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All of my favorites spots.
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If I had an unlimited budget, I would eat here every day of the week. My hands-down fave is the Dona Lee, a pita pocket filled with seitan, veggies and ranch dressing. On the side I get the quinoa salad and fries--one can never go wrong! Good thing they moved into bigger digs (with outside seating!) on 17th Ave, cos there's usually a queue to fill up on their fantastic grub. (The service isn't bad, either...) -
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With accolades for its authenticity, El Taco offers a space where everyone--and I mean, EVERYONE, no matter the budget--rubs elbows at any time of the day, whether chomping down on tacos, chili rellenos, or my personal fave, huevos rancheros. Being a vegetarian, I have no desire to try the meaty selections, but others have attested to their scrumptious factor. Forget Chipotle/Qdoba/etc, this is the place to be, especially if you just want to bathe in their delicious green chili. Be forewarned: as this place is SUPER popular, there might be queue for a table (or the counter), but the wait will be WELL WORTH it.
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For me, it starts with the service: it's like eating at a (nice) relative's house in the countryside and NEVER wanting to leave. This relative also happens to be a good cook. You relax in one of the wooden booths, gazing at various photographic anecdotes of Mexican history, grabbing some fresh, homemade chips here and there. Even when the restaurant is busy, your enchiladas rojas or tacos albanil come out almost as soon as you ordered, sometimes served by the super friendly owner himself, or one of the other equally welcoming family members. So cozy, you just might end up eating all your meals here.
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My landlady took me here as surprise, knowing that I was very keen on all things design. Really, it was a dream: two spaces of all manner of material concerning architecture, fashion, film, graphics, photography, prints, typography...anything artistically-oriented, it's probably here, or they can get it for you. Stencil art in Argentina? Check. Iconic 50-70s buildings in Berlin? Of course. It's hard to walk away without a purchase.
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There's hardly anyone here when I come in the early afternoons on weekdays, but I'm sure it's hopping during others times of the day/week, given its prime downtown location. While the offerings are nothing to write home about, I appreciate its high ceilings, music selection (I usually don't know who it is but I can always tune it out), and big front room windows. I can easily while away a few hours here reading or writing. The baristas are swell...as well. -
The chic interior, "downtown" clientele, and my relatively sparse knowledge of South Asian cuisine has yet to deter me from taking advantage of the wonderful lunch buffet (11-2, I would like to say)--around $9 bucks for all you can eat veggie pakoras, aloo gobi, etc. While that may seem steep, it's actually quite a good deal considering the ...
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There is no lovelier, more welcoming store in the whole of the 16th St Mall, nor in the whole of Colorado for that matter, than this LoDo branch of the TC triumvirate. Since the Cherry Creek closing and relocation to East Colfax, the LoDo branch is now the oldest, installing itself in the beautiful Morey Mercantile warehouse in 1994. Exposed interior framing and cozy, antique furnishings lend a rustic touch to your exploration of two floors of books, so like a Borgesian paradise, that you might find yourself hard-pressed to leave. All TC branches offer literary events, from readings (kids' storytimes are especially popular), signings, and community discussions, as well as coffeeshops and newsstands (non-English press included).
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More of a take-out joint than anything else, given that there are only three (four?) tables, usually occupied by waiting customers. This is a nondescript, family-run, neighborhood place where although not everyone knows your name, you certainly feel like they'll eventually get to it. Wontons and soup are enough to fill you up.
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A seemingly IKEA-fitted Thai place that's popular, and I mean, HELLA popular because oftentimes there's a long queue for dine-in or a long wait time (1.5h+) for delivery. Some folks might rip this place because it's not "authentic" enough, i.e. sans ubiquituous pictures of Buddha or the "real" Thai taste. For the price, however, I wouldn't give up on the drunken noodles! -
As its name suggests, DPL is NOT a bookstore (and if you know me well, you know why I'm writing about it). This location is the main branch, housing five public floors in the including the world-reknowned Western History & Genealogy collection. This Michael Graves-designed building offers a multitude of nooks and crannies in which to peruse any literature of your choice (5th floor is my favorite on which to get serious studying/reflection done, as it is the least populated). The library also offers free internet, though there is usually a queue. Sometimes, special exhibits are shown on the 7th floor, often worth checking out. In the basement, they host the (free) film series. If you get thirsty, there's a(n) overpriced cafe just to the left of the Broadway entrance.
