Victorian Barista Championships - Sun. 25th March

[TC]

Re: Victorian Barista Championships - Sun. 25th Ma

Im sure that it will be better organised that MFW (and I can think of some great words to assign to those letters) AKA Melb Food and Wine are for Wicked Sunday...Sad that Joe Average gets no info tho...Where is that publicity machine?

Picture a bump in with big trucks and 20+ employees ready to get everything organised....The crew gets there at the pre-appointed and booked time to do their thing...Meanwile the MFWs have yet to even erect the tents....

What was that about a beer in a brewery?  :

I love the fact that I no longer have anything whatsoever to do with it or them

[fatboy_1999]

Re: Victorian Barista Championships - Sun. 25th Ma

Luca (or anyone else who might know),

Any way of knowing who will be up at what time?
Im hoping to come by, but wont be able to be there for the whole thing.

Brett.

P.S. - Daylight saving ends in Victoria Sunday 25th @ 0300, so be sure to put your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night/Sunday morning and hopefully you wont be the first person there at 11AM (in your opinion) thinking "Where is everyone?"

[luca]

Re: Victorian Barista Championships - Sun. 25th Ma

Hi David,

I wasnt able to go to the qualifier, but I think that the placings were something like:

Dave (Veneziano)
Cassie (First Pour)
Toshi (St Ali) - Go Toshi!
Con (7 Grams)
Erin (HQ)
Simon (HQ)
Zoe (Michels Patisserie; Growers Espresso last year)

Then theres apparently a tasmanian competitor ... not too sure on the details there.

Peter was obviously very happy that baristi using his coffee came 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th.

On Sunday I will be going to "barista b!tch" for the Veneziano competitors. If Im able to, Ill help out clearing up and stuff. So Ill be there, but flitting about the place rather than enjoying the show.

Cheers,

Luca

PS. Thanks for your help running the judges accreditation session on Wednesday, Dave. Im sure wed still be clearing up after the sensory evaluation if you werent there!

[Wushoes]

Re: Victorian Barista Championships - Sun. 25th Ma

Hey Luca,

Do you know who the top 6 that made it to the final are?

Will you be going on Sunday?

[luca]

Re: Victorian Barista Championships - Sun. 25th Ma

A quick PS to the last post; I dont know how Nathan is going for volunteers, but if youd like to help out (eg. timekeep, clearing cups, etc), please let Nathan or I know.

Cheers,

Luca

[luca]

Hello All,

I just received the generic invitation to the VBC from Nathan Wakeford (Mr_Nang on the forums), who has been working his $#@ off organising it. Naturally, I thought that I should post the invite here so that everyone can come.

Nathan has put a lot of thought into running a smooth event that everyone will enjoy. There is a qualifier event on the Thursday beforehand, so the Sunday event will just be a finals. This will hopefully make it short, sharp and snappy as well as giving the Vic champ the experience of competing twice before competing in the Australians. I also understand that Nathan has set up another marzocco for the competitors to make their coffee on for the audience, free of charge. Add the blowtorches, foams and other shenanigans for signature drinks and it should be great!

Cheers,

Luca

============== Copy/Paste Invitation Below: ========================

Dear Coffee Enthusiast,

I would like to invite you to attend the 2007 AASCA Victorian Barista
Championship, being held 11am Sunday March 25th at The Beachclub, Waterfront
City Precinct, Melbourne.

The 2007 AASCA Victorian Barista Championship provides an opportunity to
watch the fast paced and entertaining performances some of Victoria’s
Leading baristas as they compete against each other for a position in the
Australian Barista Championships. In the stylish modern surrounds of The
Beachclub at Waterfront City (Docklands), you will get the chance mingle
amongst many of Victoria’s pioneering coffee roasters, café suppliers, café
owners and coffee enthusiasts . You will be treated with latte art
demonstrations by the Current World Champion Latte Artist, Scott Callaghan,
try world class coffee prepared by the competitors in the championship
event, meet previous World Barista Champion Paul Bassett and 2006 Australian
Barista Champion, David Maikin. A must see for all passionate about coffee,
set aside Sunday March 25th for a day of educational entertainment in the
preparation and appreciation of amazing coffee. Forward this flyer on to
your friends, family and colleagues to ensure that all interested in this
event have the opportunity to come along.

We are grateful for the support of our Official Sponsors who have made this
event possible:

Sungold Milk

www.wcbf.com.au

Sungold Milk is produced by Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, a company that
has been producing high quality produce for over 118 years, making them
oldest surviving dairy company in Australia today. Sungold milk comes from
the cleanest, greenest region of Australia and travels from the farm to the
shelf in less than 24 hours, ensuring that Sungold is the freshest milk
available.

The Beach Club

www.thebeachclub.com.au

The Beachclub is a chic and relaxed Restaurant-Bar concept located in the
vibrant Waterfront City Precinct of the Docklands. The Beach Club offers
arguably the best views of any along the waterfront, taking in the Bolte
Bridge to the west and the Melbourne cityscape to the East. The Venue is
vogue and stylish with a strong emphasis on quality, bookings can be made
for weddings, corporate functions or social events. The furniture is
comfortable and tasteful, the menu and Wine list are unique in style and the
food well executed using only the freshest of Australian produce with clean
subtle flavours.

Cafetto

www.cafetto.com

Cafetto is a specialist manufacturer of cleaning and sanitation products for
coffee brewing and dispensing equipment. Cafettos range includes descaling
and cleaning tablets and milk line cleaners for bean to cup super automatic
as well as traditional espresso machines and smaller home and office
machines. They also have approved organic cleaners.

DaVinci Gourmet

DaVinci Gourmet create products that bring a unique palette of flavours to
your usual café drinks and it is with their complete line of flavourings
that you’ll be able to create masterfully flavourful possibilities.

Espresso Equipment Specialists

EES is the exclusive licensed distributor of Lamarzocco Espresso Machines -
The official espresso machine used in the World Barista Championships.

2007 AASCA Victorian Barista Championship Information


Entry Details & Fees

Entry into the 2007 AASCA Victorian Barista Championships is free to the
General Public.


Start Times

The Barista Championship will commence at 11.00am at the Beach Club.



Venue Details

The Beach Club

Ph +613 9329 2360

Fax +613 9329 2509

Address Level 1

427 Docklands Drive, Docklands 3008

E-mail info.mel@thebeachclub.com.au

Website www.thebeachclub.com.au

The beach club is situated at Waterfront City

http://www.waterfrontcity.com.au/index.php?id=2



Location / Getting There

§ Maps


http://www.waterfrontcity.com.au/fileadmin/maps/WFC site map.pdf


http://www.waterfrontcity.com.au/fileadmin/maps/WFC location map.pdf



§ Tram / public Transport directions

By Tram

Catch the free City Circle tram (from Flinders Street) OR Tram 86 (via
Bourke Street) to the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Latrobe Street and
walk along the Promenade to Waterfront City.

OR

Tram 30 (via La Trobe Street) OR Tram 48 (via Flinders Street) to Waterfront
City tram stop

By Train

Take the train to Southern Cross Station (formally Spencer Street Station)
and walk over the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to Harbour Esplanade. Then
follow the Promenade along to Waterfront City.

By Car

MEL REF 2E D4

Parking is available at:

- Waterfront City, Docklands Drive (approx 1000 car parks)