Ninth Street Espresso, Chelsea Market

OK, I REALLY don't recommend driving your car to Ninth Street Espresso's Chelsea Market location. And I REALLY don't recommend double parking in a loading zone with your 4-way flashers going as you run in to to visit. But I DO recommend making the trip; the place is in a fantastic environment, has a unique rugged aesthetic and is just a lot of fun.


When I found the cafe there was a young woman hanging out by the bar talking to the baristas. I'd never met her, but she looked really familiar, so I said, "excuse me, are you Katie?" And sure enough it was Katie Carguilo, doing her gig as NYC customer service rep for Counter Culture Coffee.

Katie introduced me to the very personable Zachary (yes, THAT Zachary); his picture is at the top.



Katie also introduced me to Kim (above), who poured a delicious cappucino with some nifty latte art.


Go to Chelsea Market, you'll really like the vibe. Don't take your car, but if you do, maybe you'll get lucky like I did, and escape without a parking ticket!