02.14.07
Two Monkeys

L’Amyx, the popular tea bar on with the cute monkey logo, has opened a second branch on Lakeshore Ave.
Choose from a wide array of teas including black, white, chai, red, green, oolong, pu-erh and many more. I love the silver needles and Moroccan mint varieties. There are also specialty tea drinks and yummy edibles. In fact, tea snacks encompass everything from wasabi peas, mochi, and rice crackers to New York cheesecake and lemon tarts.
What’s most exciting is that there’s finally an independent caffeinated beverage place on Lakeshore again. Since the Jahva House moved, Pete’s and Starbucks have been our only options, so it’s great that there’s a locally-owned shop now, too, especially one that’s planning to stay open ’till midnight.
Downsides? Parking is harder already, and they’ve only been open six days.
In fact, the grand opening is Saturday, and special goodies will be on offer in honor of Chinese New Year.
L’Amyx
3437 lakeshore Ave. at mandana
510.594.8322
10 a.m. to Midnight daily