Marrakesh is only a blur now – a wonderful one I must admit.
Our work in Morocco has only begun and this project will keep us busy for a all of 2010/2011 for starters. Such a fun and exciting project with wonderful clients – I look forward to returning soon.
Today is Presidents day and the beginning of a week that will have our entire staff in the office extremely busy – We are in the midst of a half a dozen design and layout jobs as well as working on multiple and interesting business plans for companies large and small. Downstairs…The American Barista & Coffee School is full 4/5 days this week training the McMenamins bartenders (a different group each day). McM. truly understands the meaning of quality in their operations and will be taking their staff to the next level in the coffee arena. 
This is a company that is a legend in the Northwest with pubs, hotels, theaters, even golf courses – They roast their own coffee – make their own whiskey and of course brew some wicked micro-brews just for starters. We feel honored to be a part of their training team.
It is nice to see the classroom full – Next weeks Feb. class has been sold out for some time and our March filled by the middle of Feb. as well.
We do have space left in a special 2 day – barista training on March 25/26 – Check out http://www.coffeeschool.org if you are interested in that class – which is a great one to improve ones skills on the espresso machine. And finally @ ABC’s we are proud and happy to announce the arrival next week of a new Dalla Corte SCAE competition machine 
This machine brand famous around the world is now being represented by Espresso Supply – long time friends of Bellissimo in Seattle. Mike will be personally coming out this weekend to install and train us on the machine. And as a treat we will be taking him to the 18th Year reunion show of the Dharma Bums 
who will be playing Saturday night at The Crystal ballroom… Best of all Jeremy Wilson – the lead singer and driving force of the group is one of Matt’s and my dearest friends – We are all really looking forward to the show and the insane positive energy that should flow from the 18 year break -Scott McCaughey says they are his favorite live band ever and as a member of The Minus 5 and R.E.M, he ought to know a thing or two about a live show. Other DB went on to join other bands such as The Decemberists, Elliott Smith – etc. etc. Back in the day Kurt Cobain and Nirvana used to open for them.
A great busy week ahead ending with great music and friendship. Ciao
