11.9.08

Henrietta - Arlozorov 186


In my point of view, cats symbolize the good life in the city, and hedonism.
I wish i were a cat. (next reincarnation, maybe?)
I love cats. =^.^=


caffe henrietta chose a cheeki blue cat as their logo.


LOCATION 7
Where once was cafe Engel, now lays henrietta - on arlozorov street that connects the former-communist Ramat-Gan and the declared capitalist Tel-Aviv. It's a quiet section on a busy street.


MENU 8
Eclectic eclectic eclectic!! Most cafes tend to specialization, when henrietta chose everything. Surprising to see that it doesn't indicate low quality. Few breakfasts to choose from, named like the big chains' (norwegian breakfast for a salmon and cream cheese variation and such..). They serve salads, also named convenientally like the big guys'. Simple sandwiches sound tasty with informative names. An interesting highlight is the little specials menu stand - that they change every few days. There really are specials in it! Spinach Falafel is new to me, and a good selection of vegetables in their Antipasti.. There's another menu for drinks - one side of coffee and cold drinks, and the other side for alcohol. They highlight their happy hour on friday evenings. There's even Jahnun on saturday.. A bonus point for the lovely blue cats on the menu


SIT 7
This time i chose to sit outside, because the music inside is loud. There are a lot of tables with laptops. oh, and people. 2-sit sofa on a ramp attracts the big-brothers who like to see everybody and be seen.
Outside there is a smokers' area on a nice wooden deck - with matching wooden chairs and tables that are missfortunately round.. There's a lot of green on Arlozorov street - and you get it all in Henrietta.
Henrietta is fenced with a green hedge.. The deck is built with a tree in the middle. Henrietta respects the urban nature, and doesn't change the environment.. Air is pressed 300 meters from the cafe in a street tunnel - and cools the place. They play nice soft jazz.. nmmm... just sit......


SERVICE 8
My theory about this time of year, is that owners have to train a new generation of waiters - because the former went to school or the university.
However, my (only) waiter was a pleasent and cool dude. He even asked me if he could clean off the (very) empty dishes from the table!! That's good service in my opinion.. I don't like being followed, and targeted as a 'mission', like massive-franchize waiters are ordered to do. Even when my mug was spotless after milk-scavenging, he still asked! I like seing a living proof of what i did: i ate, therefore i have an empty plate. ande crumbs. I drank, therefore i have a dripping spoon and an empty cup! Long live monuments! When i finished eating (i had to try that Falafel...) i was given a little moistered towellette. With my bill, i got a little survey they give to hear how to improve.
Good service, personal, quiet, aqurate, and cool... somewhat like a cat.

VISITORS 7
A lot of laptops are around - although wifi signal is a little low.. People walk on the sidewalk, look at the fun in Henrietta, and jump in! That's an urban-cafe experience.. Simply quiet people, getting more quiet and relaxed.. somewhat like a cat.


THE COFFEE 9
Mauro.. hmm.... The cappuccino was strong!!! strong i tell you!!!! That makes me happy. Mentally and physically. I want a little more frothed milk, but maybe the barista got mixed up. i'm happy with that coffee.

Overall 7.6
Henrietta is a nice place to sit, relax, and think green thuoghts.. Coffee is good, eclectic variety of interesting food among established dishes. A place for urban - cat - people.. nam nam....

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