Since Debra Shaw opened Sirius Coffee in the summer of 2000, Columbians been able to hold our heads high when in big cities such as Louisville, knowing that we had a coffee shop easily equal to the best their artsy avenues had to offer. We even looked down on poor Bowling Green, where they settle for massive-chain-store coffee.

Local writer Chris Rowe was moved to compare Sirius to the best of Paris, Seattle, and Washington. In his first ever Columbia Magazine article, Rowe said of Deb's coffee shop,

"She's uncovered the best interior commercial space in town and turned it into a perfect spot for conversation, music, and food; the atmosphere of the biggest cities, but with a level of service and friendliness I've only ever found here."

Out-of-towners have been consistently amazed at the renovation of the old Columbia building, and many Columbians living abroad made a trip to Sirius a regular part of any visit home.

Sirius Coffee has been a real asset to the local culinary landscape for the past 3 years, and while we'll seriously miss the coffee, we wish Deb the best of luck in her future endeavors.

What Now? (A Public Service Message)
Caffeine is a very addictive stimulant, and withdrawal can be a difficult process. According to studies, symptoms of caffeine withdrawal can "include

• headache,
• nausea,
• nervousness,
• reduced alertness, and
• depressed mood