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
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