It was 1992. I was rushing though the Seattle airport when I saw an unusual kiosk selling coffee. I paused, bought one, and was delighted with this richer-tasting brew. As I sat on the plane, I quickly realized I'd just experienced something new, different and good. I'd tasted what later became known as the 'Seattle coffee craze.' It excited and inspired me. I believed great coffee in a great environment would prove popular in my hometown of Danvers, Massachusetts. What could be more exciting than to be one of the first people to bring a West Coast concept to the East Coast?

I envisioned my caf