The Quest for the Perfect Latte ends

On a whim I took a trip to Kingston NY, a town in Upstate dating back to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652 and now known for its thriving arts community, fine restaurants, cafes featuring local artists' paintings and antique shops for the discriminating collector. Broadway is where the action is in Kingston, an area where one can dock or park and discover a slice of heaven.

My slice of heaven was in discovering the perfect Caffe Latte at Dolce's Cafe on 27 Broadway. Dolce uses authentic espresso for its lattes and does not skimp on the espresso-you get a double shot served in a large mug with just the right amount of milk foam. To accompany my caffe latte, I had a delicious crepe jam packed with smoked turkey, aged cheddar and avocado. The turkey was moist and tender and the bold taste of the cheddar was softened by carefully cut avocado wedges. Simply delightful.

With a full tummy I walked around the area and "people watched". Groups of tweens and thirty somethings buzzed in and out of restaurants and art galleries. Despite the fact that most people wore what could be found in Abercrombi and Fitch, Gap, or in Ralph Lauren, I did not hold that against them. The energy was upbeat and positive and I look forward to visiting again.