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Dora just opened in the Lower East Side in December, and has already lined up an informal weekly cupping and will play host to their first (of what will hopefully be an ongoing series) latte art throw down. Head over this Thursday, February 17th to join in on the fun. Sign up starts at 7, pouring commences at 8, and with a $5 entry fee, liquids will be provided.

I haven’t had a chance to make it over yet (it’s been too cold!), but seeing Alice Gao‘s amazing photos, it looks like Dora is indeed, quite a-Dora-ble. Hopefully I’ll be in attendance this Thursday.

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.