Feb 17, 2011

Abraço in black + white

It's been a while since I've posted about Abraço, but it is worth mentioning again because this tiny old place probably has the best drip and espresso in NYC (plus amazing pastries). I didn't realize how special this place was until I started going nearly every day. I actually think I drink LESS coffee daily because of this place. I have my nice little pour over drip in the morning and then I don't want anything more the rest of the day because my coffee palate is still on such a high from Abraço. Now, this isn't to say I don't appreciate my other coffee go-tos! Plus, this place isn't exactly ideal for lingering or taking the kind of pretty and charming shots that cafes like Dora, Ground Support, or OST offer. I just think there Jamie (the owner) has some kind of magic/special touch that I haven't quiiite found anywhere else.

Perfect cortado, hello.

These were taken on the Contax with Ilford HP5 Plus. I don't often shoot with B/W film and I got some totally unexpected results from this roll. I'll be sharing more later!
Posted by Alice at 7:10 PM
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13 comments :

  1. MandyFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I remember when we went to Mud Cafe and you weren't sure was a Cortado was. or am I wrong?

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  2. JacquelineFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    oh nice, i love it in b&w. this contax is rockin'!

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  3. JulianaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Did you know that Abraço means "HUG" in Portuguese?
    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your pictures by the way.

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  4. Lucent ImageryFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    These photos are spectacular. I really have to come back to NY in winter. It looks beautiful outside the cafe.

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  5. JoyceFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    sigh i have been meaning to try this place for 2 years now! lovely b/w shots.

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  6. VickieFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    love the coffee shot, just yum :)

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  7. AntonioFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Great B&Ws here! Love the second one.

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  8. ShokoofehFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Wonderful black and white. The second one is a favorite.

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  9. ashley kelemenFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    hehe I had no idea what it WAS until I met you and then heard you mention it like 47 times ;) lovely b&w's!

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  10. akanekinomotoFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    is it a portuguese place?
    Like Juliana said, Abraço means hug and those expressos shots are very much like what we drink around here (Portugal)...
    =)

    Love your blog! keep it up!

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  11. christinaFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    stunning images, my friend.
    xo
    have a lovely weekend.

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  12. A l a i n February 19, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    what a beautiful harmony of the film, the other heart

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  13. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    gorgeous cortado shot! love

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