What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

New York

How many years have you been in the industry?

Looking to launch by Fall '08

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I hope to launch an artisan espresso shop in a part of NYC desperately in need of one.

About Me:

I'm a professional comedian who has spent years of daytime down time in some of the greatest coffee houses in Seattle, San Francisco, LA and NYC. Now I want to bring the flavor and culture of Specialty Coffee to the neighborhood where I live.

About My Company:

I'm in the start-up phase of development. I've already posted a beta web site to help me get off the ground. I expect to be neighborhood based and globally aware.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The people. The places. And specialty coffee

Website:

http://www.espresso-u.com