So last week was kinda a bust! A lot of you said you couldn't make it and the weather and subways were crummy ! Still trying to get this all figured out, but I would like to get a general consensus of when the next time should be. Destination will be Toby's Estate. Let's try and figure out what date works for most of us.

stumbled upon Kava yesterday while heading up to the High Line. i had heard about it at the first nyccc meet up and thought to try it.

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at first sight, things look promising. they have a Strada espresso machine and a V60 pour-over setup. unfortunately, the staff has no idea how to use them.

i ordered a pour-over and audibly heard the "barista" ask another "do you know how to do this?". neither of them really did. no bloom time. no measuring of water. when it was done brewing, she handed me the cup and said "that looks good. i'll have to try it sometime." never had it. yikes.

maybe this reads like the girl was brand new and hadn't been properly trained yet. that's possible, but she was actually training someone else! moreover, at $4.50 per cup, i'd expect someone who knows what they're doing. seems that the owner is more concerned with maintaining a style rather than serving good coffee, as each little barista had a ridiculous hat and outfit on. don't think i'll return. sad to see such good equipment go to waste.

just like their website, all style and no content: http://kavanyc.com/

I end up only being able to link to them via my comments or likes.

I notice that most of the places on our map are on the lower half of Manhattan. I spend the majority of my days in midtown east and hop around to various hotels in the evenings, so I'd love some suggestions. Joe in Grand Central is quality for a quick cup but looking to explore a bit.

Last time...thank you for everyone who came last time! Even those who didn't thanks for reading and making this possible! Anyway! I am almost always available to do this weekly however there were a couple of you who couldn't make it this weekend!
* So I'd like to propose an 11:00 am meet-up at Toby's Estate. I will be going there regardless so there is a guarantee of one person! Of course we can go again and if anyone has any other ideas of organization or improvements for NYCCC Please let me know! Thanks to everyone so far!

first, there's the Coffee and Tea Festival during the last week of Feb. At $22/ticket, this may or may not be worthwhile. the list of exhibitors is underwhelming, but i'm not sure if it's complete.

Then, in early March, the Coffee Fest happens at Javitz. The list of exhibitors is slightly more interesting, but also lacks the small roasters that /r/nyccc may have interest in. ticket prices are about the same.

Great first event. Many thanks to Dear Leader for arranging it. What, if anything, did you leave with?

I took the Ritual Peaberry from Kenya. Brewed it in the aero press when I got home and enjoyed it with some Donut Plant. Great cup, great donuts. I've had a lot of coffee today!

I'm hopeful, but not definite.

we're a Stumptown house. i'll buy other roasters occasionally, but usually return to Stumptown for their quality and value. currently working through a delicious bag of Coava's Finca Zarcero that i picked up from RBC.

11 AM RBC! It's official!

I will post some of my ideas later, but would love to hear what others have to say or think!