When I lived in Edinburgh ‘99-’03, the choice of good espresso spots was a lot more limited: Gran Cafe, Elephant House and maybe one or two more. Now there's a panoply to choose from: The Milkman - next to the station Toddle In, 7 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BP Brew Lab Coffee - near the Old... Continue Reading →
Baltimore’s arguable best…
Espresso Argosy - warm, welcoming - and a double shot you’ll remember 7 N Calvert St Baltimore MD 21202 https://goo.gl/maps/8dh4rhP9Rnz Artifact - worth the ride out of town… 1500 Union Ave Baltimore MD 21211 Seafood Thames Street Oyster House - extensive oyster selection, divine lobster roll… 1728 Thames St Baltimore, MD 21231 https://goo.gl/maps/53MXRrpQX522 Craft ales... Continue Reading →
A short list of worthwhile spots in Denver
Excellent espresso A photo posted by Michael Ambjorn (@michaelambjorn) on Oct 18, 2015 at 6:46am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsHuckleberry - two roasts on choice - excellent service with either4301 Pecos StDenver CO 80211https://goo.gl/maps/8HpmXT6xSUJ2Novo - more top-notch espresso and service 1600 Glenarm PlaceDenver CO 80202https://goo.gl/maps/u3Xsud9Q3F62Crema Coffeehouse - if you don’t mind the queue2862 Larimer StreetDenver CO 80205https://goo.gl/maps/ZuFkcAW3tSF2 Carefully crafted alesStation 26 - ‘for... Continue Reading →
Four places in Prague worth a visit
A photo posted by Michael Ambjorn (@michaelambjorn) on Aug 12, 2015 at 8:04am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsEMA espresso bar - top tier espressoNa Florenci 1420/3110 00 Praha 1ART&FOOD - live music and lovely atmosphere Had Plaská 617/4150 00 Praha 5Hemingway Bar - nice little speakeasyKaroliny Světlé 26110 00 Praha 1…but you might of course have come for the beer -... Continue Reading →
Three unexpected espresso stops in Frankfurt
A photo posted by Michael Ambjorn (@michaelambjorn) on Aug 10, 2015 at 7:01am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsKaffeerösterei Stern Wissmüller - roasting since ‘48 - and a nice backyard to sit and enjoy inLeipziger Str. 3960487 Frankfurt am MainAugenblick Kaffee & Co - excellent espresso - and fried egg sandwichesMainzer Landstraße 6560329 Frankfurt am MainKlein und Main - nice spot... Continue Reading →
Five fab culinary spots in Florence
A photo posted by Michael Ambjorn (@michaelambjorn) on Aug 15, 2015 at 5:13am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsSignorvino - ravioli with a view… and try the Brunello flightVia de Bardi, 46R50125 Firenzehttp://goo.gl/maps/gZzArLa Divina Enoteca - well assorted spot for the oenophile near the old marketVia Panicale, 19/R50123 Firenzehttp://goo.gl/maps/mxcbwLo Sverso - local craft brews and biodynamic wine - near La Divina…Via... Continue Reading →
Three culinary spots in Milano
Ratanà - the home of larger-than-life chef Cesare Battisti (and some worthhile photography too)Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, IT-20124 Milanohttp://goo.gl/maps/cpFsEFonderie Milanesi - *literally* a hidden gem (keep going through the courtyard)Via GiovenaleIT-720136 Milanohttps://goo.gl/maps/c84uMIl Mercato del Duomo - giving Eataly a run for its money? Piazza del DuomoIT-20121 Milanohttps://goo.gl/maps/O153gAlso, if you are attending EXPO2015, be sure to... Continue Reading →
A short list of espresso spots near #IABC15
Blue Bottle Coffee - these folk are of the reliable kind66 Mint PlazaSan Francisco, CA 94103https://goo.gl/maps/ORKDuElite Audio Systems & Coffee - dual purpose outfit, but why not?893 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94107https://goo.gl/maps/YDIyMSpecial Xtra - Blue Bottle Coffee Retailer - Mon-Fri hole in the wall 46 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94108https://goo.gl/maps/WjbFk Enjoy. If you’re looking for something a... Continue Reading →
A quick list of worthwhile espresso spots in Toronto
There’s more good coffee in Toronto than this perhaps, but this is not a bad set of places to start…Dineen Coffee Co. - beautiful building, amazing espresso140 Yonge StToronto, ON M5C 2L7https://goo.gl/maps/IcCa0 A photo posted by Michael Ambjorn (@michaelambjorn) on May 30, 2015 at 3:14pm PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsCaffé Artigiano - service with a smile and free WiFi67... Continue Reading →
London: all the caffeine & culinary apps you need
If you’re visiting London for #Eurocomm - or perhaps just visiting London in general, here’s a quick round-up of the top caffeine & culinary apps for downloading to your phone before you depart…A brief preamble before we get stuck inMaps, maps, mapsThere’s a virtue in being lost from time to time, but if you’re short... Continue Reading →
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