Week beginning September 28th - London Latte Art Smackdown - Heat 4

It is the last week. Heat four of the London Latte Art Smackdown before we head off to Square Mile for the final with the top 16 baristas competing for prizes, money, trophies and glory. This will be fantastic, with an amazing cross section of competitors form across the top London cafes competing for the last four places to get in amongst it.

Last week in heat three, we had Tim 'Styles' Williams, one of the true legends of the London Coffee scene alongside last years winner David Urbinati form Artisan Coffee as guest judges, with our usual lead Judge and photographer Glenn Watson assessing the quality of the pours.

We even had Giovanni Fucilli form Victoria Arduino in the crowd checking on the pours and also how the Black Eagle was performing under all the pressure of making shots and steaming milk. Considering it is the World Barista Competition Espresso machine, it performed very well.

In the end, it was these four who got through to the final at Square Mile on the 6th October.

Laura from Curators
Piotr from the Peanut Vendor
Sam - Freelance Barista
Heidi - Prufrock

This week we have baristas from the following:
Look Mum No Hands
Curators
Kaffeine
Origin
Soho House
Timberyard
Blighty Cafe
Prufrock
Baxter Storey
Gails and
Climpsons

Judges include Glenn Watson, Phil 'Bass player' Wain and Claire Brice manager of Kaffeine.
Heats start at 7:30 pm, entry is from 7 pm, beers are £2 each and you are welcome to come along and support your staff or check what is happening.

For more photos, check out the link below to Glenn's flickr account.

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

In other news and linked to this, is that International Coffee Day has been announced as being on October 1st and is organised by our good friends at the International Coffee Organisation. They have a great video which promotes it, as well as a website/blog with all coffee events happening on the day.

http://internationalcoffeeday.org/


So please enjoy the week ahead and enjoy our menus, as we will enjoy bringing them to you.

Peter Dore-Smith
Director
Kaffeine



Great Titchfield Street Menu

Breakfast

Traditional bircher muesli with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Granola muesli with pomegranate molasses, Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Fruit salad with pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes, passion fruit 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: Mango and passion fruit 2.50

Savoury Scones: Red pesto with red cheddar cheese 2.50

Friand: Lime, lemon, coconut  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

Lunch

French retro baguettes 5.30

Ham, fresh fig, sweet chilli sauce, goat cheese, rocket

Buffalo mozzarella, peri peri hummus, roasted red pepper, fried onion, baby spinach 

Foccacias 5.50

Crispy bacon, aioli, plum tomato, gruyere cheese, gem lettuce 

Sweetcorn and courgette fritters, tomato salsa, feta cheese, spinach 

Salads: 5.50/6.90

Molasses chicken salad with bulghur wheat, roasted red pepper, red onion, pomegranate seeds, zucchini and molasses dressing 

Fresh fig salad with grilled peached, shallots, roasted walnut, goat curd dressing and rocket

Roasted new potato, curried cauliflower, chickpea and tamarind and yoghurt dressing 

Tart: 4.40 or 8.00 with salads

Purple sprouting broccoli with blue cheese, garlic, chilli quiche

Eastcastle Street Menu

Breakfast

Traditional bircher muesli with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Paleo granola with Greek yoghurt and rhubarb and raspberry compote 4.00

Fruit salad with pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes and passion fruit 3.90

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

Smoked paprika brioche with bacon, roasted tomatoes, avocado, rocket and aioli  5.00

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

Croissant with smoked salmon, chopped egg, tomato and sprouts 5.00

Pastries by Seven Seed bakery

French butter croissant  2.00

Pain au chocolat 2.50

Almond croissant 2.80

Baked Treats

Muffins - Banana & toffee 2.50

Savoury - Red pepper, olive tapenade, basil  2.50

Super moist chocolate brownies (gf) 2.70
Blueberry, banana and nut cake with vanilla icing  2.50
Gluten free and dairy free protein bar 2.50

Vanilla, popcorn and caramel tarts  2.90

Banana bread 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 Prosciutto Cotto, gruyere, spiced mix olives, roasted vine tomatoes, spinach and oregano mayonnaise

Baguettes 5.30

Sourdough baguette with Trio of cheese, rocket , plum tomatoes, slow roasted pepper and french onion marmalade 

Sourdough baguette with baked beetroot, braised leeks, rocket, butternut hummus, roasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses

Salads 5.50 / 7.00

Fresh figs, goat's cheese and Parma ham parcels with rocket, crushed almonds, fresh basil, pop mustard seeds, roasted beetroot & honey olive oil dressing

Roasted aubergine, spinach, roasted walnuts, red chillies, coriander, spring onions, red pepper and balsamic dressing

Broccoli baked in a Dutch oven, roasted wine tomatoes, confit of garlic, almond flakes & chilli oil

Savoury Tart 4.40 or 8.00 with salads

Courgette 3 ways, pecorino and honey tart