on being a coffeeholic...

Prior to moving to the big apple, I generally maintained a decent enough schedule that required little caffeinated support. That has certainly changed over the year. Now I am a full blown caffeine addict But thank God for not having to sacrifice my full blown addiction for the sake of pregnant wives as depicted in Scrubs Cuz we know I ain't getting a girl pregnant anytime soon! ahahahaha.
Foregoing a day with out my coffee, latte, cappachino, or espresso. (red-bull and other energy drinks apply too) is like a day without sunshine. The smell and taste of
Joe brings more than a buzz, it actually has a calming effect too! It really keeps me from crashing from all the hustle and bustle of the city...

And who can blame us New Yorkers? All that walking, all that climbing up and down subway stairs, carrying our crap EVERYWHERE, working, running errands...it's EXHAUSTING!!! I have never had to expel such an exuberant amount of energy EVERYDAY! That being said, coffee has been my friend for quite some time. My newfound appreciation for $$Expensive$$ coffee has certainly added to the financial woes of moving here, but I figure we all have our guilty expenditure. I could be smoking, endangering my lungs and hacking up a storm, or not have such a low tolerance for alcohol, hence having to spend more on drinks. No instead I decide to drink caffeine and destroy, well I guess my stomach...I can't handle too much of it at a time...I have had some "moment" shall we say where I've "paid the price" like this celebrity after his Starbucks latte....ooooohhhh!
I guess it's an easy way to ahem...detox? lol.
But going back to my expensive taste and endless search for the best coffee in Manhattan. I can surely attest that Cafe Grumpy on West 20th St btw 7th and 8th in Chelsea is BY FAR the BEST place to go for coffee. The staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the different blends and monthly selections. The cafe is super cute too, I want that desk in the back! I've taken the majority of my coffee loving friends there and they too have loved it. Taking my dad this summer, so I'm sure he'll be revved up for that...literally! Until next time...