A latte-art throwdown to benefit international relief efforts by the Red Cross in Mayanmar and China!
Come watch our favorite bean-slingers compete for bragging rights, enjoy your other favorite brew and win tons of great stuff—all while supporting a wonderful cause! Donations will be tax-deductible and, thanks to cooperation by the Red Cross, all proceeds will go directly to aid affected areas of Myanmar and China in the wake of recent natural disasters. Judges will include Time Out New York Eat Out editor Gabriella Gershenson and Counter Culture Coffee‘s Katie Carguilo; the event’s emcee will be Adam Roberts of The Amateur Gourmet. Attendees will get to sip on complimentary beer." $10 suggested donation.
Can’t join us on Thursday? Donations are also being accepted at three locations of Joe—checks made out to the American Red Cross can be dropped off with a barista there or mailed to: Joe, 9 E 13th St, New York, NY 10002. Include your name and address to ensure tax credit!
When: Thursday June 5 @ 8pm
Where: Joe, 9 E 13th Street (between Fifth Ave & University Pl)
Cost: However much you can plunk down in the donation jar
What: Free beer, awesome raffle prizes (including swag from BUST!), music, cute baristas (it’s true!) and coffee, coffee, coffee!