Coffee Brewer’s Competition coming Oct. 1

Roast House is hosting a Coffee Brewer’s Competition on Oct. 1.

It costs $10 to enter, but all skill levels and brew methods are welcome – professional baristas as well as coffee connoisseurs of every kind.

Roast House will provide contestants with a free 1/2-pound of coffee for practice the week leading up to the event. The brew method is up to each contestant, who will compete with their own equipment. Roast House will have several Baratza grinders available and will also offer use of its Mod Bar espresso brewing system and other tools.

There will also be music, prizes, beer and food for purchase.

Judges are: chef Molly Patrick of The Blackbird and Manito Tap House, Douglas LeBar of The Mason Jar, and Paul Fish, founder of Mountain Gear.

The contest celebrates the release of El Limonar coffee from Finca El Limonar in La Libertad, Guatemala. The family-run farm was founded in 1955 and is known for its sustainable agricultural practices.

The competition starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Roast House, 423 E. Cleveland Ave. Call (509) 995-6500.

Storied Sips

A new series of Storied Sips classes are scheduled for fall. 

Each class runs from 1 to 6 p.m. on a Sunday and covers a different booze-related topic. Here’s the schedule:

• Sept. 27: New World Rum to Tiki Bars

• Oct. 11: Prohibition

• Nov. 8: Savory Winter Cocktails and Hot Toddies

The September class starts at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture for three hours of lecture, discussion and bitters making. Then participants will head to Durkin’s Liquor Bar in downtown Spokane for field study for the final two hours. Bartender Kristi Gamble will teach bartending techniques, and there will be time to sample the rum cocktails students learned about in class. 

The class is taught by Renee Cebula, a local historian and owner of Badass Barware. The cost is $70 with a 10 percent discount for museum members. Register online, via phone, or at the museum. 

On the Web: www.northwestmuseum.org. Call (509) 456-3931.

Mindful Eating

A free introductory session of the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program is being offered tonight.

The class gives an overview about how to transform eating habits and stop the cycle of yo-yo dieting and overeating. It runs from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ben Burr Building, 5950 S. Regal Road.

An eight-week course starts Nov. 4. It costs $250 and includes two books and two-hour weekly sessions.

For more information or to register, contact dietitian Jane Joseph at (509) 953-9097 or jane@janejosephwellness.com.

On the Web: www.amihungry.com or www.janejosephwellness.com.

Latté art competition

Caffé Affogato is hosting its inaugural Latté Art Competition and Celebration on Thursday night.

The coffee shop will be giving away cash prizes: $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. Plus, there will be free food, drinks and live music.

Baristas from any coffeeshop can register to compete, and anyone is welcome to watch.

Sponsors are Caffé D’arte, The Coffee Warehouse, Protein Puck, Monin Gourmet Flavorings, La Marzocco, Dr. Smoothie Brands and Visions Espresso Service.

Judges are slated to be: Whitney Ward of KREM TV in Spokane, Wes Kerlin of Visions Espresso Service in Seattle, and David Tawney of Protein Puck in Spokane.

The event is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Caffé Affogato, 19 W. Main Ave. Call (509) 413-9809.