Category Archives: Northeast

Two + (Sidney’s 15 months,) bike members went out this overcast morning to see how Cafe Eleven’s faring, it being two years since we first came upon it.   And we’re pleased to report that despite it being a bit out … Continue reading →

Saint Simon is an aspiring new shop on NE Broadway, trying to serve quality drinks using Coava Coffee.  However, it is in a tiny site, meaning its not ideal for our purposes – hanging out. Discussion topics today focused on … Continue reading →

Last Sunday was a notable outing for our group.  First E was re-joining us after a 9-month elite fellowship on urban solutions back east; then H’s younger brother L, visiting from Seattle, joined us for this outing despite having voiced … Continue reading →

Although we had been planning for a ride to a new SW shop, the three of us changed to this close-by NE destination in part due to a  marathon closing certain bridges and roads, and in part due to more … Continue reading →

On a cool, sensual Easter Sunday, three of us took the scenic route to Heart, to take advantage of the bursting colors and smells.  We chose to revisit Heart because it again was named one of the 50 best coffee … Continue reading →

With our boyish bravado that we could glide easily with trekking poles over icy snow quickly dispelled, we two changed course to our closest shop, Motivasi’s.   As long as the owners keep making incremental improvements to its decor and … Continue reading →

On a morning that was supposed to have a 100% chance of sometimes heavy rain, two bikers dared venture a short outing to the Nectar Cafe (formerly Jazz Cat) in the Hollywood District.  This cafe, nestled into a nondescript shopping … Continue reading →

Despite a frigid 15 degrees, seven stalwarts came together to spend quality time together around a coffee shop table.   We originally fantasized of crossing the river to go to a shop downtown, but 2 miles out it was clear not … Continue reading →

It’s been a couple of years since two of us last visited Seven Virtues, which was then recently remodelled.  Today seven of us took the long, exhilarating way around Mt. Tabor to take advantage of clear skies and good company.   … Continue reading →

Took a long round-about ride to get to this new neighborhood shop.   Miss Zumstein has some challenges in terms of hanging out for extended periods as it is a small space and seating options are limited.  However, in terms of … Continue reading →