New York City???

[Jack Rabbit Slim]

This might be a bit off topic for this board....but I'm thinkin' that someone on here would have a good idea.


I'm going to be in NYC this Saturday and would love to try a decent espresso bar........any one have any good suggestions?? I'll only be in town for a couple of hours.

[JohnB]

I'm going to be in NYC this Saturday and would love to try a decent espresso bar........any one have any good suggestions?? I'll only be in town for a couple of hours.

http://www.gimmecoffee.com/static/community_stores.aspx

http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-grumpy-new-york

http://espressorun.blogspot.com/2007/03 ... guide.html

Have fun!

[BrewHaHa]

Here's another good resource to check when you're traveling around:
http://espressomap.com/

It's not comprehensive, but it if a place is on the map, it's probably worth a visit.

Have fun!

-John

[MDL]

I have never been there, but lots of folks say great things about Cafe Grumpy (or something close to that).

[Jack Rabbit Slim]

Thanks for the great ideas....I'll let you know how it works out

[Jack Rabbit Slim]

Soon after getting off of the train at Grand Central.... I dragged my old friend straight to "Cafe Grumpy" in Chelsea. As I had just recently jumped into the espresso world with a Vivaldi machine and a Mazzar Grinder.....I was eager to watch a qualified barista in action. ....I was not disappointed.

I had a ristretto espresso followed by a cappuccino....both were excellent....I now have something to strive for in my own endeavors. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The perky girl taking our order had a full size tattoo of a naked portifilter on her forearm......a nice kid! Other patrons of the establishment were politely chatty and the atmosphere was very relaxing and inviting. If I lived in the city....I would go there every day until I found a new girlfriend. It is exactly what I would want in a daily coffee stop. I don't believe there is a single establishment in Connecticut that is even remotely similar.

Later in the day we took a cab down to "The Blue Spoon"....it was closed......ugh! They only operate on weekdays.