What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Annapolis Maryland

How many years have you been in the industry?

2

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

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Two local girls, with culinary backgrounds, own a GREAT coffee shop with FANTASTIC food. We grow most of our food, or use local/organic whenever possible. We would love to offer our expertise to any potential coffee shop owners with regards to start-up, purchasing, financing, health department approvals (grease trap options), etc. We overcame many hurdles to open our business, and would like to share our knowledge with others.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Italy, Costa Rica, Brazil

About Me:

Co-owner - Carla Lucente, Chef, Coffee Lover, wife and mother
Co-owner - Stacey Jackowski, Chef, Coffee and Tea Lover, good friend

About My Company:

b.b. Bistro is a coffee shop with food. We serve breakfast and lunch five days a week, and cater to local businesses. We use Caffe Pronto coffee, which is roasted less than a mile from our shop. We offer Fine Coffee, Healthy Eats and Gourmet Sweets. We have a regular, loyal local customer base and WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!!!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Coffee is something we can share with everyone in the world!

Website:

http://www.bbbistroannapolis.com