What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Atlanta, Ga. US

How many years have you been in the industry?

2 or so

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 enjoy cupping in my free time.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Anywhere and everywhere.

About Me:

Every time I feel like I know a lot about coffee I am proven wrong.
I love cupping and finding flavors that you would never expect to find in coffee.
I was using a siphon in my apartment one time and someone thought I had a meth lab...it was a good conversation starter.

About My Company:

Empire State South is the first restaurant of its kind in Atlanta. Owned by James Beard Nominated and Food and Wines Best Chef of 2002 Hugh Acheson, ESS will focus on refined Southern Cuisine with a world class wine selection and some of the best coffee you can find. We will be serving up Counter Culture Coffee with a traditional espresso menu with a few Southern flairs and a single cup pour over bar. Opening August 30, 2010. Hope to see you there!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The subtleties.

Website:

http://www.empirestatesouth.com/