I’ve had good experiences at Leon Service on Sherbrooke W. in NDG. They used to give a free estimate, if it was repairable - not sure what their current policies are. Fixed a VCR for me, tried to have an espresso maker...

Buy fresh beans at your local coffee dealer. Unless you have a good burr grinder, have them grind it for home espresso machine. You might have to fine tune the grind depending on your machine, therefore, buy the smallest amount...

Does anyone know how to make steamed "espresso" eggs at home using the steaming wand on your espresso machine? I’ve heard of some cafes doing this and I wondered if I could do this at home.

i bought mine at Home Sense but that was a couple of years ago. They always have a wide range of espresso pots (at least that’s what i’ve noticed) and they’re priced a lot better than other stores.

if it does. Renting an espresso machine is more like renting an extra stove, if you’re aiming to get the quality at the blue bottle cart. You’re more likely to rent a home-style espresso machine, which would lead you...

All very fantastic, I really appreciate your input. I am looking at purchasing an espresso machine for my home (perhaps the Elektra Microcasa a Leva) to get a better feel for pulling a proper shot. I wish I could do this before I...

i’m assuming you mean real espresso, not coffee drinks. in my (fairly extensive) research: hands down it’s gino rindone at angelini osteria. his is even better than what i can make at home. i have also had good...

Does anyone have good recommendations for a brand of espresso making machine to be used at home? I have been recommended an Italian manufacturer called Saeco but wanted to canvas further opinion. Also can anyone recommend stores...

I need to buy an espresso machine to replace my dead Livietta. I’ve read a lot of good stuff on the net about the Rancilio Silvia. But, in a side by side comparison between the Silvia and the Solis Crema 90 (at about the...

I was in my local grocery yesterday, replenishing my home espresso supply. I like Lavazza when I have it at shops and DON’T want Starbucks. But here is where I got confused: There was a can of Lavazza that specified 100%...

The old espresso maker finally died and I’m looking to upgrade from the $50 department special. Can anyone recommend a store in the Boston area where I might find a good machine at a good price? David “Zeb” Cook

Unless you’re literally going to have your coffee ground daily, pre-ground is simply not the way to go and certainly not for espresso- sorry, janeer, have to stand with chipman here. I wanted to say that there’s a...

with the right equipment and technique, I’d say that the best espresso one can generally have is the one that they pull themselves at home, as of all the times I’ve ordered an espresso in L.A., none of them were worth...

AYCE – All you can eat HHC who clues me in on good eats near me, sent me a tip about this motorcycle sales, repair and tattoo shop that has a Saturday morning all-you-can-eat waffles, bacon & mimosa special for $7. I’m...

You may run into a problem when you bring the espresso maker home. You will have to have it rewired for American elecrtical currents or purchase a converter over there to bring back here so you will be able to use it here.