It was nice to meet you at the SCRBC. Sorry we didn't get a chance to connect or chat for too long, but hopefully soon. Texas is big, but we can overcome that slightly irrelevant geographic hurdle.

Hi Jason. I thought of you today when we finally added a Trad Capp to our menu. Double in a 6oz cup. For here only, no modifications. Just thought I'd share that. Thanks for the push. b

Yeah, you're definitely right. It'll be good to meet you, too! I have to say it'll really cool to hang out with barista-folk again.

Thanks, a fashionably late arrival on my part

To take a differing opinion;personal or as an attack should not mean we should loss your insites in any discussion.

Oh and I will be bringing a party, even if it just is myself and a bottle of goose.

So you ready for the amazing fun and coffee love that will be Halloween '08? By the way I'm with sbux again at 121, we got our close date Oct.22. I'm workin a shit load between there a waitin tables. I however don't think I will be with them after our close date... it will be great to see you in Austin! I'm bringin it!

Thanks man!

Hey Jason. Tracked you down. ;)

howdy pardener!

Jason, I have a friend living out in Austin, TX. He likes good coffee and I know you are the one to turn to for a shop/roastery recommendation. Can you set a brother up?

Jason, my sincerest apologies. We have been one of the few shops that have been open in Houston since the hurricane and we have been a little stressed out. I am embarrassed with my immature response; I really make it a point not to act that stupid most of the time.

I agree with you completely about not sacrificing the quality of the beverage to accomplish better art. It is something that we stand by at Catalina, the focus is on preparing a great beverage and maximizing the potential of both the espresso and the milk. As far as contrast as part of the competition, it is not based on intentionally pulling a bad shot for better contrast, instead controlling your pour as to not disturb the crema and have a crisper design at the completion of your pour.

Again, my apologies and I hope that there are no hard feelings. I appreciate the things that you do for the industry.

-Max

It's a Latte ART Throwdown, you want to drink three latte's from each barista go for it, I'll make sure to pull you a great shot for each one. But yes really, we are judging ART- hints the name.

You bet I went! I was so stoked to go! I had a ton of fun. Vince, Colter and the gang were awesome. We got together with Senor Prince and rocked the town like no other. It was an awesome experience!


B.T.W. I also looove micro-fiber cloths.

Hey, glad to be here. I'm getting a bit lost navigating around, as I've pretty much ignored the MySpace/Facebook/Linkedin world. I wont be here too often, but it's nice to check in and checkout what;s going on with the pro's!

Hey Jason,
How are things?
Just roasting away here.

Jason Man! How goes it? I've been soo busy with training for competition and everything that I haven't really been keeping up witht much. How is everything?

Good seeing you yesterday. Hope the drive went well. We will probably see you in Oct if not before..

yep i knew what stores were said to go round here b/c i'm cool like that. it's common sense really.