Matthew Berk

Skip over the part where I'm a founder. There's a ton of community good that happens when you give a Bean Box: local coffee roasters and microlot coffee farmers throughout the world all benefit directly. And for the gift recipient, they're in for something very special....

When it comes to grinders, I admit I'm spoiled. But at home, this has been my go-to grinder for years, for three reasons: it's fast; it's consistent; and it generates the least amount of static I've ever seen in a grinder. The last point is super important to me, as one of my pet peeves is remnant coffee dust.

I use my Ottomatic every single day. The coffee is as delicious as when I do a pourover by hand, but it does all the work. Even better, it keeps the brew warm for later.

Right now there's a run on Chemex paper filters, so this has been a lifesaver. But going forward, I'm making this a standard, since it's far less wasteful, and therefore better for the environment.

This inexpensive scale is a must-have for coffee lovers. 50 grams in the morning for me and my wife, and 25 grams later in the day to taste samples. Unlike every other anti-aesthetic scale I've owned, this is sleek and compact, and looks great next to my brewing setup.

I'm new to tea, but there's something about using these that actually makes me _want_ to brew more. Unlike almost all of the tea accessories I've owned previously, they don't remind me of being at Bubbie's. In a pinch, they can also be used to brew up a super strong cup of coffee

Took my son here for years. Healthy as a horse!

Dr. Liu was the last stop on the dermatology merry go round for me. He listens to what’s really going on, and gives you the real skinny on treatment.

Developed sudden onset afib that would knock me flat at random. Swingle did an ablation, and it’s fixed, permanently.

Always super responsive. I use them for fun stuff like 208v and 480v projects at work. Very reasonable.

Roberto has been working for me for years, and he keeps our place looking so nice. Everything from ongoing yard maintenance to larger clearing and planting projects.

Trustworthy arborists. We literally have a grove of trees surrounding our house, and these folks are great at assessment and treatment, and they give you options to adjust for budget.

There's simply no reason anyone should go hungry.

Been going here for years. Ask for Clare, Leo, Brian, or Francisco.

Lance is all business, no nonsense. When I don’t feel like getting jacked by the dealer, Lance takes great care of my car.

Sam Konswa gets it done. After two sales and one purchase with him, he’s really earned my trust. Pure East Coast approach, which is invaluable in real estate!

Nisha did the floral work for our wedding, and it was spectacular.