Toronto is a big, sophisticated city and multi-ethnic, and people love coffee here.

Most people probably don't even know about the antioxidants, ... People are going to drink coffee no matter what. We sold over $17,000 worth of Starbucks products last week.

The big guys, like Starbucks, paved the way for specialty coffee. Now people are looking to learn more and (want) a wider variety of specialty beans, both single-origins and blends. Five years ago, people would come into the store and ask for something strong or something mild. Now they want Guatemalan Antigua or Brazilian Bourbon.

I just love to make people happy, both on and off the stage. It's what I do best.

American commentators always ridicule the Japanese as being outdated because of company loyalty. 21 year olds that work in coffee shops don't want to admit it, but their system of "being in a band" is working the same way.

I've never known anyone that is a better manager of people or is a harder worker than Kessel. His willingness to jump in and help take on public-private partnerships is legendary.