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Jason Dominy

Male

Atlanta

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Atlanta, GA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 14
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: Numchuk skills. Computer skills. Portafilter skills. Stuff like that.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: the U.K., including Ireland and Scotland.
About Me:: My name is Jason Dominy. I live in Atlanta. I have been in coffee for more than 14 years. I have opened and ran two of my own coffeehouses. I also tried roasting, but wasn't that good. I worked for the 'Bou, Dilworth Coffee in Charlotte, and now call Batdorf & Bronson Coffee in Atlanta home. I train in espresso, and help people open coffeehouses and cafes. I also help with social marketing, and boosting coffee business. I am a member of the SCAA's Professional Development Committee/Espresso, and am also the current chair of the Barista Guild.
I also couple-skate with my loving wife of seven years from time to time. (But only on the slow songs, like Bryan Adams or Jon Secada.)
About My Company:: Batdorf & Bronson is old school in a good way, roasting excellent and amazing coffees for the past 24 years. They were one of the first to trade directly with farmers, building relationships, and investing in their lives. They are a certified Organic roaster, also offering Fair Trade offerings. They are based out of Olympia, WA, but also operate a roastery in Atlanta, which is where I work out of. I work with an amazing group of people there, like Mike Ferguson, heck all of them.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The coffees. The people. The love.
Website:: http://www.facebook.com/jasondominy

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Nick Guidry

Greetings! Great meeting you in the derrrty Atl this week. Next time I'm in Charlotte I'll stop by and check you the world of Dilworth Coffee! Keep that southern coffee culture strong.

Apr 10, 2008
Loren Anthony

Jason it was so cool to meet you and the Mrs. too ! Thanks so much for your words of encouragement and gracing our espresso machine ! :-D

Apr 11, 2008
Brendon Parsons

Hey Jason, I'm in the preliminary stages of planning a coffee tour of the Southeast. I'll have a week or two in May between school letting out and starting my internship at the Lab. I'll definately be dropping in on Octane, Dilworth, and CounterCulture. Any recommendations for stops along the way? Any coffee in South Carolina?

Apr 13, 2008
Brendon Parsons

Hey Jason, I'm currently planning my Coffee Domination Tour 2008. Current plan: West Palm, FL to Octane in Atlanta, then Coffee and Creama in Greenville, Izzy's in Asheville, then coffee shops and roasters in Charlotte. I plan to finish the trip at the Counter Culture Lab on May 8th, for the Espresso Lab class. Originally, I was going to swing up to Duram, but it's just too much driving.

I'm going to post a more detailed iternary in the Southeast Coffee Group forum. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks,
Brendon

Apr 22, 2008
Brendon Parsons

Hey Jason, I'll definately take up your offer of Wii, especially if the game is trick bowling. As for a place to stay, I'll probably be staying in Gastonia with family, for most of the time. My mom will be coming with me, to visit my grandfather. Don't worry, she likes coffee, too.

As for my detailed plans, check out my discussion in the SE Coffee Family Group, . I will likely change it up a bit, since it looks like the Counter Culture espresso lab on May 8th is full.

Thanks,

Brendon

Apr 22, 2008
Brendon Parsons

rrrr...link didn't work...trying again:

http://www.baristaexchange.com/group/southeastcoffeefamilyus/forum/topic/show?id=1688216%3ATopic%3A77587

Apr 22, 2008
shara

bongo is great! it's been perfect porch weather lately, which makes me very happy. be sure to come by if you're in town again!

Apr 22, 2008
Jordan Chambers

Thank you. I look forward to rockin' out...

Apr 25, 2008
Tim Noble

Thanks, man. The big day is Sept. 4, just before my daughter's 3rd b-day.
Great timing for opening a business, huh?

Apr 28, 2008
Ross Durham

You are at the roastery correct?

May 1, 2008
Ross Durham

Ok. I worked for Faye and Clay about a year ago. Now I am in retail... but would LOVE to get back into coffee... shops around Charlotte are quite picky in regards to hiring someone with experience. They prefer someone new that they can train their way. I actually just turned in an application at Starbucks close to my house. That would probably be my best and easiest method of getting back into coffee plus I am already in the system. lol.

May 1, 2008
jAy bUtteR

Thanks Jason! I may take you up on that help very soon! I haven't been on here very much. It's a little cumbersome to figure out at first, and I'm really busy with the opening for BacInTyme! But thanks for the hospitality!!!

May 6, 2008
Trevor

Jason, nice meeting you this past weekend. I'm sure I'll be bumpin into you more in the future. cheers

May 6, 2008
Ross Durham

Hey. I'm working today until 5:30. I don't know how long you will be at the roastery but give me a call if you will still be around after then. I work at Southpark so the drive is pretty short.

May 7, 2008
Dave White

Congrats on the SE Chapter rep thing. Man you put your money where your mouth is eh? Keep representing proper guy.

May 7, 2008
Chris Berola

It was truly an honor kind sir, hopefully one day I will make it down your way and check out the Charlotte scene.

May 8, 2008
Robin "Big Daddy" Seitz

Dance fat boy dance. lol Great to see you man. We'll tear it up again. I guarantee it

May 10, 2008
Cindy Chang

Thanks for pulling shots in the BGA booth!

May 12, 2008
bz

sunday night, eh? it's a good possibility. what are the deets?

May 14, 2008
bz

coolio. thanks.

May 15, 2008
Diversity Den Cafe

Thanks! I just found out about the site from a roaster in NC.

