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What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
61 Sherbourne Street @ Adelaide Street East in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How many years have you been in the industry?
2 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.
Bisogno Espresso Bar is my homage to my Italian experience of living in Firenze, Italy. I subscribe to the Italian notion that espresso should never be bitter.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Manila, Sydney, Cape Town, Paris, Firenze, Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires,
About Me:
I am going to be 48 years old in April. I have excellent communication skills. I have two great teachers in my life -- my two sons, Dante and Micah (5 and 2 years). I have traveled extensively in the last ten years and understand that the way to learn about people is by being in their environment. I know that change is the only constant in life. This makes me a good barista.
About My Company:
Bisogno Espresso Bar is a "mom and pop" operation. We keep it very simple. It is all about the coffee and how we interact with our regulars. We have only been in business six months and already we are the talk of the neighbourhood. We are determined to bring coffee drinking the non "fast food" way to our customers. I know most of the names of our regulars and how they take their coffee. We also know that humility is our greatest ally in our success.
Website:
http://currently being constructed

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a mistaken identity?

Posted on August 20, 2009 at 7:56pm 0 Comments

hey colin,

i don't think we speak of the same espresso bar. the one i visited is located on hamilton street. i didn't see a "fake roaster" and the few times i've visited (on different times of the day) there was no sixteen year old behind the counter. i was just there this morning and the barista pulled me one of the best 49th parallel i've ever tasted. the finish lingered for quite a while and it really made my day -- i even mentioned it to the crew with whom i was working. again, i… Continue

regina, sask.

Posted on August 16, 2009 at 10:51am 1 Comment

this place reminds me of hamilton, ontario. the weather has been pretty crappy. nonetheless, i managed to walk around to find a couple of decent coffe shops.

i walked into AEGEAN COAST coffee and tea. the reception was, at first, luke warm but the manager (i don't remember her name....oops) came up to my table after a while and chatted me up. she was very nice and quite pleasant. but most importantly, i noticed that they were pulling 49th parallel (organic and epic). i have used epic at… Continue

alas "toto" there IS good espresso in cape town

Posted on January 5, 2009 at 11:12pm 2 Comments

yes! i used BE to scout down a decent coffe in cape town. surprisingly, there were only TWO in all of Africa listed on BE.

Cafe Mozart did not dissapoint. I tasted a very smooth cup of java indeed. The notes were very subtle with a distinct nuttiness to it. the vibe at Cafe Mozart is devine. we sat under tree shaded patio. the building itself is very understated but with great character. the service was very friendly and laid back.

the owner, john, is a british ex-pat. he is a trained… Continue

one of the four m's missing

Posted on December 16, 2008 at 3:00am 0 Comments

alas, after one week in gordon's bay, i found a cafe -- albeit in a department store -- with a very respectable machine ( la marzocco linea three group) and a very sound pair of mazzer grinders. i was ready to take a chance on the miscela (third m) but as i sat and observed the barista's techniques my expectations slowly sank with my energy and enthusiasm levels.

why? why does it have to be that something has to fall short of pulling a good cup of espresso? the ignorance is almost… Continue

one week without my la marzie

Posted on December 15, 2008 at 12:47am 1 Comment

i've been in cape town one week and i've yet to find a good espresso!!!!!! aaarrrrrggghhhhh.

specifically, i'm in gordon's bay/strand area, which is east of cape town (about 40 minutes). most of the cafes don't know a thing about proper espresso. they leave the portafilter sitting on the counter, for crying out loud! i can understand why a starbucks would do well in places like this. for the love of pete! it doesn't take much to give care in making good coffee! pleeeease! can somebody help… Continue

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At 5:46am on October 10, 2010, angela said…
My name is miss angela desmond i saw your profile today and became interested in
you,i will also like to know you more,and i want you to send an email to my
email address so i can give you my picture, for you to know whom i am.
Here is my email address( angela5000desmond@yahoo.fr)
I believe we can move from here!
I am waiting for your mail to my email address above.
(Remeber the distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life)
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At 8:26am on January 7, 2009, Tanya Flores said…
Hi Daddy
having issues signing out of this thing...
love you lots like jelly tots
Wifie
At 3:14am on December 18, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
thanks again for your recommending these really good espresso bars with distinct personalities in Toronto - I will be going thanks - Steve
PS keep looking for that great espresso in SA
At 3:18am on December 15, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
thanks for adding me - hope you fine great cup of coffee! - Steve
At 4:06am on December 14, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
I'll be in Toronto for two weeks the end of Dec and the start of Jan. I will try to drop in to your shop and try it out. - take care - Steve
At 4:03am on December 14, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
Hello - greetings from the east coast of Canada - Steve
At 6:34pm on December 6, 2008, Alun Evans said…
Gidday V.F... good luck on the trip back to RSA. You should look up some of the BX,ers who are there. It will be great to be reunited with your wife. Take care...
At 1:56am on September 25, 2008, Saad said…
My message might sound childish but...
IT'S RONALD SANDOVAL! OH GOD IT'S REALLY RONALD SANDOVAL!!!

My name is Saad. I'm from Pakistan. I recently started watching your show "Earth: Final Conflict" and God, is it amazing or what! Became HUGE (Caps for emphasis) fan of yours immediately after season 1. Frankly I think that you, sir, dominate the show. Not belittling the great work of Mr. Kevin, Ms. Leni, Ms. Anita, Mr. David, but your portrayal of Ronald Sandoval was absolutely magnificent! I remember a scene from the episode "Fissures", the part where you propose Zo'or that you will captain the mothership. That, I daresay, was the climax of the whole season 2!

I have a few questions for you. What was it like playing "Ronald Sandoval"? What are your thoughts about the character and whether he resembles you in some aspects in real life. Did you choose to play this character? If not, who do you think you could've played the best? Which taelon do you personally like, personality-wise?

I have a lot of other question, which I will ask as soon as I get the assurance that this account of yours isn't abandoned.

Once again, you did a great job at the show. All hail EFC!

Regards,
Saad.
At 5:09pm on February 28, 2008, Von Flores said…
The one thing I've learned the most from being an entrepreneur is, 'I doubt myself more'. The thing my wife has learned most from being an entrepreneur has been she doubts ME more.
At 6:51pm on January 16, 2008, Momiji Kishi said…
ha ha ha, you are so funny, Von.
I can not give you a job at DH because I don't want to lose my shifts.... I have to feed myself, you know.

Thank you so much for the comment...
I am not even a inch ahead, Von. I feel so behind and at the bottom of everything. I still have soooooo much to learn, and want to experience so many things about coffee. And honestly, I think that you are more experienced and know a lot better than I do.

I hope we can learn more and more together! Let's have fun!!
 
 
 

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