Vessel

Cleveland’s New Coffee Collective Unveils a Space for Exploration and Community

Cleveland’s New Coffee Collective Unveils a Space for Exploration and Community

Cleveland’s coffee scene just got a bold new player. Vessel Coffee Collaborative, a 2,000-square-foot haven in Gordon Square, isn’t just another café—it’s a deliberate experiment in collaboration, curation, and community. Opened this month, the spot brings together roasters from across the U.S., local food creators, and a vision to redefine how coffee lovers engage with their brews. At its heart, Vessel is a partnership between Austin Fedor and Jacob Digman, two Cleveland pros who’ve spent years shaping the city’s coffee culture. Fedor, once a barista at Rising Star Coffee, now runs Index Coffee & Books, while Digman’s husband, Cory Hajde,…
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The Better Vessel: A New Way to Taste Espresso

The Better Vessel: A New Way to Taste Espresso

There’s something brewing in the world of espresso—a tool that challenges the way we think about crema, flavor, and extraction. The Better Vessel, developed by Filipino coffee innovator Michael Harris Conlin, isn’t just another accessory. It’s a deliberate shift in how we approach the final cup, offering a method to separate crema from liquid espresso and reveal the drink’s core. After testing its single- and double-shot versions, I’m left with a clear takeaway: this isn’t about removing crema for the sake of it. It’s about understanding its role and how it shapes what we taste. The Better Vessel’s design is…
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