east williamsburg” (gag).

that dunkin was sticking it to those pretentious transplanted twats, and i THOROUGHLY enjoyed every turkey, bacon, american cheese on an english muffin with hashbrowns on the side, when i was drunk from the cheap bars that no longer exist anymore. (RIP cyn lounge, RIP 4th down, RIP grand victory, RIP trash bar, RIP berry park - which is still open but BLOWS now...)

i can’t say i’m happy for anyone displaced in williamsburg before this wave of hoity toity, yuppie, hipster shitheads, but you best believe i love every time a damn starbucks opens anywhere in brooklyn.

where was i?  oh right, chains that i don’t mind...

a) sorry jeremiah, starbucks coffee DOES NOT just suck...  at least not all of it, or you’re not drinking the right things (i’d love to grab one with you and stew in our hatred together, not trying to knock you) b) i need more starbucks out there in midurban queens c) i support both starbucks AND dunkin equally.  sbucks for coffee, dunkin for food.  around my way, there isn’t a place to get cheap coffee but this SHITTY bagel spot (the only one around here in rego park) that i don’t fuck with.

otherwise, back to the midurbs:

where i’m from in queens, the only mom and pop shops (aka not really bc we really just had a bunch of local chains) that ever closed were supermarkets and odds/ends stores. scuttoro’s, A&P, waldbaums, dans, woolworth’s, that kind of stuff all closed because of places like caldor, walmart and target.  it’s a vicious cycle, but if certain stores don’t have certain things, people go elsewhere.  the location convenience was never really a problem where i’m from until the mid 00′s.  then they started replacing local supermarkets with banks and drugstores.  additionally, caldor, walmart and target are NOT in walking distance anymore for elderly people, people that don’t or can’t drive anymore.  that’s where we’re hit the hardest on a local level.

i go out of my way to not shop for certain things in certain places.  food shopping is done at supermarkets, NOT target or walmart.  unless it’s a particular item i can’t find, i do not food shop there.  if i can buy something in a store vs. online, i do it.  i still go to malls.  i still shopped at barnes & noble until they took the queens locations away from me.  i buy all clothing IN STORES, aside from band tees.

there are little things you can do to help out where you can.  don’t let websites like amazon rule your world.  fuck those idiots trying to pull of that bodega displacing vendor bullshit.  do not buy an alexa... i swear i probably sound like i’m sitting here wearing a tinfoil hat, but i don’t use google for ANYTHING but searching.

all of these greedy companies are just sucking the life out of everyone and everything.

getting back on track here, my point was, i don’t think starbucks is evil.  i think it’s delicious.

overpriced, but delicious.

whenever i stroll around looking for lattes or cold brews from places other than starbucks and i’m not in the city (in manhattan), they’re hit or miss. #HARDPASS i’m a new yorker, i need the coffee that i want and need, not a hit or miss coffee.

i think if you balance out buying things from both small stores and big stores, you shouldn’t have to feel guilty.  just do your best to help where you still can.  there’s very little percentage of the city that still exists in that small capacity of actual communities.  also: please stay out of them.  you’d be doing a great thing staying THE FUCK OUT of places like east new york, jamaica, etc.

domestic transplants, please go home and make your own city better...  this city is overflowing.

i would love to know how i could help further, bc my big mouth would love to complain about my city... feel free to reach out with further info.

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Celebrate Independence Day Outdoors with DJ Eli Escobar All Day, BBQ Vendors, Frozé Slushies, a Circus Jam, Live Art, Aerial Performances, and More!

House of Yes, New York’s favorite party people return once again to the beautiful outdoor private park at the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House for their second annual July 4th FREE with RSVP ($10 at the door) party and BBQ from 1pm-9pm. The third in their ‘Summer of Love At The Park’ series, House of Yes will celebrate the multicultural melting pot that is America in true party style alongside beats by resident disco DJ Eli Escobar, immersive entertainment and circus performances, and lots of delicious food and drink options this Independence Day holiday.