May 18, 2008
Eb

Hi Jason. Glad we're neighbors.

May 19, 2008
Monte

Jaso,
I see you live in the charlottte area. I'm only about a 100 miles south of you in sumter, SC. I was in Monroe last week visiting a coffee shop. I'm not familiar with whcih shops are the best in Charlotte aea. I have recently made contact with Dilworth's.

May 24, 2008
Monte

No, I stopped in at a Java Grandee in Monroe. I did not know about the other one you mentioned. You said they use your companies coffee. Which company are you with? If you are with Dilworth, I have made contact with them about possible relationship with Dilworth. The person I spoke to is suppose to get back with me on Monday or Tuesday.

So far, I have a couple of potential locations identified. I have not signed a lease yet. I am trying to decide to go independent, licensee or franchise.

I am also looking at display cabinets, counters. I have seen some very nice modular cabinets. I suspect they are quite expensive. They would also have to be shipped in by common carrier. The I would have to get them installed. I believe it might be just as good if not better perhaps to have a local cabinet maker build the cabinets/counters on site and install them.
I have a pretty good idea as to the equipment I want to use. I have to also look at roasters in the area as well. I know from what I have seen so far that there are several in North Carolina. I found out there is a roaster in Columbia, South Carolina also.

It seems the more I learn, the more it seems I do not know.

May 25, 2008
baristabob

Hello back. I know we were not able to make the May Jam, but please keep inviting me. Doris or I will attend sometime. Thanks.

May 29, 2008
Chris DeMarse

Hey man,
I'm honestly surprised you remembered me. Things are going well. We're getting ramped up for coffee school this summer and in the midst of getting machine/equipment grants to get the show up and running. In about four weeks Deferio moves here. How is the dirty south?

May 29, 2008
Aaron Duckworth

Very good, sir. And for you? I'm just busting my hump getting ready for coffeewithaduck.com to launch this fall. It's keeping me busy. What are you up to?

May 29, 2008
Dave White

Jason! Things are pretty good I suppose. Summer is 'round the corner and all that. Hows things on yer side?

May 29, 2008
Ryan Knapp

Jason, hows it going man! you'll have to keep me updated on how things are going with the adoption. I know (well, I've heard) it can be a long process.

May 30, 2008
Chris DeMarse

such flattery will get you everywhere! Thanks for the encouragment. I think that we'll have to have you come out and teach for coffee school sometime. It'd be fun

Jun 2, 2008
FeddieChick

thanks!

Jun 8, 2008
Ashley

hello! how's life up in charlotte?

Jun 9, 2008
scott conary

Sorry I didn't get to catch up with you....I must have just left and got your message too late....glad you got to see the place, but you must come back so we can hang out.

Jun 11, 2008
Mark Overbay

Hey... glad you were able to make it by, and yeah, yesterday had me running around like crazy. Sorry we didn't get a chance to chat. See you again soon, I hope!

Jun 12, 2008
Chris DeMarse

what's up dominatrix... how are things shakin in the dirty south.. if the humidity is anything like it is here.. you're probably roasting

Jun 12, 2008
Tisi

Hi! Thanks so much! That's a coincidence, I actually called Dilworth today and left a message for Sandy May.

Jun 13, 2008
Ken Hall

Just livin the dream. Back from KC & STL and off to Dallas & Houston, spreadin' the Rancilio lOvE. And you?

Jun 17, 2008
Lem Butler

sorry i missed you bro. i am out of town on vacation. have to catch you next time.

Jun 17, 2008
FinerGrind

danke - glad to be here...

Woody

Jun 18, 2008
Blake

NO one usually knows where kennesaw is lol thats funny that you do

Jun 18, 2008
Zechariah White

Hey, man- I knew your name was familiar and now I know why: I loved the Bean'ry! Good dirt is cool, too, I guess.

Hope to see you in Athens soon.

Jun 21, 2008
KoKoMos

thanks a bunch for intoducing me to this...its great!!! Hey I need some great barista's you got any suggestions?/recommendations

Jun 22, 2008
Courtney

Thanks so much! I love your default pic!

Jun 22, 2008
Chris Weber

Good to hear from you, though as usual my response time borders on the glacial. Hope all is well.

Jun 23, 2008
Wilson Hines

Hey Jason! Give of a call ASAP!
Hard to explain why I am responding to your email in such a way. It will all make sense later!
919-394-4346

Jun 24, 2008
Wilson Hines

Hey Jason
Saturday is looking like a great day! I was reminded that Saturday is also Emma's birthday so later in the afternoon would be great. Nikki and I are looking forward to meeting you and trying some of that fantastic espresso.

Jun 25, 2008
nik orosi

im back, i did bad on the end, 44th...well, you always have something to learn, i was elsewhere while competing and it reflected on my scores but on the last day, i was chose for barista's choice award and it means so much to me, at least i came to baristas hearts, means so much to me cos i was so in bad mood, thanks for all

Jun 25, 2008
Wilson Hines

Hey Jason,
Please give me a call sometime today or tonight. Looks like everything is a "GO" for Saturday. I tried to send you an e-mail through the BExchange and it wanted to send the message to a different user. Go figure.

Jun 26, 2008
Holly Josey

I am clueless...what is the "bobbing pitcher"?

Jul 2, 2008
Ken Hall

Jason - give me a call today if you get a chance...630-724-7171.

Jul 2, 2008

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