At least Chicago is still offering me a bit of sunshine and moderate temperatures. That made today's midday stroll down Broadway St. possible. Along the way, Monique and I ducked into the Coffee & Tea Exchange to check it out. It's one of those neighborhood places that you've always walked by, but never taken two seconds to patronize. It turned out to be quite an interesting gem.
They have these barrels of whole bean coffee from various international locales (Costa Rica!). The whole vibe is very natural and artisanal. Besides the barrels, the back of the store features floor to ceiling shelves lined with glass jars full of various spices, each one hand-labeled.
This is only one of many local businesses that I've never visited over the course of three years in the city. Why not? Routine keeps you from experiencing interesting new places where you could potentially meet new people and learn things.
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