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Poll: Should Coffee Shops Ban Laptops?

Last week, the New York Times reported on coffee shops that have started to ban, or otherwise actively discourage, laptop use. Of course, perks like WiFi and ample seating are part of what draw customers to many coffee shops in the first place. But when they start to look more like libraries in exam time than cafés, it's understandable that the owners would want to push back. What do you think? Should coffee shops ban laptops? Take the poll » More

Kenyan Street Food in Jersey City

Thanks to the Orange Democratic Movement, Kenyan immigrants have taken residence in Jersey City, and Robert Sietsema approves of the mandazi (a sweet fritter commonly sold on Nairobi streets) that they've brought with them. Available for $1 at Mallory Coffee... More

Sugar Rush: Chai at Ost Cafe

East Village tea and coffee shop, Gramstand shuttered its doors for the final time in early December, leaving nearby residents homeless of a roomy, wifi-endowed café. We are not without quality coffee in the area—think 9th Street Espresso, Abraco,... More

12 Days of Hot Chocolate: Roasting Plant

Editor's note: For the next twelve weekdays until Christmas, we'll have a daily hot chocolate report for you. 'Tis the season. Today, the Roasting Plant in the Lower East Side. Price: $3.23 for small (eight ounces), $3.70 for medium... More