Coffee Shops:

Seven Grams Caffé

Named for the Italian-style single espresso shot, this café remains faithful to the traditional standard of 7 grams of coffee per cup. Most coffee shops make their espressos with 18 to 20 grams of coffee because, let’s be honest, New Yorkers love and need that extra caffeine. However, according to Taralliucci E Vino founder Luca Di Pietro, this practice results in an over-extracted and immensely bitter espresso (and the jitters!).

Seven Grams does espresso right: using exactly 7 grams, brewing it immediately in front of you, and ensuring that the seal of freshness, the “crema” formed on top, is always there. Their in-house, freshly made baked goods are also worth a visit, particularly the cheese burekas, cinnamon twists, raspberry financiers, and flourless brownies. Location: 175 Varick St., New York, NY 10014.