圖為”迷你草莓夏洛特”Mini Strawberry Charlotte
輕輕滑開門，彷彿走入另一個世界。
今天滿位，還好尚有門口角落的沙發椅配藏寶箱當桌子，讓我可以靜靜地享受做一個夢。
I slid the door and walked in this place. It feels like another world.
There was no vacant seat, so I went to the corner which provides me a sofa with a cataclysm database as the table.
The sofa with soft cushion was cozy enough for me to immerse in my world…and dream.
看來Sunny姊今天得招呼不少人，所以我拿出了7月份大誌，沒想到就這樣被拉進了這個氛圍的漩渦中。
店裡背景音樂的清澈配著雜誌裡面的世界資訊，似乎就這樣帶著我走了圈簡單的旅程。
It seemed that Sunny needed to serve many customers alone.
I took out the Big Issue I bought this month from my bag, and then I was drawn into the vortex of this atmosphere.
The background music was clear; the articles in the magazine contained so many worldwide information, and I was leading to a simple journey.
圖為”檸檬水晶”Crystal Lemon
有人說過，若結伴旅行，最重要的是旅伴；那我想… 品嚐，最重要的就是氣氛了。
這麼說或許有些人會覺得過於膚淺，但我並不是說那些昂貴的高檔餐廳的氣氛。
無論品嚐什麼、在什麼環境下品嚐，職人的專業無可抹滅，但若當下氣氛不好，相信印象也就難免被減分。
Some say that “Partner” is the most important component when traveling with others;
then I would say that “atmosphere” is the most important element when tasting food.
Some would say that I am too superficial, but I am not saying those expensive and exclusive restaurant.
No matter what or where you are tasting the food, the skills of the masters won’t be denied.
Yet, if you are sending this food into your stomach in a noisy and messy place, the impression would be minus inevitably.
圖為手作”堤拉米蘇”Tiramisu
今天點了焦糖拿鐵及提拉米蘇，年初我在「翻開咖啡與點心的新頁」文中有稍微解釋過提拉米蘇的含意。
在義大利原文裏，「Tira」是「提、拉」的意思，
「mi」是「我」，「sù」是「往上」，合起來就是「拉我起來」，國外直接解釋為「帶我走」，
讓顧客味蕾品嚐到的不只是美味，還有愛和幸福。
Today, I ordered a cup of caramel latte and a piece of Tiramisu.
Remember I’ve mentioned the meaning of Tiramisu in the article I wrote early this year.
In Italian, “Tira” means “pull up”; “mi” means me; “su” means “up.”
In general, they explain the complete sentence as “take me away.”
Therefore, the taste of Tiramisu is not only full of delicacy, but also Love and Happiness.
不知為何，走入揪豆跟Sunny姊和David哥聊天，配上咖啡和點心，整天的情緒竟然就莫名地回歸到平和。
With no reason, every time I walk in Jodo, drink a sip of coffee, eat a piece of dessert, and have a chat with David and Sunny, my messy mood after work returns to peace inexplicably.
圖為”迷你草莓夏洛特”Mini Strawberry Charlotte
昨天因為Tim Duncan退休的事情，跟朋友聊到，2000年前加入NBA的球員中，目前只有兩名球員是從頭到尾只效力在同一支球隊，
他們分別是湖人的Kobe Bryant、馬刺的Tim Duncan，沒意外的話..下一個就是小牛的Dirk Nowitzki了吧！
The retirement announce of Tim Duncan actually shocked me yesterday.
If I am not wrong, there are so far only 2 professional basketball players(among players joined in and before the year 2000) who played the entire NBA life in the same team… they are Kobe Bryant in Lakers and Tim Duncan in Spurs.
If no accident, Dirk Nowitzki in Mavericks should be the next one.
想當年我開始注意NBA是從湖人歐布連線開始，喜歡上籃球這種團隊默契的運動。
雖然之後俠客歐尼爾Shaq O’Neal生涯集滿了「彩虹球衣」，2014年7月還自己在Instagram上自嘲，仍然不減當年的俠客風雲年代。
What makes me in love with watching NBA? That would be the legendary “O’Brien connection.”
