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Single Origin – best coffee in Sydney

Ben Cooper — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:47:25 +0000

Single Origin Gypsy Friday from Scott Drummond on Vimeo.

Julian just directed me to this great video on the Single Origin coffee shop in Surry Hills, by Scott Drummond (Scott, if there’s a better link, shout and I’ll change).

This little coffee shop is where I start my working day – everyday. Not only does the coffee get me going… but the energy of Gav, Nick, Carly and the others is infectious and sets you up for anything.

In late 2006, whilst at Host, I had the fun task of working on SingleOrigin.com.au… the site is brought to life with a hand drawn bean stalk that grows from a cup of coffee – and acts as the primary navigation. The site went live back in February 2007 and is still looking good. Mind you I think its time for an upgrade, at least for inclusions of content such as Scott’s video and other spontaneous expressions of Single Origin love…

Graffiti that miraculously appeared prior to the refurbishment over the holidays…

The Gav tribute shirt, modeled by Scott himself…

Note: Single Origin re-opens on Monday, 19th January. So I’ll see you there for smiles and yet more shenanigans in 2009.

Interview with Marc Forster, Director of Quantum of Solace

Ben Cooper — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:21:41 +0000

Rachael Turk (my better half) interviews the director of the new Bond film, Marc Forster. It’s the first time that Inside Film have created a video interview and published straight to web.

Bond shenanigans in Sydney

Ben Cooper — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:42:57 +0000

Daniel Craig & entourage hit Sydney for the premiere of Quantum of Solace. Frenzied photo madness. Looking forward to the next installment. Blogging from the red carpet (well, just to the side!).

Here’s a few pics, not the best quality (iPhone), but you get the idea..

Rachael is interviewing Marc Forster on Tuesday!!