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obvious
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Victoria: Caffe Fantastico experience - 2008/05/17 20:30
Just landed on the shores of Vancouver Island and set down roots sans beans. On the advice of a friend I visited the Kings Street Caffe Fantastico.
I wasn't sure what to expect but I was kind of thinking I would get the "too cool for school" brush off you can expect from cafes in Vancouver, my home town.
This was not the case --dude at the counter took my request for beans seriously and gave me the run down on them and showed me samples of each. Although I was a bit distracted by my 3 year old daughter's distraction of the funky clientelle he patiently took care of my request for a half pound of the house beans and a half of the Guatemalan espresso and passed along my request for an americano to the barista. By the time we were done there was a steadily growing line at the counter --everyone bearing cups and mugs of their own --in fact one customer had a jam jar. Turns out you get charged an extra 25c for a shop supplied cardboard container --good for locals but not so good for poor bozos like me who don't know the scoop. Next time I will though, which is the point I reckon.
I rushed home and fired up my Isomac Tea --which promptly blew the SSR, sending great gouts of steam out of every crack as the safety valve released the pressure. It took me a while but I finally unpacked my backup machine, a La Cimbali Domus Dosatron -not a great machine but adequate for the purposes. I wasted a few shots dialing in my grinder and re-familarizing myself with the Domus, but finally pulled a couple adequate ounces.
The only thing I wish is I hadn't been so distracted by my daughter --the little darlin' --the Guatemalan was roasted just about a week before.. wish I ahd asked before buying. It's just a tad oldish for me as it'll not be finished for a couple of weeks --particularly with the Tea on the fritz.
Kind of wonder if dude was testing me as he asked if I wanted to have the beans ground ---I think I must have sputtered my refusal pretty adamantly as he kind of grinned at my response. 
-PeteT
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colin
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Re:Victoria: Caffe Fantastico experience - 2008/06/23 10:47
I do not think a day passes when I do not take a moment and give thanks to the likes of;
Habit Coffee & Culture, Buon Amici's, Cafe Fantastico and Discovery Coffee - without which the coffee scene in Victoria could very well be quite dull.
In my eyes, the people; John and Logan and crew of DISCO, Sean D. of Habit Culture and Ryan, Christie and Co of CF and Derek and Gina of Buon Amici's - are the true stars of coffee culture in this city.
Next time you walk into any of these places, the 1st thing you should say is: Thank-you!
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mengels
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Re:Victoria: Caffe Fantastico experience - 2008/06/24 18:39
Where is mention of 2% Jazz here? Like Discovery, there is no snobbery there - just plain great shots and service with a smile.
Mark
Bubby Rose's Bakery
(we're working on it!)
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colin
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Re:Victoria: Caffe Fantastico experience - 2008/06/24 18:45
OOps! I forgot to mention 2% Jazz and the
GODFATHER OF ESPRESSO IN VICTORIA...
Mark Engels!!!!
The Godfather of ISLAND Espresso being Geir Oglend.
Do not mess with the godfathers.
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mengels
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Re:Victoria: Caffe Fantastico experience - 2008/06/25 19:59
I am no godfather - although someone once threatened me with a visit from Fat Tony...
I just love coffee, coffee bars (not all of 'em) and the potential of coffee culture.
Now, about that chili...
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