Thought Shaq O’Neal then collected a rainbow throughout all his entire NBA life, but the legend insanity they built in the crazy year is still indelible.
一個個童年開始的記憶褪去，還真的是長江後浪推前浪。
隨手拿起了焦糖拿鐵，啜一口過去的回憶，飲一份初甜的甘露。
The day goes on and so many memories has gone, life is like this, isn’t it?
I picked up the caramel latte, sipped the memories that passed, drank the sweetness that brewed.
圖為”焦糖拿鐵”Caramel latte
在這個角落位置的好處就是，前方就是大片落地窗，
時而低頭看看雜誌，時而抬頭望著窗外，這個市區的縮影就這樣如電影框般映入眼簾。
The advantage of taking this seat is that you will be facing to a large french window.
You can read the magazines and look out of the window whenever you want.
The epitome of the city is like a cinematic frame that reflect a story into your eyes.
圖為”熱可可”Hot coco
猶記得之前介紹過揪豆最出名的黑冰鑽，突然想到上次我嘗試了白冰鑽！
白冰鑽適合平時沒有喝咖啡，但又很喜歡淡淡咖啡香，
或午後喝咖啡晚上容易失眠，但就是想再喝一口的朋友！
As I introduced the most famous Black Diamond cafe of Jodo in previous articles, I then tried the White one afterwards!
The White one suits more on the customers who rarely drink coffee or will get insomnia if drink coffee after noon time.
It tastes as smooth as the Black one, but it is smoother with milk!
圖為”白冰鑽”White-ice Diamond Cafe
夏季天氣炎熱且多變，今天從機場下班時天氣非常好，天空很藍、雲很薄，
沒想到下了高架烏雲密布，到了松江路轉角就下起雨了，也還好雨不大。
The weather is getting hotter and more changeful recently.
When I got out of the office in the airport, the sky was still blue and the clouds were light.
However, when the bus left the highway, it started to rain. Glad that it didn’t rain too hard tho.
圖攝於”新竹尖石。薰衣草森林”Lavender Cottage
滴答滴答地，時間不知不覺就快晚上7點了，
打烊之前跟Sunny姊和剛回來的David哥聊一聊天，
笑著走出綴有6條絃的店門口，抬頭看看星空，
我邁開步伐，帶著愉悅的心情， 回家！
With the time ticking, it was almost 19:00 at night imperceptibly.
Before the store closed, I had a chat with Sunny and David who just returned a moment ago.
I looked up at the sky and walked out from the door which decorated with six strings. Smile was on my face.
I took strides with pleasure, let’s go home!
*揪豆咖啡資料Jodo’s Info：
Add: 106台北市大安區潮州街39號
Tel: (02) 3322-1600
Open Hour: Mon. Closed / 週一公休
Business Days/ 1100~1900
Website網站: https://www.facebook.com/jodokaffe
官方Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/jodo_kaffe/
注意：七月份起，因揪爸將投入較多的時間給唱片演藝圈，所以”揪豆咖啡”將會更改營業時間為 “不定休”！
例行的”定休日”仍然是每周一，其餘營業日的營業時間均為：上午11點～下午7點 (周六也是營業到7點、周三營業到5點）
但由於是”不定休”，所以來”揪豆”之前建議先打電話 02-33221600 或 0987-763888 確認一下當天是否為營業日。
也可以密切注意揪豆FB粉絲頁的公告！”揪豆”歡迎預約訂位以及預訂烘焙點心、手作蛋糕⋯
只要確定了客人的預約，當天就一定會營業。
Note: After July, the opening time of Jodo Kaffe will be “No fixed holiday” because of David’s work in album&showbiz is getting heavier. If you want to visit Jodo, you can check on FaceBook or make a call first!
Apart from this, Jodo still welcome any order of baked-goods and hand-made cakes.
If you have any special days that need a perfect cake to celebrate, make a call to them!
—13th July 2016-食記 at 揪豆咖啡—
