Saint Anna Cafe Shop

Why are restaurants so dark?

Diners gripe when it’s too dark to read the menu, but restaurant lighting can be surprisingly tricky and pricey.

How to Make the Best Fried Chicken

Test Kitchen experts reveal their secret tips for making crispy, juicy fried chicken.

Mouth-Watering Regional Foods to Help You Plan Your Next Road Trip

One of the best reasons to go on a road trip is to discover mouth-watering new foods from across the country. Whether you’re hankering for a burrito or merely want some fried chicken, there are

Coffee shops cope differently when laptop users settle in

Some coffee shops and cafes welcome guests who want to settle in and work on their laptops for hours, while others worried about turning tables have found ways to limit the practice, including requiring customers to make a purchase in exchange for two hours of Wi-Fi access. Some New York City Starbucks have covered electrical outlets to discourage squatters, and Panera cafes around Chicago limit lunch-rush Wi-Fi access to 30 minutes.

More means less when it comes to a great cafe

Patisserie Valerie lost its atmosphere when it became just another chain restaurant with a vague ‘Belgian patisserie’ theme

Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?

In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this inaugural episode, she visits a South Korean animal cafe. Things don't go as smoothly as planned.

Happy 312 Day! Want a free bike?

Goose Island Beer Co. is giving away bikes in a scavenger hunt-type contest all over the city Thursday to mark the date, which lines up well with its signature 312 beer.

Cafe Lotus is now highly recommended!

Thank you for the recognition and check out all our recommendations on Alignable.

What Makes a Coffee Shop Truly Great?

An Inspired Gut Renovation Where Light and Flow Rule the Day

Atop a Chelsea tower, interior designer Patrick McGrath transformed a pair of neighboring two-bedroom apartments into a spacious, bright one-bedroom

What Happens When Cafes Pull the Plug on Wi-Fi

Coffee shops around New York City have pulled the plug on the Wi-Fi, prompting strange phenomena: People keep coming—and start talking.

Meet the new automated barista that can make 120 cups of coffee an hour

People who line up for their early morning coffee may soon be seeing a drastic change in their routine change with the arrival of the baristas at Cafe X. Of course, that doesn't mean you won't get your coffee – only, those from Cafe X can make it under two minutes.They're also rob

Why a Coffee Shop Will Probably Be Your Workspace Within 10 Years

As the gig economy grows, there are both social and scientific reasons why workers are going to trade the cubicle for Starbucks and Caribou.

New cafe will offer coffee drinks, teas that can be infused with CBD oil

A new cafe has opened its doors in Kanawha City and offers something on its menu that you might not find at other area restaurants. At Daily Dose Café, any of the specialty coffee drinks or teas can be infused with CBD oil, a marijuana extract that many believe can help to treat various medical conditions, including pain and anxiety. It's added by request only. Customers can choose the amount in their beverage, starting at 5 milligrams.

More coffee houses will boost consumption of beverage

Kenya only consumes three per cent of its total coffee production, 95 per cent exported as raw material

Tea and Entrepreneurship With Samovar Founder Jesse Jacobs

When banker number 71 said no, he should’ve just given up. Instead, he doubled-down…and created magic! Samovar Tea Lounge has become a place of legend around San Francisco. You visit these beautiful, intimate oases to relax into calming ritual, wonderful conversation and a stunning menu of tea. To hit reset on your day. And, maybe do a bit of writing or ...