2 Discussions (212) 941-7330 - 130 Greene St, New York, NY 10012

Other than Starbucks or corner delis, NYC lacks nice cafes like the ones in most European cities. I wonder if this is because of the high rent NYC but then isn’t rent very high in Paris?

Franklin Hills Cafe (Hyperion)has had an “opening soon” banner up for a year, now, I think. And the Nancy Silverton/Mario Battali pizza place at Melrose/Highland has at least been in the gossip mode for at least that...

I think that place is awful and overpriced. If you want an outstanding capuccino – than Joe’s corner inside the Alessi store on Greene St. is absolutely unbeatable. It’s not a very relaxing place to sit though,...

Now that Alessi is defunct are there any places in the greater LA area which offer good Rome-style (Piazza Navonna springs to mind)pizzas?

I just read on Eater that Joe (The Art of Coffee) has opened a branch in the Alessi showroom at 130 Greene St. I have heard great things about their lattes. How is their regular coffee? Any other recs? Thanks in advance.

Went on a wonderful trip to Italy this summer, and miss drinking an espresso standing up at a cafe. Any places in the city that duplicate the experience? Thanks!

, has very nice traditional Middle Eastern pastries such as baklava. Personally, I feel Alessi is overrated.

It is kind of chi chi, but you need to try M Cafe de Chaya anyway — it’s right at Melrose and La Brea and has great soups, salads, healthy sandwiches, etc. -There’s a few barbecue places — the Pig and...

Neuhaus on Preston and Royal. Right smack in the middle of Dallas. Great European chocolate without all the frills. It is attached to a cafe and a Alessi shop. Noka is all about VERY expensive presentation/packaging housed in a...

I am trying to send my future inlaws a Thanksgiving present and was thinking about having something delivered from one of the local bakeries. I have been doing a little research and have come up with Alessi, Pane Rustico and...

, and entree?)? Angeli Cafe? Alto Palato before they close? Dolce (just kidding – too rich for my blood) Not limited to one cuisine in particular. Just looking for something tasty. Thanks for any tips!

I remember a cab driver in Florence in '89 who wanted to practice his English on an American. I didn’t understand a word he said. But he did take me to Alessi, the best wine shop in the city. Some languages are universal. A...

, Aroma, Taralluci e Vino inside of Alessi, Ceci Cela, Le Pain Quotidien, Local, or Once Upon A Tart? Where have you been so far? See also: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/627234 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/622184 http

These are some of my favorites: 1. Kalupa’s on MacDill in Tampa.(kringle) 2. Cafe Mozart on 4th St. N. in St. Petersburg(napoloeons & pain au chocolat) 3. Mazarro’s on 22nd St. N. in St. Petersburg(italian bread) 4. La...