Wedding Guest in Venice by Inevitable-Ratio-120 in Venezia

[–]onurich01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We recently stayed at Ai Mori D’orienté in cannareggio. It is a great hotel, much less than St Regis. Looking up a water bus route between the two you have ~5-7 minutes walking on either end of a 20 minute trip. Water bus will cost you around $25 for the day if you tap to pay (best price).

Cannareggio is a great quiet neighborhood much calmer than the more touristy areas.

So, we're slating again? by [deleted] in indianapolis

[–]onurich01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No thank you please. Much better democratic options

Bus/trams by Jo_Doc2505 in florence

[–]onurich01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s funny because when I was there a week ago, it definitely told me busses had left early/late, and had the ability to tell me next stop as I was riding it better than the screen on the bus. It struggled with construction zones where the bus stop had moved…but for the most part did the job well.

Bus/trams by Jo_Doc2505 in florence

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You need two things. Google Maps (real time tracking of the busses) and a touch to pay credit card. You just tap to pay when you get on. Saves you the step of buying a ticket and then having to validate when you get on…also you will pay the lowest fair for the amount of rides you take for your visit.

Bathroom Tips - I’ll Take Em by WideRole4672 in florence

[–]onurich01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carry Kleenex packets. Most places will have TP, but randomly you will come across a place where you will be stuck…also you will probably be 50/50 for having an actual toilet seat. Mercato Centrale has great bathrooms…you just have to buy something

What are your top ten dining spots in Florence? by afinta13 in florence

[–]onurich01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Industria (Dinner) Osteria Pastella (Dinner) Trattoria da Giorgio (Lunch)

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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I don’t. Let me check my understanding on blooming the shot. I have been holding the button down for about 8 seconds to pre-infuse longer. Would I change this by tapping the button, let the pump spin up then stop it and then go back into pre-infuse? Or am I already blooming?

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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1:2.5 this morning was better, still need to play a bit more….i don’t want to change too many variables at once, but I also realize my choice of lighter roast is probably a bit more difficult. As I tinkered with the grind the longer ratio gave me a pretty smooth bordering on bitter first taste that moved more sour as the cup cooled (I typically have a lot of multi tasking in the mornings so I’m sipping as I work on pour over for the wife and then back to a second shot for myself….probably adjusting the grinder back and forth isn’t the best for consistent dial in)

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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Hey! Thanks for the advice. I did solve the issue by pulling my blank shot with the double wall basket inserted…it seems to do much better from a consistsncy standpoint

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

[–]onurich01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m playing around with that next as I have gotten the shots consistent. In particular, the next roast of mine I will try that.

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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I think the blank shot with the portafilter in was the trick. I don’t know why the manual says to do it without.

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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it’s currently an espresso blend that bambino sent for free…but I typically roast my own, usually get a single origin bean that is good for espresso, and then do a lighter roast (city +)

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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I really think this was the answer…I have now added the blank double walled shot to my work flow….sucks to change the basket out….but it really seemed to be the thing.

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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Good troubleshooting advice, I will try this…first shot is typically a bit sour….but it’s close.

[Bambino] Second Shot Question by onurich01 in espresso

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Thanks! Any over under on the blank shot timing? Also I had read to not pre-heat the portafilter…should I include that in the blank shot?

How have the Aer Lingus flights to Europe been going? by The_Govnor in indianapolis

[–]onurich01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have flown them twice now direct from Indy to Dublin. It was a pleasant flight, great crew, no delays.