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Benjamin H Wilkinson

Male

New Haven

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): New Haven, CT, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 3
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.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: South & Central America, West Africa, New Zealand.
About Me:: Ask me.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: beauty
Website:: http://www.elmcitybarista.com, www.sprotography.com

Comment Wall:

Anna Gutierrez

YAY! I just got your phone message and am so pumped you will be coming to the Great Northwest!

My schedule is free and clear during the dates you mentioned, so I'll give you a call to iron things out. D.C. should be awesome too!

Jan 2, 2008
Troy Reynard

Hey Ben...I'll be sending some Jam info. back up with Sarah...welcome!

Jan 2, 2008
Benjamin H Wilkinson

Yale Daily News

Jan 8, 2008
Ben Helfen

Haha, sure! Although, you'll have to check with M'lissa, because it's hers and not mine. I only got to christen it.

Feb 19, 2008
Katie Carguilo

Hi Ben!

I contacted Counter Culture to see if they were hiring. If you're interested, you should do the same.

I'm glad the espresso was tasty. Hope to see you around again soon. :)

Katie

Feb 21, 2008
Alex

hey ben,

no i haven't booked a room yet. there are a few hostels in eastern PA, but the closest is 35 min away. are you with others, or do you need lodging for just you?

Feb 29, 2008
Ray Hencken

Good meeting you Ben. Best of luck in the NERBC. I'm sure Courtney and I will see you there.

Mar 7, 2008
Sandy Hon

Hi Ben! How are things going? it was great meeting you at the MidAtlantic jam!

Mar 22, 2008
Nick Cho

Nice work with the profile pic today. Thanks for playin! :-)

Apr 1, 2008
Rich Futrell

Hey Ben, that was a nice chat last week. I hope you can make a cupping this month at Cocao Bar in Brooklyn.

May 6, 2008
Sarah Goldstein

very funny ben. speaking of that glorious morning... the NY post just had a lovely article on 2 female NYPD cops that bashed some guys head for not closing his car door. I better watch myself, wouldn't to be attacked twice in a year. Anyway...Are you a dad yet? how is everyone at publick cup?? hope all is well, tell everyone I say hi!

Aug 19, 2008
Mike Spence

Hi Ben! Hope all is well.

Nov 14, 2008
Steve MacDowall

hello Benjamin, greetings from Canada - Steve

Nov 17, 2008
Mike Spence

Hey Ben, thanks for the comments! I'm sorry you are no longer over at Publick but hope you are happy at the new place! If you ever need passes or anything for a trade show, hit me up!

Nov 17, 2008
Steve MacDowall

I've never been to New Haven CT before but I have come close. One day I'll get there.

Nov 17, 2008
Nick Griffith

That picture is adorable.
My daughter was a butterfly during the day and then changed into a Cinderella costume.
Two years ago she was a fish.

Nov 17, 2008
Meister

Oh, man! I was just not-too-far from New Haven last weekend! Too bad I didn't know better. Someday, perhaps…

Nov 19, 2008
Jeremy Sterner

She is beautiful! When was she born? Whats her name? It is great hearing from you. I wondered if our paths would cross again somehow. Kids are good. My oldest started kindergarten this fall and just turned 6. Will you be in Pittsburgh?

Nov 20, 2008
Jeremy Sterner

Ok. Ellia Eve. Just noticed the above movie...

Nov 20, 2008
Belle

Hello Benjamin,
Excited to hear you're coming to Pittsburgh! It should be some fun. I'm not competing but I think Frank is representing for our fam. Which, congrats on your sweet little baby. Can't wait to meet the newest future coffee geek (from the looks of the pictures).
I'm not working behind the bar at Aldo anymore, but still doing a little training. I got a job with Youth for Christ starting an after school cafe and hang out space in Downtown Pittsburgh. I' love it so far, but we're planning our kickoff in January. WE'll see how it goes.
I guess I better update my info on this page....maybe tomorrow.
Thanks for saying hi. See you in Feb.

Nov 20, 2008
Ed Kaufmann

Hey Ben, thanks for the note! What is the new gig? I will definitely look you up if in get to New Haven. You competing in Feb?

Nov 20, 2008
Belle

I just had to comment back....I would be trying to decide what grinders, coffee and such to use, but in answer to your to your question, my budget is basically a couple hundred. Crazy, huh?!!!
I came into an existing thing which fortunately already had a stellar machine, unfortunately, wasn't well cared for and had blockage. Fortunately, I had someone donate services to fix it. So, I am getting most things donated, trying, and therefore cannot be very picky, you know? Its kinda of fun this way, for example, a friend gave me an old left handed grinder....its fun to use....

Nov 21, 2008
Drew Ruben

And I'll follow your lead.

Jan 4, 2009
Jeremy Sterner

I like your new photo! How is Ellia? Will she be at nerbc cheering you on?

Jan 12, 2009
elvin

thanks for the email. so... your competing in the NERBC? that's great!

Jan 12, 2009
Anna Gutierrez

Hey Benjamin!!!

I just came across a little note on the corner of a post-it that said "Call Benjamin in CT" and I thought...oh crap!...I haven't called him yet! Please forgive me!

How is everything going with the growing fam and the new shop?

Things are great here. Dillanos was the official host of the NWRBC and I had the opportunity to judge. What an awesome experience!

I will definitely give you a call next week so we can catch up more.

~Anna

Jan 15, 2009
)on Lewis

Saw the top of your head in the Yale Daily News... kind of like in your profile but without a cute kid on top of it.

Congrats and keep 'em short.

Jan 29, 2009
Jeremy Sterner

What a great weekend! I hope you enjoy vacation and I look forward to talking with you and your family soon.

Feb 9, 2009
Ray Hencken

Ben - so great hanging out with you, your wife and your beautiful daughter. You rocked it this weekend. Look forward to catching up with you again.

Feb 9, 2009
Jesse -D->

man is this page hard to read, are there secrets on here that you want to keep?

Feb 13, 2009
Jesse -D->

I haven't gotten to use my reg yet, I'm a desk jockey. Are you competing at the USBC? or just going? I'll see you there.

Feb 13, 2009
Jeremy Sterner

stop changing your pic! I dont know who you are anymore...
Glad to see you will be at USBC. Not me. too far and too much cash...

Bethany says 'Hi'.

Feb 15, 2009
Bethany Sterner

Hi Ben! That's not my heart. I think that it's what they give you when you don't have a picture yet. I'm going to join your group but I did like the first name better...it had more character. I'm excited for you to go to USBC. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you or for Ellia and Elizabeth!!

Feb 16, 2009
Sam Penix

Ben I hear you are going to the usbc let's get together in portland!

Feb 16, 2009
elvin

Ben---

great to meet you in person this past week at the USBC.

hope to see you at the WBC // SCAA... are you going to be there?

---michael

Mar 10, 2009
Jeremy Sterner

how was this past weekend? some solid coffee out there, looked like... by the way, you have turned me on to homestarrunner stuff now. Darn you.

Mar 13, 2009