Baristas
Memories of Moscow
I can’t believe it’s almost time for me to head back to Portland, Ore. — my flight leaves on Thursday morning, and by air travel magic, I return to Portland a few hours later on […]
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Baristas
Coffee Mania Moscow!
Day two (for me anyway ”I’m here in Moscow for the last half of team one’s adventure, and the beginning half of team two’s), anyway, so day two began with sunshine! These Latin baristas ”Raul, […]
Friends
Stumptown Makes History (Again)
The great folks at Stumptown have supported our efforts with Barista Magazine since day one ”I remember way back in 2004 when I first told Stumptown owner Duane Sorenson about wanting to start a magazine […]
Books
We love the Left Coast!
Last night I had the opportunity to attend the launch party for Hanna Neuschwander’s new book Left Coast Roast by Timber Press here in Portland. The event was held at a bar named Spirit of […]
Barista Nation
Big Season Ahead for Barista Nation
It’s hard to believe that the industry’s most progressive coffee event ”Barista Nation ”is only in its second year. The non profit organization, which is the brainchild of industry vet Anastasia Chovan, has enjoyed successful […]
Barista Jams and Events
Collaboration/Celebration/Competition
The first time I heard of the Collaborator, it was called a Sno-Plow Cream Stout. It was a winning home-brew recipe that was then produced and sold in a limited edition by Widmer Brothers Brewing […]
Coffee
A Community Bigger Than Coffee
I had the opportunity to attend a new event last night hosted by Bellissimo at the American Barista and Coffee School. Called “A Taste of…” the evening brought together a few craftspeople from the Portland […]
Coffee Fest Seattle
Competitors Announced for America’s Best Coffeehouse Competition!
The newest competition to his the specialty coffee scene is the America’s Best Coffeehouse Competition! And it’s a really super cool one. Entire cafes apply for the event, which will have its inaugural contest live […]
B.C.
Virginia-Chicago-Vienna-Vancouver!
Hi folks! Hope everyone’s enjoyed a quiet few weeks since the big SCAA conference in Portland ”not to mention the United States Barista Championship, where this girl took the crown: I don’t know about you, […]
Barista Nation
Barista Nation Tokyo!
I’m getting ready for a trip to Tokyo next week to join the Barista Nation team at the first ever Barista Nation Tokyo event! I almost said it was the first international Barista Nation, but […]