Category Archives: coffee

really cross buns

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

I was tempted to hold back on the awarding of the best Easter buns in NYC for 2013 when I saw the potential of pecan and green peppercorn hot cross buns at Bien Cuit on Christopher Street. The buns were … Continue reading →

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Breads Bakery

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

After today I can relax. The quest to find great coffee in NYC has been met. Australians can come to Manhattan without fear – you will not only not be flat-white deprived, but you will have the culinary advantage that … Continue reading →

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2 Beans

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

David Jones has come to NYC and not a moment too soon. Attempting to keep my reputation intact with the imminent arrival of a best friend’s best friend ( BFBF ) – who is trusting me to keep her caffeine … Continue reading →

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NYC flat white

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Even though we all know that the best things in life cannot be duplicated, there is always the temptation to try. After delighting in the taste of apricots picked straight off the tree in Port Lincoln, I couldn’t resist a … Continue reading →

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Downunder delights

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

I have to seriously rethink the whole definition of good coffee after being completely spoilt by the perfection of rich creamy flat whites in my recent (too) fast and fabulous trip DownUnder. Maybe it’s the water, maybe it’s the milk, … Continue reading →

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Tartinery

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Noho is buzzing these days with interesting little eateries, boutique fashion designers and a great vibe. Because years ago this was the first place in the city where we discovered really good coffee, I always have a warm feeling of … Continue reading →

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The road to Port Lincoln

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Going back to Australia is always a much anticipated journey, with the patient people at Qantas revising my itinery time and time again to accommodate my greedy juggle to see special people all over the place. My schedule was to … Continue reading →

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The City Bakery

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

The only place in the world where you can buy wholemeal pretzel croissants and it’s worth the trip just to have one. Salty and crispy on the outside, soft in the middle and buttery to the touch. Delicious! The City … Continue reading →

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L.A.Burdick

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Just found this cafe – actually it’s a chocolate place that does great coffee, in 20th street between Broadway & 5th. It’s not trendy at all – there’s not a tattooed forearm in sight and definitely no ‘buzz’, but they … Continue reading →

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Coffee – reliable sources

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

When we first arrived in NYC finding a good coffee was a real challenge. Almost invariable we had to ask for a double shot and half the milk, but times have changed. Now there are lots of new cafes with … Continue reading →

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