With my brand new, trusty little Sanyo camera, and lots of pent-up enthusiasm, I am ready to present to you, my first coffee review. I'm proud to say that the first place I thought of going was Angelo Brocato's, since I knew from past experience it was sure to be a winner.
In Mid-City, New Orleans, Angelo Brocato's has been serving up delicious gelato, pastries and of course, espresso for over one-hundred years! It's no wonder that it's survived so long either. The pastries are so fresh and enticing, it will take you more than ten minutes to decide just what you will want to pair with your delicious latte or cappuccino. I decided on the amaretto cheesecake myself, and a marvelously foamy cappuccino. The cappuccino was amazingly bold and full-bodied, and it didn't take me long to guess the brand of espresso...Lavazza. Lavazza, aka, Italy's favorite coffee, is not a beverage to be taken lightly. Having forgotten this, I drank down my entire cappuccino with little thought that it would keep me up until three in the morning. Oh, and I drank it at about nine. With this being said, enjoy this delight carefully, but you must certainly try it at some point or another.
The best part about this experience for any visitor is that it will definitely get you in touch with some New Orleans' roots. Angelo Brocato's is nothing less than an important piece of the city's history, and an amazing example of the cultural richness that New Orleans' Sicilian community has contributed to the city's unique flavor. I urge you to follow the link and read up a little on the history of this wonderful little haven for coffee lovers and pastry lovers alike.
http://www.angelobrocatoicecream.com/aboutus.shtm
great pictures! Miss you and Mid City!
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