Espresso Affogato at Derby City Espresso

We just learned about this delicious way to take your espresso. It's called an espresso affogato. It's a double ristretto shot pulled over a nice scoop of French Vanilla ice cream.
The espresso instantly begins to melt the ice cream making for a delicious treat. I think we're the only coffee shop in town serving them.
Stop in and try one out on a hot summer day!

We first tried those at a place called Mojo Espresso in Wellington, New Zealand. (Wouldn't think that Wellington was a big coffee culture, but it was HUGE) My husband won't even drink Espresso and even he tried that - wow was it ever yummy! We'll have to stop in Matthew!

Ha ha that's funny because I leaned how to make these from a New Zealand coffee video (pod)cast that was filmed (I think) in Wellington!

Now if it was filmed at Mojo...that would be REALLY funny!!!!

I'm reminded of my mother pouring her super-strong coffee over homemade vanilla every summer. I had forgotten how tasty it was. It's the only sweet I ever saw her eat.

Mojo Coffee Cartel?
That would be the one.

[Robin Garr]

Mojo Coffee Cartel?
That would be the one.

I'm almost scared to bring this up, but I was in Wellington in 2000, and a friend took me for espresso at ... Mojo!

Well - for both Robin AND Matthew - doesn't that just figure!!!!

I guess it goes to show you - all foodies are somehow cosmically connected

I wanted to include a picture of my hubby with the owner of Mojo, enjoying his Affogatto ...



Melissa

[Robin Garr]

Robin, if you tell me what I'm doing wrong, maybe I can fix it!

Melissa, the picture does have to be on a web server - it won't show if it's just on your computer. You can put it on ours by clicking the "Upload picture" button at upper right, but the instructions are a little bit geeky. Give it a try, but if you can't figure it out, just E-mail me the picture at rgarr@louisvillehotbytes.com and I'll put it on for you!