Melbourne

MICE 2013 will bring together the World Barista Championship, the World Brewers Cup, the inaugural Global Coffee Review Symposium and Australia’s largest dedicated-coffee trade show, for a once in a lifetime event.

Hosting the World Barista Championships and World Brewers Cup, the MICE2013 will be the culmination of decades of hard work that have seen the Australasian industry develop what is now being recognised as one of the strongest specialty coffee scenes in the world.

Thanks to coaching I am incredibly lucky to have travelled half way across the globe in order to aid the Spanish Barista Champions 15 minute presentation.

Months of concepting, considering, creating and coffee tasting leads to one coffee, fifteen minutes, one trolley, seven judges, twelve espresso based drinks and countless hours of stress. This is what a Barista Championship consists of, and all in order to have a chance to convey an idea about a coffee.

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And wish Jordi Mestre well.

Dunne

New Norm : Considered Cuisine 

Norm was responsible for the interior design of Höst. Based on the same philosophy underlying New Norm Dinnerware, Norm – in close cooperation with Danish designhouse Menu – has created an organic environment in an urban setting. Guests enter into a warm and inviting space and are met with the unmistakable sense of Scandinavian cosiness, while everything is also a bit weathered.

“The classic virtues of Nordic cooking have found its contemporary counterpart at Höst. In the kitchen traditional ingredients are combined with the visions characterizing New Nordic Cuisine.”

Designed to feel like the food should taste. 

Dunne

Last night we were invited by @BlanchandShock to their new popup in @Houseofwolf.

An exceptional space at 181 Upper Street, N1, London, that prooved to be equally good with the Blanch and Shock December menu.

@JoshPollen ‘s now famous Hay infused butter with bread arrived with a beautiful Australian Pinot Noir.

Swiftly followed by Caraway Seed-cured mackerel with christmas pudding inspired garnishes like brandy creme fraiche and pickled orange peel.

From there we were presented with Beetroot, roasted over chestnut wood, perfectly paired with chicken skin sauce.

Changing cuts of pork with romanesco Christmas trees brought the experience up to a lively climax before the mother of all Christmas puns.

Partridge in a pear tree. Roast partridge with roast pears, three cornered garlic with malt and trompette ‘branches’ tying the gag together in a combination of beautiful textures.

After a little breather we were finally presented with a desert of meadowsweet carragheen pudding, yogurt sponge, candied parsnip and white chocolate ganache.

Quite simply an ingenious menu served with class in an informal yet polished space by great staff.

GO!!!

(Source: houseofwolf.co.uk)

Protein Christmas Market/Dalston Department Store 

This weekend we are going to be in two places. First the third instalment of the Dalston Department Store. The second is we’re open as part of the Protein Christmas market with lots a of food and drink it’s the perfect time to pick up some presents for Christmas. 

Opening Hours

Dalston Department Store 

Thursday 17:00- 21:00 

Saturday - Sunday 10:00- 18

Protein Christmas Market

Friday 12:00 - 17:00 

Saturday 12:00 - 20:00 

Sunday 12:00 - 18:00 

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One Year of Protein by DunneFrankowski 

To all who may have crossed our paths this year, whether it was over a cup of coffee, a beer or more than likely a cocktail, we are hitting our one your anniversary. Thats right, we are turning ONE YEAR OLD. In baby terms we have just started crawling, we have learnt so much in such a short space of time.  We are looking forward to the future when we learn how to walk, then run and possibly jump. What we are trying to say is that, this is just the beginning, we are looking forward to a vibrant, creative future. 

This show shall celebrate a year in the life of our tiny coffee bar based in Shoreditch at 18 Hewett Street. Over the past year we have tasted up to 300 different coffees, what started out as an OCD idea to collect every single coffee bag consumed in order to creative a visual map of the coffee belt has escalated into so much more. Coupled with the information provided by our coffee counting visualisation, we have created endless fun facts regarding our coffee consumption trends. From the total volume of coffees made, milk used, caffeine extracted and even distance travelled in the serving of these beverages. We have asked our artistic friends and associates to visualise this information in a fun abstract poster format which will be presented for your eyes only. 

A special thanks to Bruno Vincent for all his amazing efforts, support, ideas, friendship and finally the curation of this event.

All welcome to join us over a beverage next Friday the 7th of December. 

Yours Sincerely 

DunneFrankowski 

Chocolate Tasting 

Sunday 18th November 1pm

This week we are changing things up and having a chocolate tasting instead of  our usual Sunday cupping. Hosted by our friend Michael Lowe from Paul A. Young Fine Chocolate’s come along, learn and taste another product from a roasted bean. 

Protein by DunneFrankowski

18 Hewett St EC2A 3NN 

1pm £5 

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Hewett Street Block Party 

22nd September 2012 12:00 - 21:00 

This coming Saturday our street is getting blocked off for a good old fashioned block party with a East End twist. 

So for one day only we have the license to sell some coffee cocktails alongside our tasty beverages. So as we finalise our recipe’s and special guests, put the date in our diary as it’s going to be a lot of fun.  

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Coffee Education 

Just a reminder that our courses are back and filling up quickly. We’ve got only a few spots left of September and October so don’t miss out.  You can book them through Eventbrite.

