The night before the Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats played each other in the men's basketball NCAA Tournament, a group of twentysomethings from across the area gathered at the Cardinal Towne Quill's to fill out a bracket. Ben E. and TJ had a faceoff in the first round. Nate S. won in an early matchup and was prepping to take on Matt S.
These aren't teams. They're baristas.
This was a latte art competition. A contest to see who could make the best design of milk and coffee in a mug. And though the concept seems like so much fluff (or foam), what's happening in Quill's after closing hours can potentially change two men's lives, and will definitely influence how most of Louisville caffeinates. Read the full story here: http://wfpl.org/post/louisville-coffee-scene-serious-about-barista-competitions
