The closest thing to volcanic ash I’ve consumed since last year’s Bearpond Espresso experience, this Turret Coffee ristretto is the darkest, dankest, shortest espresso I’ve experienced thus far. Apparently some people like that sort of thing.
Matcha Eclair – Bosie Tea Parlor I love Sierra Tishgart’s piece in Grub Street entitled RIP, Matcha, the Ancient Delicacy That America Has Ruined. This part especially speaks to me: The quality of the tea…
At least a handful of cafes open in New York City every month, but I no longer attempt to make it to all of them and instead prioritize those that meet at least one of…
A lot of cafes have opened in the past few months. I didn’t make it to all of them, but these are my favorites out of the ones I did visit. This is a running…
I recently wrote a coffee house overview of Ridgewood, Queens for About.com. It’s the second of a series that will eventually cover the entirety of the borough. The first piece was about Astoria, a much…
I love showing people around New York City, mixing food exploration with sightseeing. A recent expedition involved taking Mark, a food guy visiting from Bali, on a highly personalized journey that took into consideration preferences…
This post originally appeared as a review on Project Latte, my defunct cafe culture site. Visiting Zibetto is a lot like going to a bar in Italy. The baristas wear white shirts and black ties…
