see there are much less expensive vaccum brewers than the Starbucks Barista — since these can be used on your stove, much like the old Silex units of the 1940’s. http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.brewers.vacuum.shtml... (24 replies, last updated by Richard Medlin September 4, 2004)

Mack Brown better hope the Longhorn faithful don’t find out about Brady’s goat cook-off or Darrell Royal Stadium won’t have a soul in it this weekend.... (6 replies, last updated by scrumptiouschef September 12, 2009)

. their coffee is from paradise roasters in ramsey, a roastery that has caught national attention with amazing coffee sourcing. also, peter middlecamp of the black sheep coffee cafe was a finalist at the United States Barista... (12 replies, last updated by resting September 19, 2007)

barista championships and really knows his stuff. They sell only a little bit of green stuff, but they also believe in appropriately ageing the coffee after roasting it. Sometimes freshly roasted stuff isn’t ready to go... (15 replies, last updated by Politeness March 29, 2009)

DiningDiva: Yes I have, everytime I have one of their gelatos, which is about once a month. This is a tough one for me as the “new wave of coffee” approach that’s practiced in the United States (principally... (19 replies, last updated by geekyfoodie November 1, 2007)

It’s worth noting that Veritas' Anthony placed third at the Canadian Barista Championship yesterday. Congrats Anthony! Initial reports state that the judge declared his espresso the best he’d ever had. (176 replies, last updated by pinalafina November 10, 2009)

represented the United States in the world baking championships in Paris last spring. Her baguette is fantastic (warning: it’s also addictive). A baguette goes for $1.99. Her croissants, which are incredible, are around... (7 replies, last updated by joanmacri May 10, 2009)

Starbucks sells good machines – mine has lasted 4 years so far. Be prepared to pay a lot more than $50 – these are pump type machines, like the commercial ones, rather than the steam only units that you get from... (9 replies, last updated by Dr Dave December 18, 2002)

As a menmber of the Azzaro family ( Papa’s)“ I am proud to say that Papa's is the second oldest continuously family run pizza, tomatoe pie ” sestblishment in the United States. TRhat says it all! I am making... (19 replies, last updated by Tapas52 June 19, 2008)

, exceptionally, won’t is Café Myriade, though that’s more because some of the staff will be at the National Barista Championship than because it’s a holiday. As always, wherever you decide to go, you’re... (9 replies, last updated by lagatta October 9, 2009)

Purity. www.purityicecream.com There are lines at 11 a.m. and at 10 p.m. and you’ll soon find out why. Gimme Coffee’s original branch is in Ithaca and I’ve yet to have a better macchiato anywhere in the United... (6 replies, last updated by Solstice444 July 28, 2008)

Intelligentsia and La Mill are world-class coffee as far as I’m concerned. The Ethiopian Sidamo at La Mill is one of my all-time favorites. Coffee this good is extremely rare in the United States, including in NYC and SF. (160 replies, last updated by sel September 3, 2009)

If you’re in San Dimas, people recommend Coffee Klatch (or Clatch?). Heather Perry there won the SCAA Barista Championship a couple of years ago. Though I live in West L.A., I haven’t made it to San Dimas yet. (221 replies, last updated by Chowista November 5, 2009)

thinking to try lotus of siam and either big mama’s rib shack or memphis championship BBQ... any other suggestions would be appreciated! thank you! (23 replies, last updated by kjs August 15, 2009)

compensated for their title by earning a higher hourly wage than the baristas. As someone stated here according to San Francisco Chronicle, anywhere from $1.50 to $2.65 more an hour. Based on expert testimony to the Superior... (65 replies, last updated by jgg13 March 29, 2008)