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In 2003, Jerusalem-born Isaac Ben Avram opened the first Café Angelique, on Bleecker St., to bring European-style coffee to Manhattan. The limited seating at his original outpost makes it best-suited for take-out. For those seeking to linger awhile, sampling the rich Italian root beers from Danesi, croissants and pastries from Le Bergamote, or desserts imported from Israel like crumb cheesecake, Mozart Cake, and a whiskey-mousse confection, turn to the more spacious, sun-flooded West Village location, which serves an extensive menu of salads, sandwiches, and all-day omelets. Garden Staters needn’t bother crossing a bridge or trekking a tunnel; Avram has taken Angelique to Tenafly, New Jersey, too. — Alexandra Vallis