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Delysia Chocolatier: You Had Me at Habanero

March 3, 2015 by Judy Rae Merhar Leave a Comment

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Delysia Chocolatier owner Nicole Patel

Even the best department stores lack the ability to bottle and sell a quality most only dream of obtaining: grace. Nicole Patel, proprietor of Delysia Chocolatier, wears it with ease. Her posture is perpetually poised, leaving me to wonder if she were a dancer in her childhood. Her smile is enhanced by warm expressive doe eyes framed by fluid dark shoulder length hair. Both these physical features mimic her passion: chocolate.

Walking into this petite store front and culinary center, the sweet scent of chocolate greets you with a warm welcome. Crisp shades of grey, white and black on the walls offer a nice contrast to the entry’s focal point: a crimson red wall that pops with vibrancy spelling out the establishment’s name, Delysia Chocolatier. Gazing upward, you’ll find [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Monkey Nest Coffee: Not Your Average Monkey Business

February 17, 2015 by Judy Rae Merhar 1 Comment

Monkey Nest Coffee in Austin

Monkey Nest Coffee at 5353 Burnet Road (Credit: Jim Nix/Nomadic Pursuits via Flickr CC)

I’m a sucker for monkeys. Their expressive eyes, curious nature and playful demeanor have captured my heart since childhood. And so it was no surprise the day my car veered into a parking lot off Burnet when I saw an animated circular face with tiny ears, resembling the classic 80’s stuffed sock monkey.

The little primate’s paws and curled tail grip a circular sign with bold letters identifying the establishment, Monkey Nest Organic Coffee and Bakery. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: burnet, coffee, coffee shops

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