cafes
Here Are the Best Coffee Shops in Washington D.C.
From idyllic garden cafes to while away the hours, to sleek coffee shops with liquor licenses, to java joints with giant cupcakes, these are D.C.'s best spots to get your caffeine fix.
Cafes, Croissants, and Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
After decades of civil war, the cafe scene in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is slowly beginning to take off, providing both new delicious food options and a sense of normalcy to a conflict-scarred region.
Starbucks Gift Cards Have Enough Money to Create One of the Biggest Banks in America
To delve into the insanity of this number, consider that Americans now deposit more cash onto Starbucks gift cards than they do into some pretty serious financial institutions.
I Visited the World's 'First' Cat Cafe
Taipei's Cat Flower Garden is often called the world’s first cat café. But business wasn't exactly buzzing when it opened nearly two decades ago.
Community That Hates Happiness At War Over Whether Or Not Cat Cafes Are Gross
A cat cafe in the UK is under attack for its "overpowering smell of cat feces."
Carlo Lio’s Comprehensive Guide to Conquering Ibiza
Beaches, Bars, and brunch spots—the Canadian techno gangster gives us his ultimate program from acing the Balearic jewel.
The Irreparable Loss of Cairo's Street Café District
In the last four years, the Cairo café district known as el-Borsa has been raided by the police for its role in fostering a revolution, as well as its reputation for attracting drug dealers, sex workers, and gay men. In March, it was shut down for good.
In Defense of Pumpkin Spice
I reach for my paper cup and let sweet, spicy ambrosia warm the interior of my body. I imagine lying naked in a pile of dead leaves and letting a personified version of autumn ravish my entire body.