There is an upcoming event that every serious barista should consider attending. It is the 1st Annual Arizona Latte Art Competition. When: September 4, 2010 from 9 am to 3 pm Location: The JW Marriot (Desert Ridge) during the Phoenix Cooks event. 16 competitors ONLY! Format: Free Form Baristas can bring their own pitchers 2 drinks 10oz cup (cups to be provided) Bracket Format Brackets will be chosen from a hat from a neutral party 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded! Competitors will be competing in front of hundreds of people Competitors to receive free DJ, food, drink and beer (id required) To Compete: Send an email to AZlatteart@gmail.com Entry Fee: $30 fee includes 2 tickets to Phoenix Cooks. Barista Jam to follow at Press Coffee Roasters.
Psyd I would so be there if it weren’t Labor Day Weekend. Presently, I’m turning down this and two other really tempting things (high school reunion and a state rapier fencing championship, that I tied for second last year, so…) for a twenty five year retrospective of the Tucson music scene, seeing some friends that I haven’t seen in a decade or more, and mixing bands that I haven’t worked with for years. Still, I find myself trying to figure out how to schedule things so I can afford to get up for the comp and still make my gigs in Tucson! If you live in Phoenix and don’t make this, I will point and laugh unmercifully! 0 Reply August 9, 2010
Brian Clemens It’s going to be great. If I haven’t already, I’ll be coming by your shop to drum up support/recruitment. If you need practice I suggest you compete next weekend at the Echo coffee throwdown. 0 Reply August 12, 2010
steve LETS GO ALL!!!! I know there at least 10 spots left, so lets show phoenix what Arizona Baristas are made of!!!! Brian and I will be looking for you in the next few weeks!. 0 Reply August 12, 2010