Food & Coffee Pairing in Fine Dining: It’s Not Flavor Matching
By Stefany Dybeck and Margaret Winzeler Listening to our fine dining customer is always the first step in creating and delivering an exceptional food pairing program. What do they want and what do they need to deliver it? Ultimately, we all want the same thing—-consistent, high quality taste in the cup. The program has to …
Hand in Hand: Fine Dining and Specialty Coffee
Considerations on Coffee Pairings and Menu Presentation at Restaurants By David Lange Coffee and dining have been mainstays in American culture for generations. Whether it’s the quick morning cup at the corner coffeehouse, the midday pick-me-up at the neighborhood diner or café, or the finale at the elegant five-star white tablecloth establishment, coffee is the …
Restaurants are Paying Attention to Coffee Quality
By Pat Snyder The consensus within the specialty coffee and restaurant industries is that most restaurant decision makers are finally getting it: An excellent coffee is as essential to the fine dining experience as delicious, perfectly prepared food, fine wines and outstanding service. “In the last five or more years, we’ve seen a significant turnaround …
At Lamill,There’s Much More Going On Than Eggs and Coffee
By Aaron Kiel Boasting executive chefs, tableside barista service and a java-centric menu, LAMILL Coffee Boutique’s Craig and Jean Min perfectly blend the dining experience with specialty coffee in the happening Los Angeles, Calif. neighborhood of Silverlake. Craig Min discovered real coffee 20 years ago at the age of 12, while working with his father’s …
What’s on the Menu? Experts Weigh-in
By Aaron Kiel When it comes to coffee at restaurants, where are we as an industry? Peter Giuliano, vice president of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and director of coffee and co-owner of Counter Culture Coffee, says we have a long way to go. He believes that too many restaurants still see coffee …
Coffee & Restaurants: Can Coffee Get it Right?
By Ric Rhinehart The specialty coffee industry is setting its sights on the restaurant and foodservice market, from fine dining and casual restaurants to quick-serve establishments. Many in the coffee industry—some of which are featured in this issue—are successful as they’re educating restaurateurs about the specialty coffee difference. Some businesses are even taking the coffee …
Roasters Guild & Barista Guild Community Gathering & Brew Battle!
The dynamic forces of the Roasters Guild and Barista Guild have come together for the 2nd annual SCAA Leadership Summit (SLS) Brew Battle! Location: Sustainable Harvest 721 NW 9th Ave, Rooftop Terrace Portland, OR 97209 (located off Portland Streetcar line at NW 10th & Johnson stop) Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm – …
Now Accepting 2012 SCAA Sustainability Award Applications
The SCAA’s Sustainability Award acknowledges individuals, businesses and organizations that have created innovative projects to expand and promote sustainability within the coffee world while inspiring others to initiate similar endeavors. As part of its mission, the SCAA is actively involved in issues related to sustainability and looks to its members to take leadership roles in …
Espresso Supply Brings Roasters & Baristas Together
We wanted to take a moment to thank Espresso Supply for their support at the recent Roasters Guild Retreat. Their underwriting helped send two baristas to Roasters Guild Retreat, Julie Housh (BGA EC member) and Bryan Duggan from Counter Culture Coffee. “We try to choose our sponsorships to provide the biggest impact for the participants” …
SCAA Job Posting: Regional Event Coordinator
Position type: Part-time, Contractor position. Reports to:Director of Community Development ROLE DESCRIPTION: Primarily responsible for coordinating event production of 1-2 Barista Camps, 4-6 Regional Barista Competitions, and the annual United States Barista Championship. Manages registration, schedules and pre/post event communication pieces to all regional event attendees. Works with selected regional event venues for overall event …
The NCA invites you to their Fall Coffee Summit
The National Coffee Association has reinvented its educational program this fall with The Coffee Summit: Bringing Together Industry Knowledge and Expertise. The Coffee Summit is an all-new conference that combines the knowledge of experts with the wisdom of fellow professionals who understand how to apply that knowledge to the challenges you share in your day-to-day …
Cafe Imports Announces Origin Trip Location for USBC Champs
August 23, 2011 Café Imports www.cafeimports.com Café Imports is proud to announce the 2011/2012 USBC/WBC origin trip sponsorship location has been selected!The 6 regional USBC winners, plus the USBC Champion, and the WBC champion will travel with Café Imports to Costa Rica in January 2013.After our maiden Barista Origin Trip to Brazil in 2011, Café …