One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well
– Virginia Woolf

The great thing about having visitors is that you get to do the tourist things you wouldn’t normally do.  Case in point, a trip to the North End with a visit to Caffé Vittoria on Hanover Street for coffee and a sweet treat.

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Cappucino – extra cocoa

Caffé Vittoria opened in 1929 and is a tourist trap for thousands of visitors to Boston each year. Offering four levels of seating and a menu of specialty coffees, delicious desserts and a range of grappas. It really is a super fun place to stop by when you have visitors in town.

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Chocolate Cannoli

On this trip I was craving their cannoli, specifically their chocolate dipped shell cannoli. I love the fresh sweet ricotta and rich, dark chocolaty shell. Paired with a frothy, strong cappuccino, it makes for the perfect afternoon treat.  It was a happy day for me.

Tracey