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Making the most of the summer sunshine by taking the party vibes outdoors, guests over 21 (and kids under 12 accompanied by an adult) are asked to dress in their finest patriotic attire in red, white, and blue, stars and stripes – the glitzier and brighter the better. Featuring House of Yes’ performers, partygoers will be able to marvel at mindblowing aerial performances, get glittered and have their faces painted at a makeover station, relax with rosé slushies in shady lounges, dance past sunset, and show off their skills at the open call circus jam. House of Yes welcomes everyone to participate in acroyoga, juggling, hoop, and clowning; an aerial rig will be available for those with aerial experience.

Vander Ende-Onderdonk House 1820 Flushing Avenue Ridgewood, NY (Jefferson L Stop)

House of Yes presents Summer of Love 2017 Tuesday, July 4: Fourth of July BBQ & Day Party (FREE to attend with RSVP!) Saturday, July 29: DISTRIKT Festival Sunday, August 20: Pre-Burn Day Party

Making the most of the summer sunshine by taking the party vibes outdoors, guests over 21 (and kids under 12 accompanied by an adult) are asked to dress in their finest patriotic attire in red, white, and blue, stars and stripes – the glitzier and brighter the better. Featuring House of Yes’ performers, partygoers will be able to marvel at mindblowing aerial performances, get glittered and have their faces painted at a makeover station, relax with rosé slushies in shady lounges, dance past sunset, and show off their skills at the open call circus jam. House of Yes welcomes everyone to participate in acroyoga, juggling, hoop, and clowning; an aerial rig will be available for those with aerial experience.

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Catering for all palates, a variety of food and beverage options will be on offer alongside the BBQ vendors including the Gorilla Cheese NYC Truck, Andy’s Italian Ices, Momo Sushi, Mal Chico’s Coffee, rosé slushies, and Heineken beer at the open air bar. Mama’s Bazaar returns once again with a selection of curated vintage and artist vendors including Bellewaera, Kaela May, Kumi Hirose, JWhite Original, Swagger That, and The White Unicorn. Rounding out the day’s activities and entertainment are local underground art collective Apostrophe NYC and presenting artist Lauren Coulson who is known for her psychedelic paintings.

Tuesday, July 4 4TH OF JULY BBQ & DAY PARTY FREE With RSVP / $10 at the door

DJ Eli Escobar extended set

Red, White Blue, Stars & Stripes Theme

Open Call Circus Jam

Aerial Performance

Live Art: Apostrophe NYC & Lauren Coulson

Mamas Bazaar Artisan Market

Glitter Makeover Station

Heineken Open Air Bar

Rosé Slushies

BBQ + Other Food Vendors

Getting there:

Jefferson L (short stroll from House Of Yes)

Vander Ende-Onderdonk House

1820 Flushing Avenue

Ridgewood, NY

1pm-9pm

21+, and children under 12 accompanied by an adult

Rain or Shine

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House of Yes’ ‘Summer of Love At The Park’ July 4 Dance Party & BBQ Celebrate Independence Day Outdoors with DJ Eli Escobar All Day, BBQ Vendors, Frozé Slushies, a Circus Jam, Live Art, Aerial Performances, and More!

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How to Make Your Pet Comfortable at a Coffee Café?

Nowadays, most people have pets, and they always like to visit cafés with their pets. If you have a pet, you also need to know that not all places are pet-friendly; you can have to find one. Now the question arises of how you can deal with your pet tantrum. To make your task easy, here we have mentioned some tips to make your pet comfortable at any coffee shop or food corner.

Let’s read them out carefully:

Train your dog for dining

You may have observed well-behaved dogs dining quietly at their owners' feet in outdoor restaurants. Get your dog to lie calmly at your feet as you eat to replicate the experience at home. Spend a few days introducing your pet to proper dining manners. Dogs pick things up quickly, so when you see them following the rules for dining at home, they are prepared to be good company outside.

