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Dex

Chicago

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Chicago, IL
How many years have you been in the industry?: 4
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 am currently not only at one place but love all that is coffee and have had great opportunity come my way and thank all involved at every level. Man coffee rocks. If you show me the bean I will show you what I can do with it~
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Would love to see them all. But who doesn't want to go to Italy to see if the word on the street about coffee is true!
About Me:: I really found a great passion in coffee and love to create the perfect combination of espresso and silky milk. I have a BA in computer science but find much more love and happiness in the bean, but still enjoy the chip.
About My Company:: I just joined a great family at Brothers K in Evanston. I am also learning to roast at Ipsento in Bucktown owned by Coffee Ambassadors. Both are great places check them out! They really believe in quality and community!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: THE BEAN and all you can do with it!
Website:: http://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Dex

Comment Wall:

Mike Shipley

Dee I just learned about The Italian Coffee Bar the other day. How's biz? You guys aren't too far from me... I'll have to plan a trip.

Jan 1, 2008
Shiloh Nelson

Is that your own pour that you are sipping in your pic?
If I am in Chicago I will have to drop in, your website looks awesome!

Jan 1, 2008
Mike Shipley

Everything's good... we had a great holiday season. I'm glad it's over now though.
Next time I'm in the city I will make it a point to stop in... I'll give you a heads up.

Jan 2, 2008
Sasha King

It is a Nicaraguan Bean, it's about as big as a dime. Thanks! I am getting a portafilter with spouts on the other side after taxes!

Jan 2, 2008
Carson

Never hung out in Chicago, now I have a first stop when I do. Cheers!

Jan 3, 2008
Robbie Britt

Hey Dee!!!

Just wanted to say thanks for adding me as a friend. I hope you and Andy are still rocking out in Chicago. i am going to try my best to be in D.C. Hope to see you guys there!!!

Jan 3, 2008
James McCarthy

what's up, dee? placing my bets on whether that chicago dream team will be up for a trip to ithaca... maybe 3 to 1?

Feb 24, 2008
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Dee!

Aw man. It was great to meet you as well! I hope that you guys can make it to Hawaii. If not, Seattle for sure, right?

Feb 25, 2008
Joe Marrocco

It is great to be here finally. Robbie and others have been telling me that I need to do this for a long time. I'm not a facebook/myspace kind of guy. But... some things must be.

I hope to be in Seattle soon as well. Sounds like a plan!!

Mar 21, 2008
Matthew Gasaway

Hey Dee
I like the pics from hawaii.
Glad I'm on here.
Cya at the Jam

Oct 1, 2008
Josh:D

Hey Dee
Thanks for all the tips this weekend - great pours, too.
Send me pics of the drum, I'll see what I can find out.

Oct 5, 2008
Matt

I love that you know JTHM.

Oct 8, 2008
Adam Jake

You're sweet. My milk has come a long way. Your mantra, 'The milk wants to make beautiful things' has helped me!

Oct 24, 2008
Trevor

Dee, what's up? I'll keep you posted. We're shooting for December 15th officially but we'll be doing some pre-opening events/jams.

Oct 27, 2008
Matt

Barista Jam in St. Louis. You should make the trip down.

Oct 27, 2008
ThePete

Hey Dee, It was great to meet you at the jam!

Nov 9, 2008
Tyler Rovenstine

Dee! Very glad I had the chance to talk to you a bit this weekend.

Nov 9, 2008
Joe Marrocco

It was a pleasure to have you all down! I hope we can get together again really soon. Thanks for kicking my butt in the latte art competition! Remember, anytime you want to roast some coffee, our doors are always open.

Joe

Nov 10, 2008
Chris/Dale

it was good hanging out with ya again , no jam is complete with out the Dee

Nov 10, 2008
Josh Ferguson

it was a pleasure meeting you at the jam in stl. see you soon.

Nov 10, 2008
Mike Marquard

Thanks for coming down to the jam! Your latte art skills are superior to our st. louis ways......can't wait to visit sometime soon in Chicago!

Nov 10, 2008
Holly

How's that Chemex brewing? Good job at the throw down. Nice to meet you :)

Nov 11, 2008
)on Lewis

Alright - I might be the eighth person to say so, but I mean it eight times more than everyone: it was great to meet you.

Keep on jamming.

Nov 11, 2008
Matthew Gasaway

I long for the day that my lips touch the silky sexyness of a delicious Dee Latte.

