In Valley Village on busy Riverside Drive, you do not expect to find a peaceful retreat for the price of a latte.
By: Lisa Stanley
Normally, because the signs at Marie et. Cie. are tinged with desperation, imploring people to try out their store’s novelties, I would not have given it a try. But after several recommendations from regular customers, I decided to give it a whirl.
What I found was a serene, eclectic mix of delicious coffees, healthy treats and antiques. I half expected a starving poet to get up and recite their lousy prose. Fortunately, I was spared that torture and instead retreated to a private, undisturbed nook to indulge in a conversation with my friend.
My drink and healthy scone (although it didn’t taste like it) added to the Zen atmosphere as my blood pressure certainly dropped a few points, even though I was drinking caffeine.
Most of my family is from rural Northern California and next time I am missing them, I will go to Marie et. Cie, to get a taste of that vibe.
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