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    Author: Aleks Jurczak

    A freelance journalist, reviewer and video producer. Huge Formula One fan! Job offers regarding any of the above more than welcome!

    Another cool summer

    Although the aura might not indicate it, the arrival of summer (!) inevitably equals one thing – the plastic cup period. With iced coffee being on top…… Read more “Another cool summer”

    22/07/201222/07/2012 by Aleks Jurczak

    Jamie’s Italian

    Visited in the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh     Before the Edinburgh Festival, the city’s transforming: Princes Street is finally re-opened, flower stands have been set up on…… Read more “Jamie’s Italian”

    19/07/2012 by Aleks Jurczak

    Almond Mocha

    This one afternoon I was craving a coffee, and a sweet one, but was definitely not up for braving the torrential rain outside to get one. And…… Read more “Almond Mocha”

    18/07/2012 by Aleks Jurczak

    Pret-a-Manger

    Visited on the Strand, London When in the last review I said I would follow with another “chain” retailer, you probably had someone else in mind; yet,…… Read more “Pret-a-Manger”

    12/07/201212/07/2012 by Aleks Jurczak

    Costa Coffee

    Visited in Towcester, Northamptonshire I might have taken you by surprise reviewing one of the leading coffee retailers in Britain, but there are two reasons for that:…… Read more “Costa Coffee”

    08/07/201208/07/2012 by Aleks Jurczak

    La Barantine

    It was a hard decision to make that one afternoon, when I only had half an hour to spare and was craving a good cup of coffee…… Read more “La Barantine”

    04/07/201203/07/2012 by Aleks Jurczak

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