Extraordinary Joe

Episode 05 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Rich Nieto, founder of Sweetleaf Coffee in Long Island City, Queens. Rich came from a musical background, fell in love with the science of coffee, and bet on his borough at a time when nobody else was. We discuss astrology, coffee and the importance of family and partnership. This was a truly fun one.  ______________________________________...

Episode 04 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Sheldon Pinto, co-founder of The Order in South Orange, New Jersey. This one got away from us in the best possible way. Sheldon and his family built something really special in South Orange. Great coffee with incredible hospitality unless you try to modify a menu item.  We get into what it was actually like to open a business with your whol...

Episode 03 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Caroline Bell, co-founder of Café Grumpy, for one of the most unexpected and genuinely fun conversations yet. We talk about what it really took to build one of New York City's most iconic independent coffee brands and we end up covering customer service, dogs, great coffee and ghosts?!  This one goes everywhere. And we loved every minu...

Episode 02 : I sit down with Jonathan Rubinstein the founder of Joe Coffee, to talk about what it really took to build one of New York City's most iconic coffee brands. The risk, the vision, and what keeps him excited about his work today. I'm also thrilled to call Jonathan a friend.  __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some...

Episode 01: Paul Schlader, co-founder of Birch Coffee, sits down with Jeremy for the first ever episode of Extraordinary Joe. From Minnesota actor to one of New York City's most respected specialty coffee pioneers.  This one is personal. Listen to how Jeremy and Paul built something extraordinary.  _______________________________________________________________________________________________...