Barbara Adams

Female

Miami

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Miami, FL, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
2
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.
Just opening up our first Coffee House. My barista skills - done the training Now my skills are dusty, just like my Simonelli machine in the box...
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
The whole world
About Me:
Born and raised in Lithuania. During my teenage years dabbled in music, made some hits. Later moved to US to get my BA in business and MS in Hospitality. Fell in love with food and wine.
Have been a coffee fanatic since 5 years old! My first coffee was ground my a hand mill by my parents and sweetened with some amazing condensed milk.
About My Company:
Blondie's Coffee House will be open on September 1st in Coral Springs. Now going through all the preparations.
Website:
http://www.blondiescoffeehouse.com

Comment Wall:

  • Pablo Castaneda

    hey Barbara, Im not sure you read my other comment, but I was like , that was bad english. Anyway i said it is so cool to have you here as you are from MIAMI, and I'm heading there tomorrow. Would love to visit your coffee shop and bring some KG coffee straight from the plantation. I love FL and MIAMI, in fact how is the weather now???


    Pablo

    Hope we can be friends indeed.

    Feb 21, 2008

  • Pablo Castaneda

    Thank you, good to know is rainning , oooops that's not good. So u are setting ur coffee shop now, I see. Well let me know if you still would like to try my coffee. It will be my pleasure indeed. In fact im going to be in MIAMI doing a lot of businesses and purchasing equipment and else.

    ciao ciao

    Pablo

    Feb 21, 2008

  • Tera Schmeling

    So you are from Miami? One of my friends is there right now and asked me to contact my friends in Miami to see what she should absolutely check out before she leaves, restaurants, night clubs, anything...any suggestions? I believe she comes back to rainy Eugene on Monday. I was in Miami once a number of years ago and the only places I remember are Mangos and the Touch...I don't even know if they are still around??? I'm Tera by the way and I'm brand new to the Barista Exchange, only a few days old!!!

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Pablo Castaneda

    I hope you like tthe song on my profile, now that Im in Miami I feeel so much at place with this song. HPE U R DOING GREAT:
    Pablo

    Feb 24, 2008

  • Kenny Davis

    Hi Barbara..thanks for the add! I see that you are getting ready to open your shop...congrats! I was curious though are you still looking at locations or have you decided on one?

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Kenny Davis

    To answer your question, yes we do nationwide consulting. We have a few different packages that we offer so help suit the needs of the individual. To be honest with you FL is one of my favorite locations to do. When I was younger my father lived in Orlando so I would travel back and forth from CA to FL. I also have family there so it's always great when I am on location there to take a few extra days to visit. None the less location finding can be a long process sometimes but when you find the right one it make sit all worth while. I would love to hear more about your ideas for your coffee house...if you get a chance shoot me a message!

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Zechariah White

    Hi. Please check out my latest blog entry and tell me if you'd be interested in helping to sponsor me by providing a few days work while I'm in your town. Help me accomplish my goal of riding a bicycle across the county to help promote a sense of community and a free exchange of ideas within the coffee business.

    I noticed your business is in Miami. I will need someone in that town as a sponsor if I'm going to make it to the Southernmost Point. It would really work out for you pretty well, I think, as Miami will probably be the last place I go on my round trip adventure. So you'll get to be exposed to a brain full of knowledge provided by a country full of enthusiasts.

    Best wishes.

    Jun 29, 2008

  • Banana Dang

    Hello from Puerto Rico... what espresso do you use and recommend? Cheers,
    ~m

    Aug 10, 2008

  • espressoitaliano

    Hi Barbara, I'm in Florida, just still in the startup phase. There is another Floridian friend coffee shop owner very close to you in Miami, her name is Yazmin. Hope all is well, see you at coffeefest if you're going, if not, I might check out your coffee place next time I'm down south fla.

    Sep 4, 2008

  • Mark

    Hi, have you opened your coffee shop? How has it gone so far?

    Jan 28, 2009

  • Anthony Clark

    Barbara - If you are going to be in the market for any Guet-Use computers or Pay-2-Surf Internet solutions please get me a message and we can meet at Coffee Fest in Chicago.

    Feb 10, 2009

  • Joseph Robertson

    Great work Barbara.... Your in a very nice location for a shop.

    Feb 12, 2009

  • Mark

    Hey, I am trying to start a email chain of people like us who are in the planning/process of opening a new cafe or coffee shop. Are you interested? Let me know your email if so.

    Thanks,

    Mark

    Mar 12, 2009

  • Stephanie Hogan

    Barbara, I came across your post on opening a coffee shop in 30K and it reminded me so much of what I'm going through right now. I'm currently working on my business plan while I continue to save for my future coffee shop. Although I try to stay positive and focused on my plan, I can't help but to feel discouraged when I think about how I'm going to come up with the rest of the money to finance my shop. I know I can make the coffee shop a success and I cannot express how badly I want to enter the specialty coffee industry, but I can't do this unless I have the money to start it with. I see on your page that you're actually in the process of making your dream a reality. Do you mind sharing with me how you are finally making this possible? (where you able to obtain grants, angel investors, or loans?) Thanks, Stephanie

    May 25, 2009

  • Joseph Robertson

    Barbara, I was watching you from the start. Great find. I'm cheering for your success. We are still open since last Sept. 21st.
    Having a great time. Not the best location but we own it. Our organic whole wheat baked goods have gone over well. Our focus is still commerical coffee roasting but we need to offer more cafe options to keep the doors open. Our website is http:jolindas.com

    Jul 16, 2009

  • Joseph Robertson

    Nice espresso machine choice. Once you get it tuned up I think you will love it. We have a new Aurelia two group and are very happy with the features and performence. Be sure and post pics and a link to your website so we can follow your passion.
    Best Regards Barbara,
    Joseph

    Jul 16, 2009

  • Brady

    Hi Barbara. Glad to hear you are interested in the upcoming BGA SERJ. Again, we're early in the process, but we have some really great things planned. For the less-experienced (or those looking to brush up) we'll have basic cupping and espresso preparation. More advanced stuff should include, comparative cupping, manual brew methods, latte art, dialing in espresso, competition prep, a roundtable on community building strategies, and certification testing for BGA Level 1. Top that off with movies, plenty of open-jam time, and a great latte-art competition and we should have a great weekend. Hoping for a good turnout. Will definitely let you know as things get nailed down.

    Aug 23, 2009