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Tony Serrano

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Barefoot Coffee Roasters, Santa Clara, United States
How many years have you been in the industry?: 10+
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: Hopefully, my aptitude is as large as my ego. You be the judge. Let's trade some shifts.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: You name it!
About Me:: I yearn to learn
About My Company:: Every day I deal with fanatics! Freaks for the cause and the cause is coffee.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: It's like the island of misfit toys. Most of us can't find a home anywhere else. Be you Steve In The Box or a Polka Dotted elephant..... I love you all!
Website:: http://www.barefootcoffee.com

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Jen Moore

Hey Tony, Ian here..thanks for the educationals,energies,diatribes and soliliquies and sorry i didn't get to see you guys before your departure..hope you get some time with your child in all the road ruckus...keep workin', your energy is great...See you for sure in our future, peace

Apr 22, 2008
Adrianne Ilo

I'm so glad you guys took the time to work with us. I learned a lot and had a great time! B wants to come out to visit Cali and see all roasting accoutrement. She also loved meeting you. As did Misha, who says hi and promises not to bite next time.

Apr 22, 2008
David Fell

Tony,
Sorry I took so long to get to your comment. If you get back around Tulsa, please come by for a visit. Take care.

Apr 23, 2008
James Doyle

Thank you guys for all of the training, support, and fun! Much love from OKC!

Apr 24, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Yo dog, you going to conference?

Apr 29, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

No, no comp for me. Just going to drink. I mean to network.

Apr 30, 2008
jessica jay

thanks for the warm welcome to bx.
I am really looking forward to the two day training session, and the opening of element...
see you on the 14th

Apr 30, 2008
Z Bancroft

I am giddie with excitement...I ready for a crazy wild ride..can't wait to see you...

Apr 30, 2008
Z Bancroft

is this a mythos? isn't the guat WAY better? too late I guess, it's ordered. so there is no turning back...plus the guat will look super sexy painted lime green! It will look very nice adjacent to the lime linea, or maybe it will be orange..Hmmm? decisions, decisions. Later

May 2, 2008
Jenny K

You're hot. Much like a latte on a Saturday afternoon. Come up to Napa and help me stir some shit up! Those winos are in for a treat.

May 3, 2008
Jenny K

I KNOW!!! and, they are among the top 6 baristas in the country... man. You hos in modesto better be toasting your miller lites to this or some crap.

May 4, 2008
Kevin Woldhagen

Thanks for the invite, holmes! Catch ya at Sunshine!

May 11, 2008
Elaina Perez

thanks for coming out Mr. Coffee Wrangler =) Enjoyed your guys' company these past two days.. and I promise that I will travel, my mom always told me that she always knew that I would be one of her kids that would travel the world, so I definately don't want to let anyone down ;) I planning on visiting Barefoot!! That's a start.. Haha. Peace.

May 16, 2008
Maria Jose Huezo

HEY TONY ! peace! thanks for adding me... it´s been great meeting the barefoot team... you coffeefreaks! i love your design... please send a hug to Eugenia... tell her i expect you guys to visit San José sometime soon!

May 19, 2008
Karli Slinger

I'm so sorry, Tony! I don't have internet anymore. I guess I missed your first comment last time I checked my page. The coffee is treating me well. We're getting busier and having tons of fun. And happy belated birthday. I miss you back. I must come visit sometime. Take care, fellow slinger.

May 19, 2008
Karli Slinger

And I didn't even ask, how are things going in your neck of the woods?

May 19, 2008
Drew

big punisher... let's play.

May 19, 2008
Nick Griffith

You have my phone number man!!
Call me when you're in town!
We're roasting up a storm, sort of.

May 19, 2008
Z Bancroft

Feeling the element...of sleep deprivation. Here I am at 4am, just got home. Getting closer, looking more like Thursday. Still some menu development stuff to work on. Finishing counter tops, floors and cab faces tomorrow, and staining the floor. Sorry I ignored your text today, you know how that goes... Can't wait til we are done, we are sooo close. Later

May 20, 2008
Ryan Willbur

Dude, anytime you need some cheap PBR, you give me a shout! Good to see you as always... stay breezy and don't let the mermaid get you down... Peace.

May 20, 2008
Coffee Slingers Roasters

I have not im so sorry I hope you find it Tony.

May 20, 2008
Benza Lance

sorry dude, super busy trying to get this article finished. Little tougher than I thought.
But, I was wondering if you cats had some (new) tasties to send up my way...

