Michelle Foster, who is a regular contributor to Barista Magazine, was at the Big Central Regional Barista Competition this weekend in Kansas City. Besides writing about the event for the April/May issue of our magazine, Michelle sent some photos of the finishers along to share. So here I am, sharing.

1st: Pete Licata, Parisi Coffee
2nd: Jacque DesMarais, Kaldi’s Coffee
3rd: David Fasman, Kaldi’s Coffee


1st: Charlie Habegger, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Chicago
2nd: Zaida Dedolph, HalfWit Coffee Roasters, Chicago
3rd: Josh Taves, Dogwood Coffee, Minneapolis

Up next: The Northwest Regional Barista & Brewers Cup Competition, Feb. 1 “3, in Seattle, graciously hosted by Dillanos. Go HERE for a list of the competitors signed up so far. And stay tuned for coverage by yours truly from Seattle starting Feb. 1!