Turkish Delight

 

Our cup runneth over! What was a dreary void on Congress Square is destined to be a welcoming landing spot.

By Rebecca Barr

Spending some of my most formative years living in Türkiye and Qatar gave me a deep appreciation for Turkish and Arabic coffee culture. When I lived in Türkiye, I spent months learning to brew the perfect cup of Turkish coffee. I even learned the art of fal, fortune-telling based on the grounds at the bottom of a cup of Turkish coffee. So when I heard a new cafe called Y%F would be opening at the corner of High Street and Congress Street, I was thrilled to learn that Turkish coffee was a menu highlight.

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2 Comments

  1. Sarah Morenon

    How is Y%F pronounced?

  2. Kay Woodbarry

    Sounds like the perfect addition to Portland! Can’t wait to get a coffee at Y%F. Would love to get my fortune read too!

 

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