I've had my eye on Artisan for ages, ever since Instagram decided to bombard me with its trendiness. Long and behold, there's an Artisan that recently opened close to me at Jackson Heights. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by an explosion of cuteness in the form of pins and brooches. My sister went into full collector mode, snatching up five pistachio pins and a guava brooch like they were the last pieces of merch on Earth. Safe to say the aesthetics were immaculate.
We decided to try three of their offerings: the Pink Ballet, the Pistachio Rose Latte, and the Pistachio Panna Cotta. Pro tip: if you're going to grab some merch, go for the drink + merch combos. They're easier on the wallet.
* Pink Ballet
This drink was like sipping on pure guava heaven, complete with chunks and seeds. It tasted exactly like guava. If you're eyeing this, definitely go for the combo that comes with a guava pin. Because, why not?
* Pistachio Rose Latte
This was my absolute favorite. Move over, Starbucks Pistachio Latte. Artisan's version was a symphony of flavors - balanced, not too sweet, with just the right hint of bitterness.
* Pistachio Panna Cotta
This dessert was pure bliss. Smooth, creamy, and absolutely perfect. Even though I'm not big on sweets, I found myself devouring it until the sweetness caught up to me halfway through. Still, it's a must-try for dessert lovers.
The staff at Artisan were super friendly and attentive. They originally messed up our order and gave us an extra Pistachio Rose Latte instead of the Panna Cotta, but then they handed us the latte for free :,)
Muah, this won my heart. read more