Italian Espresso And Pressed Caprese On Park Avenue South

La Tazza D'Oro is a slim Italian espresso bar on Park Avenue South, a few blocks north of Union Square. The counter pulls proper shots, cappuccinos, and lattes, while the kitchen presses caprese panini stacked with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil on ciabatta. Pastries and tart shells come out of the back oven through the morning, and the case shifts as the day runs. Marble tables and green-and-white cups give it the feel of a stand-up Italian bar, and most of the rush moves through fast, cups in hand, on the way to nearby offices.