Neighborly Neighbors: John Dammer
Neighborly Neighbors is a series of posts in which we stop random people, ask them a few random questions, take their picture and posts the results here. We took a different approach to this Neighborly Neighbors post. Let us know in the comments what you think.
John Dammer
Age: 31
We met John at work at Bittersweet, where he has worked as a barista for the past year. He moved to New York City two years ago, after spending most of his life in Arizona and Seattle, Wa. Dammer lives in Fort Greene, a five minute walk from Bittersweet, he said.
What brought you to New York City?
I’d never been to the East Coast before and I was looking for a change of pace and scenery. It’s been an up and down experience. I miss having access to nature. It never feels like you’re not in the city. But I love the public transportation.
What do you like about working here?
Great people, great crew that I work with. My bosses are the best bosses I’ve ever had. It’s very much a neighborhood spot, so you get to know people. We have our regulars.
What’s your favorite sandwich at Bittersweet?
They’re all good but probably the Hangover Helper [fried sage, serrano ham, manchego cheese, fried sage and a hard boiled egg on a baguette]. We make all our sandwiches here.
We recently started making our own almond milk and it’s really popular. You soak almonds overnight, crush them and mix with some vanilla and a little salt.
What do you do for fun?
I play a bit of music, though I’m not in a band right now. I’m a guitar player. Reading, a bit of writing. I’m into cycling. I just started “Bonfire of the Vanities” by Tom Wolfe, I hadn’t read him before.
What would you do in a zombie apocalypse?
I’d probably get as far away from New York as possible. I’d move to the desert.