This weekend Fratello is hosting the Canadian Prairie Regional Barista Competition - and we’ll be streaming all the action LIVE on www.ustream.tv
Here’s the URL:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/prairie-regional-barista-competition
So, if your in Calgary - you should come to Fratello and hang out (open to the public)…and if you can’t watch it in person then make sure you check in to see who the next rock stars will be!
We’ve received our first (of 3) Nuova Simonelli Aurelia Competition espresso machines. These machines have several modifications on them to increase the temperature stability of the machine and have been calibrated at the factory for a brew temperature of 200F.
I used my Scace2 to confirm the calibration and this is what I’m reading.
The pump pressure is set to 9Bar
This machine also has modified steam tips.
The machine(s) are available to all competitors to come and practice on prior to the competition. Please contact me via email: jason.p(at)espuccino.com to make arrangements.
We have confirmed that the barista competition is open to the public and there is no charge to watch (we will be taking donations for Coffee Kids). So, mark your calendars and join us for a great time and to watch the best barista’s in the Prairies go head to head.
Here is a PDF with the Schedule of Events for the two day event.
For those who want to compete (and you SHOULD compete), click THIS LINK to download a PDF of the registration form.
The Canadian Barista & Coffee Academy will be offering two days of barista training at Espuccino this May 26th and 27th - following the Barista Competition.
This special training academy for barista (espresso machine operators) and those interested in learning more about coffee and espresso presents its 2008 Educational Program. The hands-on training workshops are lead by Canadian and international expert trainers and professional baristas. They are for those new to the industry or those who want to perfect their coffee skills and include: Basic Training, Advanced Training and Expert Barisa workshops. Please refer to the schedule below for details and click here to register.
Location: Espuccino Imports
4021 9th St. SE Calgary
Alberta T2G 3C7
403-263-3224
Monday, May 26, 2008
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Barista Level I: Beginner Barista Workshop
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Barista level II: Advanced Barista Workshop
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Level III: Expert Barista & Latte Art Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Opening a Successful Coffee Business Seminar
2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Coffee Cupping Workshop
DATES:
Baristas must compete in one of the 2008 Canadian Regional Championships in order qualify for entry into the Canadian National Championship. Baristas working in cafes, restaurants and foodservice establishments in each region are encouraged to sign up. One registrant per company (see rules and regulations). For rules, information and registration visit www.canadianbaristachampionship.com or www.canadianbaristaacademy.com or call: 416-784-5210
We highly recommend that if you are interested in competing - that you sign up quickly as there is a maximum of 16 compeditors.
Also - they are in need to volunteers to be a competition Judge !! This is a great way to get involved - please contact Les Kuan at ibex1989@yahoo.com to sign up.
Cheers
Jason
Well its about time!
This coming May 24th - 25th, Espuccino will be hosting the first ever Prairie Regional Barista Competition. This is an event sanctioned by the Canadian Barista Academy and the winners of the PRBC will go on to compete in the Canadian National Barista Championship with that winner representing all of us at the WBC.
There will be a total of 16 to 20 competitors and registration is $75. As soon as we receive more details and sign-up forms, rules - we’ll post them online.
Click here for the Canadian Barista & Coffee Academy website (which as of today has not been updated with details on the 2008 competition schedule.
In the meantime, let everyone know and book the day off to come and watch or better yet, to come and compete.
Cheerrs