Author Archives: alysonalsop

Slow mornings, coffee, and a buttery pastry – these are the things in life that I love and that make me happy. For me, an ideal morning is sitting in a cute, cozy coffee shop, sipping on a warm cappuccino and enjoying a pastry of some kind. Devocion checked all of those boxes! I hadContinue reading “Devocion”

If your first stop in New York is not a bagel or pizza shop, then you are doing it wrong! When I arrived in NYC, I immediately found the closest bagel shop and booked it there for an early morning bagel before work. GPS took me to this gem Brooklyn Bagels and it wasn’t untilContinue reading “Brooklyn Bagel”

This iconic spot has been all over social media and has a cult following, so when in Brooklyn, I knew I had to check it out. And DAMN, I was not disappointed. I was expecting a super long line and wait, but honestly it wasn’t that bad – partly because they keep their menu shortContinue reading “L’industrie”

A cute coffee shop when you are in need of a caffeine kick. Blank Street actually started in Brooklyn, NY and has become a brand recognized around the world with locations all over NY, London, Boston, and DC. How cool! Their focus is on creating a ritual of daily coffee and their model has allowedContinue reading “Blank Street Coffee”

Dumplings? Say less – I will always say yes. Dumplings are like one of my all time favorite foods and I could eat them every day for the rest of my life. They are just so good, comforting, and versatile. So when I found a spot in Brooklyn called Oh Dumpling, I obviously had toContinue reading “Oh Dumpling”

Sometimes ya just need a big ass sandwich and Panineria has ya covered. They specialize in Italian sandwiches made with the freshest, highest quality ingredients and everything artfully prepared. They offer several sandwiches from hot to cold to meat to vegetarian OR you can build your own masterpiece. Their food is simple, yet elevated forContinue reading “Panineria”

Another day, another perfect cup of coffee. White Noise is a small roastery and coffee shop in Brooklyn, NY with a carefully crafted coffee menu, breakfast, and plenty of space to hang out or get some work done. I stopped in to grab a morning cup of coffee before work and loved the simplicity ofContinue reading “White Noise”

NYC = BAGELS, right? If ya don’t live in NYC, it is common to hear that NYC has the best bagels in the world. Some say it is because of the water there that just makes the bagels so much better. Who knows what the reason is, but I definitely agree that bagels outside ofContinue reading “Black Seed”

You have probably heard of the viral “cronut” but you may not have heard of the baker this viral sensation. Dominique Ansel is a master in the baking world and is always elevating and creating unique items. Several years ago (in 2013), he created the cronut which is a cross between a croissant and donut.Continue reading “Dominique Ansel Bakery”