Tasting Class

Hosted by DunneFrankowski 

October 13th, November 17th - 11:30 - 13:30

The tasting class in a fun and enjoyable experience which covers a flavour deconstruction, coffee origins, processing methods and their effects on taste. As well as cupping some great coffee’s. Perfect introduction for any coffee lover to the colourful complex world of coffee. Suitable for anyone. 

6 people max £35 

Basic Barista 

Hosted by Frankowski 

September 29th, October 20th, December 1st  09:30 - 12:30 

Suitable for both home and professional barista’s we’re going to cover grinding, extraction, milk steaming and cleaning. Along with a short history of coffee it’s origins and cultural significance. 

4 people max £60

Latte Art

Hosted by Dunne

September 29th, October 20th, December 1st  13:00 - 15:00 

Suitable for both home and professional barista’s or for coffee enthusiasts learn and understand the theory or milk and pouring techniques, as really it’s not as hard as it looks. Hands on guidance and logical techniques in order to improve any standard milk pouring. 

4 people max £60 

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Death By Burrito 

Brought to you by the Rebel Dining Society’s Shay Ola and Sipstir’s Ryan Chetiyawarda.

Death By Burrito is an exciting contemporary Mexican grill and cocktail bar concept located at the renowned Catch bar in the heart of Shoreditch.

   I was lucky enough to attend a preview night last week for the opening of Death By Burritos. I have to say I couldn’t help but be excited to taste and experience what lay ahead of me as I had overheard the concept evolve from start to finish at Protein Bar on Hewett St. 

I had booked ahead for 4 persons, but that 4 magically jumped to 6 very quickly when they heard the concept. Mexican diner food served along side tequila based cocktails. The Catch staff eagerly welcomed us and accommodated our numbers at ease. Greeted with a round of Jose Cuervo tequila indicating the beginning of a good time. I suggest everyone selecting one of each cocktail as you can share them in order to quickly discover your preferred beverage. Trust me when I say, none will disappoint as all have been cleverly concepted & crafted by Ryan Chetiyawarda. 

Keeping in mind this is not a restaurant but more of a diner experience, the waiting staff will indicate with a personable introduction to the dining style of serving. There will be no breakdown between “Starters” & “Mains”, as they see dining as a social gathering, and wish for the table to fill up with food as it is ready. This kind of food is best shared. 

As we had 6 people to order we managed to order one of everything, every main dish comes with a side of fresh guacamole with baked blue tortilla chips. Regarding the mains you get you choose from Burrito or Taco with a selection of six different meats. Vegetarian’s need not worry as all are catered for.

I ordered the crab cakes and mole smoked short rib, as I was intrigued by the smoking process which took 12 hours, using oak and cocoa nips which gave it a deep rich sweet flavour, balanced with just the right amount of spice. The ingredients are fresh, the service is fast, the drinks are fun and the space is fitting. This is a welcome addition to the Shoreditch food & beverage offering. If you enjoy good food and friends this is the ideal place to start your night off with a bang. 

I strongly advice all who have a craving for Mexican food to check this out. 

DBB @ CATCH, 22 KINGSLAND RD, E2 8DA

WEDS  - 5-10PM

THURS - 5-10PM

FRI   - 5-10PM

SAT   - 5-10PM

info@deathbyburrito.com

@deathbyburrito1

Images By : Victor A Frankowski

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(Source: deathbyburrito.com)

Polka Gelato by Vonsung

Located inside a historic building in Fitzroy Square, the gelato shop is filled with bulbous black sofas and cylindrical white stools.

Raw concrete and rough limestone.

The only colours to be found in the shop are inside the ice cream cabinet.

Dunne

PARISH HALL

Parish Hall in Brooklyn, NY, with a minimalist restaurant interior, simple , clean yet sophisticated architectural elements that remain invisible to the diner’s overall experience. 

JOSEPH FOGLIA DESIGNS

Dunne

Salmon Smoker

Film By Nikolay Belzer

A great short film into the life and craft of artisanal fishmonger Hansen & Lydersen. It made me think about the simplicity of life and the passion for what you do are the most important things to remember. When you find yourself in un ideal living situation.

You can find Hansen & Lydersen on Broadway Market every Saturday, some of the best smoked salmon around. 

Frankowski

Coffee Education 

Our classes are back from September. So here are the date’s for the next few months. You can book them through Eventbrite.

Tasting Class

Hosted by DunneFrankowski 

September 22nd, October 13th, November 17th - 11:30 - 13:30

The tasting class in a fun and enjoyable experience which covers a flavour deconstruction, coffee origins, processing methods and their effects on taste. As well as cupping some great coffee’s. Perfect introduction for any coffee lover to the colourful complex world of coffee. Suitable for anyone. 

6 people max £35 

Basic Barista 

Hosted by Frankowski 

September 29th, October 20th, November 24th  09:30 - 12:30 

Suitable for both home and professional barista’s we’re going to cover grinding, extraction, milk steaming and cleaning. Along with a short history of coffee it’s origins and cultural significance. 

4 people max £60

Latte Art

Hosted by Dunne

September 29th, October 20th, November 24th  13:00 - 15:00 

Suitable for both home and professional barista’s or for coffee enthusiasts learn and understand the theory or milk and pouring techniques, as really it’s not as hard as it looks. Hands on guidance and logical techniques in order to improve any standard milk pouring. 

4 people max £60 

DunneFrankowski

Chocolate & Ink

Two of my favourite things. 

It is all in the detail.

Dunne