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BA is a family-owned place that started a few years ago as a take-away joint. They have since grown from popularity and opened up a restaurant next door, and the fancier Grill just down the street. I love coming in the take-away shop/café and munching on their very filling empanadas ($1.75) each. My favorites are the spinach and cheese, while meat-eating friends have enjoyed the chicken margarita and spicy beef. You have 30+ types of pizza to choose from, either tomato or olive-oil based, all very creative. Try the Humita (corn, onion, bechamel), Belgrano (blue cheese, hearts of palm), or if you're feeling literary, the Borges (spinach, tomato, bechamel)! Their gelato is also very wonderful, with three types of dulce de leche, and the fruit mixes are A-mazing! I love this place so much I could live off of just the bread and chimichurri spread they serve dine-in patrons. To top it all off, the service is quite friendly and enthusiastic, happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Boba: you either love it or you hate it. It's definitely an acquired taste, and here at Lollicup, it can be added to their many-flavored beverages, including milk and juicy teas, slushes, smoothies (delightfully called 'snow'), and good ol' coffee and espresso. Slush and snow drinks (my personal favorite, the passion fruit slush--TOTALLY refreshing on a summer's day) come sealed by a plastic lid depicting a cutesy graphics chosen at random. (Frequent purchasers are entitled to loyalty cards, stamped for each visit.)
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A neighborhood ice cream parlor at its best, with varying flavors (made on the premises!) at each visit. This usually includes the Cheesman, a strawberry cheesecake concoction dedicated to the neighborhood in which its located and the lovely park where you can take a stroll, dessert in hand. For me, five stars says a whole lot; I love Liks so much that I visit throughout the whole year, whether during a blustery winter or an indian summer. And of course, it would garner an extra star if they offered options for our vegan friends.
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I tell you, I sure do love my artisan ice cream! This particular one may beat even Berthillon or Octave of Paris. Los Alpes has been in the family for three generations and while they don't have much in the way of seating, they make up for it in the delicious offerings. Be sure to take a loyalty card as I guarantee you that you'll be back sooner than you know it! My personal favorite is cream with pine nuts.
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Light, airy, zen space with some outdoor seating. Love the mango lasse smoothie ($6) and vegan wrap ($5.75). A little overpriced, but super laidback. You're in Boulder, after all.
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This place seems to figure in every piece of travel lit, with good reason. You could spend a whole day here, with a hot chocolate in the morning, a tostada and some spring rolls for lunch, and something else from their delightful menu later in the evening. They also have a take-away bar, if you're not in the mood to stay, or rather, you can't. Another somewhat overpriced place, but you're there for the ambiance, anyway.
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La Casa Encendida is much more than a gallery, serving a cultural resource center for the Embajadores/Lavapiés area and Madrid as a whole. One of the aspects I really appreciate is their educational programming, with anything from art in early childhood, language courses for both non-English and non-Spanish speakers, and technology courses for the mentally disabled. Another great feature is their promotion of "green" issues, for which they also offer a whole gamut of lectures and conferences. If you're interested in volunteering, La Casa would welcome you with open arms.
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You might be put off by its location in the basement or the outdated decoration, but hey, they don't need to be included in wallpaper* to offer stellar food. Veggie versions of just about anything, for around $5, $6! Mock meat so excellent, it's scary! You're in Georgetown, what the--? Harmony Cafe is one of those places you want to share but don't want to, because the prices might rise due to its popularity. I'm getting hungry just thinking about the shiitake mushrooms and the eggplant in garlic sauce.
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Snacks, coffee, and really good--if a bit expensive--smoothies are 2,5,-EUR for what looks like a bottle of Sunny Delight, and about 4,5E for pasta you could probably make at home. That said, Diurno is a mellow place to chill out with friends or peruse movies, with equally mellow spatial design for good vibes. It's actually quite popular, so I like to go on weekday mornings/afternoons when most of the regulars are off at work or whathaveyou.
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Not a place in which to be alone, it's always packed with the 20-40 year olds leaning across tables, chatting with close friends and trying to outmaneuver each other at some board game. Try the San Francisco and some nuts at the cozy little bar while you wait for some corner to empty. It's worth it. If there's more than two of you, try the Copa de la Casa, four scoops of different-flavored ice cream. Just don't let it get all soupy.
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Five stars, because I mean it, and I feel like my tummy will always be satisfied after a visit. Zoe Cafe (ZKF) is one of those labyrinthine Madrid eateries that seems never-ending as you wind your way to your assigned table. Apparently inspired by Hamburg and Berlin cafes, Zoe offers a very chic "gastrocultural" experience; you can eat your healthy menu del dia while browsing the rotating exhibit, or the video installations projected onto the walls, or admire the stones set in various parts of the floor. And oh, yeah, the servers are ever so attentive, even when crushed by the lunch c
