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Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Tacoma

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Tacoma!!!! Washington
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
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Everywhere. Source countries in particular.
About Me:: I am an older kid who is thirsty for more great coffee and more coffee knowlege. I am the Coffee Program Developer for Dillanos Coffee Roasters and have been with the company for nearly 4 years. You have probably seen me at CoffeeFest snapping the photos for the Millrock Latte Art Contest or at the Dillanos Booth. I love coffee. Plain and simple. I love the fact that this is an industry that will truely allow you to be yourself and not shackle you for it. You can be as crazy as you wanna and you can still succeed. You can't say that about most jobs.
About My Company:: We are always trying to get involved in more and more aspects of the coffee industry. Dillanos Coffee Roasters has been a member of SCAA for over 10 years. Not only have our employees written article for every coffee magazine out there, we have volunteered time at The Annual Conference as Room Hosts, Station Instructors and Speakers. Our Director of Coffee, Phil Beattie serves on the Roasters Guild Executive Council and has been a judge at many Cup of Excellence auctions. A lot of our other employees are members of the Barista Guild. We have been running the Millrock Latte Art Contest and have been key contributors in the Business Seminar at every Coffeefest in America and will be doing the same at the upcoming show in Hong Kong. Also, on three separate occasions, Roast Magazine has recognized us as one of the top three finalists in their annual Roaster of the Year issue.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: yum.
Website:: http://www.Dillanos.com

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Emma Minigan

Thanks for being there! Seriously, best birthday ever.

And also merci. Hopefully in Seattle my nerves won't get the best of me.

More beer spilling in the future.

Feb 18, 2008
Andrew Milstead

Word. You are a good man for that job. See you in Seattle? Maybe we'll jam to some Pantera or Britney Spears duing the comp. this time. I'll put together a Millrock 08 get psyched mix or something.....

Feb 19, 2008
Kurt Blum

Jay:

Was good to meet you in D.C. as well. Hope you made it back safe. Definitely let me know next time you are in the Northeast. I think it would make sense for us to discuss some possible joint opportunities.

Take Care
Kurt

Feb 19, 2008
Dex

Just wanted to say hey there great to see you in DC. Hoping to go to Hawaii fingers crossed.

Feb 22, 2008
Caitlin

Hola Jay! Cleveland is flipping cold, but good, and if ya' miss us you are certainly welcome here any time!

Feb 25, 2008
Dex

Yea for sure Seattle it can't come soon enough for me as soon as it over I want more I love hanging out with fellow coffee geeks.

Feb 25, 2008
Stephen

Jay your flippin' pics are amazing

Feb 26, 2008
Chris/Dale

Hey I live with joe and am close friends with Rob and for the next few weeks(the remainder of my stint in Cape girardeau) will still be ordering from dillanos the coffee that makes us all smile and open our eyes in the mornings.

Oh, won't you be my friend? (sung in a baritone's voice)

Mar 20, 2008
Joe Marrocco

I hope to see you at SCAA. I'm a pretty busy guy right now though. I'm sure I'll see you before too long though. I know it can be tough at times. Stay strong,... Stay strong.

Mar 21, 2008
Chris/Dale

I'm moving up to the Louie (a'job'a'workin' for the kaldis) to get away from Joe because he's so intense you know what they say.

"two years of joe is better than one year of joe"

a girl named erin is prolly doing the ordering.

Mar 21, 2008
Bryan Wray

HEY! IT'S YOU! What's up? Any fun trips recently? (Bryan from NaDean's BTW... well... previously from... yeah, you know. ...Sad...)

Mar 22, 2008
Bryan Wray

I don't think I will be at SCAA in May just because I'm freakin' broke. For the same reason, I'm still in Michigan right now. I want to get things taken care of on this end (financial, etc) before making the shift to Chicago. It will happen, but I'm not going to force it and end up having to move back to Michigan because of money or something like that.

Mar 25, 2008
Joe Marrocco

What's going on man? Things rolling nicely at Dillano's? Have you gotten the chance to hang out with Rob lately?

Apr 2, 2008
Amanda Grayce

Hello. I'm looking for a latte art dvd and I was wondering if you had any suggestions. Thanks, Amanda

May 18, 2008
Tamara Vigil

hi jay, sorry for scaring you at SCAA :D I used to work with Sharon Davis at Caffeine Dreams in Omaha, and then at whole foods. she told me about that roaster apprentice job at dillanos that you told her about. so. . .that's how I knew who you were :D haha

May 19, 2008
Tamara Vigil

haha! I was actually pretty shocked to see you there. I thought you looked familiar and then i saw your name tag said dillanos and I figured it out. my mouth actually works faster than my brain when I'm on caffeine so it all happened really fast. anyway - cool to meet you! are you going on any more origin trips this year?

May 22, 2008
Tamara Vigil

I'm trying to save/raise money to go to Timor in august, I am also trying to go to South Africa to work as a barista in cape town for a while. I spent too much money going to costa rica last year - I don't want to make that mistake again but it was still totally worth it.

May 27, 2008
Dex

Awesome to see you again and in such a great place too! It was nice to get to chat a little more then normal. See you some time soon and drinks for sure!

Jun 10, 2008
Darren

Thanks for the add. I appreciate the hard work.

Jun 25, 2008
Shiloh Nelson

Love the pics! Can't wait to go on one of those trips!!!

