recap

After this weekend I quickly became accustomed to running into my new coffee acquaintances--I was convinced I saw Peter Giuliano and Katie Carguilo running around downtown this afternoon before my radio shift. But alas, it was only the mirage of seeing like-minded coffee hausies.

I understand that a good number of kids in this city work their coffee shops on the weekends, too, but COME ON! I must say I was super bummed to see the lack of participation from Atlanta baristas this weekend. Hmph.. more reason to travel.

With that said, the coffee events of the weekend were nothing short of awesome for this city. The party at the 'Tane was pretty stellar; definitely a good way to kick off the weekend. Futher good times held at the convention itself. Counter Culture held cuppings throughout the weekend at their booth for newbies and vets alike. Someone mentioned all you had to do was hand them a spoon and they were in... I loved seeing everyone slightly bent at the knees, curiously sniffing and slurping.

I've been concocting a plan to hold cuppings at Octane, but the odd problem we thought we were running into was not having any real "down time" where the shop was closed and could hold these cuppings. What might actually be best for our coffee virgins of Atlanta is to hold them while the shop is open to lure in some regulars.... hmm......

Saturday night's debauchery came in the form of a Counter Culture party at the new training center. Again, more amazing people and great conversation. Of course, I managed to inconveniently dip out right before the latte art throwdown. Next time, inspector..

Sunday night hanging out at the shop was just as great as the rest of the weekend. Made more plans to travel.. so here's what it's looking like: Portland from July 14-22, and DC from July 22-29. Coffee crawlin's abound...

P.S. photos from the weekend: here.