Mother 32 I BOROMAG.COM I MAY 2016 EXPLORE YOUR BORO When I think about Mother’s Day, I have to admit ... a part of me groans inside. Why do we need another “Hallmark Holiday” reminding us to celebrate our moms? If you are like me, and you think your mom is the greatest thing since puppies, shouldn’t EVERY day be Mother’s Day? But then I remember how chaotic life can get and as a writer/actor/server/dog walker, a day where I can catch my breath and devote myself to the wonders of my mom might just be exactly what the doctor ordered! And what better place to treat my mom like the royalty she is than in the borough where she went to high school? Sunday usually begins with a good cup of joe and the latest edition of “CBS Sunday Morning” (a weekly ritual for both of My Queen(s) us). But on Mother’s Day, I have an extra special treat for my mom: exquisite coffee made by the equally exquisite Natassa Contini, owner of Chateau Le Woof (30- 02 14th St., www.chateaulewoof.com), a cozy coffee shop and pet store. Coffee and dogs? Count us in! Open since September of 2015, this charming haven already has quite a following, due at least in part to La Colombe, a magnificent craft coffee whose high-end Workshop line can’t be found anywhere else in Queens. And yes, moms, there’s a specialty coffee “cocktail” on the menu for Mother’s Day, The Bumble Bee, a latte made with a double espresso shot, homemade vanilla and wildflower honey, which can be served hot or iced. Yum. While sipping our lattes, we’ll browse the wide variety of holistic pet products for sale, some of which are locally sourced or available in Queens exclusively at this store. Chateau Le Woof also hosts various in-store events, including seminars on pet health/nutrition, private doggie birthday parties and an upcoming doggiethemed tattoo night! Puppy “happy hours” run Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 7 to 8 p.m., where canines (and their humans) Story by Dina Laura
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