Week beginning September 14th - London Latte Art Smackdown - Heat Two

What a great night the first heat was. 16 baristas, three world class judges, probably the best espresso machine in the world, £840 in cash to win plus prizes from Square Mile, Coffee Hit, Minor Figures and Victoria Arduino as well as the simple, stunning glory that comes with winning. The pressure was on, and this was just to get into the finals.

Eastcastle street was packed, with people standing on the back bench seats or sitting up on the front window bench and even standing outside and peering through the windows, with a very strong and vocal crowd from Artisan, as well as Taylor Street baristas, Noble, Dose, Kaffeine, Attendant and Lantana.

Check out these amazing photos from lead judge, Glenn Watson.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/getnoticed/albums/72157656043480153

Winners to get through to the final were:
Edgar - Attendant
Zain - Harris and Hoole
Phil - Artisan
Helen - Lantana


This week we have round two and are proud to announce the judges as Glenn Watson in the role of lead judge, with James Hoffman from Square Mile and Ben Townsend formerly of Espresso Room.

Another 16 baristas are competing from cafes including:
Workshop
Kaffeine
Aristan
Taylor Street Baristas
Noble
Attendant
Soho House
Local Hero and
Gails

Doors open at 7 pm with cheap beer and complimentary snacks, and heats start bang on 7:30 pm.

Again, this is going to be brilliant, we already have 6 people on a waiting list to get into the heats, so the interest is huge. If you want to come along and support your favourite cafe, or see what the fuss is all about, please do.

Please also enjoy the menus for this week, as we will enjoy bring them to you.

Peter Dore-Smith
Director
Kaffeine

Great Titchfield Street Menu

Breakfast

Traditional bircher muesli with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote (v, nuts, milk) 4.00

Granola muesli with pomegranate molasses, Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote (v, nuts) 4.00

Fruit salad with pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes, passion fruit (v, gf) 3.90

Ciabatta roll with omelette, pancetta, rocket and tomato salsa 5.00

Ciabatta roll with avocado, omelette, rocket and tomato salsa 5.00

Croissant with Italian roast ham, talleggio cheese, spinach & plum tomatoes 4.90

Cinnamon and Raisin Toast 2.50

Pastries by Seven Seed bakery

French butter croissant 2.00

Pain au chocolat 2.50

Almond croissant 2.80

Baked Treats

Sweet muffin: Poach apple and blackberry  2.50

Savoury Scones: Spinach, tomato, mozzarella  2.50

Friand: Lime, lemon, coconut (v, gf, milk, nut)  2.50

Super moist chocolate brownies (gf) 2.70

White chocolate blondies 2.50

Portuguese tarts 2.00

ANZAC cookies 2.00

Almond and custard slice 2.80

Banana bread 2.50
Raspberry and coconut slice 2.50 (v, gf)

Lunch

French retro baguettes 5.30

Ham, beetroot relish, bake apple, horseradish cream, watercress (cereals, milk, mustard)

Crumbed butternut squash, sweet chilli sauce, goat's cheese, rocket (cereals, v, milk)

Foccacias 5.50

Pancetta, plum tomato, roasted onion, brie cheese, peppercorn mayo ( cereals, milk, mustard, egg)

Grilled prawn, avocado and tomato salsa, coriander,  gem lettuce (cereals, fish, sesame oil)

Salads: 5.50/6.90

Fresh tuna salad with green bean, edamame bean, avocado, mixed sesame seeds,  wasabi pesto, watercress (gf, milk, nuts, fish)

Bbq tofu, broccoli, cucumber, red onion, roasted peanut, baby spinach, chilli dressing ( gf, v, nuts, soy)

Vegetable noodle salad with seaweed, pickled ginger, radish sprout, pumpkin seeds, soy dressing ( gf, ve, soy, sesame oil)

Tart: 4.40 or 8.00 with salads

Smoked mackerel, saute leek and spinach (cereals, milk, egg)

Eastcastle Street Menu

Breakfast

Traditional bircher muesli with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote (v, nuts, milk) 4.00

Paleo granola with with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote (gf, ve, nuts) 4.00

Fruit salad with pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes and passion fruit (gf, v) 3.90

Smoked paprika brioche, calvados potato mash, medium baked egg, grilled courgette and onions with crème fraiche and chives (cereal, milk, egg) 5.00

Smoked paprika brioche, with bacon, roasted tomatoes, avocado, rocket and aioli (cereal, milk, egg) 5.00

Croissant with Italian roast ham, talleggio cheese, spinach and plum tomatoes 4.90

Croissant with smoked salmon, chopped egg, tomato and sprouts (cereal, milk, egg, mustard) 5.00

Pastries by Seven Seed bakery

French butter croissant (milk) 2.00

Pain au chocolat (milk) 2.50

Almond croissant (milk, almonds) 2.80

Baked Treats

Muffins - Strawberry and vanilla  2.50

Savoury - Ham, Cheese, Tomato 2.50

Chocolate brownies 2.70

Ladybird tarts 2.90

Banana bread 2.50
Blueberry, banana, nuts cake & Vanilla icing   £2.50
ANZACS  2.00
White chocolate, oats and cranberry cookies  2.00
Portuguese tarts 2.00
Raspberry and coconut slice 2.50

Lunch
Brioche 5.00
Smoked paprika brioche with grilled courgette and aubergine, pecorino cheese, rocket, fresh basil and roasted walnut cream sauce (cereal, egg, milk) £5.30

Baguettes 5.30

Sourdough baguette with sweetcorn fritter, treacle smoked back bacon, slow roasted tomato, avocado, rocket and aioli sauce  (cereal, mustard, milk) 

Sourdough baguette with ham, calvados potato mash, baked eggs, spinach and smoked red pepper sauce

Salads 5.50 / 7.00

Overnight marinated slow roasted beef, mash potato balls, watercress, roasted vine tomatoes, shallots, fresh herbs & olive oil oregano dressing. (gf, df, mild chillies )

Green puy lentils,baked carrots, red sweet pepper, celery, fresh parsley & burn aubergine and lemon sour cream (gf, v, dairy)

Roasted heritage butternut squash , braised red onions, sesame seeds, dessicated coconut & yogurt dressing. (gf, df, v, chilli, mustard)

Savoury Tart 4.40 or 8.00 with salads

Cassava and crackling loaf with red cabbage, pancetta, sauerkraut and crispy quail eggs.

(cereal, egg, milk,)