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> Today’s experience comes from the heart of Sierra Madre.
Citta Caffee bagels (Photo – Jean Sudbury).
Citta Caffe is a newly established restaurant featuring fresh organic fruits and vegetables, delivered from California farms twice a week.
By Jean Sudbury
Citta Caffe serves organic coffees and teas. They bake fresh bagels, both gluten and gluten free. Fresh pressed juices are served and can be purchased in bottles to take home. Cucumber lemon water is artistically and conveniently placed to allow thirsty diners to serve themselves. A daily feature of Citta Caffee is fresh, organic produce pressed into juice and made into salads and sandwiches.
Wellness shot
Cold Pressed Juice at Citta Caffee (Photo – Jean Sudbury).
Unusual flavor combinations include ‘’Wellness Shots.’’ What is a wellness shot?
A wellness shot is a burst of vitamin goodness in a shot glass. The Baldwin is a local favorite, especially for those who might be feeling a bit under the weather. In making a wellness shot, fresh juice is pressed from lemon and ginger. This juice is mixed with oregano oil and served in a shot glass with a generous splash of cayenne pepper. Whoa Nelly! It is a bit easier to swallow it in two gulps than just one. Mixing The Baldwin with The Kersting (a kid’s shot,) which added fresh apple juice to the mix, tones down the citric acids a just tiny bit. It actually feels like a wellness shot. The body welcomes the blast of organic goodness.
Creative flavors
Citta Caffee in Sierra Madre (Photo – Jean Sudbury).
Citta Caffe has been open in Sierra Madre since April, 2015. The owners live in the Sierra Madre Canyon, and they feel positive about the growth of their business. ‘’So far, so good.’’ People are attracted to the freshness and the flavor of the meals. Creative flavor combinations bring folks back for additional foodie exploration.
The simple and colorful décor includes herbs, succulents and fresh produce as table decoration. The decoration always changes, since much of it is used in the menu. Ruby, a recently hired employee, loves the fact that she can walk to work, her employers are good people, and the food is tasty and healthy. Now that’s a good flavor combination!
Citta Caffee, 24 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre 91024, 626-325-3906.
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