Jalapeño and Cilantro Grill is not a coffee shop, but it is where I do find one of my favorite cups of coffee! (Naturally, I had to make sure to include this restaurant in my Coffee Shop Hop!) The coffee is freshly ground, strong, and flavorful (I drink it black with a little sugar); there's … Continue reading ☕ Jalapeño and Cilantro Grill (Milltown, NJ)
Melissa’s Coffee Shop Hop
☕ Paris Baguette (North Brunswick, NJ)
With a lot to do on a Monday morning -- working on a story I had been writing over the weekend at the top list -- I went to Paris Baguette in North Brunswick, NJ for a cup of coffee and a place to work. I selected a pastry, ordered a drink, and sat down … Continue reading ☕ Paris Baguette (North Brunswick, NJ)
☕ It’s a Hidden Cafe (in Hillsborough, NJ)
Even on the days that are made up of the ittiest, bittiest time confetti, I try to squeeze in some sustained time for creative tasks. Most days, it's not alone time, so that means I'm working alongside my kids -- usually at home as they write or draw or build or sculpt (which can be … Continue reading ☕ It’s a Hidden Cafe (in Hillsborough, NJ)
☕ Franklin Park Diner (Franklin Park, NJ)
When you're doing creative work, where you work can make a difference. Inspiration strikes differently in different settings, and I believe that the energy of a space directly impacts the flow of creativity. The other day, my husband and I were running errands in Franklin Park, and we were bouncing some ideas back and forth … Continue reading ☕ Franklin Park Diner (Franklin Park, NJ)
Melissa Morris Inoa🌱 