Hello Friends,

In a little town set on the coast of Sicily lies an orchard shared by orange and almond trees. The morning ocean breeze brings the scent of citrus blossoms, almond blossoms to a nearby cafe where it mixes with the espresso being ground and pulled by a barista. Old men sit at tables and eat marzipan filled pastries with their shot of espresso and catch up on the latest gossip competing with the buzz of the bees hurrying to ride the wave of scent to the orchard.

This past week I was reading about the culinary delights that are found on the island of Sicily, a magical island full of bold flavors. Tomorrow I will bring you a new special that captures this scene. It starts off with a shot of Spring Break espresso from Ritual that imparts citrus, almond and chocolate notes. Then an almond milk made with blended marzipan is steamed and combined with the shot. To top off the drink a dollop of orange blossom honey whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon for aromatics. This drink will be served in porcelain only and will be limited to the amount of almond milk that I can make. Come early to make sure you get to try it!

Barista Special

The Sicilian – $3.00 (NO TO-GO orders)

Schedule

Monday – 7:45 – 8:45

Wednesday – CLOSED

Friday – 7:45 – 8:45

Cheers,

Scott

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