One of the few things that has changed about the place! In a city where nearly everything changes, everything is updated, and staying relevant is mandatory, Caffe Reggio prides itself on staying the same. And the espresso it makes is something that only Proust could adequately describe.Īnd no, they don’t allow smoking any longer. The story goes that Domenico Parisi sent his entire life savings to Italy ($1,000) to purchase the beauty. Its ornate chrome and bronze exterior is a beauty of both engineering and design. The exquisite espresso machine, made in 1902 in Italy, was the first of its kind. Soon after, legend has it that it was introduced in America by the original owner of Caffe Reggio, Domenico Parisi. Cappuccino first became popular in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century. The espresso machine is enough to make you really want to go and hang out there! It has a history all its own. One must behold this work of art in person to really appreciate it, but we will give you a digital preview. Kerouac and Caffe ReggioĪnd then there is the historic espresso machine. From the comedy clubs to the music scene, to the restaurants, it retains the ethos of the hotbed of creativity and innovation for which the South Village is famous. lived and/or created and performed there. The South Village is as alive as it ever was when Dylan and Baez and Kerouac and Smith and Rivers and Burroughs and Ginsburg and…. Secondly, Caffe Reggio is located in one of the most romantic (and romanticized…) neighborhoods in our fair city. How do we love thee? Let us count the ways!įirst of all, Caffe Reggio is freaking gorgeous. Located at 119 MacDougal Street and celebrating its birthday on August 29th, Caffe Reggio opened in 1927 and is one of this writer’s favorite places. You will be hard pressed to find an establishment in New York City that has survived for as long as 92 years! Well my friends, Caffe Reggio has earned that distinction.
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