New Orleans Barista Social Club is joining forces with Catahoula Hotel to host a Signature Beverage Competition on Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to the Catahoula Hotel bar to watch coffee and cocktail professionals put their skills to the test crafting beverages featuring roasted coffee as a component. Each competitor will present their drink and describe their approach to the ingredient, and will be judged by an expert panel. Learn more about the competition rules »

Signature Beverage Competition
Thursday, September 29 @ The Catahoula Hotel
914 Union Street, New Orleans 70112
Drink Specials Start at 7 p.m.
Competition Begins at 8 p.m.

Special thanks to our generous host and sponsor, Catahoula Hotel!

Who is Competing?
The following competitors will participate in this event.

Demian Estevez
Owner / Barista, Mojo Coffee House

 

Sarah Kane
Bartender, Bakery Bar
Manager, Twelve Mile Limit

 

Sarah Lambeth
Barista, Cherry Espresso Bar

 

Mason Swafford
Barista, Stumptown Coffee

 

Byron Gomez
Manager / Head Barista, Spitfire Coffee

 

Ozzie Mendoza
Bartender, Catahoula Hotel

 

CJ Smith
Bartender, Cellar Door

 

 

Who are the judges?
The following experts will judge the competition.

Turgay Yildizli
Barista / Roaster / Consultant, Specialty Turkish Coffee

 

Eric Goldberg
Coffee Program Manager, Catahoula Hotel

 

Dana Honn
Executive Chef / Co-Owner, Carmo