October 5th, 202090 To make the perfect coffee blend, the beans have to be special, but a good cause for coffee can make it even better. The Bean coffee shop in downtown Vermillion began selling the exclusive Yote Blend coffee last fall and have provided USD with their very own coffee blend ever since. Leslie Gerish, co-owner of The Bean, said...
September 8th, 2020149One downtown restaurant is on the cusp of closing its doors due to the slowdown of business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while another two are finding new ways to combat the financial difficulties. Café Brulé, a Main Street restaurant, is struggling financially during the age of COVID-19. After celebrating being open for a little...
February 3rd, 202076Hearts, rosettas, tulips and swans. These were some of the designs made at the second annual Art for Art - Latte Art Throwdown at The Bean on Jan. 31.
People filed into The Bean to watch as the baristas battled it out to see who could make the best latte art. The competition was a 16 person single elimination tournament style events,...
January 20th, 2020149 Coffee artist and Bean barista Cristobal Francisquez pours his heart into latte art at competitions from Sioux Falls to New York City. Francisquez began his coffee journey in Sioux City while working for a call center. Looking for a creative outlet, he stumbled upon Pierce Street Coffee Works and soon joined the staff. Once hired, he...
