I’m not sure how long Moonbean Cafe's been around, but for whatever reason I’d never noticed it, not even on all my bike rides up Pleasantville Rd.  Could be because it looks a bit like a house. Very comfy and welcoming ...Read More

Moonbean Cafe

Very disappointing news passed on from reader Brian: Sunflour Cafe in Sleepy Hollow has closed its doors, seemingly permanently. Such a major bummer. I was just there two weeks ago and had been planning on working from the ...Read More

Sunflour Cafe Closes

When I lived in Pennsylvania my apartment building was located next door to the oldest indoor farmers' market in the country.  If that's not enough, inside my building was a terrific Friends-like coffeehouse called Aroma Borealis, with plush chairs and couches ...Read More

The Black Cow

There's a whole lot of kvetching going on right now about the weather, and rightfully so -- it is awfully cold out there.  Okay, winter has its cons (I'm itching to start cycling outdoors), but let's look at the pros: ...Read More

Dragonfly Cafe is a Reason to Love Winter

One reason why I do a lot of blogging at the local Starbucks is because I love people watching.  Like right now, a married couple at the next table are interviewing a potential nanny. They seem intense and a little ...Read More

Riviera Bakehouse and Bisou Patisserie & Cafe