Comments on: Velluto Nero http://www.bestcafes.com.au/velluto-nero The CafĂ© Lifestyle Magazine Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:46:56 +1000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.bestcafes.com.au/velluto-nero/comment-page-1#comment-134 admin Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:23:28 +0000 http://www.cremamagazine.com.au/?p=1192#comment-134 Interesting feedback Spicelab - have to say your comments re-inforce what we at Crema have felt for a long time about the mainstream media - ie that they really have very little idea as to what makes a good coffee, and their cafe reviews for those who are serious about coffee, are essentially useless. Interesting feedback Spicelab – have to say your comments re-inforce what we at Crema have felt for a long time about the mainstream media – ie that they really have very little idea as to what makes a good coffee, and their cafe reviews for those who are serious about coffee, are essentially useless.

]]> By: spicelab http://www.bestcafes.com.au/velluto-nero/comment-page-1#comment-133 spicelab Wed, 27 May 2009 02:06:26 +0000 http://www.cremamagazine.com.au/?p=1192#comment-133 Pretty much concur entirely with this review. I have been a long time fan of Mecca and first heard about Velluto Nero (now Vella Nero) via the abovementioned "Gold Medal" award. So anticipating big things I went there in 2008 on at least five occassions (and again last week). The double espressos and ristrettos I ordered on these visits were essentially unremarkable, with no clearly discernible characteristics. Either their coffee roasting practices are poor, or their blend is, well, rubbish. I find it exasperating is that a supposed authoritative and widely trusted reviewing body could miss the mark so badly. And for the reviewers themselves, it reveals an almost embarassing lack of ability. This is perhaps a bit harsh, but I really cannot fathom how anyone serious and discerning about coffee could get excited about this place. Pretty much concur entirely with this review.

I have been a long time fan of Mecca and first heard about Velluto Nero (now Vella Nero) via the abovementioned “Gold Medal” award.

So anticipating big things I went there in 2008 on at least five occassions (and again last week). The double espressos and ristrettos I ordered on these visits were essentially unremarkable, with no clearly discernible characteristics. Either their coffee roasting practices are poor, or their blend is, well, rubbish.

I find it exasperating is that a supposed authoritative and widely trusted reviewing body could miss the mark so badly. And for the reviewers themselves, it reveals an almost embarassing lack of ability.

This is perhaps a bit harsh, but I really cannot fathom how anyone serious and discerning about coffee could get excited about this place.

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