July 2011
5 posts
Aroma Espresso Bar
Freshly made sandwiches, coffee and praline chocolate in a nice cool place. A great escape to the heat my friend likens to being in a hair dryer.
The heat is thick in NY and I felt that right when I got off the plane… yikes! I was waiting for my friend in Aroma on the upper west side and thought to order a personal sized sandwich, a coffee and a ginger ale to a) satiate my hunger b)...
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
It’s not just a doughnut… it’s an oblong circular piece of fresh ooey gooey heaven! Step aside kiddies, this game is for the big leagues!
I have passed by this shop a few times and even came one time too late and found the doors locked. :( After, I got a request to review the place I finally decided to make my way after teaching a yoga class. In a way, I wish I didn’t...
Purple Perk
Ambiance, coffee, desserts, food and more… great! A review that is long overdue as I have been a happy customer for years! I started coming here when I was sitting and waiting in between teaching and for the occasional coffee date with friends. Long time friend and resident of mission told me that their carrot cake was in fact one of the best in the city. I was more of a Good Earth...
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Boxwood
I’ve been meaning to go to Boxwood for quite some time and finally after meeting up with some friends for coffee we decided to enjoy the sun and stroll to Boxwood. It reminds me so much of New York and definitely offered the same relaxing vibe in the middle of the city. I was charmed by the decent sized restaurant set in the middle of Central Memorial Park with the sound of water...
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Famoso
You may be impressed by the imported 00 flour low in gluten, the imported tomatoes from the Campania region, the bell shaped oven the artisan nature of the pizza… but you’ll probably just be impressed by the delicious, light pizza offered at Famoso.
I was skeptical of trying the place because I have been to Pulcinella Pizza in Kensington several times to have their “authentic...
