15 years ago, Korean American owner Frank Kim was training to be a firefighter when he first tried coffee. It quickly became a hobby as he began to search for different kinds, eventually leading him to become a manager at Demitasse. Long story short, firefighting didn't work out and Kim became interested in not only the coffee part of the business but also the hospitality aspect: creating a space that brings people together and a product that he's proud to serve. He grew up helping his immigrant parents with their retail business, which made him initially rebel against that kind of work, but the influence ultimately came back around with Highlight.
