NYC Mugged - Exploring all the best coffee in New York City

It might be kind of touristy, but Cafe Sabarsky is a Viennese cafe that makes a really good cup of coffee.  It’s named after the co-founder of the Neue Gallery, which houses the famous Klimt paintings in a beautiful Upper East Side townhouse.  This would be the perfect place to take out of town guests, after visiting museums in the area.  There’s also a full menu with a nice array of desserts to choose from.  Be prepared to wait in line.

Got latte art fatigue?  You could be feeling lazy, or maybe you’re just not that good at it?  Coffeestencil is taking the art of coffee to another level.  There are variety of stencils to choose from, both graphic and textual.  Once  you make your cappuccino, all you need is some cocoa powder and a fine sieve or tea strainer, and…Viola!

Ok, so the novelty might wear off pretty quick but that first time will be fun.

Turn your coffee table into a New York street with these heavy duty coasters fashioned from actual NYC manholes. These coasters are handcrafted with great attention to detail and make for excellent gifts.  This 1st edition set comes in a set of four, each one having its own unique design.

$80 at artez’n.

For all you Hair Bender-obsessers: Stumptown has officially opened a location in the Ace Hotel in Manhattan.

Ace Hotel

20 West 29th Street

New York, NY  10001

I’ve been sampling the menu over at Ninth Street Espresso for the last few months.  It’s been an enjoyable experience so far so I will probably make it a regular spot in my travels.  The macchiato and cappuccino, are very good.  You can just tell that the barista loves doing what he does because you can taste it.  The iced coffee was ok, but the ice diluted it too much for my liking.  What I liked best was the regular cup of joe, which is my favorite beverage here.  It’s flavorful and strong and left a faint reminder of its scent a while longer after drinking it.  Now, that’s potent.

In March, they started pulling shots of Alphabet City Blend, which is a custom designed espresso roasted by Intelligentsia.

Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th St
(Between Ave C & D)