Chris Steele: Truly this is the only place currently in the South Fork that has credible third-wave coffee. Go for a Cortado if you feel like espresso. Order something on siphon if you have time to linger.
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Lieu servant des desserts · Upper East Side · 256 conseils et avis
Chris Steele: Decisiveness pays in the (often interminable) line at this fine purveyor of macarons. When in doubt, go with your gut, or at least ask for a recommendation. There are few ways to go wrong here.
Chris Steele: Always wanted to do a classic Christmas vigilia with twelve types of fish? Order down the menu of smoked sea treats at the left hand counter and make your elves extra happy.
2642 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N Sawyer Ave & N Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 63 conseils et avis
Chris Steele: If you have an afternoon to kill in good company, there are few places in Logan Square better than a bar stool at Intelligentsia. Even if coffee isn't your thing, the delightful baristas will provide.
Salle d'arcade · Arts District · 104 conseils et avis
Chris Steele: Pinball wizards, look no further! A delightful selection of machines, some really retro. The only way they could improve the setup would be beverage holders.