5/5 Gallen T. 1 year ago on Google
A
study
in
what
happens
when
someone
loves
coffee
so
much,
they
have
to
share
it
with
the
world.
Named
Diciotto,
after
the
18
grams
of
coffee
Mr.
Ohm
uses
for
each
Flair
extraction.
Come
for
an
intimate
chat,
a
roost
to
rest,
or
postprandial
palate
blast.
No
BS-
quality
beans
coaxed
into
concoction
by
the
magician
behind
the
bar,
in
ambiance
befitting
one
with
his
refined
jazzy
aesthetics.
Opening
October
2019
following
Mr.
Ohm's
early
retirement,
Diciotto
SlowBar
Coffee
is
a
front-yard
annex
to
his
home.
In
his
words,
"This
used
to
be
my
fence."
And
just
like
the
location,
his
approach
to
coffee
is
personal.
From
his
manual
espresso
extraction
to
curated
roast
selection,
as
far
as
literally
building
the
store
himself,
it's
apparent
how
much
of
a
passion
project
Diciotto
is
for
Mr.
Ohm.
He
says
that
with
each
cup,
he
wants
to
give
his
patrons
more
than
a
cup
of
coffee,
he
strives
to
create
an
experience.
A
beverage
menu,
replete
with
traditional
options
and
rounded
with
fusion
concoctions,
is
the
central
offering
here
at
Diciotto.
Light
bites
and
snacks,
from
literally
homemade
cashew-choco
chip-oatmeal-raisin
cookies,
cakes,
and
more,
offer
something
to
nibble
on
while
enjoying
the
austere-chic
ambiance.
Diciotto's
BGM
is
primarily
bossa
nova
and
jazz
of
multiple
varieties,
set
to
a
level
where
you
can
enjoy
the
music
whilst
still
engaging
in
conversation.
Books
are
available
for
those
inspired
to
relax
for
longer
than
they
anticipated.
Two
tables
inside,
with
two
chairs
each,
convey
the
intimacy
of
the
space.
Mr.
Ohm
mentioned
he
may
put
another
few
tables
outside
on
the
front
patio
again
as
the
weather
ameliorates.
This
being
my
second
time
in,
and
me
being
impertinent,
I
requested
an
espresso
of
the
lightest
roast
from
his
selection.
Obliging
and
undeterred,
Mr.
Ohm
clarified
if
I
knew
what
I
was
asking
for,
and
presented
me
the
roast
to
test
the
nose;
a
Fika-branded,
heriloom,
washed,
light
roast.
He
proceeded
to
manually
extract
a
beautiful,
clean
espresso
that
required
more
arm-strength
than
I
think
most
baristas
could
muster.
The
result
was
magnificent,
a
bodacious,
fruity
espresso
with
peachy
stone
fruit
on
the
aftertaste
that
slapped
me
across
the
kisser
with
how
directly
it
translated
from
the
beans.
What
cements
Diciotto
as
a
six
star
experience,
is
how
well
everything
ties
together.
The
roast
selection,
the
variety
of
preparations,
the
glassware,
the
desserts
and
accompaniments.
It's
also
the
tiny
details,
like
making
sure
to
have
complimentary
water,
to
help
refresh
the
palate
between
sips
of
espresso.
This
is
the
store
of
someone
who
loves
coffee
so
much,
they
became
obsessively
skilled
at
creating
it,
and
wanted
to
share
their
craft
with
the
world.
More
than
a
place
to
get
coffee,
this
is
a
place
to
celebrate
it.
A
la
café
terminator,
I'll
be
back.
10 people found this review helpful 👍
