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The Turntable: August 2010
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. For the last four years, I've often heard proprietors of food and drink in St. Louis complain about the customer base lacking the sophistication to appreciate their products and services. This is an easy bandwagon to join, and I'll admit that I've been on it a number of times. I've had my fair share of experiences when frustration got the best of me (Soulard Farmer's Market coffee stand, anyone? Isn't this just an excuse? To break it down˚:. So, the rate at w...
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The Turntable
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. Kaldi's is excited to announce the 2008 Fall Barista Jam. The event will take place at our roastery on November 7 and 8 and will focus on raising quality at the retail level and preparing for barista competitions. We have some very special guests who will be presenting along with our talented staff of baristas. Check back here, at our homesite. Or on our events calendar for more details in the week to come regarding registration and schedule.
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The Turntable: August 2008
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. Cafés to dig - Chicago and KC. Just back from recent trips to Chicago and KC for business and ple. Asure I'm a coffee fan by trade and taste. Here's a quick list of cafés to hit while in either town. The South Loop (on Jackson) location is my favorite. Great coffee and aesthetic. A great little bakery near Wicker Park. Great barista and patio, too! On the far north side. Great coffee and the coolest café in town if you've got time. The best spro in the midwest.
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The Turntable: USBC 2008 - Coffee or Die
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. USBC 2008 - Coffee or Die. Just got back from a week-long trip to Minneapolis for the 2008 World Barista Championship. As many know, I make/sell/deliver/educate-others-about coffee for a living. This was my first USBC and I didn't know what to expect in terms of success or atmosphere going in. Luckily, I got to drive the 600 miles with my coffee-pal and occasional co-worker, Alex McCracken, who has been through such ordeals in the past. Nevertheless, Alex and...
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The Turntable: Sophistication
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. For the last four years, I've often heard proprietors of food and drink in St. Louis complain about the customer base lacking the sophistication to appreciate their products and services. This is an easy bandwagon to join, and I'll admit that I've been on it a number of times. I've had my fair share of experiences when frustration got the best of me (Soulard Farmer's Market coffee stand, anyone? Isn't this just an excuse? To break it down˚:. So, the rate at w...
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The Turntable: October 2007
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. Musical Language (by Radio Lab). I'm not sure if anyone in the Midwest is listening yet, but WNYC (New York Public Radio) has been airing a show called Radio Lab. For the last couple of years. It's a marriage of science and journalism for the aspiring-hipster geek. The young liberal's best friend, Ira Glass, aired a one of their stories on This American Life. Http:/ audio.wnyc.org/radiolab/radiolab042106.mp3. Or subscribe to the podcast here:. 8221; before bl...
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The Turntable: April 2009
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A starting point for discussion on beverages. Espresso Elevation: reflections from the left coast. Please join me this Friday, April 3 as I present a few key reflections from my recent trip to the west coast. While in Portland, I competed in the United States Barista Championship and placed 6th in the nation. This was an overwhelming and exciting result after years of hard work. Hope to see you Friday! Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). James hoffmann's coffee blog.
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The Turntable: Musical Language (by Radio Lab)
http://themikenorthturntable.blogspot.com/2007/10/musical-thinking-by-radio-lab.html
A starting point for discussion on beverages. Musical Language (by Radio Lab). I'm not sure if anyone in the Midwest is listening yet, but WNYC (New York Public Radio) has been airing a show called Radio Lab. For the last couple of years. It's a marriage of science and journalism for the aspiring-hipster geek. The young liberal's best friend, Ira Glass, aired a one of their stories on This American Life. Http:/ audio.wnyc.org/radiolab/radiolab042106.mp3. Or subscribe to the podcast here:.
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The Turntable: October 2008
http://themikenorthturntable.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html
A starting point for discussion on beverages. Kaldi's is excited to announce the 2008 Fall Barista Jam. The event will take place at our roastery on November 7 and 8 and will focus on raising quality at the retail level and preparing for barista competitions. We have some very special guests who will be presenting along with our talented staff of baristas. Check back here, at our homesite. Or on our events calendar for more details in the week to come regarding registration and schedule.
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The Turntable: Espresso Elevation: reflections from the left coast
http://themikenorthturntable.blogspot.com/2009/04/espresso-elevation-reflections-from.html
A starting point for discussion on beverages. Espresso Elevation: reflections from the left coast. Please join me this Friday, April 3 as I present a few key reflections from my recent trip to the west coast. While in Portland, I competed in the United States Barista Championship and placed 6th in the nation. This was an overwhelming and exciting result after years of hard work. Hope to see you Friday! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). James hoffmann's coffee blog. Guatemala San Pedro La Laguna.
