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Joe Marrocco

Male

St. Louis, MO

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): St. Louis, Missouri, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 5
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.: We have 7 locations and lots of wholesale customers. I have the pleasure of being the one to bounce from one to another, bring great coffee and great skills to them all. As a trainer I am continually reminded of how quickly our industry is barreling forward. I love staying up to date on trends and methods, then bringing those new ideas to the table, constantly stretching myself and the baristas I work with.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: I am up for any travel to any place. And anyone is welcome here.
About Me:: I am a proud husband and father. I love coffee and all things that surround it. I love to fish, camp, drink great beverages, eat amazing food, cook, play with my kids, chill on the stoop, etc,... Life is great!
About My Company:: Check out the website below to find out about Kaldis.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: My favorite thing about the coffee industry is the ability that coffee has to bring all kinds of different people from all ethnic groups, religions, political persuasions, levels of wealth, countries, etc... together. Not only are they together, but coffee spawns conversation and interaction between them.
Website:: http://www.kaldiscoffee.com

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Dex

Dude have a great time this weekend. I wont be able to make it but maybe I will catch you if you are at coffee fest. Take care, thanks too for the offers.

Jan 28, 2009
Dex

Heard you did a great job this weekend congrats on making it to finals, mmmm maple syrup that was tapped by someone you know rock on man. Take care!

Feb 2, 2009
Dex

Hell yea that rocks you can be more then a pit pumped. Rock it!

Feb 3, 2009
Robbie Britt

mmmmmmmm bacon!

Feb 3, 2009
Randy

Hey man. It was such an awesome weekend. I'll make sure I make time to come down periodically. I don't know though man. Novak's sure did have an awesome chicken philly. haha

Feb 3, 2009
Chris/Dale

anytime brotherman

Feb 4, 2009
Dex

Awesome to get to see your skills this weekend on ustream, wish I could have been there for ya but job well done!

Mar 8, 2009
Scott Bruggman

It was great getting to see you again in Ptown. Hopefully we will catch up again soon

Mar 10, 2009
Jason Haeger

Being from St. Louis originally, I think it safe to say that I will probably find myself there again eventually.

I'll let you know in advance if/when that happens.

Cheers

Mar 11, 2009
Jason Haeger

I have limited family in StL. I lived in Soulard. I tend to use Brown Coffee Co, or I roast my own. I am a consultant/freelance trainer, and do not own a retailer.

I *may* be back in June.. maybe. It's still a toss-up, but I'll definitely keep you posted.

Mar 11, 2009
Jason Haeger

I was just a kid when I lived there, and the neighborhood wasn't as cool as it is now when we left (but it was in the early stages of restoring its image). I was born in StL, and moved away at the age of 12.

I love roasting. I just wish I could do more than 1lb. batches. I have roasted on a couple of different Deidrich roasters (one 25K, and one ir12, I think it was), only one or two batches on each, and it just leaves me wanting to spend more time with it.

One day.. I intend to open a roaster/retailer. That day is not today. In the mean time, I'll settle for helping other people get their dreams started off on the right foot.

I hope I covered all of your "ramble ramble ramble"-ing. ;)

Mar 11, 2009
Jon Cates

Joe,
That truck was driven by Don Roger Peralta's daughter, at the Finca La Argentina, in Dipilto. Up in northern Nica, close to Honduras. The Peralta's were the most generous hosts I've had the pleasure of meeting.

Mar 14, 2009
Jon Cates

I havea few other pics on my Flickr page if your interested. Like 500 or so.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/broadwayroasting/
Thanks,
Jon

Mar 15, 2009
Alex Brooks

Hey man! I'm horrible at keeping updated on here, for sure. It was great seein you as well, shouldn't be so long next time! I'm definitely competing next year, took a break this year... Couldn't get the logistics down. Crazy busy time of year, As you are well aware! Thanks for the love man, St. Louis certainly does have a long way to go, but between our companies, there has certainly been some progress. It aint easy! Getting people excited about coffee is tough in these parts. I'm moving to South City here in the not to distant future, we'll have to hit up Royale some time. Cheers! Look forward to seeing you soon man!

