

A playlist of mostly 1980s and ’90s British music invariably is playing over the sound system (tunes by the likes of the Clash, Specials, Blur, etc.) and a collection of coffee-table art and photography books are on sale next to bags of coffee beans.īTW … what’s with all the Australian expat baristas and bartenders in NYC these days? Seems like an invasion, and we ❤ it. When you travel 8,989 miles to open a coffee shop in New York City you make sure it’s worth the trip.

The islands of New Zealand are a long way from the island of Manhattan but that’s where the four founders of Happy Bones got serious about drinking, making and sharing some of the world’s best coffee. The cafe has a legit downtown-culture and art vibe. Founded in NY.When you travel 8,989 miles to open a coffee shop in New York City you make sure it’s worth the trip. A skylight and floor-to-ceiling glass frontage draw light into the place and give it some comfortable airiness. But what really strikes us about the cafe is its decor, the clever design and clean style of the small space, which is drenched in a white minimalist color scheme that’s warm and inviting rather than cold and stark. Happy Bones serves up a solid menu of third-wave coffee brews and espresso drinks, including an honest “flat white.” Their coffee is roasted and supplied by Counter Culture (its barista training center is a couple of blocks away). It’s a tiny place with three tables on an short, less-remarkable stretch of Broome Street in the ill-defined, mashed-up border area where Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo and Nolita all converge at the Lower East Side’s western edge. (See pix below.)Happy Bones is a n Aussie Kiwi-staffed espresso cafe in downtown New York City. The pair decided to expand the Root & Bone brand to Puerto Rico, before setting their eyes and focus back on their beloved city Miami, FL.Lately we’ve started popping into the recently opened Happy Bones Coffee a lot. This whimsical neighborhood spot in the East village was an instant success, earning awards including “The Best Dish of 2014” by Timeout Magazine and the “Best Fried Chicken in NYC” by multiple publications. In 2013 Jeff decided to take on his next challenge in New York City, where he opened the quaint and much loved Southern restaurant Root & Bone with his partner Janine Booth. “After appearing on the popular Bravo television show, “Top Chef”, Jeff returned to his Miami roots, helming the kitchen at Gigi and then a very successful Southern restaurant on Miami Beach, where he earned himself and the restaurant, three James Beard nominations in two years. He grew up on fishing boats, bringing in only the freshest catch and by 16, he was peeling shrimp, cleaning squid, cutting fish and cooking on the line at The Marina Cafe. See more ideas about happy bones nyc, nyc, coffee. Born in Niceville, Florida (and yes, that is a real city in the Florida panhandle) in 1978, he was surrounded by the magic of the ocean. With the launch of Happy Bones we’re bringing this passion for incredible coffee to the most exciting city in the world. Jeff McInnis was born to either fish or cook, and to this day, he would gladly do either. It was here her talents were recognized through many accolades, including both Forbes and Zagat’s 30 Under 30 awards. Following Top Chef, Janine moved to New York City where she opened her first restaurant Root & Bone with partner Jeff McInnis. In 2013 Booth was scouted for NBC Bravo’s Emmy award winning television show, Top Chef where she cooked and competed against 18 other chefs in New Orleans. Near soho and Chinatown/little Italy so great place to stop by and rest after a day of shopping. Janine traveled through Europe, Asia and eventually landed in Miami, FL in 2010, where she cooked anything from Vietnamese, Northern Thai, Southern, to Asian BBQ in some of Miami’s most renowned local restaurants. For Janine, food has always been about bringing people together to celebrate life. A place surrounded by oceans where blue skies and sunshine encourage an outdoor lifestyle whether surfing, fishing, or gathering around the barbeque grilling fresh caught seafood. Chef Janine Booth was born and raised on the beautiful, big island of Australia a true culinary melting pot.
