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Ben Lanoha

Male

Salt Lake City

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, coffee shop owner, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Salt Lake City 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?: maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: Owner of a small neighborhood coffee shop in up-and-coming SLC. I've been behind the espresso machine off-and-on for about ten years. I'm still taking baby steps toward barista excellece. In regards to an exchange, I can offer genuine passion for the art and science behind awesome coffee.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: too many to list
About Me:: First time coffee shop owner. Mad about all things coffee. Looking to try and put SLC on the map as far as specialty coffee and kick-ass baristocracy go...
About My Company:: coffeenoir
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: the buzz
Website:: http://www.coffeenoirslc.com

Comment Wall:

Matt Milletto

hey ben! about time you joined. I am excited for your cafe to open, can't wait! You have a pretty cool logo dude!

Oct 28, 2008
Mike Spence

Hi Ben, Welcome to bX! If there is ever anything we can help with - let me know!

Oct 29, 2008
Al Sterling

Ben......I will probably leave for SLC next Monday or Tuesday. I have one key client to visit, and I would like to fit in some coffee shop visits and such. I'd enjoy shaking your hand, minimum, if you're available. The client is one of the bigger family sign companies in SLC, and they will owe me some favors..........so maybe I can trade a cappuccino for signage!!? :-) You can email me direct with contact info, etc. alsterling@earthlink.net

Nov 4, 2008
Al Sterling

Ben...... stopped in SLC as promised. I'm guessing you have been beyond busy. That's OK. Spent time with Jon and Andrea at Bevalo, and had time to visit John at Cafe de Bolla. At least I know I have places to go for decent coffee when in town. I'll be back again soon. Hope all is going OK for you. The "surprises" don't seem to end when you're trying to get a retail project going. Again, best of good fortune.

Nov 14, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Hey Ben, can't wait to come visit. Building looks really cool!

Nov 14, 2008
Steve MacDowall

greetings from Canada - Steve

Nov 16, 2008
Al Sterling

Ben...nice to hear from you. I know the location and stopped for a 5 minute peak in the window when I was driving by on my way to a client's. Corners are twice the exposure, and becoming a neighborhood hangout means you could become a "second home" for allot of "regulars!" About Stoval, I was really surprised when I accidently stopped at this espresso spot on my way back to my hotel room, asked the barista guy if he could make a "traditional cap", and then find out it's Jon! I honestly didn't put 2 and 2 together, not realizing it was Jon from my early days on Coffeegeek. What a pleasant surprise to meet him and Andrea. I'll look forward to stopping by next year for a drink!

Nov 19, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Hey Ben, Sitt'n here at the airport in SLC! Wish I had time to stop by, but alas....not on this visit. I will certainly be back up here soon. shoot me an email and let me know when you think would be a good time to get a decent cup.. :O)

Nov 22, 2008
Jared Mockli

Hey Ben!
How's everything going? I may be coming out to your neck of the woods in the next couple of months. I'll definitely want to stop by if I do..
What's the address of your place?

Dec 3, 2008
Jeff Taylor

Hey Dude, love your cafe! You are going to own Salt Lake City! Great job! call if you need anything.

Feb 19, 2009
Jeff Taylor

Hey Ben, let me know when you get open. We just shipped posters, postcards etc... for you to have available. Looking forward to it man! Congrats and Best Wishes for a successful future!

Feb 24, 2009
Sara

LOL, I know right!!! Doing pretty good, still in Denver. How are you?

Feb 27, 2009
Matt Milletto

Ben,

Awesome news that you are open! Can't wait to see more pics and best of luck! Talk to you soon.

Mar 9, 2009