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For a taste of the fine coffee houses like that of Caf\u00e9 Einstein or Literaturhaus in Germany, one only needs to drive to Mount Oliver in Pittsburgh, minutes from Downtown, Oakland, or South Side to the ECHT Coffeehouse. The firehouse turned European-style coffee house with micro-roastery has a welcoming vibe, relaxing music, and high-quality coffee and food. James Tyler and his team offer contemporary bistro-style small plates and desserts and elevated comfort food. James and husband, J\u020drg, have incorporated the love and design of their second home in Berlin, Germany, and travels to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa into ECHT. Tyler acquired his cues for cooking from American, European, and international cuisine. He also adds a unique twist on southern comfort food he learned to cook from his mother, like delicious grits & greens with a side of lardons! In love and memory of Tyler\u2019s mother, ECHT had soft openings on special dates in February and March 2022 to pay homage to her Homegoing services.<\/p>\n
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Grits & Greens<\/p><\/div>\n
Tyler will continue to commemorate the cherished spirit of his mother as he and the team host special events. One event will include a candlelight dinner, where guests will be escorted up the craftsmen made spiral staircase to enjoy a candlelight dining experience in a unique and inviting gallery atmosphere. ECHT also plans to host supper clubs and provide space for other special events. The ECHT Liquor Lab and Tasting Room will soon be available, where guests will go down the spiral staircase to find the tasting room, which will offer hand-crafted liquor and cocktails. If one comes at the right time, they can observe the owners distilling. The coffee house space is set within the ECHT Contracting Design and Build Shops. ECHT Craftsmen created the interior of the coffee house. Their work is showcased in the cabinets, shelving, furniture, light fixtures, chandeliers, and counter crafted with sunken-in appliances.<\/p>\n
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J\u020drg, Sheila, and Owner James Tyler<\/p><\/div>\n
Tyler is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and moved to Pittsburgh to attend the University of Pittsburgh. He continued in school full-time and worked the night shift to graduate from the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing. Tyler soon moved to upper-tier positions in Digestive GI Recovery and the Critical Care Unit. Tyler retired from a successful career with UPMC Shadyside for over 30 years, where he loved patient care. He received the \u201cAbove and Beyond Award\u201d for his outstanding commitment to patient care service. \u201cI\u2019m excited about this next opportunity in life with ECHT. I look forward to providing a good service to the neighborhood. I want people to come in and enjoy the experience. I also want to maintain a diverse staff. It\u2019s important for me to encourage more people of color to visit and work at ECHT and give back to\u00a0our<\/em>\u00a0community,\u201d Tyler said. ECHT\u2019s location is 107 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210<\/strong>. Call 412-576-4130 for additional information or visit their website at https:\/\/echt-coffee.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Turkish Coffee<\/p><\/div>\n For a taste of the fine coffee houses like that of Caf\u00e9 Einstein or Literaturhaus in Germany, one only needs to drive to Mount Oliver in Pittsburgh, minutes from Downtown, Oakland, or South Side to the ECHT Coffeehouse. The firehouse … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/spq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TurkishCoffee.png\")
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