Rich Westerfield

Pittsburgh

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Pittsburgh
How many years have you been in the industry?
6+
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 are in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. We use Intelligentsia for espresso because we're on board with the ethics and quality. We also roast our own line of boutique single origins sourced via direct trade importers. Our kids compete regionally and nationally in both the SCAA comps and Millrock and sometimes win trophies. We could be interested in an exchange, especially during the summer months, to both host someone of talent and to offer someone of talent.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Anywhere in Europe, Western Canada or Central America.
About Me:
I'm just a cook that pulls an occasional decent shot. Our staff was cited as being "Pittsburgh's Best Baristas" by the editors of Pittsburgh Magazine back in 2007. We're still trying to live up to that.
About My Company:
We're always looking for someone who's got a hollow leg for coffee and wants to cup at every opportunity. And we're dog-friendly.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The folks who manage to be amazing, yet humble about it. And Wiggles.
Website:
http://www.aldocoffee.com

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  • Jesse -D->

    Hey Rich thanks for the Yeungling, good times, and sandwich tips. Primanti Bros. is one of a kind.

    Tell your wife that Thomas returns her greetings.

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Jesse -D->

    Don't know about coming back to Ithaca, but I wll tell Erin you said hello. And if I see Chris, although I probably won't, I tell him you were thinking of him.

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Bill Warnock

    rich you gota see this machine i found but note the guy in the background drooling on the counter

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kv_M7orc8w&feature=related

    Mar 2, 2009