Jonathan Jarrow

Male

Evanston, IL

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Evanston, IL USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
Five
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.
I was originally trained by a coffeehouse owner who went to the ABC school, and I've been learning even more ever since. I'm a rather wicked latte artist who constantly strives for perfection. I manage a small shop outside of Chicago called The Brothers K Coffeehouse. I truly enjoy helping other people grow in the art of crafting great coffee and espresso, the likes of which should make your toes curl after having imbibed.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Cities: any where in the US, preferably not too far from Chicago. Countries: Ethiopia, China, Japan, Italy. In that order, but I'd really go anywhere if I had the chance.
About Me:
I live coffee. I eat, sleep, drink, and breathe coffee. There are very few things that get me as hot under the collar as coffee does.

I really, really want to learn how to roast (well), and to hone my palate.

While I may not always seem as in love with the bean as I claim, believe me, I am; and that's all I'm gonna say about that.

I'm always looking for people who can teach me something/anything about coffee, and who want to bend the rules of coffee in order to create new and exciting paths of excellence.
I believe wholeheartedly in the coffee shop experience, and want to mold it into something that is ever changing, and which escapes cliche'. (Cliche' is the bane of my existence.)
About My Company:
When it comes to coffee, we don't mess around.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
All the crazy baristas who have an irrational passion for what we do.
Website:
http://www.jonathanjarrow.com

Comment Wall:

  • Jonathan Jarrow

    God, I am such a badass with that swan!!

    Mar 22, 2008

  • Anya

    Hehe, yeah we're pretty awesome down here. I've been hanging around with some Aussie judges and they offered to give me a go. It's so much fun!

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Josh Rosenmeier

    ah, I dont believe you know me. so no apology required. right now I work I reside in Upstate NY at a place called Hudson Coffee Traders as a trainer. Moving to brooklyn to work at El Beit in a few weeks! Where do you work?

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Josh Rosenmeier

    Right on! Maybe sometime in the future I may be drinking a coffee from you...

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Stone Creek Coffee Roasters

    Jonathan...thanks for stopping by last week. We put some pictures from your visit up on our blog...check it out: www.stonecreekcoffee.com.

    Apr 10, 2008

  • Josh Rosenmeier

    I dont need a plug in, I don't really see why you would. I just have my pictures saved to my computer and it works fine...if you can't do it that way, upload your pictures to photobucket and then copy and paste the html...let me know how it works out for you

    Apr 14, 2008

  • WMitro

    Tom Michaels from Fu's Tattoos in Charlotte, NC. I just brought him the portifilter he took some pictures and the next weekend we picked which one we liked best and would like right for my not so large arms, and he just went at it from the picture. It took about two hours.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Jesse_Aram

    Thanks for showin love. And I will be practicing that swan pour on my next bar shift. VERY COOL SWAN! The design in the photo was introduced to me by Chris Deferio when I worked with him at Carriage House Cafe in Ithaca, NY. He called it the autumn leaf. I think the first time he showed me how to do it, I made him pour it three or four times in a row to get a good fix on it. Then I practiced forever. We worked together for a couple of years there. Chris is not only a great barista and trainer, he's also a great brother. I think the free-pour autumn leaf is on EXTREME LATTE ART (bellisimo) DVD also? Hopefully, I can come and visit your shop on a visit to Chicago sometime. PORTAFILTER TATTOOS...I WANT ONE. NEWS ON THE MARCH: Tattoo booth at next Coffeefest

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Nicole Michaud

    Hey! Sorry I missed you! I have not opened my computer in days. How did the show go for you? You were competing I assume.....

    May 6, 2008

  • Anette Moldvaer

    Yes!

    May 6, 2008

  • Jesse_Aram

    Is that a beautiful autumn leaf I see in those pics? Awesome new art pics too.

    May 15, 2008

  • Nicole Michaud

    I am shamed indeed....
    Will be back in the area sometime in July and probably again in August so I will for sure come and see you then. I may even be looking for a couch to crash on for a night or two.....

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Nicole Michaud

    The pleaseure was all mine! And thanks for the strawberries! :)
    It's looking like I will be back to the neighborhood in the near future so I will give you a little warning next time.

    Sep 2, 2008

  • Jonathan Jarrow

    Sweet...see you then.

