Saturday, September 15, 2001


and here we are, back to . . . coffee!

caught one of those charming low-quality cable access shows on bcat, "eat brooklyn." the producers/hosts are so bad it's comic, but their enthusiasm for brooklyn food is infectious and adorable; i can thoroughly relate to people who remain undaunted by their total lack of any appreciable talent. you go, eat brooklyn!

today their show focussed on their latest find -- their cafe of the moment -- la petite cafe at 502 court st., near the bqe towards red hook. it's been open about a year. their camera lovingly followed (albeit a tad fuzzily) every step of what appeared to me to be a high-quality espresso program.

the barista took all care in grinding, dosing, tamping, and pouring the shot. i didn't have a timer, but it seemed like a 20-second shot. i couldn't tell the make of the machine, but it seemed to have two groups. as the barista foamed the milk for a cappucino, he used both the wand and thermometer correctly to produce a decent foam -- not latte art quality, but very nice.

the camera homed in on the shot, and i do believe i saw a bit of "guiness effect," where the crema, coffee, and steam all mix together in the glass, and don't sort themselves out til the shot's end. must find time to get down there and see what's up!

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