Archives for Jonathan Riethmaier

We’re getting ready for this month’s Thursday Night Throwdown at Rouler, so I thought I’d get up to speed on some cycling jokes. Some of these are just wheelie bad, but this is my duty as the spokes person, after all. On March 22, we’ll roll over to Rouler for the competition, where we’ll find out who’s the real latte art cycle-angelo. Sign ups begin at 7:30 and the competition starts at 8 pm. You gotta be there, even if you’re feeling a bit like a bicycle … two tired! (ah shit these are … Read More »

The November edition of Thursday Night Throwdown will be held November 17 at Mammoth Espresso. Bring your coffee pals and get ready to duke it out with the best baristas in New Orleans. Per usual, we’ll start signups at 7:30 pm and the pouring will begin at 8:30 pm. This event is BYOB, but come hungry! The Hot Plate Boyz will be on hand serving up some awesome grub, including: Candied ham biscuits with candied jalapeños, grilled pineapple and basil Pimento mac and cheese with pulled … Read More »

Registration is now open for our Signature Beverage Competition on Thursday, September 29, at the Catahoula Hotel. Additional information about this competition can be found on our previous blog post. If you would like to register to compete in this event, please select the following link and complete the registration form. There is a $20 fee to compete (which will be collected later) and we are limiting registrants to 12, although we will create a … Read More »

The New Orleans Barista Social Club is calling all coffee and cocktail professionals (or anyone who’s up to the task) to put their skills to the test in a signature beverage competition. The event will be held Thursday, September 29, at the Catahoula Hotel in the Central Business District. This competition is free to attend and all are welcomed. To compete, participants must feature roasted coffee as a component of their drink. Beyond that, there is ample room for creativity. Competitors … Read More »

Mojo Coffee Roasters recently acquired these handmade latte art dice, and they’re donating a set to the New Orleans Barista Social Club! Don’t be surprised to see these in play during the March throwdown (details on that soon). If you want a set for your personal use, find them at www.mojocoffeeroasters.com. … Read More »