There is coffee that gives a morning jolt, and thank goodness for it (especially on this Ash Wednesday).

And then there’s another type of cup that sings a softer song. The roast is lighter, the flavors more delicate and layered. It’s the coffee you have for an afternoon chat, a spell with a book or just a good think.

Maybe now, with the echoes of a swift Mardi Gras receding, that has fresh appeal in New Orleans.

Check out @appliedartscoffee , where you’ll find the unaccustomed delights of Scandinavian breakfast, great Nordic breads and a setting that feels like visiting the den of your favorite aunt who travels the world and keeps a cozy home filled with eclectic finds.

If you’ve been on the hunt for a pickled herring smorbord (open face sandwich) with carrot pearls, this place has you covered.

There’s a fantastic egg salad smorbord too, and a continental breakfast by way of morning charcuterie board.

Here’s a look around. Link in my bio has the story of the fine dining chef and his partner who shifted gears to create it

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