Matthew Gasaway

Male

Chicago Illinois

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Chicago
How many years have you been in the industry?
3 years
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'm always looking to improve every aspect of my skills.
I love to learn and help those at the same token.
I'm pretty easy going and easy to communicate with.
Above all I try to keep an open mind. To be stubborn to your own ways is counter-productive.

In order for all this to happen it's important to have passion for your work. Thats what I have to give.
My passion for coffee.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any
About Me:
While in school I'm a part-time Barista and a student at Columbia College of Chicago. I'm currently working on a degree in Photography.

I've had to opportunity to compete in:
Millrock Coffeefest Chicago '09
GLRBC Milwaukee '10
Millrock Coffeefest Minneapolis '10
About My Company:
DarkCloud Urban Coffee Lab
2122 N Halsted st.
Chicago IL 60614

Showcasing coffee from highly respected roasters across the country.

We'll be rocking a Slayer Espresso Machine!

And all manual brew methods for all our drip style coffee.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The People and the Community involved
Website:
http://DarkCloudCoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Dex

    Whats up Matt, Glad you joined up see you at the Jam this weekend
  • Jinn Bronwen

    Hello, I have joined
  • Jinn Bronwen

    thank you, and how glad I am
  • Dex

    You must not long too much I will have you over sir, I have Ms. Silvia and she can produce a fairly great drink when treated like a lady. You are always welcome at the D Cafe'
  • Nicely

    thanks for lettin' me know homie! Nice meeting you Chi-Town! Will you be at Vegas in June?
  • Jesse_Aram

    It was good meeting you man. Hope to see you again rockin the sweet pours. Keep it steady in CHI.
  • Leo Li

    Nice to see you here Matt.

    Nice to latte picture!

    Leo
  • Brett Wayne Barker

    Word. Dayton is a black hole and I love it. I'm not at Pacchia anymore, but the coffee is still the best in Dayton. Let me know if you come back any time soon.
  • Talbott Harrison

    yeah i work in the shop off 48
  • Lindsey Myers

    Think you'll be back for round 2 next year?
  • Mick Evans

    what's up man?
  • Mick Evans

    guest coffee! totally down.

    those v60's are awesome. theyve been doing great at our brown st. store. we're starting to use the iced coffeemaker (hario's "fretta"), and that thing is cool too. seems like every hario product just rules, haha.
  • Mick Evans

  • Andy Atkinson

    New thread... "Why is Matt Gasaway such a douchey tool?"