There's something to be said about getting up in the morning to a good cup of coffee. My love for coffee stems back in my early twenties when I worked part time in a gourmet food store that was a replica of the original Zabar's in NYC. (8oth & Broadway).  In the seventies this popular place became somewhat of a legend when people like the great John Lennon and other singers and famous actors would frequent this establishment for it's fine caviar and coffee beans. I knew I had to catch a fast train to NY, on the possible chance encounter with John Lennon or Janis Joplin. (I was young and full of hope). Away I went on a train in search of this great place, Upon arrival, I was giddy with excitement, the first thing I asked were directions to Zabar's,  this establishment was close to central park, in the neighborhood where John Lennon lived with Yoko. I never did get a chance to see him in that store, but what I discovered was the fresh roasted coffee they served. I was hooked with the first cup of coffee I drank, I had never tasted better coffee in my life.  I only had instant coffee in the past to compare to. Nonetheless, I had a great weekend discovering a whole new world and came back to Montreal to start my career as a barista, thanks to my boss who totally believed that I would make a fine barista because of my curiosity in mixing different blends of coffee beans.