Theme: The Coffee House

The coffee house has been a political and social gathering place since the 15th century. Playing an important role in many countries’ history, a coffee house has been a place to debate in freedom, discuss philosophy and socialize with both the like-minded and the contrarian.

Hacienda Sarria
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada

Dawn Tran

Dawn Tran is owner of Matter of Taste, a locally operated coffee store since 2004. Recently, Matter of Taste has has expanded their shops to include a local coffee roastery.

Asia Nelson

Asia has an interest in the cult of the chef, and how the discussion of food has changed how we've interacted with our our local food community. Asia is currently completing a PhD studying the language of food in North America. Concurrently, Asia is studying culinary arts at George Brown College, and is owner and lead instructor at Pranalife Yoga

Kimberly Love

An award-winning marketing communications professional, Kim has enjoyed a successful career working primarily in agriculture and finance sectors. Prior to her return to Grey County, Kim worked in management roles in the financial industry on Bay Street (Toronto) and in Waterloo.Politics, rural communities, mid-level farming, clean energy - and building a better community and a better country.

Kimberly Love

An award-winning marketing communications professional, Kim has enjoyed a successful career working primarily in agriculture and finance sectors. Prior to her return to Grey County, Kim worked in management roles in the financial industry on Bay Street (Toronto) and in Waterloo.Politics, rural communities, mid-level farming, clean energy - and building a better community and a better country.

Nick Benninger

Proprietor and head chef of Nick and Nat's UPTOWN 21 in Waterloo, Nick endorses freshness and a local first ideal, wherein he strives to support local farmers, local wine and beer producers, area businesses, and community wherever possible.