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  • Italian Caffè in NYC

    Italian Caffè in NYC

    Since I left NYC over 5 years ago, Italian style coffee bars and small batch roasters have been popping up around the city. When I visit, I look forward to stopping by some of my fav coffee bars and trying out some new ones. Here is a list of the ones that I hit up on my recent NYC trip:

    Abraco Espresso 

    This phone booth size Italian style espresso bar is an experience. Lines of people queue to knock back an espresso or creamy cappuccino. Owner, Jamie McCormick, pulls perfect espressos while owner, Elizabeth Quijada, makes a mean olive oil cake.

    86 East 7th St

    Roasting Plant Coffee Company

    Carefully selected green beans, small batch onsite roasting and in the moment ground beans equal coffee bliss. Straight-up espresso is my preference here; it is smooth and full-bodied with a caramel hued crema. If you’re not sure of what to order, LES attentive staff gives fantastic advice. 

    81 Orchard St; (212) 775-7755

    Tarallucci e Vino

    Tarallucci e Vino in the East Village is home for me. I spent Sunday mornings gazing out of this glass-walled shop, enjoying frothy cappuccinos and reading the NY Times while the East Village came to life. The baristas turn out consistently tasty coffee drinks. Chocolate biscotti and miniature cream filled tarts topped with berries satisfy any sweet cravings.

    163 1st Ave (1st & 10th); (212) 388-1190

    Caffè Vergnano  

    Caffè Vergnano is the better option of two coffee giants at Eataly in NYC.  Earthy tasting caffè macchiati (espresso with a bit of milk) are adorned with latte art. For an instant, the black marble counter, dome shaped espresso machine and baristas create the feeling of a stand up coffee bar in Italy. Unlike any coffee bar in Italy, NO CAPPUCCINOs are served! Only caffè (espresso) and caffè macchiato.

    Eataly; 200 East 5th St

     

     

     

  • Coffee Addict in Naples

    Coffee Addict in Naples

    Being coffee obsessed, there is no better city to visit in Italy than Naples…the home of pizza margherita, mouthwatering sfogliatelle and coffee extraordinaire…need I go on?  Last weekend, it was time to say hello to spring and adieu to winter and il caffè alla nocciola in cialda (espresso topped with hazelnut cream served in a tiny wafer cup) at my favorite Neapolitan coffee bar, Il Vero Bar del Professore. Sadly the chocolate wafer lining melts when temperatures rise making it difficult to store them in summer.

    The dark scrumptious layer disintegrates the minute the nutty coffee combo meets the edible shell so time is of the essence. Stand at the bar, slurp back the luscious creamy concoction and crunch on the crisp wafer.  The good news is the caffè alla nocciola is available year round served in glass minus the chocolate. If sweet coffee drinks aren’t your thing, order a caffè napoletano (espresso) or cappuccino, which are equally yummy.

    I’ve been visiting this famous institution for years and I’m never disappointed.  Most days you’ll find Raffaele Ferrieri, the founder’s son and current owner, at the bar happy to recount the history of his bar and talk about his coffee creations. Neapolitans stand at the counter watching brilliant baristas whip up the legendary crema di nocciola (hazelnut cream) that coats the inside of each glass. Although there are a few street side tables, the emphasis isn’t on lingering, but rather on taste.

    Open since 1977, near Piazza del Plebiscito, they follow an artisan method of coffee production. They are one of the few coffee bars in Naples that roast coffee beans a legna (wood roasting). Most roasting machines are gas fired. When roasting is done well it is an art. Without it none of the flavor and aroma would grace your cup. Their blend is 100% arabica – smooth, velvety, divine.

    Although I’m already missing il Professore’s caffè alla nocciola in cialda, I’m looking forward to summer and my first caffè shakerato of 2011. Caffè shakerato is made by mixing espresso, sugar and a lot of ice; shake vigorously until a froth appears when poured. There’s nothing like a caffeine-ice pick me up on a steamy July day!

     

  • The Best Coffee Bars in Rome

    The Best Coffee Bars in Rome

    cappuccino4I am a coffee addict. Truth be told, I can’t function without my morning espresso or caffè as it’s called in Italian. It’s one of my vices. Since moving to Rome, 3 years ago, I’m forever on the lookout for that perfect cappuccino and caffè with a distinct crema, that caramel-colored layer of goodness that coats the side of the cup like syrup. Here are a few I’ve found that satisfy my coffee craving…

    Castroni – An international specialty food shop and coffee maker, the Castroni family has a well honed recipe for success. With eight shops and counting, the Via Nazionale location in Rione Monti is fabulous. The espresso is sublime, true Italian style, full bodied and well-balanced. Cappuccinos and caffè lattes are skillfully poured. A great place to knock back a coffee, grab a quick lunch and buy gourmet gifts.

    Paranà Caffè – An oasis from the chaos surrounding Termini, Rome’s central train station, Paranà Caffè is packed with people. Talented baristas churn out endless cappuccinos adorned with decadent latte art. The leaf and heart shaped etchings seem too gorgeous to ruin. Rest assured it tastes as good as it looks. It is a great place to savor a cappuccino and watch the world go by.paranacoffee

    Sant’Eustachio Il Caffè – Top quality coffee, tradition and the frenetic atmosphere are just a few of the reasons that a dedicated local clientele and tourists keep flocking to this local. Sant’Eustachio’s legendary blend of one-hundred percent arabica beans is full-bodied and unique thanks to a traditional artisan approach and on premise small batch wood roasting. Regulars order the renowned “Gran Caffè”, a larger version of a standard espresso with a mysteriously dense and well executed crema. If you don’t take sugar be sure to order senza zucchero as the coffee is presweetened.coffeebeans2

    Sciascia Caffè – At first glance, it appears to be an old style Italian pharmacy frozen in time. Open since 1919, Sciascia Caffè is located off the beaten path in the affluent zone of Prati. Rigorous bean selection and unwavering devotion result in optimal coffee. Try the specialty, un caffè con cioccolato – espresso with chocolate – and you’ll quickly understand why coffee fanatics are addicted to Sciascia.20130218-sciascia2Sciascia4

    Tazza D’Oro – A stones throw away from the Pantheon, Tazza D’Oro, is one of the few on premise artisan roasters left in the historical center. The famous “La Regina del Caffè” blend served at the bar is an exquisitely balanced blend of one-hundred percent arabica beans. Standing at the bar, Romans and tourists alike indulge in a morning cappuccino adorned with a paradisiacal snow white froth and cherish an afternoon espresso.

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