Fairview [Eat]

Last week my office was experiencing several malfunctions and we had to evacuate the building. I had a lot of work to do and if i go home my bed gets in the way. Me and a co-worker decided to work the rest of the afternoon at a small local coffee shop right around the corner from our office. 

The place is small and cute. They offer pastries and of course coffee. 
I ordered the House Baked Griddle Toast Bread with Avocado, local Tomato and infused EVOO.  It was amazing!!!! I also ordered a big Latte. I usually add sugar to everything, but this was perfect the way it was prepared! My coworker ordered the Nutella and banana muffin. She did not give me the chance to try it but she said it was fantastic!

I will come back to try their Vanilla Bean Waffles with Bacon! Yes, that's right Bacon! 
I totally recommend this local place!

For more information visit www.thefairviewsatx.com

Coffee + Pastries [Eat]

I really enjoy trying out new places, especially if it’s local. I few days ago I saw a super cute restored bungalow near my workplace. I noticed it was a new coffee house called Common Wealth Coffeehouse and Bakery. I couldn't wait any longer so I decided to give it a try! I went there for lunch. The house is adorable, very cozy and the coffee smell, well it just gives it the perfect atmosphere. The Common Wealth Coffeehouse and Bakery is located at 18 Davis Court, San Antonio, TX 78209.

I ordered the Tarragon Chicken Salad Croissant [classic homemade chicken salad served on a bed of field greens and handmade croissant] and the Salad Dijon [balsamic vinaigrette, shallots, mozzarella, walnuts and tomatoes on a bed of field greens]. My friend ordered the CW Croissant [smoked turkey, Swiss and Dijon] with the Common Wealth Salad [goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette and caramelized English walnuts over a bed of baby spinach].  

Tarragon Chicken Salad Croissant & Salad Dijon

CW Croissant & Common Wealth Salad

After enjoying our delightful lunch we determined we had room for coffee + pastries. So we ordered the Croissant Aux Amandes [Rich almond crème drizzled over handmade croissant topped with almonds] and a Latte. This was the perfect pair! It was delicious. We really enjoyed the coffee house. We sat on one of the comfortable sofas and savored our coffee and pastries along with a good conversation.

Croissant Aux Amandes