Taking my IT dev job to the librairies and coffeeshops of NYC for a couple of weeks (accompanying my wife, who's in a program at NYU). What are the best places to work, to lunch, and to explore in the relatively-immediate vicinity?
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posted by sesquipedalia
on Jun 16, 2009 -
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How can I make a strongly coffee-flavored ice-cream pop, not using an ice-cream maker, which has a firm but creamy texture, not an icy
popsicle-like texture? Preferably low fat. Although I have a sneaking suspicion that fat content is a large part of the reason for the difference between ice cream and popsicles...
posted by dorgla
on Jun 8, 2009 -
17 answers
Weird coffee question for baristas or home espresso machine owners: I decalcified my machine the other day and then got sick a couple of days later. Coincidence or connection? More inside:
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posted by zenpop
on May 12, 2009 -
8 answers
Are there good coffeehouses for study/work on
weekends in DC? I'm looking for someplace comfortable & quirky (not Starbucks) that isn't totally overrun -- think Tryst or B&P without the weekend mobs. Does such a place exist?
posted by Westringia F.
on May 9, 2009 -
15 answers
Looking for a good tea shop around Princeton, NJ. Any suggestions? I'm willing to drive a good distance, though a shorter drive is preferable.
posted by InsanePenguin
on May 7, 2009 -
11 answers
As a non-coffee drinker, help me figure out how to have coffee available when I host guests.
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posted by olinerd
on May 3, 2009 -
44 answers
Anyone know a place in the Oakland, SF, or surrounding area where I can buy a Rancilio Rocky no-doser coffee grinder tomorrow? Sweet Maria's isn't open Friday or Saturday.
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posted by tula
on May 1, 2009 -
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Coffeefilter!: Help me find a better grinder! I'm going to buy a burr grinder this time, but I need your help finding the right one.
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posted by 2oh1
on Apr 26, 2009 -
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I'm taking a trip to Seattle & Vancouver for an extended weekend. For these places, I'd really appreciate some info on: (1) where to get good coffee in the morning, (2) recommended pubs / microbrews to hit at lunch, and (3) atmospheric watering holes to finish up the evenings.
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posted by jabberjaw
on Apr 14, 2009 -
23 answers
Portland Filter: Tips, tricks, and hacks for Portland. What does my brother need to know before moving there?
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posted by doppleradar
on Mar 28, 2009 -
13 answers
Where in London can I buy a filter coffee and read undisturbed for hours? Should be quiet, needn't be 'nice', Bow or London Bridge locations a bonus but all considered.
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posted by Acheman
on Mar 14, 2009 -
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Mz. Billtron and I are moving from Brooklyn, New York, to Hanover, New Hampshire, this summer. I know nothing about that part of the country and would appreciate any advice or recommendations that will make the transition a great one.
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posted by billtron
on Mar 7, 2009 -
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I just got shocked while making coffee. In the 16 years I've had the machine it's never happened before. What's the deal?
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posted by miss lynnster
on Feb 23, 2009 -
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I bought two hand-painted ceramic mugs that appear to have been glazed. When I put my first cup of (very hot) coffee in one of them, I heard a faint crackling sound. The coffee also smelled a bit chemically. What's going on?
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posted by anonymous78
on Feb 17, 2009 -
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Tully's Coffee sells (at least in Seattle) premium soft-serve ice cream. Served with this ice cream is a delicious little wafer cookie that I must find more of! Can you help me find it? Picture and more information within.
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posted by karizma
on Jan 27, 2009 -
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My home brewed coffee doesn't cut it anymore, and I want it to taste more like coffee shop coffee. What should I do? Suggestions for new coffee maker/grinder?
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posted by rsanheim
on Jan 22, 2009 -
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Semantic question: When initially proposing a "getting to know you" predate, the common invitation is to go get some coffee or to go get a drink. If you don't enjoy coffee or alcohol
(yet), what alternate phrase can you use that doesn't sound weird? "Get a soda" sounds like "let's go get a malted!", and proposing "getting a drink" and then not drinking alcohol yourself can be
problematic — and engaging in even a one- or two-sentence-long explanation about how you don't drink takes the question's tone away from casual and into "sounds complicated-neurotic" territory.
posted by WCityMike
on Jan 17, 2009 -
47 answers
I'm looking for reusable coffee mug with a lid like the
I'm Not a Paper Cup, but made of a different material. This product has the right idea, but it's too thick/heavy. Does anyone know of a another product like this?
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posted by monkeygenius
on Jan 14, 2009 -
7 answers
Is there a cheaper alternative to the manufacturer-recommended descale solutions used to decalcify coffee/espresso machines????
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posted by monkeybutt
on Jan 4, 2009 -
12 answers
Can a couple of cups of tea make me totally anxious, and totally unable to sleep? Even two days later?
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posted by sully75
on Dec 31, 2008 -
22 answers
I received a small gift packet of branded "
Southern Comfort" coffee for Christmas. It is really good but all I can find is more little gift packets for sale. Anyone know where I can get a larger quantity or a very similar tasting coffee? (I think it has a citrus like flavor)
posted by OneCrayon
on Dec 30, 2008 -
4 answers
Fellow baristas! What would your ideal bar set-up look like? Opportunity has knocked. I may be in charge of designing the cafe of my dreams! I know what I like, but I need the opinions of you other java-slingers.
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posted by ms.jones
on Dec 18, 2008 -
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There are two beverages that nearly every American adult seems to like, but I dislike both: coffee and beer. I would like to develop a taste for both of them. For morning caffeine, coffee's free at most workplaces whereas pop isn't; and beer is a cheap mood alterer; but more importantly, both are social lubricants, one that isn't achieved by drinking a soda while others get either awake, buzzed or drunk. It's been a while since I had either, but remembering the tastes, I think it's that I dislike the bitterness in each drink.
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posted by WCityMike
on Nov 15, 2008 -
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Diagnosisfilter: I used to love coffee. It made me feel like all was right with the world. Recently, coffee makes me mentally confused and foggy... confused to the point that it's sometimes hard to follow conversations. It doesn't seem to matter how much I drink, it doesn't make me more alert. While the coffee response is the most weird symptom, I've generally felt rundown and foggy lately. It doesn't seem to matter how much I sleep (I can sleep for 12 hours and still feel tired).
I have a doctor's appointment in a few weeks, but I want to know what you all think. Thanks everybody!
posted by specialfriend
on Nov 14, 2008 -
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Back in the 90s, Century Media made a lot of 1,000 (if I remember correctly) black Samael coffee cups showing (if I remember correctly) both the moon from the cover of
Passage and the yin/yang design from
Rebellion. It was my favorite coffee cup ever, and somebody swiped mine. Anyone got any idea where I can find another? There must still be some out there somewhere!
posted by Wolfdog
on Nov 14, 2008 -
2 answers
I need to be famous for other things. So I would like to make my own blend of coffee. At home and cheaply how can I get started?
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posted by parmanparman
on Oct 12, 2008 -
7 answers
Coffee taste stain? My travel mug's lid is plastic, and has picked up the taste of old, bad coffee (from, no doubt, the new good coffee I drink each morning). How do I get it out?
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posted by klangklangston
on Oct 10, 2008 -
19 answers
NYC filter: Where's the best cup of coffee near Madison Sq. Park/Gramercy/Union Square?
posted by sonofslim
on Sep 19, 2008 -
12 answers
