Louisville is for (COFFEE) Lovers!

What started as twenty-something people gathering in a dining room to geek out over vacuum-pots and 2am shots of espresso has more than tripled into a shop full of hungry-to-learn and eager-to-compete locals who are even quicker to form long lasting bonds over the one thing they all have in common... a sincere interest in this mysterious caffeinated substance!

Chris Deferio (of The Coffee Institute) wowed us with his finesse and left our mouths watering after his barista demonstration. (And I'm sure I'm not the only one who has already looked into buying a smoker- I mean, who ever thought of this?) Kane Holbrook, Matt Galyon, and Kenny Smith peaked our interest with different brewing methods all evening while Quills' own Eric Bray made sure our cups were never empty with endless french-presses of Ethiopian Morde Cafe... and certainly the night never would have been the same without the antics and quirky commentary of Chris Heiniger. (Extra thanks to you all!)

Follow this with one healthy dose of competition (judges including local 'celebaristas Ryan Soeder and Jesse Harriott) and the whole lot of us were left with our cups full and our intellecual appetites satisfied.

So, while I am sad to see that this year John King has retired the "Louisville is for Lovers" soundtrack to the city, I'm thrilled to watch a new generation of enthusiasts unfold. Welcome to the coffee map Louisville, KY! The city doesn't even know what hit 'em!

Thanks again, Quills & Prima-Coffee, for hosting this incredible evening and bringing together so many of us in our love for coffee and one another.

-SBW

See some great photos @: Louisville Wedding Photographer courtesy of the great Juan MacClean


P.S. Java Brewing Co. is putting together an all-star cast for their new store opening- if you're looking for a job, please e-mail: sbwelder@hotmail.com Thx, ya'll!