I’ve been by this place any number of times, and it’s really not that far from my bus stop. So why did it take me so long to actually go?
I’m not sure, but I’m glad I did. After a quick lunch at Sak’s (a Westwood institution), I decided to drop in at Espresso Profeta. They offer a familiar variety of lattes, mochas, and teas–and something called Cafe Nico. This delight is a shot of espresso with orange syrup, a dollop of steamed half-and-half, cinnamon, and orange zest.
And it really was a delight. I savored that tiny cup for much longer than any Starbucks latte of late (or even of this morning), and three hours later am still smiling a little on the inside. Now that’s a pick-me-up.
Photo by Peter Hellberg, via Flickr