Mar 16, 2009
Jason Haeger

Hey, Joe, now it's looking more like early July as a possible MO visit. Just an update.

Take care.

Mar 19, 2009
RoasterDave

Barista Dance? You bet I rocked the Barista Dance!

Mar 25, 2009
Chris/Dale

hey, i posted one the other day,

that fullfils my comment for BX this quarter.

we should go see star trek

May 13, 2009
Dex

Hey there haven't talked to you in a long while. I have been kinda in my own little world dealing with somethings. Hope all is well. Looking forward to sharing coffee with you in the near future.

May 26, 2009
Dex

That sounds great, you will have to give me the date so I can swing it past my better half. I am still unemployed but swinging some side work to help with bills if we can swing it we will so be there!

May 27, 2009
Dex

Argh bummer I will have to skip it that is the weekend of Chicago Pride and we are having some people over for a BBQ. Jamie and I will just have to plan a short trip to visit!

May 27, 2009
Jesse -D->

Agreed! Thanks for making it official!

Jun 2, 2009
Dex

Its official I can call myself a roaster I did my very first batch yesterday followed my graph and made all hand adjustments and it turned out on point. Cant wait till it is ready for me to drink the fruits of my own nectar. I mean I can not put myself in the same category as great roasters like yourself and others but I am on my way sir. After I get even more into the craft and geek out I am going to buy a whole 5 lb roast of what I roast and send it out to all my friends. Soon sir soon you will get to see if I pass. Take care hope all is well!

Jul 1, 2009
nik orosi

bella is a beauty...
and you work for gostbusters? lol...great pics

Jul 6, 2009
Dex

Man I have one thing to say smells like plum kolocky really sweet and smooth! Love the balance in the cup. Going to try it as a single origin espresso as well, you know me have to have it every way possible! As for the spro well rounded creamy especially delicious in a macchiato. Well done on both well done indeed. Jamie loved her cap this morning and is dying to have some coffee when she gets home.

Jul 8, 2009
Dex

Sounds delicious I will have to hit the website and order some. We have a small trip to a friends family farm very relaxing. (and cheap) Then when I get back I will need coffee for sure I will try the kenya and get more spro. Thanks for the heads up and for roasting such great stuff. Have a great weekend~

Jul 9, 2009
Dex

Oh yea! getting back behind a busy bar starting tomorrow whooo hooo!

Aug 6, 2009
Dex

The Brothers K in Evanston IL, they use Metropolis coffee and have awesome peeps and great quality! So I am really excited.

Aug 6, 2009
Dex

DUDE!!!!! H___A___P____P____Y Bean DaY! opps sometimes I forget what the b is for heeee

Aug 6, 2009
Dex

Middle age is not that bad lol

Aug 7, 2009
tommy b

Let us know when you're coming by! I'm gone all day Sat. to Topeka. Should be around Fri & Sun, though. BTW, Bethany is working her first shift on Sat. 10-3.

Sep 4, 2009
Dex

Treating me so well I am getting back brown finger have lots to talk to you about. Also life is grand planning the wedding for next year about to put the monies down on stuff whoot whoot! How are things with you? I will write you a message in private soon with tons of details and such. Have a great weekend!

Sep 4, 2009
Jon Freihofer

Thanks, man. Thanks for all the advice and coffee talk!

Sep 17, 2009
Jay Caragay

Haupia Macchiato is the drink I did for the 2004 USBC - equal parts coconut milk and half and half steamed then poured as a macchiato.

Sep 30, 2009
Nicely

Thank you so much. I feel like I've changed so much since that Podcast. Thanks in part to the experience I was lucky to find through BX. Thank you again for the compliment on my art. What can I say, I'm lucky to love what I do. Be well & go with the flow! :)

Oct 1, 2009
Nicely

Thanks man! A lot of those photos are almost a year old though... gotta check out my new stuff at flickr.com/photos/naturallyabel in the "nicely addicted to coffee" set.

