January 14, 2011

Of course like everyone else we have been shocked and dismayed at the tragic floods, loss of life and property in Queensland. I have just returned from there with my family and we were lucky to dodge this disaster.

As a mark of respect we will not post any reviews until mid next week and will also donate 100% of all our Top 100 book sales to the victims for the next 7 days.

Rather than throw any donations into the big bucket and wonder if it ever made a difference, we have opted to give it to Ron and Narelle Lambert, trusted Friends of Andrew Smith, CEO of the Private Equity Gateway. They are hands on in the recovery efforts, and I have no doubt the funds will be put to good use. We will be giving a combined donation on behalf of Christo Partners, Pitch Club and MCR. We are also inviting you to make a small $50 additional donation to assist if you feel compelled.

Thank you!

Peter Christo


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September 4, 2009

2 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas QLD.

Ok, so its remote and its hot, but is there ever any excuse for an ordinary coffee? Praise be to the Java Blue who offer not only a lovely breakfast but a damn fine coffee as well. I ordered the strong latte, which seemed appropriate for this muggy, rainy north Queensland morning. It had a slightly over loaded head on it, but it was smooth, hot and creamy. The coffee was, like re:hab, rather sharp and bitter, but still acceptable to my pallet. The service was friendly and fast,… I like the place. Seems that there are a few locals passionate about their coffee here. a solid one beaner.
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September 2, 2009

Shp 3&4, 18 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877. Australia.

I’ve been here a week now,…waiting for a mission…. well not quite, but that’s how Apocalypse Now started, and the tropical, muggy feel of this remote town that Skasey made famous reminds me a bit of Vietnam. It was obvious when we got here that a good coffee was going to be hard to find,.. I detoxed for a couple of days and then asked around what the scoop was for a good coffee. I was met mainly with stares of confusion, but a lovely bar lass from our diggs suggested re:hab as the one. After a visit to Mossman Gorge today, while the kids slept I trotted into see for myself. I surveyed all the cafes, and the only one that said “come in here!” was re:hab.

Well, it is an enchanting and earthy place, complete with new age music that you could meditate to. It has big open tables to work on, and welcomes by the look the laptop brigade. There are machines down back and power sockets everywhere. Top marks.

I ordered a short macchiato and it was delivered in no time (few people there). I had settled in a strategic spot where I could take in the ambiance and a covert picture (see below). The flavorsome emanation took me by surprise,..good surprise that is. The taste over the moments that passed was strong, sharp and lasted on the tongue. It was however a little to bitter for me (others may like), it had a deep but one dimensional flavour,.. Definitely worth a visit if you are here. Given I am in FNQLD a solid one beaner,.. welcome to the family guys, well done and keep it up!

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May 15, 2009

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Yeronga   QLD

It’s time to welcome Mikey from way about north in QLD, well done mate. Hope you all enjoy the read and keep on caffeining on!!!

 

Getting lost in the suburbs can be, to say the least, a stressful experience yet if it wasn’t for my lack of a GPS I probably never would have stumbled across Evo espresso; a tiny little café nestled in Yeronga on the south side of Brisbane. 

Having lived in the next suburb over for the past six years and never hearing about Evo, who had been set up for just over two years, I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the door and was immediately greeted by the unmistakable aroma of fresh ground organic coffee followed by a cheerful welcome from Steve, the owner and barista.  Being a natural skeptic, I scanned the open-plan store and watched him work for a moment.  Evo had passed the first test; the store was immaculate and he kept his workspace cleaner than most cafes, so I ordered a latte and sat down.

Steve has a loyal following of local residents as well as parents waiting to pick up their kids from the nearby school – and it is easy to see why.  As I was waiting for my drink we started to chat and I was shocked to find out he has only been working with coffee for around three years, yet outshines many veteran baristi I have encountered over the years.  When my latte arrived I knew I was on to a winner; perfect golden crema surrounding a petite rosetta and an amazing aroma.  The taste…  Wow! I didn’t think anywhere in Brisbane could produce a quality cup with such exotic flavors and a lingering finish that left me wanting more. 

Did I mention they serve only fair-trade, certified organic, rainforest alliance beans?  That, coupled with the fact they serve light meals and offer in-home training for domestic espresso users, topped off with an intimate atmosphere perfect for a quiet coffee with friends.  With all this on offer and much more, I am proud to announce I have finally (and quite accidentally) found Brisbane’s best coffee.

Thank you Steve and thank you Evo.

It just goes to show, good things really do come to those who wait. 2 beans here all the way!

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