Press

Bongo Java:

National Geographic’s book, THE DOG LOVER’S GUIDE TO TRAVEL: Best Destinations, Hotels, Events, and Advice to Please Your Pet—And You by Kelly E. Carter – 03/7/14

Belmont’s Bongo Java to get birthday makeover – 12/20/13

CNN Travel: Only in Nashville: 5 unique things – 11/04/13

Under the Guise: “You Ought to Know Nashville: Bongo Java and CREMA”– 09/09/13

The Examiner: Breakfast at Bongo – 07/22/10

Usa Today: Nun Bun stolen from Tenn. Coffeehouse – 12/26/05

Washington Post: Christmas Theft in Nashville: The ‘Nun Bun’ Is Missing – 12/27/05

USA Today: 10 great places for caffeine and conversation – 03/07/02

Spirit of Nashville: Bongo Java

Hot & Cold:

The Examiner: Hot & Cold combines coffee and paletas in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village – 12/2/10

Nashville Scene: Before It Even Opens, Here’s Another Reason to Visit Hot & Cold- Jeni’s Ice Cream!  – 11/15/10

Nashville Post – The Food Biz: Of Java and Paletas – 06/21/10

Fido:

5 Spots for Amazing Food in Nashville – 06/14

Nashville Lifestyles: Nashville’s Best Burgers 2014

Ten Ways to Enjoy Nashville  – 04/14

Points North Atlanta: Memories in Music City – 03/14

Nashville’s Healthiest Restaurants

COFFEE IN NASHVILLE: NASHVILLE WAS RANKED ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST COFFEE CITIES BY TRAVEL + LEISURE

The Tennessean: Fido chef elevates coffee shop fare – 05/14/13

Fido and The Perch  – 06/06/12

Urban Chat: Keith Urban gives us a Thumbs up – 05/04/12

“Kids in the City” music video with past and present Fido-ites – 04/12

Travel and Leisure: America’s Best Cities for Hipsters – 04/12

Nashville Biz Blog: In the Kitchen with Fido chef John Stephenson – 03/28/12

Spirit of Nashville: Fido

Bongo Java Roasting Co:

Barista Magazine: A City known for Opry becomes a Specialty Coffee Hub – (article featuring Jamie Cunningham) – Feb-Mar/2013

Nashville Roastery and Brewery Document Coffee Stout Process – 01/18/13

Grow Ahead: Bongo Java Roasting Co.

Cooperatives Coffees: Bongo Java

Fair Trade Proof: Bongo Java Roasting Co.

Bongo East:

Barista Magazine: Bongo Java’s Sig Drink Contest Builds Coffee Community in Tenn – 05/16/11

Nashville Business Journal: Bongo opens in East Nashville – 11/27/00

Nashville Business Journal: New location for Bongo Java has twin benefits – 09/24/00

Nashville Business Journal: Home of Nun Bun rises in the East – 02/06/00

Grins:

Nashville’s Healthiest Restaurants – 08/14

VegNews: 10 More Hot Veg-Friendly Spots in Nashville – 05/06/13

Nashville Restaurants: Grins Vegetarian Cafe – 02/16/11

Bongo Omni:

Omni Newsletter: Bongo Java: Nashville’s Newest Coffee House – 12/4/13

Bongo Java Employee: Meredith Edmondson Is Breaking the Glass Ceiling – 1/11/14

Bob Bernstein:

In Charge 2014: Food Biz – 03/2/14

Nashville Business Journal – Case Study: When opportunity knocks, Bongo Java’s Bob Bernstein takes action – 03/22/13

Nashville Guru – Bob Bernstein: Bongo World – 08/20/12

In the Mo: Bob Bernstein’s Recommendations – 07/1/10

Nashville Business Journal: Coffee competitors not worried about Starbucks – 07/18/99

AWARDS

Bong Java:

Best Coffeehouse Nashville Scene
1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 2006 • 2007
10 Best Places for Coffee & Conversation USA Today

Fido
Best Coffeehouse Nashville Scene
1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2008

Grins Vegetarian Cafe
Best Cookie Nashville Scene
Best Vegetarian Food Nashville Scene
Best Vegetarian Café CitySearch
10 Best Bets for Going Green 10Best

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