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Chris/Dale

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, barista trainer, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): St Louis Mo, 63110
How many years have you been in the industry?: 7-ish
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.: 1. We teach the kids to keep their "portos" clean.
2. No one drinks their first shot of 700 alone (also "clinking" is involved)
3. We like you, genuinely.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Wouldn't mind hitting up London or Costa Rica sometime in the next few years.
About Me:: I work as head baristaat our original location for Kaldi's Coffee Roasters in St Louis Mo.
I also have a small two man coffeelab and blog on the side.
About My Company:: all you need to know can be found at our hawt new website.

kaldiscoffee.com
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: it's a toss up between the constant change up of true seasonality within coffee... and beer thirty.
Website:: http://mayhapscoffee.blogspot.com

Comment Wall:

Robbie Britt

Great to see you on here!!! Let me know how things went when you get a chance.

Mar 19, 2008
Frank McGinty

Yeah, you too. Glad you got to see a little bit a of the kaldis crew. Hope to see more of you around the STL.

Mar 19, 2008
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Well hey there pardner...

Where are you moving to? It seems like you all are running away from Joe or something! I know that is not the case but, kinda funny. Who is taking over the ordering when you leave?

Mar 21, 2008
Tyler Zimmer

just brewed some up this morning...tasty

Mar 24, 2008
)on Lewis

I shouldn't be so surprised at pleasant surprises like Robbie's visit - the message on my phone was classic: "I'm driving from Missouri to Seattle... in a car."

Now that you mention it, my salt shaker collection looks mysteriously thin.

Mar 30, 2008
Robbie Britt

I just missed you!!! check your facebook page.

Apr 1, 2008
Joe Marrocco

My, my... so sexy.

Apr 1, 2008
Aaron Duckworth

Thanks man! I do try. Are you and Joe going to Minneapolis? We'll have to meet up there.

Apr 2, 2008
Frank McGinty

Heard rumor that your heading north and joining the Kaldi's Team! Let me know when you get up here or if you have any questions between now and then, hope to catch up with you soon. I'm heading to Cape for the weekend so I'll probably stop by Grace of an espresso and an omlete

Apr 3, 2008
Josh Ferguson

good to see you at the cupping. we are excited to have you aboard....see you this week.

Apr 5, 2008
Joe Marrocco

On to STL you have gone. On to the next step. On to the best coffee in STL. On to you crafting it to perfection. On to growth and change.

Apr 7, 2008
Erin

I'm officially in the Grace Cafe' Alumni group... even though I'm not officially a Grace Cafe' Alumni. But I will be, I will be.

Apr 16, 2008
Robbie Britt

I added some pictures you might like...

Apr 16, 2008
Robbie Britt

How's full time in The Lou goin?

Apr 30, 2008
Robbie Britt

Sorry for the delay...Z3 is goin' pretty good. We just went to Clover only starting today! No more coffee urn!!! This is a pretty cool thing my friend. Other than that I will being practicing for the NWRBC very soon...I'll keep you updated. Is the cresent still goin' good?

May 7, 2008
Robbie Britt

Glad you liked "it". Good to talk to you. Hope things are still going well. Have u had a chance to go to the cuppings yet?

May 22, 2008
Robbie Britt

The thing? You mean the worship thing?..........

May 23, 2008
Robbie Britt

Why does it look like I'm the only one talking to you???

May 23, 2008
Ed Smith

12 oz. w/ASTOUNDING cremora ?

ah . . . . you know me too well, my friend.

May 27, 2008
Mike Marquard

little drops of goopy spro
make the world of coffee go

Jul 8, 2008
Josh Ferguson

do you have john lowrance's mailing address?

Jul 27, 2008
Dr. Joseph John

Come by our booth and you can get another double shot.!!!

Sep 8, 2008
Lori Billups

awww...flooding....definatly no prancing with vigor! I am glad you made it back safely though. It was fun having you out here, too bad I lost you guys so soon in our party hopping. although I think if I had stayed Brett might have tried to take me to more shady places......

Sep 15, 2008
Lori Billups

green pizza? surly pizza girl? I did hear about a detour for Brett to go in the can can, also a mooning incident at Victrola....I think I'm ok with missing that.

Sep 16, 2008
Drew Billups

I'm glad you came by the roastery. It was great cupping your coffees too. Especially comparing the two takes on the Helsar. Come by and visit again next time your in Seattle, and tell Shafer to get his butt out here for a visit!

Sep 19, 2008
Eric S.

I do believe that I was in the same room as you when you took your lovely profile picture and when you sent this message. What a strange strange burly man you are. And I am glad to call you friend. ::tear::

Oct 6, 2008
Dex

Thanks again for having us down, we really had a great time! Cant wait to see you soon keep up the killer skills.

Nov 9, 2008
)on Lewis

Good times for sure.

'This is real turtle soup!' - Babette's Feast

Nov 11, 2008
Mitch

Ah, but now you HAVE seen the day. And you live to tell about it! Ha-ha!

Jan 3, 2009
Mitch

I think that we should talk in "piggy-speak" one day. All "oinks" and snorts. The customers will lose their minds... I grin.

Jan 22, 2009
Mitch

Or a day of "Guess which latte has SNAKE POISON!".
"Inconceivable!"

Jan 25, 2009
Mitch

On an serious note, what do you think about the new grinder??

Jan 25, 2009
Mitch

Well... it's not bad. I do like it a little, but it takes some getting used to and I really miss making LOTS of NOISE!! (So much for the MGM...)
It did give me some nice, fat crema the other day.
I will agree that it is VERY efficient except for that little well at the bottom that just collects grounds and makes it hard to clean. (I think it's supposed to have a catch tray.)

Do you know your schedule for the competition yet?

Jan 26, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Thanks again for all of the support this weekend. You showing up at the crack of dawn on Sunday meant a lot man. Keep the Spro Flow Goin.

Feb 3, 2009
Alex

ha ha! it was me! i knew you didn't recognize me! i love SF suicides!

Feb 3, 2009
Randy

All must fear and tremble in the wake of my dosing stance.

Feb 3, 2009
Sam Penix

omg thanks for taking care of us in St. Louie! I felt right at home with you guys! I did really well at my regional, I flew in and snatched up 3rd place! I hope to see you soon.

Feb 10, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Dale, the always seeing, never speaking barista exchange member.

May 13, 2009
Joe Marrocco

Yes we should. How was Col.?

May 14, 2009
Dex

Not to much a good word just staying afloat where I am. Trying to get back into the coffee industry, man this economy is killer. How are things with you, I wish I could be at the Jam but we are having a BBQ for friends for pride so there is no way to do both. Hope things are well and my girl and I are going to plan a trip to come visit your crew just depends on job situations and cash flow. Peace!

Jun 10, 2009
Lauren Nicholls

yeah why not a! So what band did you used to be in? do you know any of the bands on my profile page

Jun 18, 2009
Lauren Nicholls

haha, awesome! Folk? sounds like the cafe world has got to you...lol.
Well yes, i agree with the hardcore clacking of a grinding chamber...unless you have a doserless grinder, not that i do, im not a fan of them myself to be honest.

Jun 22, 2009