This actually sounds like a decent sig drink idea, potentially. So many of them sound, frankly, disgusting- lemon curd in espresso? Ginger syrup? Bob Blumer participated in the Canadian Barista Championships for a Food TV-Canada...

Espresso drinks at restaurants, no matter what the price, are almost guaranteed to be lousy. There are lots of reasons for this, but it mostly comes down to the fact that few can afford to hire a dedicated barista, and what you...

FoodTVs All American Festivals did a show on the World Championship Goat Cook-off in Brady, TX, a few months back. I can’t find it on their website, but here’s a link that includes a recipe from a previous winner....

Yes, it was Jan/Feb w/ I originally asked but my 12 yr old broke his leg and we postponed our trip to Memorial Day weekend. What luck—saw the World Championship Great Arcata to Ferndale Cross Country Kinetic Sculpture Race....

A new BBQ restaurant opened in Dayton, NJ called Red River BBQ 732-355-9999. I haven’t tried it yet but the owner owns 20 BBQ restaurants around the country and won first place at the Budweiser World Rib Championship, the...

, and I expect both would be high quality places. As for Myriade, I still expect it to be open in October. Incidentally, the Canadian Coffee and Tea show is in Montreal in October as well (along with the barista championship) and...

the famous Square Mile roastery in London. The range of filter coffees come from the equally prestigious Hasbeen. Milk is organic, the baristas are well trained (to my knowledge the people who set this up came 2nd in the UK...

Japanese sashimi, seasoned.

World Barista Championship - simple, innovative, out of this world food (loved my BLT made with pork belly) - professional, knowledgeable service LA MILL owners, Michael and team members get high marks for this unique venue, for...

My parents are going to be in Edmonton for the World Track and Field Championships (a couple of weeks, I think). Both of them are well-travelled, reasonably sophisticated eaters (San Francisco area natives) who will eat most any...

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.

at the World's Brewing Championships. “Red Seal” and “old #38” stout have all won gold medals at the World's Brewing Championships. Norht Coast has been rated “best brewpub” by Beer Celebrator...

beans: fine, winning points for world-class foam and rich flavour, losing a half point for a hint of unnatural bitterness from overextraction (by the barista's own admission). A ham and cheese panino was impeccably made, though...

Cafe Myriade is the latest player in the Montreal coffee scene. The cafe is owned and operated by Chowhounder, Canadian National Barista Championship finalist and former Veritas-fixture Anthony Benda and his partner Scott Rao,...

I’m heading to San Diego for a conference and need a morning and mid afternoon pick me up. Is the a good coffee shop near the convention center? I’m looking for a barista with talent who knows a cappuccino isn’t...