Wednesday, September 23, 2009

abc wednesday - J is for "java"


And some of the best anywhere can
be found in Italy. If you want to enjoy
a cup of Joe at Italy's first coffeebar—
Florian, in Venice—don't do what
Casanova did and sit at a table. You'll
save a few euros if you stand (though
you don't really have to since there are
stools) at the bar. Italy is the only
place on the planet where I'll forgo
my usual decaf for the real thing
(but with milk, please!)—because it
really is that good.
See more abc wednesday here.
Posted by Alexa at 00:01
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10 comments:

  1. Shell SherreeSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    A gorgeous photo, Alexa, and oh, I've been there! {Not often I can say that.} We were guests of a charming Italian couple and they took us there and insisted on treating us. They sat, so we sat. The waiter brought our coffees and lovely little sweet treats out on a massive old silver tray - I pinched myself, it was so glamorous!

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  2. MarylèneSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Another word I didn't know !
    Java, in French : kawa, caoua (same pronounciation)!
    Something I drink far too often but never (or seldom) like on your photo, in such an incredible setting !

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  3. MaraSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    True: coffee in Italy always tastes better than back home. I still go for the decaf though, don't want to get a splitting headache and forgo any Italian sights!

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  4. dianasfaria.comSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    So very true Alexa! I haven't had as good a cup of coffee since I've been back. The coffee was so good in Italy I can still remember how it tasted.

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  5. dianasfaria.comSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    PS
    This is a wonderful photo too!

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  6. Sylvia KSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Great shot, Alexa! Mmmmm and just what I need this morning and you're right, the best I ever had was in Italy!

    Have a great day!

    Sylvia

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Nice coffee, Alexa, and a really tempting photo...slurp.

    Hey---the comment box won't let me leave a comment with my Google settings.... It's me, Bibi.

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  8. JoySeptember 23, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Italy is the best place to drink coffee and people watch. Java is one of my favorite beans. Decaf is not for me, how would I wake up in the morning without that caffeine hit.

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  9. AlexaSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Thanks, everyone!
    Bibi—wonder what happened. (Well, thanks for identifying yourself!)

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  10. Roger Owen GreenSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    I'm surprised java didn't come up sooner in ABCW. Not a coffee fan myself, but I appreciate its allure.

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