Oct 1, 2009
Dex

Hey great job today, Glad I got to see it on u stream, what was the second coffee that you offered in your sig drink? Hope all is well take care.

Nov 1, 2009
Mark Twain Ice & Coal

thanks...you all were a real pleasure to watch at the regional champs...GOOD SHOW....GOOD FOR THE MIDWEST....GOOD FOR THE COFFEE...we'd love to have you up in Hannibal...we are new...but we try....

Nov 5, 2009
Denise Carbuccia

Yeah I kind of knew that it will be pretty tough. I'm not sure if this is ever possible but at least I know I want to be a Batista
eventually. I am already studying a lot about coffee. I was also wanting to go to ABC and take some courses and meet peeps in the industry. There aren't a lot up here in alaska that I know. Thank you for the advice. It definately helped. ;)

Nov 12, 2009
Brian Thayer

I hope that you can! I've been working with a Board of Directors on this project and it is taking a lot longer than expected. The new opening date is something like late February. Until then, I'll be running a cart operation like Gwilym's in front of the building. Pointers are very welcome!

Dec 1, 2009
Brian Thayer

I'm needing to use purified water with the espresso machine for obvious reasons. My idea for now is to use 5 gallon water cooler containers from culligan or something, pouring them into our pressurized canisters. any better solutions for the mobile operation?

Dec 2, 2009
Alison Quennoz

Couldn't have picked someone more worthy of leaving me my first comment! Micah and I were nerding out on different brewing methods at 6am while opening the cafe and Friday; he looked at me and said, "You should definitely join Barista Exchange." Ha! So, here I am. Happy Holidays to you and the fam if i don't see you before Christmas!

Dec 20, 2009
Dustin DeMers

Ya man sounds great. I would love some feedback about roasters from ya.

Dec 21, 2009
Lorenzo Perkins

Thanks Joe. I'm pretty stoked myself. It'll be awesome to catch up in Anaheim.

Jan 15, 2010
Chris Weber

Soon. Very Soon. Friday to be exact. Will you be roasting? Maybe I can stop by on my way to KS? Or possibly meet for lunch? I generally stick to 270, but I could certainly venture South.

Feb 7, 2010
Brian Thayer

Hey man! It was good seein' ya at the new location in CoMo the other day. I wanted to let you know my wife got me a popcorn popper for Valentine's. I love roasting! Truly, I's sure I'll be doing this the rest of my life, hopefully more professionally at some point. You've been a big influence thus far and I only want that to grow. I respect what you're doing and what you're about. Let me know if I can ever return the favor.

Mar 2, 2010
Shadow

Hey thanks for the tips on the Aurelia drip tray. Making a deeper one makes sense if the secondary pan under that will allow for more depth.. I'm guessing it was put there to catch any runover to keep it off the components underneath.

It is OK most of the time. But when we do events and are less than level it can be a pain because water will run to the edge of the tray and I have to keep a bartowel in those areas to absorb it. Might plan on changing it though. Thanks again!

Mar 29, 2010
Michelle

Hey Joe
just wanted to remind you how excellent a job you did last weekend! If you ever need feedback once you get your score sheets back let me know.

Apr 24, 2010
Michelle

Life post-Anaheim is coming together. I am gearing up for summer barista work in the Hamptons. Hope you are holding down the fort well!

Apr 30, 2010
Christopher Zimmerman

Hey joe we are going to come back through st louis after bonnaroo... we'll be there on monday the 14th... are you available? id love to take you up on the st louis mini coffee tour... I figure we have a couple hours we can spend there and it will break up our trip nicely... Let me know... Cheers

Jun 1, 2010
Christopher Zimmerman

Hey Joe,
Just doin a follow up on being in St. Louis next Monday... We will be through there 1030ish... you had mentioned maybe being able to meet up for lunch? Hit me up and let me know... Cheers

Jun 7, 2010