Author Archives: Justin Kownacki

The End of an Era: The Affogato Cafe (Home to The Baristas) Is Closed for Good

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Justin Kownacki

And that’s the end of that… Remember how the Affogato cafe, where we film The Baristas, was sold last August?  And how we filmed all around the renovations the new owners were making to the space? Well, for business reasons … Continue reading →

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The Baristas: Episode 20 – “The Ultimatum”

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Justin Kownacki

When Madison realizes she can never beat Lorraine at her own game, she and Chase bend all the rules in a mad scramble to win ugly. // Filmed at the Affogato Cafe in Pittsburgh // Theme: Never Listen to Me … Continue reading →

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We’re Finalists!

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Justin Kownacki

Help us win $10,000 or a new camera! How? Easy: The folks behind the .tv domain extension are having a contest to find the best promotion for their service. We entered a video, and it made their Top 10! Now … Continue reading →

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The Baristas: Episode 19 – “Everything Must Go”

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Justin Kownacki

Lorraine and Madison have a showdown, Glenn and Amy have a shutdown, and Rich has a new girlfriend that Tabitha simply cannot believe. // Filmed at the Affogato Cafe in Pittsburgh // Theme: Never Listen to Me by The Thermals

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The Baristas: Episode 18 – “The Blow-Out”

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Justin Kownacki

Madison tries to go on a date, Ben tries to hide from Lorraine, Gary and Chase try not to blow themselves up, and Amy inspires the female customers to imagine a happier life without men. // Filmed at the Affogato … Continue reading →

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