We were looking at being shorthanded next week when Sonja, Clara, Mel and Rich all head out to NJ for CoffeeFest and the MidAtlantic Barista Competition. Due to other commitments, we were short staff on a couple of shifts.
For many other shops, that could be a problem. But we're fortunate enough to have alumni who really want to get back behind bar.
So, if you come in next Friday and Saturday and find Belle or Lauren on bar, it's not a flashback. The Battista Cafe makes its return next Friday afternoon with Frank and Belle on from noon-close. On Saturday, Lauren gets her portafilter on for six hours with Jess, also noon-close.
And in New Jersey, among the competitors Sonja will be going up against? Why it's Johnny C. himself, now representing West Mifflin's Ironstar Roasting.
You can take the barista out of the cafe, but you can't take the cafe out of the barista. Or something like that.
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