fontainhas + (/du.kaan/)

Fontainhas - Review - DUMBO - New York - The Infatuation

"Dumbo has a lot of crowded coffee shops serving mediocre lattes for around $8.50, but Fontainhas is different. The all-day Goan cafe on a quiet stretch of Jay Street is generally sunny and full of people who live nearby. Sometimes a few well-informed tourists find it too, and drink a bottle of wine in the middle of the day because they can. photo credit: Willa Moore On the short, solid food menu, the wrap with khichdi, pickled and raw vegetables, yogurt, and your choice of chicken or paneer is especially good. But you’re really here for the drinks, like the royal chai with a layer of sea salt cream and a sprinkle of saffron that's served in a chalice that matches the vibe of the drink's name. Start with that, and then contemplate a glass of wine. On your way out, stop by Fontainhas' attached provisions shop, Dukaan. It has Graza, as required by Brooklyn-provisions-shop law, but also Maggi seasoning and dosa chips. photo credit: Willa Moore" - Willa Moore