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Von Flores

Male

Toronto

Canada

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): 61 Sherbourne Street @ Adelaide Street East in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How many years have you been in the industry?: 2 years
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.: Bisogno Espresso Bar is my homage to my Italian experience of living in Firenze, Italy. I subscribe to the Italian notion that espresso should never be bitter.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Manila, Sydney, Cape Town, Paris, Firenze, Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires,
About Me:: I am going to be 48 years old in April. I have excellent communication skills. I have two great teachers in my life -- my two sons, Dante and Micah (5 and 2 years). I have traveled extensively in the last ten years and understand that the way to learn about people is by being in their environment. I know that change is the only constant in life. This makes me a good barista.
About My Company:: Bisogno Espresso Bar is a "mom and pop" operation. We keep it very simple. It is all about the coffee and how we interact with our regulars. We have only been in business six months and already we are the talk of the neighbourhood. We are determined to bring coffee drinking the non "fast food" way to our customers. I know most of the names of our regulars and how they take their coffee. We also know that humility is our greatest ally in our success.
Website:: http://currently being constructed

Comment Wall:

Von Flores

I love the atmosphere of an unpretentious espresso bar. One that is relaxed, inviting and cheerful. This is what I experienced in the cafes of Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. I think that a cafe is not a destination spot for people outside of its neighbourhood. It is "common house" where people share their lives through conversations and a cup of joe. That's what I always look for in any cafe here in North America....

Jan 10, 2008
Jonny

i ate too much at M&B. do you do deliveries? :(

Jan 11, 2008
Momiji Kishi

ha ha ha, you are so funny, Von.
I can not give you a job at DH because I don't want to lose my shifts.... I have to feed myself, you know.

Thank you so much for the comment...
I am not even a inch ahead, Von. I feel so behind and at the bottom of everything. I still have soooooo much to learn, and want to experience so many things about coffee. And honestly, I think that you are more experienced and know a lot better than I do.

I hope we can learn more and more together! Let's have fun!!

Jan 16, 2008
Von Flores

The one thing I've learned the most from being an entrepreneur is, 'I doubt myself more'. The thing my wife has learned most from being an entrepreneur has been she doubts ME more.

Feb 28, 2008
Saad

My message might sound childish but...
IT'S RONALD SANDOVAL! OH GOD IT'S REALLY RONALD SANDOVAL!!!

My name is Saad. I'm from Pakistan. I recently started watching your show "Earth: Final Conflict" and God, is it amazing or what! Became HUGE (Caps for emphasis) fan of yours immediately after season 1. Frankly I think that you, sir, dominate the show. Not belittling the great work of Mr. Kevin, Ms. Leni, Ms. Anita, Mr. David, but your portrayal of Ronald Sandoval was absolutely magnificent! I remember a scene from the episode "Fissures", the part where you propose Zo'or that you will captain the mothership. That, I daresay, was the climax of the whole season 2!

I have a few questions for you. What was it like playing "Ronald Sandoval"? What are your thoughts about the character and whether he resembles you in some aspects in real life. Did you choose to play this character? If not, who do you think you could've played the best? Which taelon do you personally like, personality-wise?

I have a lot of other question, which I will ask as soon as I get the assurance that this account of yours isn't abandoned.

Once again, you did a great job at the show. All hail EFC!

Regards,
Saad.

Sep 25, 2008
Alun Evans

Gidday V.F... good luck on the trip back to RSA. You should look up some of the BX,ers who are there. It will be great to be reunited with your wife. Take care...

Dec 6, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Hello - greetings from the east coast of Canada - Steve

Dec 14, 2008
Steve MacDowall

I'll be in Toronto for two weeks the end of Dec and the start of Jan. I will try to drop in to your shop and try it out. - take care - Steve

Dec 14, 2008
Steve MacDowall

thanks for adding me - hope you fine great cup of coffee! - Steve

Dec 15, 2008