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2010 Western Regional Barista Champion

Interview: Pete Licata: 2010 Western Regional Barista Champion

This year’s Western Regional Barista Competition was loaded with heavy hitters from California, but it turned out to be an outlier from Hawaii who took the title. Pete Licata, a two-time Midwest Regional Champ...
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Barista Competition Los Angeles

2009 Western Regional Barista Competition Finals

Intelligentsia Coffee and SCAA co-host the 2009 Western Regional Barista Competition at downtown L.A.’s Spring Arts Tower with top baristas from California and Hawaii. FINALIST #1 – Ryan Willbur – Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea...
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Barista Competition Los Angeles

Western Regional Barista Competition (Day 2)

The 2009 Western Regional Barista Competition takes place in downtown Los Angeles. Day 2 helps to determine Sunday’s six finalists. 1. Louie Poore – Zoka Coffee – Seattle, WA Poore competed out of region,...
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Barista Los Angeles

Western Regional Barista Competition (Day 1)

The 2009 Western Regional Barista Competition is underway at downtown L.A.’s Spring Arts Tower, a former bank. Top California baristas battle for six slots in Sunday’s Finals. The competition isn’t the only draw for...
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Barista California

Interview: Barista Matthew P. Williams

From January 23-25, top baristas from California and Hawaii will converge on Los Angeles to compete at the Western Regional Barista Competition. The winner scores a coveted slot in the Semi-Finals of the 2009...
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Coffee California

Western Regional Barista Competition Details

From January 23-25, Intelligentsia and SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) are hosting the Western Regional Barista Competition at downtown L.A.’s Spring Arts Tower. Top baristas from California and Hawaii vie for a coveted...
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