Comments on: Crave Espresso Bar in Tucson Closing

by: Darin

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:51:54 +0000

Crave has re-opened under new ownership. It seems the fellow who owns Safehouse, Aaron Triplett, came to the rescue.

by: jinx

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:09:15 +0000

I just drove past crave today on my way to work (ironically at epic) and it looked like it had reopened. I’ll probably stop by sometime later this week and have more info.

by: Psyd

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:57:02 +0000

Ah, Planet Coffee! It suddenly occurs to me, Trevino, where I klnow you from! PC used to be right on the way to any of the resorts, El Conquistador, Westweird Look, La Paloma, that golf place at the end of Swan, Tucson Country Club,or Ventana. If I had to get there in some ridiculously small single digit AM, I’d simply stop in on the way. It broke my heart to see that become a sandwich shop with no espresso….
As I said on another comment, though, it seems as if Kim at Crave is looking for someone to take over the shop. Move in, and pay the monthly nut, and it’s all yours, or so goes the rumour. This is a pre-made shot for some barista to put his chops up…

by: RJD

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:54:54 +0000

Mike, what is the coffee scene like in Tucson these days? What are some of your favorite places?

by: RJD

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:22:05 +0000

Hi Mike. I am also a former student of ‘Master Frank’. He remains a very dear friend to this day. I miss that time. It’s hard for me to walk into a coffee shop and not think of him.

by: MikeFTrevino

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:02:05 +0000

Remember? How could I forget. Looking back on that experience I don’t even know how I roasted and served coffee at the same time like I did there. Yeah, I blame Frank and the Planet on my current obsession for good coffee. That Milano blend is still in my head somewhere.

by: RJD

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:59:55 +0000

Speaking of Tucson… Does anyone remember back in the mid to late 1990’s, a coffee house and roastery called Planet Coffee? Also, their satellite espresso cart called “The Perfect Cup” in front of Ray’s Ranch Market (now a Whole Foods) at Ina & Oracle.

They roasted their own coffee with an espresso blend recipe that came from their partners in Italy. Espresso blend was called “Milano Blend”. Good stuff. The owner had a true passion for coffee.

Also, who remembers Angela’s espresso cart in front of the Smitty’s store on La Canada?

Good times.

by: hb

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:35 +0000

I was in tucson this weekend and I was going to stop by but had change of plans. It’s sad that some shops are closing. Hopefully the owners can someday open another shop.