My wife used to work on the corner of Great Titchfield and Mortimer, from about 2007 to 2009. That is how we found our location. We knew that the demographic of fashion, media, design, advertising was suitable towards our business concept, and also that we would enjoy opening and running a business with that demographic. […]
West Fitzrovia – It’s all happening in 2014 Read More »
What is one of the most important aspects of operating a food business? To be very blunt, it is most probably making sure you do not make your customers very ill (or worse) with your food. It’s quite a responsibility. It’s also to ensure that for your staff and for your customers you are operating
Food Safety – The responsibility of not making people really ill (or worse) Read More »
Nervous anticipation last Tuesday night as we rolled up to Square Mile roastery for the final of the London Latte Art challenge. We knew we had arrived at the right place as stereotypically, there were quite a number of fixed wheel bikes, tattoos and bearded men hanging around. Square Mile’s new events room was ready,
London Latte Art Smackdown – #smackdown13 – The Finals Read More »
That’s it now, four heats complete. The top 8 are decided to go into the final at Square Mile Coffee and with the chance to win some amazing prizes as well as the potential for fame and glory. We had another 40 people crammed into Kaffeine to watch what was happening and the pressure was
London Latte Art Smackdown – #smackdown13 – Round Four Read More »
Three heats down now in the London Latte Art Smackdown and last week we had another 40 people crammed into Kaffeine to cheer and jeer the baristas. This week we had the owner of Square Mile coffee and 2007 World Barista Champion James Hoffman judging, joined by Glenn Watson and Arianna from Union Coffee. It
London Latte Art Smackdown – #smackdown13 – Round Three Read More »
Just a quick update on where we are with the Latte Art competition, as well as news on the London Christmas Party. The first heat was Tuesday just gone and two of the baristas from Curators have made it into the final, Krysty and Timothy. Congratulations to both. Next Tuesday’s competitors. Catherine and Thomas from
London Latte Art Smackdown – #smackdown13 – Round One Read More »
So there is a bit of talk in the industry about a new method of grinding beans for use on an espresso machine using the EK 43 grinder and in consequence of that, a few blog posts. I have seen this grinder in action at the 3FE store in Dublin recently as did two of
The EK 43 grinder debate Read More »
So 4 years ago, we were launched. Yes, this Wednesday 4 years ago was the first real day of operations for us. We invited all of Mrs K’s work mates down from their office for lunch as a trial and we opened for the day, with Chef Jared and a good buddy Katya in the
4 Years Old – From Nursery to Big School Read More »
Over your lifetime, you will probably remember certain pieces of advice given to you or handed down by parents, managers, friends, loved ones. These pieces of advice or words of wisdom you can either reject or employ and they will help to shape you into the person you are today. Certain hospitality managers have impacted
The One Percents – An Explanation Read More »
We’ve got 100 kilos of espresso, a 2 group La Marzocco Linea, 3 grinders, 5000 cups, it’s 30 degrees and we will be wearing sunglasses. So starts our week this week as we prepare for one of the most famous sporting events in the world, the Ashes at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Some of you may
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