Café Fixe
One of my favorite cafés in the Boston area is located right in Brookline, an establishment called Café Fixe. I’ve been a frequent...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Happy to Share 11/19/23
Sunday morning comes and many make it a time for reflection. I would consider myself in that group. Today my experience was quite social...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Coffee is Cinematic 11/16/23
I am staring though the café window, latte already in hand. The window is open and the humidity is pouring in while a light rain falls....
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 13, 20231 min read
The "Proper" Pace 11/13/23
I was having coffee with a friend today. I noticed she just guzzled her coffee down in minutes, forgoing the lounging effect I enjoy by a...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Coffee and Physics
The café seemed short staffed today as the line was abnormally long. In such situations I tend to commune with other queue members....
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 8, 20231 min read
The Higher Realms 11/8/23
A strong breeze blew today. I sort of floated into the café. Inside, the music was serene, and it kept me drifting. I picked up my coffee...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Connection 11/4/23
Much to my surprise and delight my old barista is back, steaming froth again at one of my regular joints. She said she likes floating...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Latte Art
Latte art has permeated café culture. Many delicious lattes are now punctuated with a rosetta, swan or heart. It is only for a few...
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Lenny Manzo
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Don't Fight It 11/1/23
I headed into town for an early afternoon latte. It was, of course, delicious. Then as I left town I was being called back to town. Some...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Undocumented Idiom 10/23/29
Halloween is almost here and the pumpkin spice lattes are going like hot cakes. One wonders to the overall success of hot cakes turning...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Scrambled Bonus
I spent the night at a friend’s yesterday. Upon going to sleep I anticipated our morning conversation over coffee. My usual is an...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Broadening Perspective 10/17/23
Instead of taking my usual booth in the back, reserved and secured for me by a red felt rope, I opted for the window seat to broaden my...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Don't Spill the Coffee! 10/5/23
The café is standing room only today and people are hovering over the tables like vultures. Fortunately, I am secure in the corner by the...
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Lenny Manzo
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Cajoling Skies 1/2/23
Today’s cup prompted me to take a walk. The blue skies cajoled me as well. With no particular destination in mind, I ambled my way...
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Lenny Manzo
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Jonquils Café & Bakery
Located in the heart of Boston, near the head of Newbury Street, you will find the lovely Jonquils Café & Bakery, who roast beans right...
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Lenny Manzo
Sep 29, 20231 min read
National Coffee Day! 9/29/23
It’s finally here, the day you’ve waited for all year long. It’s National Coffee Day! This is a chance for us all to unite around the...
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Lenny Manzo
Sep 25, 20231 min read
The Stars Align 9/26/23
Today at the espresso bar I ran into an old friend. Sometimes the stars line up and a little magic is sprinkled into my coffee. We had a...
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Lenny Manzo
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Up a Notch 9/23/23
I was at a friend’s today and was offered a coffee of lower quality than I was accustomed to. Without hesitation I thanked her. It was...
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Lenny Manzo
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Seek Out New Coffee 9/21/23
I love traveling. Inevitably it brings me to a new coffee shop. It is sometimes a gamble, but I love unearthing the hidden gem. Today’s...
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Lenny Manzo
Sep 17, 20231 min read
Coffee Crusaders 9/17/23
Hey there, fellow Sunday morning lovers, and lovers of Sunday morning coffee. I’ve been doing some heavy research on my favorite drink,...
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