Oh how I long for it.

:-)

Nov 23, 2008
Tyler Rovenstine

Sorry that I waited so long to stop by. Andy said you might be around tomorrow? Is this true?

Dec 4, 2008
Adam Jake

Good to hear from you.

Thanksgiving was nice! Yours?

Hope all is well.

My espresso is coming along nicely and I'm close to being shot-certified. At that point I start my (much shorter) milk training. I have, though, been sneaking milk practice in with the WWDD (What would Dee do?) matra running through my head.

Come in for your, of course, free coffee!

Dec 5, 2008
Kane Blaber

Hey Dee. Glad you like the ink. wish i poured it, lol! Speaking of rosettas, that single rosetta in your pics is by far the best i have seen so far. Nice pour :-D!!! Yeah I have been in hospitality for about 8-9 years now, and I now know which niche I belong in. Coffee is now my life :-) I am glad to be amongst it.

Dec 6, 2008
Joe Marrocco

Things are good. Yes, we're gearing up for the christmas season with the little one. trying to keep things simple though. You are welcome any time in StL. Just let me know when you're heading down. We'll show you the town. I'll send you a message with my info. in it!

JOE

Dec 18, 2008
Tyler Rovenstine

Hell yes I will be there.

Jan 29, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Thanks Dee! Yep,... awesome weekend. The coolest part is that now Kaldi's is sending me to the USBC! So, I'm just a bit pumped.

Feb 3, 2009
Robbie Britt

great to hear from you dee!!! no coffeefest :( how are things in chi-town?

Feb 3, 2009
Matt

I don't think I will make it out. Money is tight right now and I'm not sure I would be able to get the time off. I did get the chance to be a sensory judge at the MWRBC. I was so muh fun! I'm definately going to try to judge again, hopefully in other regions. Anyway- all is well at Kaldi's. How have you been? Have you set a date for the wedding?

Feb 5, 2009
scottlucey

Thanks a mil Dee! Great to have seen you this weekend!

Feb 23, 2009
Jesse_Aram

Hey couz. We truly are extended coffee family now. Hope you find a home bar soon. Anyone who gets a chance for you to be pulling shots and pours for them will be very lucky and blessed indeed. Let a brotha know where you end up just in case a Ville to Chicago road trip is in view...

Feb 23, 2009
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Dee... it's always good to see you. Even better when it's in yr town. I think I am slowly falling in love with Chicago. When do we cross paths again?

Feb 25, 2009
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

It was premeditated. I had planned to shave for the finals...

I was getting a little tired of the beard!

Mar 9, 2009
Robbie Britt

Thanks Dee! Always great to hear from you. Hopefully we will get to see each other soon. Hope ur doing well. I would love to make the drink for you sometime.

Mar 12, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Dee,

I hope all is well! Things are good in stl. You, me, coffee, soon! We are planning a b-jam in June. Come on down!!

May 26, 2009
Chris/Dale

Dee , whats the good word from chicago?

Jun 10, 2009
Gwen

Dee, just got back from the Easton Jam with Cosmic Cup and missed your expert advice during the milk steaming workshop. Hope you're doin' well.

Jun 26, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Plum is right on the money. Silky, creamy body. Caramel, granola,... delicious nectary coffee. I'm so glad you are enjoying it. We just got in some Kenya Wachuri,... good God! So sweet it makes my teeth hurt thinking about it. Lots of good coffee in the house right now.

Jul 9, 2009
Trevor

Its goin great yo. Good to hear from ya. We have an event in the works and I'll be sure to keep you posted. Gonna be a sweet time. How's things in Chi-town for ya?

Jul 11, 2009
Hiroshi Sawada

Hello Dee, Thank you for your message ! I 'm looking forward to seeing you at Coffee Fest too.
( Maybe Seattle? )

Aug 1, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Wooo Hoooo!! Where are you going to be working?

Aug 6, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Thanks!! 29... One more year as a young man,... then off to middle age.

Aug 7, 2009
Joe Marrocco

How is the coffee bar treating you? Things going well?

Sep 3, 2009
Matthew Gasaway

Lets get some tasteeee mirco brewery beer soon. I'll be 21 in less than a week.

Woot Woot

Oct 4, 2009
Christopher Zimmerman

so i looked up replacement burrs for this grinder im goin to look at and they're only $12 so even if they're shot, game on haha.

Oct 22, 2009