{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Alfred Coffee: An Insta-Famous Iconic LA Cafe","description":"But first, coffee. That\u2019s not just a cute Pinterest quote, it\u2019s the trademarked tagline of this week\u2019s guest, Josh Zad, who is the CEO and Founder of LA\u2019s iconic Alfred Coffee. Josh is an architecture and design nerd, and he intentionally infused his eclectic personality into the creation of his coffee shops and tea rooms. You have most definitely seen pictures of people gleefully posing with their fancy drinks at one of his fabulously outfitted cafes. Hear how social media helped turn this coffee shop into a global tourist attraction.  What\u2019s in this episode: Is it Alfred, or Alfred\u2019s? Josh spills the literal tea.  How social media made this cafe a tourist destination  How Instagram played into the design and creation of the cafe experience  Yes, they really do own that phrase \u201cBut first, coffee\u201d The Pink Drink - who made it first? We say it was Alfred. Can you guess the secret ingredient in the Pink Drink? The most popular drinks at Alfred Coffee and Tea  What makes their Iced Vanilla Latte world-famous?  Do you know what boba is? I just learned: it\u2019s tapioca.  Wait until you hear the celebrities that have visited Alfred coffee  HINT: Presidents drink Alfred coffee  The famous TV show that shot an episode at Alfred. It will make you want to Curb Your Enthusiasm \u2026 how\u2019s that for a hint?  Larry David wears silk socks. Josh shares the whole story. It\u2019s classic.  How does the owner of a famous coffee shop take his coffee?  Why coffee is pandemic-proof And much more! Links from the show:  Alfred on Instagram: @alfred. Alfred's Website: www.alfred.la Dear Food on Instagram @DearFoodPodcast Dear Food on YouTube Be on the Show Tell us your food stories!  The first time you remember tasting food, your dream dinner, or just a food that you can\u2019t stop thinking about. Call in to leave us a voicemail at 626-709-6551 or send your messages to dearfoodpodcast@gmail.com  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to Dear Food on Apple Podcasts. It's totally free to subscribe, and it makes a huge difference for independent podcasters like me. Thank you, I love you.  ","author_name":"Dear Food","author_url":"https:\/\/www.dearfoodpodcast.com\/","html":"