Mama Mia!

Some times you just crave Italian food. I don't mean pizza, I mean pasta with cheese and garlic and butter and herbs and I'm getting excited just thinking about it!!! In one such occasion where I was majorly jonesing for some Italian fare, I suggested we got to Angelo's on 6th. When I walked in, I was scared at first, it looked a little dingy. But I have never let something like that keep me from a meal. In fact, to any of you who know me well, you know that it takes being ill in a foreign country to keep me from eating. But I digress.
The first thing I insisted on getting was some garlic bread, luckily, they give you your own little loaf, because it came in handy later for sopping up sauce. Yum! I had the lobster ravioli. Pretty hard to mess up, but it has been done before. Not in this case, however. It was awesome! LIke, make you moan a little with every bite, awesome.

coffee anyone???

If you are anything like me, you love coffee. When I say I love coffee, I don't mean that I just love it, I mean that f I could intravenously inject it into my body while drinking it, I would. That being said, I am constantly on the lookout for the perfect cup o' joe, along with the perfect place to drink it. What I have found is that there are different places that are ideal for enjoying different types of coffee. For straight up espresso, I go to Pablo's on 6th because they roast their own coffee and it's awesome. For lattes, iced coffee and anything meant for drinking on the go, I go to Buzz Cafe. And for something exotic, like Turkish coffee, I go to Gypsy House.
Nestled on the corner of 13th and Marion, is this special little jewel know to local residents of capitol hill. It smells of incense before you even walk in the door, and with one step inside you are transported to a different place and time. I myself have lost a whole day in this place. Turkish music, eclectic decor, and did I mention the coffee? I have had Turkish coffee in many places before, I have made it before, so I know what to expect. But every time I take a sip of the Turkish coffee served at Gypsy House, I am in heaven. It is sweet and aromatic, and even a little floral on the tongue. The kind of coffee that makes you feel like you've been socked in the mouth. It is strong but good. Seriously the best coffee ever!!!
This is the perfect example of the family business. Owned by a turkish woman and her two twin daughters; any time of day you will see one, two, or all three of them behind the counter or conversing with other customers. The experience is wonderful, inviting, and memorable. If coffee isn't your thing, they have this awesome tea menu that is designed to match your zodiac sign. If your not really into all of that, don't worry, they won't try to predict your future or anything. Well they might, but I think you have to pay extra for that! Ha! Regardless, try the tea designed just for you and see if it isn't the best tea you've ever had. You can also enjoy breakfast and lunch items, and some delicious desserts. Stop by on a Sunday afternoon and you won't be disappointed.