Best Brunch in New York – Tipsy Parson
Good coffee and good a brunch are typically not found together in NYC. You either get the chef or the barista, not both… unless it’s Tipsy Parson. Tipsy Parson, on my first and only visit, became one of my favorite brunch places in New York because the menu was delicious and the coffee on par. … Read more
Taim Falafel and Smoothie Bar
Arguably the best falafel digs in the city… Taim. They serve the freshest pita, stuffed with your choice of ball, humus, tabouli, tahini sauce, mango chutney, whatever your heart desires! Their falafel platter is also pretty good – a mound of humus, topped with eggplant and boiled egg and accompanied with carrot and a tomato/cucumber … Read more
Culture Espresso Bar
What makes a coffee shop standout? What makes it become your local? I’d compare my favorite coffee shops to a close friend, you feel relaxed in their company, you can happily sit in silence and, if you haven’t dropped by in a while, there are no hard feelings, you simply pick up where you left of. … Read more
Ninth Street Espresso
As I’ve mentioned before, New York has only a handful of good coffee places. There’s Joe The Art of Coffee, with its cosy spaces around the city, including; West Village, Chelsea and the recently opened Upper West Side location. There’s also Stumptown Coffee in the Ace Hotel, Grumpy’s in Chelsea, Abraco in East Village, Culture … Read more
Toronto’s Historic Distillery District
tw This old red brick precinct is a must-see in Toronto. While we made the rookie error of going the Sunday of a long-weekend when everything was either shut or dead quiet, the restaurants and bars showed promise. We passed by some, what would be bustling beer gardens, as well as a handful of upmarket … Read more
Trip To Toronto – Brunch!
In mid-October i had to renew my visa for the US and subsequently the Bogan and I took a trip up to Canada – a good excuse to check out Toronto, Ottawa and Niagra Falls on the way through. We caught the overnight bus, it’s a solid 10-hr trip, but fortunately not to bad when … Read more
Abraco for Coffee
In my 3rd installment of New York’s (Manhatten’s to be specific) coffee houses, i’m taking you on a visit to Abraco in East Village. This popular little ‘hole in the wall’ makes a delicious cup of Joe, including all the key elements; a precisely timed espresso shot, delicately steamed milk and an artful pour that … Read more
Joe The Art Of Coffee
Joes, from what I’m told, is owned by Aussies – which is probably why they make such an awesome coffee. We’re regulars at Joes on 23rd and 9th Ave and for a period, when we first arrived in NY, would sit there every morning – sometimes for several hours. It’s one of those coffee shops … Read more
Macaron
Macaron is a great little French Cafe in Midtown, it serves awesome baguettes at lunchtime (my favorite is the bresaola, buffalo mozzarella, capers and cherry tomatoes in crunchy baguette) and in the mornings, specialties such as this croissant crammed with scrambled eggs and bacon. Also, if you fancy yourself as an expert on macaroons, you … Read more
Stumptown Coffee
Over the next few weeks i’m going to write up the few sensational coffee houses in New York. This New York Times article sums it up pretty nicely, but lacks the pictures so you can see for yourself what you’re missing! Stumptown Coffee, under the Ace Hotel, is one of the handful of places in … Read more
