I wish I had more details about this, but so far, key details like the location are still being worked out by the BGA. But it’s close enough to start talking about it. According to the BGA Facebook page (go ahead and “like” it while you’re there):
“Get ready for Barista Camp! This October the barista community will converge for skill-building and community like never before. More details to follow in the coming weeks, but start saving those tips! We want you there! If you are not already a BGA member, join now and you will see significant savings on registration fees. It will be the best $45 you have ever spent. See you in October!“
This has been bantered about for a few years now and it’s great to see it get so close to a reality! Should be a good time by all. I’ll keep you in the loop.
There’s a new video out from Intelligentsia, this time featuring cappuccinos. It is as good as the other two, but this one really got me jonesing for Pórtico to hurry up and get open! I have actually spent most of today arm wrestling vendors and equipment suppliers for the best prices. I do this for every customer, but with the extra knowledge of trying to be responsible about spending other people’s tithes and offerings, I am feeling a bit more pressure than normal.
Anyway, watching this video made me start to twitch a little bit seeing the tricked out La Marzocco and the Robur-E grinder along with some good milk and someone who knows what to do with it all (Kyle Glanville is a good egg). Pórtico’s tricked out Marzocco has been ordered, as has the Robur-E. Milk will come from the Heartland Creamery and if I do say so, I’m pretty sure I can figure out what to do next especially since I know that both Benetti’s Coffee Experience and Oddly Correct Roasters got my back.
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Jordan Barber (Cafe Grumpy)
Scott Lucey (Alterra Coffee)
Robin Seitz (PT’s Coffee Company)
Jesse Bladyka (Coal Creek Coffee Company)
Andrew Milstead (Urban Coffee Lounge)
Ryan Wilbur (Intelligentsia)
Joe Marrocco (Kaldi’s Coffee)
Jared Truby (Verve Coffee Roasters)
Laila Ghambari (BARISTA)
Nicholas Krankl (Taste Coffee)
Trevor Corlett (Madcap Coffee)
Charles Babinski (Intelligentsia Coffee)
Devin Pedde (Intelligentsia Coffee)
Ryan Knapp (Madcap Coffee)
Tyler Wells (Frank)
Sara Peterson (Verve Coffee Roasters)
Chris Baca (Verve Coffee Roasters)
They join your previously announced regional winners:
Lemuel Butler (Counter Culture Coffee)
Pete Licata (Honolulu Coffee Roasters)
Mike Marquard (Kaldi’s Coffee)
Danielle Glaksy (Stumptown)
Mike Phillips (Intelligentsia Coffee)
Greg Lefcourt (Ozo Coffee)
Lorenzo Perkins (Cafe Medici)
Jeremy Sterner (Peregrine)
