Still, the sanded copper locks in some warmth to the color palette available to visitors - imagine deep red-brown coffee blooming in a stark white Beehouse dripper, against bright copper on a dark background. I do wonder if they will have sufficient volume for a full Beehouse brew, but that will be determined by a future visit, I’m certain.
The small pouring kettles are wrapped in thick leather, forgoing handles entirely. Made by Monarch Methods, the radiant copper stands weren’t fully mounted during my visit, but certainly stood out against the dark bar. Most interesting to me are the custom-made copper pour over stands and kettles. Perhaps in contrast, the Kees van der Westen Mirage Idrocompresso behind the bar, with its gleaming curves and lever handles proudly lofted upward, is one of the more glamorous and eyecatching espresso machines available today. They are light and plain, but not unrefined. Rather than the typical ACF or d'Ancap, or the more modern Not Neutral ceramic serviceware you might find at most cafes, Under Line chose to go with a rather unique porcelain - each piece featuring a series of decorative dimples that betrays just how thin and delicate the cup or plate is. Image source: underlinecoffee on Instagramīut its raw bone structure showed promise, and gave strong hints of a unique character to come. Indeed, while the doors were open, the cafe was still gearing up for its full service potential, and had not begun using its ceramic serviceware for most drinks, except perhaps for straight espresso. Walking in, it was a bit dark, perhaps due to the color palette, or perhaps because the lighting had not been fully realized by the time I stopped in. The space is designed simply, with little flash and tastefully subtle details - a floral design is painted on the floor, a scrap of leather is fitted into one of the front tables, the main bar features a thermally reactive coating that reveals a poem written by hand beneath the surface. Under Line Coffee opened its doors just a few weeks ago, in a quiet little space tucked off the main beaten path just North of Chelsea Market. Tucked under the High Line in Chelsea is a brand new cafe that also serves as a bit of a testament to communities of interest.
0 kommentar(er)
