Back in Big D

I had a blast with my good friends gathering for this happy hour reunion at Parliament.  It couldn’t have gone better than this and everyone showed up just to see me!  I sure missed these guys but not particularly the Dallas lifestyle. LauraAndyChristina By night… With the full work day, 4 hour drive, and partying since 5pm,…

Sucré

I have compiled three visits from both boutique cafes to show you how amazing this bakery is.  Enjoy salivating over these decadent desserts! They make a mean Flat White!

The Rose Establishment

J’adore le Rose! Industrial antique motif meets French bakery coffee shop Yes, those are homemade oatmeal pies down there! Wait for it…coffee COLD BREW NITRO!  This is a first for me and what a pleasureful experience it was!  Hopefully, this nitro coffee phenomenon will take off and come to a coffee shop near you (and Me!)…

A coffee shop with edge

…turns into a full bar in the evenings

Back to the blog-live from Topeca Cafe de El Salvador

From one coffee aficionado to the other…Nick, the generous and knowledgeable barista here, offered to show me the difference in my espresso drink of choice–the “Flat White”–and his Cappuccino. Both were very good and made for a very pleasurable morning of catching up on my blog.

Always “sleepless in Seattle”…

I love this city and wish we could have spent more time here. After our first 2 days in Washington, I have decided this is one of my top 5 favorite states. The first Starbucks! Admiring the cool retro style Starbucks circa 1971 The Pike Brewing Company- Cyrus knows this place quite well…The majestic towering…