About 8 1/2 Caffe & Bottega

To celebrate Italy's artisan culture, Patrizia Bagnolini and Roberto Calanchi opened 8 1/2 Caffe & Bottega—one part cafe, one part art gallery, and one part fashion boutique. As visitors sip a caffè macchiato or glass of spumante and nibble on cannelloni or pizza, they can kick back amid unique furniture and admire local art. To complete the scene, the proprietors play evocative music that transports shoppers as they peruse the selection of imported Italian cheeses or jewelry crafted by local designers.