Sand Presso Coffee and Sandwich Bar, where lattes and espresso are served alongside
bulgogi (marinated Korean barbecue) and chicken teriyaki sandwiches, opened recently in the Strip District.
After practicing law together for nearly 20 years, David Kim and Mark Goldstein decided to open this Penn Avenue shop together, located in the storefront below their law office. Part of a chain that has over 50 locations in Korea, this is the first Sand Presso in the United States. Kim’s parents, Mr. and Ms. Kim, run the day-to-day operations of the shop.
One reason for opening Sand Presso was to serve as a model for immigrants coming to the United States looking to open a business. Their law firm, Goldstein & Associates, LLC, specializes in immigration and business law.
When entrepreneurs open shops like Sand Presso, it’s not only good for supporting a family, but it contributes valuably to the region, Goldstein says.
“It’s also good for job creation in Pittsburgh,” because each new business will create jobs for U.S. workers, he notes.
Entrepreneurs in different countries have already expressed interest in opening additional Sand Presso shops in the Pittsburgh area. But international business aside, he says the most important detail is the quality of the food and the coffee.
The shop offers cappuccino, espresso, latte, and regular coffee, among other options. Teas, fruit smoothies, and hot chocolate are also available. Along with the
bulgogi sandwich are
bibimbap -- a traditional Korean dish of rice, vegetables, and egg -- egg salad sandwiches, and other daily specials.
Sand Presso is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1125 Penn Avenue, Strip District, 15222. 412-315-7428.
Writer: Andrew Moore
Source: Mark Goldstein