Central Park Romp

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Central Park continues to be one of Shio's favorite places in the city. Since he was a young pup, we have been taking him there. Whenever we go back now, he seems to be extra peaceful and at ease. 

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The combination of heat and humidity was a bit tough on the pups, but they both had a good time wandering around the great lawn. They even met a turtle!! 

Photos taken with Fuji X-E1 + XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4. 

Stumptown :: Brew House

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In Shio's continued quest to check out all nearby coffee specialty houses, we went to the new Stumptown location in the West Village. 

 

For those who have not been to this new space, it is absolute gorgeous. More importantly, coffee lovers have to venture to the back of the store, where the secret Brew Bar is located. 

At the Brew Bar, you can pick from a long list of available coffee beans, and have it brewed to your liking: Chemex, Aeropress, vacuum -- you name it and they will have it.

 

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We picked up a bag of the Guatemala Bella Vista after having a cup brewed for us via the Chemex.

Yummy. 

Photos taken with Fuji X-E1 + XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4. 

Sweetleaf

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 I have been meaning to try Sweetleaf for a while, but never really got the chance to. Luckily, we were able to make it there today with the pack.

We tried the iced coffee (regular and Vietnamese), as well as the Strawberry Iced Tea -- all were very good. 

It was a little bit hot for the pups, but a nice man from inside brought the puppies some water. 

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We look forward to going back there -- the coffee was really great. 

Photos taken with Fuji X-E1, XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.