I have a long history with the illy brand, before decent local roast became popular.
The unmistakable steel canister easily stands out from the rest in the coffee aisle.
Through illy, I made my first significant expenditure in kitchen machinery asset.
I call him "baby blue".
A global brand, international chain and it fits quite well in it's new Yorkdale home.
It's as good as I remember if not better than the other Airport illy's I've visited.
I happen to be at Espressamente illy through their opening period and could not resist.
Baristers wait at doorway to offer samplings of food/snacks but that was not for me.
I walk in and skip the line to look upon their backwall of gadgets and espresso cups.
It seems most customers are there for consumption and less on merchandise.
I browse for good 5 minutes without any interruption and slowly carefully examine.
Y1 machine is not my style and direction is getting too tassimo-like. 3.5'd
Anywho, I'm not there to rate merchandise nor food but the main attraction, COFFEE!
$4.00+ for my cup of cappuccino as much as it hit the spot, I thought slightly $$$.
Made perfectly and enjoyed relaxingly in such a trendy chic modern environment.
Wait-a-minute. I didn't get to enjoy that until I got my order, which they forgot.
I stood there waiting awhile, at least I got to see how confusing they were at the line.
I have out-grown illy canisters as a home brewer many many cups ago.
However I am more than happy to see this old aquaintence once again.
Brings back so many memories, however hyperactive it may be.