Abraço is the tiny little cafe situated on 7th Street, near First Avenue.  Translated from Portuguese, abraco literally means “an embrace”.  It’s not uncommon to walk by and hear the sounds of Brazilian jazz dancing through the front windows, with a line of people waiting patiently for their caffeine fix.  The coffeehouse is set up like a traditional Italian espresso bar, with large windows overlooking the street.  You order your beverage and drink it while standing.  It’s the perfect pit stop on the way to work, in between errands or on your way to your next adventure. Read the rest of this entry »