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Tag: espresso

French fries and marinara sauce.

Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

January 24, 2024 Brent

Brent visit’s Providence, Rhode Island’s “Little Italy,” Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…

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Posted in: Blog, Rhode Island, videos Filed under: coffee, espresso, federal hill, fries and gravy, providence, Rhode Island, sambuca, wine, zeppole
Here's an alt tag for the image: `Cup of dark coffee`

Portuguese Coffee Crawl in Setubal

May 29, 2023 Brent

Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. He samples Galão, Abatanado…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: coffee, espresso, portugal, setubal
Refreshing iced coffee with lemon twist.

A 6 Hour Journey for a Coffee Drink

August 31, 2022 Brent

Trying to find a specific specialty coffee drink proves challenging in Lisbon. Mazagran origin story Mazagran is a cold coffee…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Algeria, cocktail, coffee, espresso, Lisbon, mazagran, portugal, setubal
Here's a short alt tag for the image: Robert Burns statue against blue sky.

Praca de Bocage

May 4, 2022 Brent

Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Bocage, cafe, espresso, portugal, setubal, Square
Glass of espresso with crema.

Affogato

May 3, 2021 Brent

This rich and creamy drink combines two things that Italy excels at: espresso and gelato. What is an Affogato? An…

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Posted in: Italy Filed under: affogato, coffee, espresso, gelato, italy
Two lattes and a cookie on a plate.

Flat White-the espresso drink of disputed origin

January 11, 2021 Brent

Not a latte and not a cappuccino, the flat white is a unique beverage all its own from, depending on…

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Posted in: New Zealand Filed under: Australia, coffee, espresso, flat white, New Zealand
Espresso in a white cup and saucer.

Naples’ custom of sharing espresso with strangers

March 22, 2020 Brent

Customers visit caffès in Naples each morning and order two espressos. But, they don’t drink both. The second one is…

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Posted in: Italy Filed under: caffe sospeso, coffee, espresso, italy, naples, suspended coffee
Pastel de nata pastries on display.

Where to Try Lisbon’s Characteristic Tart, the Pastel de Nata

March 1, 2020 Brent 2 Comments

The Pastel de Nata, was invented by monks in Lisbon. Today, it is by far the most popular treat in…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: espresso, Foodie, Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal
Delicious chocolate croissants on display.

Is It Chocolatine or Pain au Chocolat?

February 7, 2020 Brent 2 Comments

Depending on where you are in France, the singular treat is called by many different names. I love culinary debates.…

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Posted in: Bordeaux, France, France, Paris Filed under: Bordeaux, Chocolatine, croissant, espresso, france, linguistics, Pain au Chocolat, Paris, sandwich
Irish coffee with pastries nearby.

Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink

February 3, 2020 Brent 1 Comment

I know. “Italy’s Greatest Coffee Drink” is a bold statement. But, the first time I sipped a Bicerin, I knew…

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Posted in: Italy Filed under: chocolate, coffee, espresso, italy, turin
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