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What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Aldo Coffee, Pittsburgh, PA
How many years have you been in the industry?
3.5 years
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
My favorite aspect of coffe shop life is the people you meet and work with. Along with that, I enjoy coffee, both drinking and preparing, cupping and tasting and passing along the skills I have been fortunate enough to acquire through trainings and competitions. I have also worked in a cafe in Spain which lends well to the cross cultural aspect of "the exchange." (though I must add I am a bit more than rusty on the spanish."
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Oh, anywhere really.
About Me:
I love traveling, though I have been trying out the adult life more these days, which means not taking off every season to go skipping around the world. Who can afford that forever anyway? I've just started, this last year, to truly enjoy the "wonders of Pittsburgh" and see its unrealized potential. Its becoming home here.
About My Company:
I haven't held a job this long in all my life. That means that its a great place to work.
Website:
http://aldocoffee.com

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At 5:31pm on February 18, 2009, Bethany Sterner said…
Hey Belle! Just wondering if Frank is feeling better? Jeremy and I were thinking about him and are also so excited that your new job/venture is doing so well.
At 8:59am on February 9, 2009, Jeremy Sterner said…
It was great to see you this past weekend, Belle. How is Frank? I am praying for his recovery...
At 1:28am on December 16, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
thanks for adding me to your list of friends - have a great week - Steve
At 12:53pm on December 15, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
I will be in Quebec City and Montreal on the 26 of December, as to the best coffee shops - well I know how to get to them but it's been three years since I was there last so I could not tell you by name. We will be going on to Toronto until the first of Jan. Have a good time in Quebec. - Steve
At 6:28am on December 10, 2008, Jeremy Sterner said…
hey Belle. I tried sending you a message through bX, but I dont know if it worked. Check your junk for it or let me know if it didnt go. If it worked, I will send you some more news...
At 8:33am on December 4, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
hello Belle, greetings from Canada - Steve
At 7:26pm on November 20, 2008, Benjamin H Wilkinson said…
Wow Belle! That is really exiting for you. I hope you're loving the whole project, and, wrapping your mind around it. My new store (not mine) is slated to open in January and my thoughts are torn between grinders, dishwashers, scones and staff. I don't really know which way to turn. What sort of budget do you have, I wonder, and what product line will you offer? I'm curious, for sure.

We are looking forward to Pittsburgh. More than compete, I'm really eager to spend some time with like minded folk. You all are and inspiration.

Keep up the tremendous work and I'll make sure to pick your brain from time to time, and, ask to borrow your gram scale.
At 7:41pm on November 19, 2008, Benjamin H Wilkinson said…
Belle! My wife and I have been thinking about you guys lately! Congrats on all the Aldo news. I read Rich's musings.

We're excited to come to PA in February and hopento see you then (with baby girl ).

I'd love to hear how you are
At 5:32pm on October 29, 2008, Jeremy Sterner said…
Belle! I am just working on tracking you down. Would love to see how things are for you and Frank and what the latest is... drop a line when you have a chance.
At 11:09am on August 14, 2008, emily jackson said…
belle,
come to our throwdown @ Tazza on 8/20 @ 7pm. $5 to enter with cash money prize to the 1st and 2nd place.

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