I cannot even begin to describe the gluttony that took place this weekend. Given how I usually eat and my usual excess, this weekend topped even that. I will have to slowly blog through it, but figured I'd start with something easy - two cafe visits in between copious amounts of food and drink.
I had been to Cafe Grumpy once a long while ago, and have been wanting to revisit for a while, but am hardly ever in that area (Chelsea). As I am considering latte art classes, I figured it might be appropriate to check out the latte art here since they do teach them.
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Not bad, but not nearly as pretty as the latte art at Caffetteria (see below). I think I'm just much more of a fan of the fern-like art than the more simple heart-shaped one.
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I love this place because they serve Blue Bottle Coffee! I happily picked up some Papua New Guinea beans and they smell fantastic even wrapped up in the bag. Ever since I had the New Orleans style iced coffee at the Blue Bottle in Brooklyn, no other iced coffee did it for me. I seriously dream of this iced coffee, so I couldn't not get it at Caffetteria. Luckily my cafe-venturing partner got a VERY photogenic cappuccino so I could satisfy my photo needs.
Oof, my body is definitely rebelling and hurting. I will have to apologize to it and coax it back to the way it was before this weekend started. Fruit/liquid diet shall commence...we'll see how well that goes.
Cafe Grumpy | 224 West 20th Street
Caffetteria | 147 Sullivan Street
Ooh! Is this in Louisiana? I was down there this July and fell in love! Will have to visit this place the next time I am in town!
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thanks for comment dear, now i'm following your blog!
ReplyDeletenice photos, remind me of my breakfast :)
Of course, she starts with coffee.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a healthy recovery from your gastronomic exploits.
I need to see both of these places in person! They look adorable, and the coffee looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I didn't even KNOW you could take latte art classes!
Ohh! These pictures makes me feel so inspired!
ReplyDeleteThis heart coffe looks so perfect!! :))
makes me want to try these places out! i'm keeping a tab of all the cafes you've been to for my next NYC visit. btw, i think you would do fantastic jobs on engagements and weddings. hope one of these days i'll get to see them on your blog =)
ReplyDeleteOh my Alice... I have to admit, I almost try not to read your blog because it makes me far too hungry. You are the ultimate foodie and that is awesome haha! Definitely going to make a list from your blog for my next visit out east!
ReplyDeleteAh! These cafes are just too quaint and adorable for me! I LOVE them and the latte art is so inspiring! Almost too picturesque to drink! Wonderful photographs as always!
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