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Un Caffe Aiming to be the new “Cheers” of coffee shops, this come-as-you-are coffee spot is perfect to meet a new face, finish some work, or grab a serious cup of coffee. The owner — coffee ...
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We recently connected with Soonkack Kook and have shared our conversation below. Soonkack, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving...
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Guillian Paguila / Thresher By Saswat Pati 4/11/23 11:31pm While some off-campus places like Common Bond and Agora may be well known to Rice students, we here at the Thresher wanted to prov...
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Specialty Coffee Shop and Roastery Set to Open in Midtown Houston
After more than a year of construction and planning, Korean-born coffee specialist Soonkack Kook is ready to open Un Caffè Premium Roastery in a few weeks at 3217 Milam near Wooster’s Garden and th...
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Today we’d like to introduce you to Soonkack Kook. Hi Soonkack, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to s...
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Bid Farewell to Summer with 5 Amazing Drinks in Houston
Dive into Houston’s specialty-coffee scene with these end-of-summer flavors. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Trace Hudson via Pexels From old school Tex-Mex to fusio...
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Un Caffè is a One-Stop Shop for Italian-Style Coffee in Houston
A new roastery and coffee bar in Midtown Houston called Un Caffè is giving guests a taste of Italian-style coffee with a distinct focus on craft and performance. Un Caffè Founder, Roaster and Bar...
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Beaking The Silence
Brewing Success
On Thursday, October 5th, 2023, Join the hosts of Breaking the Silence for 'Brewing Success!' Francisca, Happiness, and Angeli take a flavorful journey with Soonkack Kook. Mr. Kook is a passionate barista and owner of Un Caffe Roastery. Discover the art and science behind specialty coffee, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the heartwarming tales brewed in the community hub of a coffee shop. Prepare to savor the blend of passion, persistence, and the perfect cup!
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Story & Lesson Highlights with Soonkack Kook of Midtown
We recently had the chance to connect with Soonkack Kook and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Soonkack, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Yes—watching Un Caffè steadily grow into a modern “penny house.” In the 1600s, some coffeehouses were called “penny universities”: for the price of a penny, you got coffee and a place to exchange ideas, learn, and meet people. That spirit is exactly what I’m chasing today.
Good coffee at a coffee shop is a given. The bigger goal is creating a space where people can work, meet, and cross paths. I don’t want the bar to feel gatekept or intimidating—no snobbish vibes. Sometimes I get feedback that the shop can be loud; I’m okay with that. The buzz comes from conversations, and that energy means people are actually connecting.