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Von Flores
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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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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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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)
( angela5000desmond@yahoo.fr)
having issues signing out of this thing...
love you lots like jelly tots
Wifie
PS keep looking for that great espresso in SA
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.
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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