Tazza D'Oro gets espresso just right
Potent Palatibles
By:Dan Vetanovetz
Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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Espresso drink purists can finally rest easy. Or maybe rest isn't the right word. After visiting Tazza D'Oro in Highland Park, espresso aficionadas might experience heart palpitations, as it's difficult to order just one drink. The concentration and finesse that go into each concoction set Tazza on par with an Italian bar.
If you've never been to an Italian bar, there are other ways of taking note that a coffee place pays close attention to its drinks. At Tazza D'Oro, the wall behind the counter proudly displays certifications for the baristas.
After visiting Tazza's website, I discovered that two of those baristas competed at a regional contest, which asked the contestants to make 12 drinks in under 15 minutes, in addition to demonstrating their coffee knowledge. It's great to find a place that's as crazy about coffee as I am.
I ordered a cappuccino, and the barista quickly asked which kind of cappuccino I wanted. The traditional six-ounce? Not entirely sure what "traditional six-ounce" meant, I agreed instead of asking questions. I actually wanted something a little larger, but I didn't think about how small six ounces really is until I got my cup.
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Amy
posted 2/25/08 @ 10:15 PM EST
Dan, thanks for your great words about Tazza D'Oro and your appreciation of our craft. Hope we can get you behind the espresso bar so you can test out our new La Marzocco espresso machine. (Continued…)
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