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I once asked a barista how to order an espresso to go in Venice (in Italian). He got me to repeat the phrase several times[1], then (to the amusement of everyon
by seanhunter 4y ago
I once asked a barista how to order an espresso to go in Venice (in Italian). He got me to repeat the phrase several times[1], then (to the amusement of everyone) told me "No". He wouldn't give me an espresso to go, he'd give me an espresso I could drink right there at the bar and then go.
[1] Un espresso doppio della portata via
- brailsafe 4y agoI guess that is the Italian idea of espresso, at least according to Jordan Schlansky. I rarely get one truly to take away, typically only in a small glass or something to sit with. Kind of a funny interaction you had
- prennert 4y agoItalian espressos are really quite fast. If you are in a hurry and the barista knows you, you can be on your way within 30 sec of entering the bar. Even of you are not a repeat customer you can get out faster than you get served in chain coffee shops anywhere else I have been to. The Italian espresso is small, and is served well-tempered (not too hot) in a well-tempered cup by fast baristas. If you are in a rush, you can drink it in one go straight away. Why would you waste a takeaway cup?