{"id":5482,"date":"2010-06-01T14:00:46","date_gmt":"2010-06-01T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=5482"},"modified":"2011-07-11T22:26:05","modified_gmt":"2011-07-12T02:26:05","slug":"a-little-french-and-italian-cafe-in-harlem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=5482","title":{"rendered":"A Little French and Italian Caf\u00e9 in Harlem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SpaHa Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Icare4Harlem<\/a><\/p>\n

I read previous reviews about SpaHa<\/a> and decided to check out the restaurant myself.\u00a0 I would agree with most comments that the place is cute and quaint.\u00a0 Yes, it is small but that also adds to the coziness of this French\/Italian caf\u00e9.\u00a0 When you enter, every bit of counter space is filled with goodies that would please a variety of palates.<\/p>\n

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Fat Free Squares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hand Made Caramel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Seating Area with WiFi <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, behind the counter I expected to see many types of breads but unfortunately they had sold out of almost everything. Now, that could also be a good sign.\u00a0 After all, it was late in the afternoon and I didn\u2019t know if they were transitioning into an evening menu.\u00a0 So I simply selected a \u00bd portion of Turkey and Swiss cheese on a French baguette.\u00a0 It was not hard or dry, as noted by a previous reviewer, and contained all the trimmings.\u00a0\u00a0 Since I was only looking for a light bite I then moved on to something sweet.\u00a0 There were pies, cupcakes, tarts, an assortment of other desserts, and fat free Rice Krispies squares.<\/p>\n

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Although the items were not perfectly uniform as you would find in a large store emphasizing quantity, I rather enjoyed seeing the less conforming red velvet cupcakes supporting each other in the food display case.\u00a0 Presentation does account for successful marketing but it doesn\u2019t mean that products have to have that template appearance.\u00a0 I finally chose the hand made caramels.\u00a0 Soft and more rich than sweet, it was a perfect finish to my savory snack.<\/p>\n

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SpaHa is a business that supports the local community, environment, and social issues through its presence and bringing together people in a warm and friendly setting.\u00a0 I hope they will continue to be a part of Harlem.<\/p>\n

SpaHa Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n

1872 Lexington Ave. (116th<\/sup> St.)<\/p>\n

212-427-1707<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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