Beyond being a ridiculously awesome Saturday because the meetup was so spectacular, today was extra blessed and wonderful; I discovered that Illy now has a cafe in DC. Illy is my favorite espresso, ever, it's the entire reason why I think Greco's cappuccinos are so sublime.
Illy's space is small but so brightly appealing...all clean lines and elegant design. I wish they'd expand all over the place. They don't need to be as ubiquitous as Starsucks, but if there was one near my work...ah, I'd be a blissed out girl, yindeed. One of my friends was massively amused that something like this could make me sooo happy; they apparently don't know that I've been passionately addicted to coffee since I was 18 months old (according to dear departed Deddy). Good coffee is totally something to get gleeful over, yes, yes it is. :)
Illy is the real deal. One of the great things is that I can get my espresso jolt at my local Barista on Mosque Rd. here in Bangalore. I'll give up my beef, but good espresso... Never!
Posted by: Rick Zimmerman | 2007.05.23 at 03:36 AM
i had no idea they had illy stores. all i know is my mom uses illy to make her espresso!
Posted by: scorps1027 | 2007.05.23 at 11:38 AM
B'lore is a cafe' culture city (being the capital of the biggest coffee producing state doesn't hurt). With numerous franchises and local establishments to choose from, I choose either the local sagars for the southie coffee or Barista which serves both Illy Italian coffee or Karnataka beans.
As they say, life can be a grind...ah! Doppo for me please.
Posted by: Rick Zimmerman | 2007.05.23 at 09:59 PM
i dont htink i have ever had illy?? have i been deprived??
Posted by: nina | 2007.05.25 at 04:46 AM