Here's how the business describes itself:
"A true slice of Sicily in New York. We serve fresh Sicilian pastries, artisan bread, pasta, panini, espresso, and imported Italian products, all made with authentic ingredients and tradition. More than a bakery or grocery, we are a place to taste, shop, and feel Sicily like home."
If you're on Instagram, you can follow Visit Sicily NYC here.
The bakery is an outgrowth of Casa Calia, which sells Sicilian products online.
No. 86 was previously Yubu, which offered a variety of Korean snacks and beverages. They closed in November after nearly four years in business.
H/T Danielle!
Yubu closed in August.
ReplyDeletepoor guys already spelled coffee wrong
ReplyDeleteHere's why you see coffee with one e........most likely thinking in their native language: in Italian, coffee is spelled caffè (with two 'f's, one 'e', and an accent). It is a masculine noun. Ordering "un caffè" in an Italian bar will result in a single shot of espresso, as it is the standard, go-to coffee.
ReplyDeleteSpelling: The Italian word is caffè, which represents the drink.
Pronunciation: It is pronounced with an open "e" sound and the stress on that final syllable.
Usage: If you order "coffee" in Italy, you will be served an espresso.
In spite of this: was there today, got their rice ball which was delish! Plan on returning often, asked: they open at 8am: happy to dream of my next yum moment with our new local Sicilians!!
Finally tried this and it was great. The owner is very nice and cares about what he does. I'll be here often!
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