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2016-08-30
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We were seeing "Swan Lake" at the HK Cultural Center so it was just a good idea to visit the brand new concept store Pacific Coffee Monogram across the street at 1881 Heritage. We didn't even have to check the directory as the conspicuous red PC parasols on the second level were our signs. Once we were inside, we were asked to choose our seats and a menu was provided. The interior was designed tastefully with a woody PC signage, pictures of old time, and patterned tile floor that match well with
Once we were inside, we were asked to choose our seats and a menu was provided. The interior was designed tastefully with a woody PC signage, pictures of old time, and patterned tile floor that match well with the surrounding. It was still very Pacific Coffee with the overhead menus and counter although the comfy sofas were gone. We found it very comfortable to sit near the window to feel the sunlight.
Food-wise, there were many light-meal items that were exclusive to this shop but they also offered the regular artisan sandwiches with additional tossed salad, Kettle chips, or potato wedges on the side for doubling the price. Drinks on the other hand were just a few dollars more than usual but with servers and no service charge, this was an upgrade.
I had a Cappuccino as I loved drinking foam off the big red cup and shared a Mozzarella pizza with arugula salad with a friend. The pizza was baked with pesto sauce and drizzled with Balsamic glaze—the topping was delicious: sweet, tangy, and bitter—although the crust was soggy.
Our neighbors ordered many different kinds of snacks and their Affogatto Floats and Waffles suddenly transformed the place to a chic ice-cream parlor. I thought PCM was a nice addition to the historical 1881 Heritage complex; indeed, this was "affordable luxury" among those luxury shops.
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