"You might be pleased to know your beans are roasted and packed to the sexy classic rock sounds of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath." [Photographs: Allison Hemler] Get out your measuring scoop, a kettle, and a French press, and make... More
In the space formerly occupied by not-so-great Thai restaurant Spice has opened Recess. The cafe offers abundant seating, glass windows facing out onto University Place, air conditioning on full blast during these hot weeks, and fro-yo on the menu.... More
Editor's note: Longtime Serious Eats contributor Allison Hemler knows her coffee, having spent two years as a barista and more than five in the service industry. She'll be joining us each week with Coffee Chronicles, taking a look at the... More
New York Times blog The Moment points out that affordable espresso can be found at Co. where a cup of Caffé Vita espresso will run you $2. Related: Co. Pizzeria Soft Opening Photo Gallery... More
Editor's note: Every afternoon we post a short Sugar Rush to end your day. Think of it as the dessert to your daily blog reading. —Zach Photograph by Bob Blesse I'm an affogato freak, so I really appreciated Robin Raisfeld... More
Editor's note: I don't know how things work at your office, but around this time of day, our collective sweet tooth starts acting up at Serious Eats HQ. Enter Sugar Rush. Every afternoon, we'll point you to something sweet—so you... More
Seth Kugel plugs into New York's best coffee bars. Add this to Peter Meehan's picks from a year ago (the first four of the following guide) and you have a pretty comprehensive list of where to get a serious cup of joe in New York. Notice I said "pretty comprehensive." Add your own favorites to the list and we'll put them on the map. More
I don't even like espresso (in fact, I don't drink hot coffee of any kind.), but reading Peter Meehan's terrific story in the Times a few weeks ago made me think I should start downing double espressos at every opportunity.... More
