Even if all we do on an afternoon is snuggle in a hammock or sip an espresso at a sidewalk café with a neighbor, it's routine daily life for those of us who live overseas.
Afterward, you can unwind with a cinnamon-marzipan cookie and an espresso at Madame Miammiam, a beloved bakery and cafe (Antwerpener Strasse 39; 49-221-271-9242; madamemiammiam.de).
Afterward, you can unwind with a cinnamon-marzipan cookie and an espresso at Madame Miammiam, a beloved bakery and cafe (Antwerpener Strasse 39; 49-221-271-9242; madamemiammiam.de). 1 p.m. 6. LUCKY HANS There are tons of places for a quick lunch on the Ring, the bustling boulevard that encircles the city center — and then there is Hans im Glück (Hans in Luck).
Neither would you ask for an espresso at a bar; "un caffe" is all you need to say.
Before you order an espresso at a Seattle coffee bar, you can often read where the coffee beans came from, how those beans were roasted--and even a short résumé of the barista who's making your cup.
The evening ended at eleven, with Merkel leaving for her hotel and Renzi and a few friends disappearing down a small street for an espresso at his favorite Florence hangout.
Whether you are inquiring about a brew at Standard Tap, ordering an espresso at La Colombe, asking for a taste of truffled cheese at Di Bruno Brothers or curious about the pedigree of a wine at Vetri, the servers prove patient and knowledgeable.
We always have a different one to serve with an espresso at the end of a meal in our restaurant.
Going south on Broadway, one can buy cosmetics at Duane Reade and a pint of ice cream at the Food Emporium or stop in for a Greek omelet or an espresso at the West Side Restaurant.
"It's still a new country, and pageantry is a new concept there," said Ms. Paracha, chic in a Nanette Lepore dress, sipping an espresso at the Blue Water Grill.
