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3 Ways Small Restaurant Owners Can Compete with Chains

Chain restaurants have loyal patrons, a well-refined menu and name recognition. Many have large marketing budgets and are visible on TV, the Internet and billboards. In many markets, these restaurants are the primary competitors for privately-owned restaurants. Regardless of whether you are launching a new restaurant or you are struggling to bring customers into your established venue, you understandably need…

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Added by Kara Masterson on March 28, 2019 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Coffee Fest Chicago Latte Art Competition Bracket Announcement

Late today in Seattle, Coffee Fest Tradeshow released the 64 Person Latte Art Competition Bracket positions.

You can view it here.

Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 10, 2011 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Latte Art Competition Chicago

As the social media professional for Coffee Fest Shows, I’ve been fortunate the last 14 months to visit with many, many baristas and coffee professionals. Everytime I pop into a new coffeeshop, I…

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Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on January 7, 2011 at 10:58am — No Comments

The Latte Art Competition Bracket for Coffee Fest Minneapolis

Bracket.pdf

Competitors for the Latte Art Competition at Coffee Fest Minneapolis have been announced. Click on the url-link above "Bracket". Also attached as a jpeg image.

Added by Jeffrey J Kingman on May 12, 2010 at 9:04pm — 1 Comment

The Great Good Place - Part 1

This is the first of a short series of blogs written to document my thoughts on Ray Oldenburg's book, "The Great Good Place." In his book, Ray discusses the 'Third Place' as the public places where people go to enjoy the company of others in an informal social setting as necessities for our personal and community health. Henceforth, references to the author's work will be discussed as Ray's ideas/assertions.

Ray makes a historical reference to the post WWII era, where after the… Continue

Added by Mike M on January 9, 2010 at 9:34pm — 5 Comments

Calling all Coffee Enthusiasts to Navy Pier, February 20-22!

Did you know that Coffee Masters is hosting this year's Great Lakes Regional Barista Competition? Baristas from the surrounding states of Illinois - including Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio - will converge to take part in a competition designed to encourage and recognize the art of espresso preparation and service. This event takes place during Coffee Fest Chicago and is presented by the Specialty Coffee Association of… Continue

Added by Coffee Masters, Inc. on February 10, 2009 at 8:22am — No Comments

European Team Coffee Challenge

Hi guys

Just got back to the UK after Trieste Espresso Expo and the European Team Coffee Challenge.

I thought you guys might want to see a selection of the 'millions' of the photos I took.

Hope you enjoy them

(I've tried not to incriminate anyone too much)

http://tinyurl.com/5fhs82

Please tag anyone you know so we can all be… Continue

Added by Stuart Lee Archer on November 17, 2008 at 11:50am — No Comments

A million different places

This is the perfect website for me. I haven't been doing the coffee thing for as long as some people, but I already know now that it's something I love, and I would be perfectly happy to do it for as long as I'm working. Eventually, one day, I'd like to own my own coffee shop(s) - as well as some other businesses, business is kind of a passion of mine, although it might seem slightly boring. In highschool marketing was my favorite class and my orginal major going into college was… Continue

Added by Rachael Renk Simas on September 9, 2008 at 9:44am — No Comments

JBC08-09 qualifier of East Japan

East regional qualifier of Japan Barista Chanpionship was founded.

I & my friend Baristas competed.

Semi final & final round will be founded in SCAJ show October 15(Wed.) -17(Fri.), Continue

Added by Masa Onishi on August 24, 2008 at 8:05am — No Comments

SCAA Names Emily Oak to World Barista Championship Board

The Specialty Coffee Association of America

Appoints Emily Oak to World Barista Championship Board

Long Beach, CA. U.S.A. (July 22 2008) —The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announces the appointment of Emily Oak as the newest member to represent the association's interest on the World Barista Championship (WBC) Board of Directors.

Oak is Director of Training and Development for Australian Independent Roasters, an SCAA member and wholesale… Continue

Added by Mike Ferguson on July 22, 2008 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment

Ghost Flute Glassware - Barista Competition Signature Drinks?

I am always on the look out for cool glassware and cups that would work well in a barista competition. A lot of baristas serve small volume signature drinks and I wanted to share these beauties. They look awesome and come in Flutes, Tumblers and Goblets. Would be cool to experiment with, and would add a nice visual flare to any… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on June 2, 2008 at 12:21pm — 3 Comments

Canadian Prairie Regional Barista Competition Live Blog

I received this email from Jason Prefontaine in regards to the upcoming CPRBC. Cool!

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to let you know, that we will be streaming the Canadian Prairie Regional Barista Competition, live from Calgary at the following URL:…

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Added by Matt Milletto on May 21, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Photo's up from the beloved Reg Barber - SCAA/USBC Coverage

Reg Barber, photo maniac and trophy designer, has posted his set of over 1000 photos from this past weekend on his Flickr. Thank you Reg for covering this event in such detail!

Added by Matt Milletto on May 9, 2008 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Espresso Enthusiasts invited to 2008 Canadian Regional Barista Championships

Toronto, ON (April 9, 2008) Coffee enthusiasts from across Canada will be gathering to watch some of the country’s best baristas (espresso machine operators) at the 2008 Canadian Regional Barista Championships. Four regional competitions to be held in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver have been announced beginning with the Prairies Regional Barista Championship in Calgary on May 24 & 25, 2008. Masters of the espresso machine from around the country will be competing for the… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on April 24, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Northeast Regional Barista Competition Finalists

I am bummed to be here on the left coast, not in attendance of the NERBC, but and trying to follow along with this weekends events. Yesterday was the semi-finals, 26 competitors I believe.

Last night was the official bX meet up and dance party in Ithaca, and I am waiting to hear how everything went, hopefully some photos too.

The finalists are:

Chris Ganger (Ithaca Coffee Co)

Lance Nichols (Gimme! Coffee)

Jay Murdock (Cafe Grumpy)

Chris Deferio… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on April 12, 2008 at 9:39am — 4 Comments

Western Regional Barista Competition

A huge congrats to all who were involved in this past weekends Western Regional Barista Competition. I have already heard from many people in attendance that it was one of the best barista events to date!

A big round of applause for all of the competitors, and for the top three:

1st Place, Chris Baca, Ritual Coffee Roasters

2nd Place, Kyle Glanville, Intelligentsia Coffee Roasters

3rd Place, Heather Perry, Coffee… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on March 31, 2008 at 8:30am — 5 Comments

XV Espresso

Check out PT's latest espresso family member...mmmm tasty!

Added by Holly on February 21, 2008 at 1:45pm — 4 Comments

ooooo a blog

I just figured I would give this whole blog thing a shot. It's been a really long time since I have done this...not to mention my one and only blog was on xanga.... any who, it's late in Kansas and I am watching Harry Potter (#1) and just finished season 3 of 24. I did practically nothing today, with the exception of writing up descriptions of our competition espresso blend. It should be up on the site by Monday I would assume. Well, even though this is the 72nd time I have seen it, I must… Continue

Added by Holly on February 16, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

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