Ralph’s Coffee opens at Americana

BY BRANDON DUFFY

Ralph’s Cofee opened its frst location in Long Island over Memorial Day weekend at Manhasset’s Americana.

The chain, founded in 2014 by fashion designer Ralph Lauren, joins other locations in New York City, Chicago and London, among others.

Oferings include Ralph’s Roast, Decaf and Espresso using organically grown beans from Central American, South America and Africa, according to the website. All beans are roasted and packaged in Philadelphia by La Colombe.

Included on the menu is Ralph’s Espresso pets to be treated, Best in Show has set the standard for pet care in Long Island. Regarding future goals, Nucci says the resort’s main focus is continuing to optimize their care to ft the community’s needs and practice its original goals.

Tonic, an iced cofee with three espresso shots, tonic water and slices of orange.

The cafe, located in the Ralph Lauren Home Store at the mall, is designed with white paneled walls, wood foors and green details.

Alongside their beverages, customers can enjoy various baked goods such as mufns, croissants, cookies and brownies. Prices for cofee drinks range from $3 to $6 while bakery items range from $5 to $8.

Ralph’s Cofee will be open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“The way people care for dogs and dogs’ ability to be socialized after the pandemic was a game changer in pet care,” Nucci said to provide an example of customization. “I think for us, it’s just being able to continue to customize the way we do things in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the family pet.”

If you’re looking to learn more about the organization and see what it’s all about, Best in Show is hosting its 15-year Anniversary Party this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at 244 Herricks Road in Mineola.

Along with getting a chance to talk to staf members, the event also includes giveaways, rafes, food and fun.

Its contact information is provided on its bestinshowpetresort.com website as well.

The district congratulates Mineola High School senior Daniela Ortez who was awarded the 2023 Luminaries “Excellence in 2D Art: Representational” Award from Five Towns College.

Daniela’s painting “Though I Am Wounded” was selected for the Long Island Media Arts Show and then recognized by a panel of judges for this prestigious award which was presented at a ceremony in May.