Speciality coffee is nothing new in Scandinavia. In fact 6 out of the first 7 world barista champions were Scandinavians and many have gone on to start their own roasteries. Dane and 2006 champion Klaus Thomsen is one of the … Continue reading →
(Posted on March 6, 2014)
If you have ever visited Baltzersen’s and thought Yorkshire and Scandinavia is an interesting mix then one of Copenhagen’s most famous lunch spots, The Royal Smushi Café, has an even less likely fusion – Danish and Japanese. You enter head … Continue reading →
(Posted on March 5, 2014)
My wife Katie and I visited Oslo in the build up to launching Baltzersen’s back in early 2012. At the end of last summer we decided to visit another one of Scandinavia’s capitals, ostensibly to gather ideas for developing the … Continue reading →
(Posted on March 5, 2014)
I am very much a believer in doing your research. Very little is original and especially in the hospitality if there are problems to overcome someone has usually been there before and solved them to great effect. London, like most capital cities, has an incredible density of cafes and restaurants so there is nowhere better to visit to get the ideas flowing. Continue reading →
(Posted on February 5, 2014)
We are excited to announce that from April 2014 Baltzersen’s will be launching a new addition to Harrogate restaurants to be named ‘Nord’. Continue reading →
(Posted on February 2, 2014)
Team Baltzersen’s were present for the inaugural North Star Micro Roaster’s Latte Art Throwdown on Wednesday this week. Baristas from independent coffee shops all over Yorkshire gathered for a bit of friendly competition to determine who could pour the best … Continue reading →
(Posted on January 25, 2014)
So, what’s new at Baltzersen’s in 2014? We’re launching our January ‘Loyalty Card Amnesty’. Continue reading →
(Posted on January 2, 2014)
My favourite Christmas present this year, outside the gifts given to me by my wife (naturally), was René Redzepi’s ‘A Work in Progress’. I had already read half of one of the books before we had left my Mother-in-Law’s house on Boxing Day evening. Continue reading →
(Posted on December 30, 2013)
As Baltzersen’s becomes more established and our excellent team continue to take on more of the responsibilities for running the business on a daily basis, my own thoughts are turning to the future. Continue reading →
(Posted on December 18, 2013)
This was the second year for the Harrogate Christmas Market located in the centre of Harrogate on Montpellier hill, and the first time that Baltzersen’s has made an appearance. Continue reading →
(Posted on December 3, 2013)