Aug 27, 2008
Rebecca Johnston

thanks for your help with my e-mail questions! see you at Coffee Fest!

Sep 6, 2008
Rebecca Johnston

so nice to meet you at coffee fest! man, what a fun experience! wish i poured like I do at work, the shakes really took over. would love to have those pics e-mailed to me though, just to know what didn't get me to the top 10! ;) next year will be different.....mwhaha. keep in-touch, i can always use more coffee friends. can't wait to see who took 1st place. it really could have been anyone's game.

Sep 14, 2008
Steve

Jay....it was great meeting you this past weekend, your truly an advocate for the industry and a valuable asset to your company. My wife and I enjoy talking with you and I would assume if we didnt have to bolt Saturday we could've talked with you for hour! Thanks for all the great information and I wont forget....my baristas determine how much they make!

Sep 15, 2008
Tony Riffel

Jay, thanks so much for the hospitality that you showed to stranded travelers Ben and Brooke. Anytime we can repay the favor let us know. Tony

Sep 16, 2008
Chris/Dale

Jay good finally meeting you at coffeefest , if you happen to attend the chicago event we'll see you then.

Sep 17, 2008
Rebecca Johnston

thanks for getting those images to me Jay! hope you are well.

Sep 22, 2008
Stephen Vick

gotta run...my ride is here.

picasaweb.com/stephenvick

kigomatime.blogspot.com

check it!

Nov 3, 2008
Ashlind

Jay,

Thank you so much for all you did for me, I will be sending you the video as soon as I can. Your amazing and thanks again for your support of prob one of the most indie corp chicks around ( me )
: )

Nov 11, 2008
Travis Smith

Jay, i sent you a note talking about housing, but that was because i forgot you lived there! so, i will just see you in Tacoma!

Dec 16, 2008
Sara Louise

Hey Jay!
I just got your phone message (about sweatshirts for the NWRBC) but i am missing one number of your phone number! Oh no!
I thought that this might be a good way of getting you the information you asked for.
As far as sizes go, i wear an extra small.

Thank you so much for every thing you are doing for the upcoming competiton.
Im super excited.
See you soon.

XOXOX Sara Ziniewicz
Espressoparts team

Dec 19, 2008
Joe Marrocco

I miss you.

Dec 24, 2008
Joe Marrocco

;)

Dec 24, 2008
Joe Marrocco

Every day is a roasting break-through. I love it. I'm learning a lot. On another note, I'm going to be competing in the MWRBC. Wish me luck. In yet more big news, I'm expecting my second child (son) this April!! Lots going on. Happy holidays to you and yours as well. And, congrats on the new position and B-Mag coverage, you handsome devil you.

Dec 24, 2008
Alex Negranza

Hey Jay! I'm totally interested in that carpool if there is still space. Let me know whenevery you can, if you get this tonight or tomorrow before 6 (or else I'm Amtrak-ing there then) give me a call at 209.576.5397. I'm working tonight until late, so I'm sorry if I don't answer. This sounds awesome! Talk to you soon...

Dec 27, 2008
elvin

Jay---

HAL ate your mobile number.

give me a call... RE: PDX, Monday the 29th.

...if you still got room in your car.

---elvin

Dec 28, 2008
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Jay, it was nice to see you again. -J.

Jan 3, 2009
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

I won't be making it out, but good luck with the event!

Jan 6, 2009
Rita Kaminsky

Hi Jay- Just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work. The competition ran so smooth and I had a great time. It's always fun meeting coffee people that are as nice as you. Happy relaxing!

Jan 12, 2009
Scott Bruggman

Jay it was a blast this weekend, thanks for throwing such a great event!!!

I will always have a place in my heart for "Mama say Knock You Out" now.

Jan 13, 2009
Ray

Way to rep Tacoma, Jay! What a great weekend. It was awesome to hang out with you and everyone else. Who else would have had a metal band play in an antique shop?

Jan 13, 2009
Tamara Vigil

Can i ask what metal band played in an antique shop?!

Feb 4, 2009
Tamara Vigil

I missed it:( anything going on USBC week in portland?

Feb 16, 2009
Dex

Hey there great to have seen you this weekend. Love the froggie hat! Hats off to you for that killer knit. Also I can see why this coffee is your fav right now. Take care and sorry that this ol man didnt make it out on sunday. boo=(

Feb 23, 2009
Ryan Klineman

Yea, enough time to wash and repack my clothes. Hope to see you there.

Feb 25, 2009
Tamara Vigil

absolutely! I can't wait!

Feb 25, 2009
Dex

Hell yea you should fall in love with Chicago. As far as when our paths cross again well that all depends on my current sugar momma and what she can afford. heeee we really want to try to go to work, but think we need to take a pass on US due to funds, but only time will see so I hope SOON is Soon enough!

Feb 26, 2009
Dex

Man what made you cut the man hair, did you lose a bet?

Mar 8, 2009
Dave White

Nice job this weekend guy... Yesterday when I was listening and watching the finals from the comfort of my home I could have swore you said you picked a banjo. I pick a lil mando from time to time too

Mar 9, 2009
Dave White

Well if you have a hankerin' to take lessons I know a really great guy in the Point Defiance/Ruston area. I've been taking lessons from him for a few years now.

Mar 9, 2009
Dex

well it looks good sir, take care and hope to sip coffee with you soon!

Mar 11, 2009