Recent content by Aliya

Aliya from Chicago Hello everyone! (Thanks, Matt, for posting an update on me!!) I hope everyone is doing well. Gosh, it is so nice that people are concerned with the business. I closed the business in November last year because we were becoming bombarded with catering orders, and didn't have...

I have an Amana ACE208, and it can cook ANYTHING in less than mins. I love it!! Didn't mean to discourage you by saying you need a hood, the previous poster is correct, there is a variety of food you can heat and serve. I was just thinking of the whole boiling pasta situation... ~a

I would be cautious in hiring a local person to do your consulting. Although I always like to look out for the good in people, as a business owner you have to be extra cautious. I went with a national consultant, Bellissimo, and they were AMAZING, and worth every penny. Do you research, of...

are you going to be boiling the pasta? if so, you need a stove. if you need a stove you need an exhaust and ventilation system, which means you have to invest in a hood, most likely. this is all very expensive. plus, where are you going to buy the premade pasta? didn't you just say you were...

$200 a day Only a week at $200 a day... all I have to say is that businesses take time. The place will slowly start to build clientele and make more... but you can NOT determine anything from one week of business. ~a

"Garbero's" is right. The term "macchiato" means "marked" in Italian. The traditional way to prepare this drink is to pull a single or double shot of espresso into a demitasse cup and "mark" it with foam and sometimes a little milk. What Starbucks calls a Caramel Macchiato is actually a Caramel...

I am here and alive! I couldn't have opened up without all your advice... Topeher, I am grateful for all your counseling. Will be back on soon. Take care! ~aliya

Omega, thanks for the kind words about my shop! I have been so busy, but as soon as things slow down, I will be back up and posting... ~aliya

the slider lids are from solo cup. contact them and ask for the travel lid. ~aliya

espresso98072 - I agree with EVERYTHING you just wrote! I never pull single shots... ~aliya

Jcgoldy. Thanks for your input... it's always good to be creative. I am sure you will learn a lot and prosper from the process. I am opening in 2 months, so if you have any questions, I would be happy to give some advice. Cafemakers, my POINT of my earlier message was to clarify that the...

Wow! I joined this site 8 months ago, and I don't know what the problem is. Cafemakers... chill out, dude. Barista Trainer hasn't done anything wrong. This site is to gather information, and he is supplying it. In no way should anyone take anything anyone writes on here as the "word of God"...

My experience so far... Hello All, As you know, I have been researching and getting my own coffee bar together for about a year now. I joined the forums in April, and haven't been able to make very many recent posts... I am SO busy! Just signed my lease last Friday :) I wanted to let you...

Coffee Blessings, I have been doing research since early this year (around Jan or Feb) and I joined coffeeforums in April. I figure if I am opening a business in a large city, thourough planning can't hurt. I am probably opening in October of this year. If you have any questions or need any...

CoffeeKat~ Thanks for the feedback! I also have that book by Bellissimo and think this is a good rule of thumb... I will keep you guys updated. ~aliya