Caffè Artigiano Local Wins 2009 Canadian Barista Championships

Barista Kyle Straw Wins Seventh Annual Canadian Barista Championships

News from Scout supporter Caffè Artigiano

Vancouver, BC | Caffè Artigiano’s Kyle Straw won the seventh annual Canadian Barista Championships held in Vancouver on October 15th, 2009 at the at the Canadian Coffee & Tea Show. Kyle is the General Manager of Caffè Artigiano’s Hornby Street location, who will go on to represent Canada at the next World Barista Championship in London in 2010. Kyle carries on the legacy of his Caffè Artigiano patriots who have won every Canadian title since the competition began in 2003. Sammy Piccolo is a four time Canadian Barista Champion, and an unprecedented four-time World Barista Finalist. Read more