May 21, 2008
ryan adams

hey man! good to hear from you. we will be out there from around the 17th of june until the 25th and then bend, portland, seattle and maybe vancouver(fingers crossed on that one)
exiting times!
ryan

May 22, 2008
Alex Negranza

hey there. how goes Barefoot?

May 22, 2008
shanacie mckee

i dont know i just made it really fast ha i will change it when i have some time ok...

May 22, 2008
Benza Lance

Do you know who you're talking to? Have you tried that tasty as a 'spro?! Talkin crazy delicious honey, pineapple, and grapefruit!! Made my capps SING!!
And I'm writing the article now. Don't talk to me like you're my friggin ma!

May 22, 2008
Jason Gurney

What up home slice?! Made some sweet coffee lurv today. More specifically, I made some newbs make some sweet coffee lurv today. It's really nice to see some serious dedication and hard work start to pay off, let me tell you. How goes it on your end of the state?

I need a fuggin' pint...Oh! Speaking of which. You need to get your hands on some Kona Long Board. Damn tasty brew there. Peace!

May 22, 2008
Marista

Wtf is trix? I'm lost.

May 23, 2008
Benza Lance

for sure man, for sure. I can't wait til your guys' new place is open!!
Makers Mark for all!

May 23, 2008
Jenny K

we're making coffees at the new space this weekend... come over and help me make a scene.

May 23, 2008
mikelanz

HI Tony,

I am back at it as your humble servant until I find another. I am sure since working with Jana and Mike Funk before that made you forget all about those early days when your company and ours started working together...back in the day with Wonderlust! Just call me my man, and we will be sure to get you what you need. Best to all the barefoot crew!!!!!!!!

May 26, 2008
m'lissa owens

Sorry we missed you!! I think we'll be hanging out on the west coast for a bit so I'm sure we'll catch up soon!

May 26, 2008
Giovanni Sacco

What nigga..

May 26, 2008
James Doyle

Sorry for the delayed response. Things have been pretty hectic for me with classes winding down and work. The shoppe is in good order and the clientele is growing. How are you doing?

May 27, 2008
Jenny K

hey guy, you wanna come see us this week? hey... you wanna barista exchange (but i can't give you any baristas) for a day? naya says we'll give you this shitty guy from odwalla who keeps hanging around trying to sell us juice. come over!

Jun 1, 2008
Jenny K

p.s. total [napa] vacation where you totally get paid. totally.

Jun 1, 2008
Megan Hart

Tony!
hey, its meg from Element..formally known as palermo...
you need to check out the new shop, its rockin...the opening night was crazy.
Hope life is swell :)
peace
Meg

Jun 1, 2008
roxanna

Howzit Tony? Thanks for the add... I work in Aptos which is on South on Hwy 1. Between Santa Cruz & Monterey.
I haven't been here too long... Is Santa Clara near San Jose?
Chat Soon.
Rox

Jun 3, 2008
Jared Truby

we're on streetlevel....

oh snap...

Yeah, I went there.

Jun 4, 2008
Gabe

thank you kindly sir. I'm stoked to be in the set.

Jun 4, 2008
Megan Hart

yea! the opening was rockin!
i was pourin bomb hearts left and right..lol

so guess what my favorite shirt is?
one that says.."make coffee not war"...awesome

Jun 6, 2008
Benza Lance

Did I hear correctly that you'll be in tomorrow?!?!?!
Some serrano love on a Monday?!

Jun 8, 2008
Devin Pedde

I'll just guess at what you mean by that.....and my response is good.
You coming to LA anytime soon? We have coffee and beer!

Jun 10, 2008
Z Bancroft

well, well, what? I don't get it?

Jun 10, 2008
Benza Lance

He' TONY
thats fuggin rad as hell dude. Gimme a textie if I'm not working so I can mash over there and sees yas.

Jun 10, 2008
Jason Duncan

Good to hear from you - still kicking and screaming in OKC for sure. Hanging at Slingers as I type.

..be bold

Jun 12, 2008
Brian Bergman

Thanks Tony. Uganda was amazing (to say the least), but it's good to be back in OKC. I'll try to post more pics from Uganda soon, too.

Jun 12, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Tony's Chonies.

Jun 24, 2008
Jenny K

Dear Tony,
Please get your ass to Napa Sunday July 6th for our grand opening. It just wouldn't be the same without you. Bring booze.
xo,
Jenny

Jun 25, 2008
Maria Jose Huezo

Thanks for adding me!!
how are you?
Cheers!

Jun 26, 2008