November 15, 2005

Vibiemme Domobar Super

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With so many new coffee machines hitting the market this is one sweet prosumer machine. Firstly it hits a point that may or may not suit your personal taste, and surely has a lot to do with how much work the machine is going to be put to.

With programable buttons for each shot you could easily put this to work in the office or a small restaurant.

This is a very very cool machine for about $1100. usd

There is an excellent review with lots of detail on coffeegeek.com

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October 29, 2005

St. Ali

IMG_0296.jpg Discovered a new coffee experience today, St.Ali. I am a big coffee nazi and while I am always one to admire fine latte art, what really gets me is the quality of the espresso, and that starts with beans. St. Ali roast their own beans and have a supply of hard to get speciality roasts for you to buy and make at home.

But the space is more than just that, it is a master of clever design, a rough warehouse, with communal tables but quiet nooks for reading the papers, or the latest fashion mag. There is a good range of foods, just the thing for breakfast, lunch or an in between snack and the people are good. What I mean by that comment is the owners and staff, know what it is to provide coffee and food that is made with love and served the way that Melbourne expects.

I will be going back - often.

8.5/10

St. Ali
Yarra Place
South Melbourne

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