You can relax in a pet-friendly café while treating your furry buddy to a special menu now that coffee shops provide pet-friendly eating areas. As you sip freshly prepared coffee in a coffee glass, your dog may relax as you drink a dog-friendly beer. To ensure your dog has access to water while dining, don't forget to bring a water bowl.

Check out the dog entry rules

The pet entrance is the first thing to check out before bringing your dog to a restaurant or café. Dogs are allowed on restaurant patios, under US state law. This could be governed by state legislation or administrative regulation.

Dogs are not permitted inside restaurants unless they are service animals. In numerous places, dog owners and officials are thinking about allowing dogs in outdoor areas and restaurants. Because dog fur can cause asthma attacks and allergies in diners with sinus, cold, and cough conditions, your dog's medical history is essential to its admission to the establishment. Look into the restaurant's pet health and hygiene rules before bringing your dog. Leashes and dog masks may be required in coffee shops during pandemics.

Visiting the cafe during the quiet times

Do not hasten the process. It is strongly advised that you continue to frequent the cafe during calm hours, even though you have both moved within the cafe's actual area.

When your dog is still learning and is exposed to more activities in a much smaller area, your seating position will be crucial.

You want to be seated in a position that is both comfortable for you and gives you room to tuck your dog beneath the table, on its mat or bed, as far away from the sidewalk and busy areas as possible.

Conclusion

Hope these tips will work for you and you will be able to visit any café with your pet. If you are looking for a place for a delicious breakfast, just search on Google for "breakfast café near me" and you will get the best options for you.

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If you are looking for a dog-friendly cafe in Bergen County, we are here to offer you the best services. Date’N’Dog Café provides healthy food and coffee for their customers. You can contact us for more details.

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How to set up a pet-friendly café and your pet for visit?

If you have a pet, you understand how difficult it is to find a pet-friendly café or how to train your pet for the space. A few years back, it was a very brainstorming job, but nowadays there are lots of outdoor dining options for pets. Yeah, this is also true, but not many places advertise that they have dog-friendly spaces. To make your journey somehow easier, here we have mentioned some tips for finding the best place for your pet.

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Right Location and Publicity

It might be advisable to purchase land close to a dog park or in an area where there are lots of homes with dogs if you intend to open a restaurant that welcomes pets. This can put you right next to your intended clientele. By encouraging onlookers to stop and place an order while they are on their way, you could increase foot traffic.

One of the most efficient ways to interact with the public is through online advertising. Instagram loves pet videos and related content, so posting these can help you gain the necessary traction. You can think about providing special offers and discounts to patrons who bring their pets. If you're not sure whether to let pets inside your restaurant, you can set aside particular pet days or pet hours; this can also help draw guests during sluggish times of the day.

Always be prepared to tidy up spills

Working with dogs will unavoidably result in accidents, which is a terrible fact. After all, you only allow them in the outdoor dining area for that reason. Teach your staff to take care of these spills as quickly and thoroughly as they would any other from a customer. Move fast, clean up the mess, and get going. And of course, thereafter, make sure they wash their hands!

Be sure to exercise them before the café visit

If your neighborhood café is walkable from your home, it's a bonus if you can bring your dog along and work up an appetite so that by the time they reach the café, they can catch their breath and unwind for a while.

It helps your dog prevent any potentially disruptive behavior that could emerge from restlessness by walking them before their café visit.

However, after a good walk, they will feel more at ease and are more likely to sniff around in a relaxed manner. It's only natural for your dog to want to smell and explore a new place, so they will likely want to sniff around the café or they will be fascinated by all the novel sights, sounds, and smells.

Conclusion Hope these tips will work for you and you will find a better space for your pet, which will allow you to enjoy your whole date. So, if you're looking for a dog friendly café in Bergen County, search "Dog Café near me" to see which option is best for you.