Ward Payne

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, consultant

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Pittsburgh

How many years have you been in the industry?

Four

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.

Simpatico is a kiosk in a building lobby; two fulltime employees/baristas including myself, but "rotating" part time employment. Our barista skils are above average, knowlegeable enough to know and appreciate skills we see in other baristas and shops.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Seattle, New York, Washington D.C.
Rome; Costa Rica; Indonesia.

About Me:

Extensive professional background in graphic design, then decided on a career change late in life. I really enjoy coffee and its impact on society, and watching the development of specialty coffee.

About My Company:

Simpatico Espresso has been in business since May of 2006. We operate a kiosk in a building lobby occupied by a majority of non-profit organizations. Our goal is to expand and own a coffee shop to be a more complete participant in the coffee experience, i.e. more space and the ability to control our environment. It has been a personal goal to reach out to other shops to build community.

Website:

http://simpaticoespresso.com

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