Jason woodside happy bones update#

This minimalistic coffee shop offers global publications and local art for viewing, stark white exposed brick walls and signature tortoise-shell spoons for sale–in addition to a delicious espresso. And if you want to check out more info on one of the below coffee shops, simply click the highlighted name.Ī tiny and quiet Little Italy gem where you are immediately transported away from the hustle of NYC. Whether you’re after summery iced coffee, a frothy latte or a great pour-over, these are the finest cups of coffee in the boss coffee shops of my recent travels. Near perfection in my tasting repertoire. My methodology – try to hit as many coffee shops either organically found by me, or recommended by others.

Jason woodside happy bones update#

Going forward, once a month, I’ll review and update my favorites – focusing on different regions of the country- ultimately culminating with finding the absolute unequaled cup of jo. The first installment of my best-loved coffee shop tour follows across the country starting on the east coast in NYC, stopping in the middle, my beloved KC and ending on the left coast, in L.A. When I am traveling for business or pleasure, I check out the most noted and the most hidden coffee shops. Coffee is a unifying source amongst the Lululemon wearing yoga moms and the bearded hipster flannel wearing creatives. The last few years, coffee shops have sprung up like a little oasis in the concrete jungles and suburban strip malls.

The conditions were extreme considering I used to dream about coffee as I dozed off to sleep. My body needed a reset and for ten years coffee was not part of my morning ritual. My reaction, while severe was not out of the norm for such an experience. Worse than fish during my pregnancy – and that was abhorrent. And by the way, the egg wasn’t eaten at some shady food stall on the street, it was a beautifully prepared eggs benedict at the Hong Kong Peninsula Hotel.Īs a result of the bad egg, when I began to feel human again, the smell of coffee was nauseating to me and moreover the thought of tasting it brought me back to the bathroom floor. That damn egg led to salmonella poisoning and long-term abdominal issues lasting years. Why are we talking about China in a coffee story?īecause it was on one such trip I ate a bad egg. My store surrounded by strip malls reflected a sophisticated, curated vibe – a more downtown than suburban mood. Asia is steeped in a rich, layered history making it the perfect place to acquire antique pieces. New York City has so much going on, it’s all fun everything.As CEO/ Head Buyer for my retail store, I traveled annually to Shanghai, Bejing and Hong Kong. Tonight we’re off for dinner at ‘ Jack’s Wife Freda‘ and then to some birthday drinks for everyone’s favourite German model, Corinna Studier. If you’re looking for actual coffee (as opposed to this weird American stuff they have here) you gotta stop by – the barista there at the moment is Pat who you may know from Auckland’s Dizengoff on Ponsonby Road. We had a bit of a walk around, stopped in for a coffee at Happy Bones NYC which is a coffee and publications shop at 7 Bond Street and the brainchild of Luke Harwood (of Stolen Girlfriends Club), his wife Gabby, Amy and Jason Woodside. He told me it was the best day of his life and walked out of the store in them. After that we had a bit of a mission to this store ‘Dave’s’ which sells workwear brands like Dickies and Carhartt etc, where James picked up these overalls he’s been wanting for months. Anyway, enough name dropping, today her and a whole bunch of us went to lunch at the Starbucks of French cafés, ‘Le Pain Quotidien’ and I ate the healthiest thing I think I’ve had the whole trip – a salmon and avocado tartine. You may remember her from such films as The Lovely Bones. Last night a special guest visitor came to see us and she’ll be hanging out over the next day or so. Jack Tame, Coco Campbell, Isaac Hindin Miller, James and Maddy.