Perhaps the greatest surprise with Zeno was the poor quality of its coffee drinks. Repeatedly, I have made the error of ordering the Breve Latte only to find it less than full-bodied, tepid in temperature and slightly burnt adding up to an unpleasant mouthful. I have not tried their French-press pots or Jamaican Blue mountain brews and they could be more satisfying but their espresso shots are not getting the right grind and pack in their portafillter. Zeno chocolate desserts are so powerful they make your teeth hurt. Smoked Salmon Frittata and Roasted Rosemary potatoes were a nice combination for brunch. Bakery items and bagles were good but nothing to write home to Mom about. All-in-all Zeno lacked the extraordinary punch or hidden surprises that you'd expect. Did I miss something?
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