Real Coffee
February 15th, 2008 by Bel Alvarez, Food Stylist
Posted in Food and Drink, Travel | | 6 Comments »
Although it was a working trip, it felt like otherwise. I prefer lodging in the huge private beach house we stayed at over being housed in a hotel. It felt like we were really in an island, with its nipa roofs and bamboo open hallways. Dozens of fully-grown coconut trees in the front yard that is a few steps from the water paint a beautiful picture of Boracay.
About a hundred meters away is one of the breakfast retreats I frequent. Real Coffee serves homemade American comfort food. Run by Nadine Rosaia, who was originally from California, and her mother Lee, Real Coffee opened on December 27, 1996. Lee had been living in Boracay for a while when she convinced Nadine to come to the Island and put up a coffee shop.
As I settle onto the high seat next to the counter, I start my day with a hot drink. The pot of Ginger Tea always gives me the wake up I need. Its subtle sour taste will make you want to have more than one cup.
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Although it was a working trip, it felt like otherwise. I prefer lodging in the huge private beach house we stayed at over being housed in a hotel. It felt like we were really in an island, with its nipa roofs and bamboo open hallways. Dozens of fully-grown coconut trees in the front yard that is a few steps from the water paint a beautiful picture of Boracay.
About a hundred meters away is one of the breakfast retreats I frequent. Real Coffee serves homemade American comfort food. Run by Nadine Rosaia, who was originally from California, and her mother Lee, Real Coffee opened on December 27, 1996. Lee had been living in Boracay for a while when she convinced Nadine to come to the Island and put up a coffee shop.
As I settle onto the high seat next to the counter, I start my day with a hot drink. The pot of Ginger Tea always gives me the wake up I need. Its subtle sour taste will make you want to have more than one cup.
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