KC Perky

First up, UMKC student Laura Katzer did a roundup of coffee shops near campus, and she did a very good job.  Go check it out.

Next up, again, KCPerky is in need of a Southland Correspondent.  “I am seeking somebody who lives /works in roughly the OP/Leawood area and is as crazy as I am to join me is my exploration. Email me if you’re interested.”   I know you exist down there, KC’s Ad Club just started their Southland Coffee Fridays.

As many of you long-time readers know, my yardstick of a barista’s skill / tools is a mocha.  I feel I have finally run my course with that on this side of 75th St.  As new shops pop up, that will still be my go-to, but a new day has risen and its name is Double Shot Espresso.  Look out, all you demitasse, I will be sipping from you shortly.  Will I like long shots?  Will I like ristretto style?  How many baristas will even know how to make a ristretto shot?  Hard to say. Broadway Cafe’s got the early lead on those.  The goal is to find an espresso just like the ones I had in Paris.  Those things are fantastic.

Speaking of Parisian coffee experiences, those long, narrow sugar packets they use there fit so nicely on a demitasse saucer.  I’ve already found I have trouble balancing our wider packets on the tiny plate.

By the way, I’ve got half-written reviews for Scooters, Main Street Cafe, Broadway Cafe, Mildred’s, City Market Coffee Shop, and JavaLand.  Somebody kick me in the butt to finish them, please.