    Sep 2, 2008

  • Sara Louise

    Haha, for sure.
    We've got the best coffee in town, if I do say so myself.
    Look forward to meeting you in real life.

    Sep 12, 2008

  • Ginny Wang

    hi~ ur latte art was very cute ~ nice~!!

    Oct 23, 2008

  • Nicole Michaud

    Hey!
    I can't find your number.... You should call me, like now, ok, maybe like tonight, or maybe just as soon as you get this.....

    Nov 20, 2008

  • ChrisSchooley

    Words

    Nov 24, 2008

  • Nicole Michaud

    I posted pictures from our visit:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/32005516@N08/

    Nov 24, 2008

  • Kevin Selig

    Thanks, I will indeed be calling you to meet you at the fest, and I will make an effort to stop by your shop.
    I do very much know Nicole. We offer several of their products, and as luck would have it, she lives near by so we are graced with her presence often. I believe she will be at coffee fest as well, maybe we should all go out if possible. Look forward to meeting you in a few weeks.

    Jan 25, 2009

  • Nicole Michaud

    Good times!!
    I'm back in Chicago Friday night through Tuesday.... What's your schedule looking like?

    Jan 27, 2009

  • Nicole Michaud

    K. I will give you a call when I'm there and we can figure it out...
    See you soon!

    Jan 27, 2009

  • Jonathan Meadows

    Nice art Bro!

    Feb 22, 2009

  • Anna Barnett

    i need to put some new latte art pics up...those are so old! See you sooner than later!

    Feb 23, 2009

  • Liz Clayton

    Oh my god we did the same thing as last year where I see you at the beginning of GLRBC, it's awesome, and then I totally never see you again. Congrats on Millrock placin'!

    Feb 23, 2009

  • Jesse_Aram

    Congrats on the MILLROCK. It was good to see you kickin it live. The Villeians will find a reason to roadtrip it to your cafe. Meanwhile, keep rollin on the great shots and pours. And hope you get to climb a mountain soon.

    Feb 27, 2009

  • Dylan H

    Hey,

    I'm an unemployed Barista. Do you have any openings at Brothers K?

    Thanks,
    Dylan

    Mar 6, 2009

  • Dylan H

    Hey thanks for getting back to me. Right now I'm free Saturday and Sundays. And also on wednesday.

    I can come in on Sunday and fill out an application.

    Mar 6, 2009

  • Dylan H

    Sure I could come in on Wednesday at 5 or 6. Would that work?

    Mar 6, 2009

  • tif

    i think we still owe you for those gaskets.
    also, when is your cupping/latte art class at brothers k?

    Mar 11, 2009

  • tif

    i work saturday during the day and then close sunday.

    Mar 11, 2009

  • Dylan H

    Thanks for meeting with me yesterday. The cafe looks great.

    Mar 12, 2009

  • Nicole Michaud

    I want to meet your sister!
    I'm in town until wednesday and then back again on the 24th so let's make it happen...

    Mar 13, 2009

  • tif

    you should come visit me sunday night.

    Mar 13, 2009

  • tif

    11pm.
    everyday, 11pm.

    Mar 13, 2009

  • wiggles

    i'll be up next week for sure. tuesday maybe?

    Mar 14, 2009

  • Leo Li

    Hey John,
    This is Leo, I visited you last week in Brother K. Thanks for your great service and great great latte with amazing swan.
    I work in Pick a Cup every sunday, stop by sometime.
    Definitely, i would love to take some class from you in recent future, you rocks! All the coffee love!

    Best,

    Leo
    Pick a Cup Cafe

    Mar 14, 2009

  • Leo Li

    Great man!
    What is your schedule normally in BK?
    Let me know, try to catch you for some decent instruction!

    Mar 14, 2009

  • tif

    have fun with your family! we'll hang soon.

    Mar 15, 2009

  • tif

    i put those pictures i was trying to show you on this things. they're not exciting. just me being a good student.

    Mar 20, 2009

  • tif

    i'm just saying, kiss the crema.

    Mar 31, 2009

  • Jinn Bronwen

    ravishing months indeed :)

    "flash of inspiration" .....you almost killed me instantly, I laughed so hard.

    Apr 1, 2009

  • S.a.a.d.i.a

    9th and Lincoln. Come on in.

    Apr 9, 2009

  • Anna Barnett

    Vegas? :)

    Jun 3, 2009