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Imagine a place filled with plump couches and small tables gathered close. Earth tones of olive, mustard, vermilion and cerulean blue are spattered about on paintings hung on textured, clay walls. Tinkling through the air waves is an offbeat mix of gypsy jazz; the mood is fun and inviting as city folk saunter in off the busy sidewalks to chit chat, people-watch, and to nestle into the scene, to feel connected.
Boho bistros come in all shapes and sizes, offering an opportunity for culinary experience, conversation and a liberal atmosphere. Menus typically feature fresh ingredients and decadent desserts sure to entice those who are looking for the perfect, sweet accompaniment to that fresh cup of jo. A unique sense of community is precipitated by clanking glasses, computers clicking and a sudden poke as someone says, “Next! Who’s next?!”
photo by Dark Dining Projects
The Canvas Art Bar & Bistro
The Canvas, located in Portland, Oregon, is a local art gallery, bar and bistro offering an artisan menu of traditional and vegetarian fare. Popular for its muse sessions, guest storytellers, figure drawing demonstrations, film showings and local musicians, The Canvas is a bohemian epicenter with walls of purple and green, original brickwork, purple couches and quaint bistro tables flooded with graphite and charcoal. The creative twist of fine food, conversation and art is the ultimate place to spend lazy afternoon with friends or treat your significant other to a quirky date night. There’s also an outdoor patio with a view of the Freemont Bridge, and, if you are inspired, there’s even an area to purchase eco-friendly art supplies. Here you will find that good things do come in small packages! http://www.thecanvaspdx.com/index.php
The New Moon Café
New Moon in historic downtown Aiken, South Carolina, is known for their boastful roasts. This funky bistro’s award-winning coffee comes in practically every flavor and texture blend. Surrounded by quaint shops and boutiques, the New Moon Café also features a variety of salads, sandwiches, soups and pastry items. A noted favorite? The low-fat blueberry muffins, prepared with the plumpest and juiciest of berries. The café’s signature MoonBeans brand coffee can be purchased next door. Loyal followers find this not-so-stuffy café delight a great place to read, chat and people watch. http://www.newmoondowntown.com/
