We’ve all been there, where you fall in love just a little too hard with the guy or girl that fixes you your favourite morning pick me up. They give you a wink amongst a […]
Bartender, Barista, Chef & Influencer stories
Category: Barista
MEET THE BARISTA: FRANK MIRENZI FROM CHARLIE AND FRANK’S
In the hospitality industry, where culture and consistency matters, trusting someone else to run your business on the floor requires faith. While you might call it a sheer coincidence to find a guy named […]
MEET TONY OVERALL: BONDI’S ‘BIG DADDY’ & COFFEE CUSTODIAN
I remember being 17 when the wave of cafes with ‘specialty coffee’, hanging pot plants and rugged baristas hit. It was then I decided to put down my caramel fudge latte and find out what […]
MEET THE BARISTA: Lui from Bennett St Dairy
Age doesn’t affect this smooth talking Italian, and with your coffee the smile comes for free. Meet Big Lui, killer barista over at Bennett Street Dairy, the only cafe in Bondi that prides itself on […]
Meet The Barista: Karina Smith from Pablo & Rusty’s
Most people say if your job doesn’t get you up in the morning, then find something that will. Even if this means ignoring our parents or grandparents who told us to do what we’re good […]
Meet the barista: Boston Parker from Gertrude & Alice
Almost anyone can make a coffee, but not everyone can truly know your coffee, contemplate your cup and talk about it like it’s your second language, or in this case a guy who speaks as […]
Meet the Barista: Justin Iddles of Boots Darling
Interview and profile by Karla Layton – Barista Editor These days anyone can open up a hipster cafe. Just throw in some antique chic rustic decor, hanging plants, put a cute guy in a […]
