A rockin' party was held last night... and no, it wasn't the SCAA opening festivities party - it was the bash at Hines Public Market Coffee - a party thrown by La Marzocco, complete with all the super rock stars of the espresso world, and a bevy of super cool, super vintage machines. No more words for now - check out the photos.

Jay Caragay Jay working his magic on Hines' 5 grouper LM machine. Popular guy! Kent Bakke is a man in demand! ;) Champs Ryan Dennhardt and Sammy Piccolo at the Hines Party

Luscious A vintage 4 group La Marzocco GS2 with the paddle wheel group. Ground Breakers All ground breaking machines, including the Gaggia Crema, the first true espresso machine. ROCK Star Paul Bassett, pouring out maximum tude! Poster quality! ;)

Inny and Jack Instaurator and Jack, a seasoned Aussie legend with an up and commer. Taking to school Sammy takes the kids to school, showing latte art style. Hearts The results...

Sammy and Bronwen Canadian Champ and last year's US Champ having a moment. Kent and my Sister Kent posing with my faux sister, Jennifer Prince... Oh my God Paul Bassett gets John Hornall, one of the best Baristi in the US, to admit Paul's shot is the best espresso he ever tasted (true!)

Aussie Tude Yeah, Aussie tude and theory on espresso was ruling the night. Once and for all Once and for all Bassett sets the standard on how to pull a shot. Everyone agreed, and there's the finger to not updosing ;) Nice ending Can't end on Bassett's finger, so instead we have Jim Schulman one of our most respected moderators, posing with CG's News editor Jean.