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I'm having my European vacation in New York. This Portuguese family business lures you in with cafe beverages and their signature tasty sweet and savory pastries. Mom welcomes you with her bright smile, joyous spirit and nuanced smells of garlic and herbs coming from her kitchen. On weekends Joey Bats sells "Mom's Special," which I call Mamma Meal, because it offers me what I imagine is the experience I would get for family meal if I worked at a Michelin star Portuguese restaurant, at an accessable price. Food made with so much love and Portuguese culture is not found at any other establishment in New York, or perhaps anywhere outside of Portugal. There is no shortage of deliciously easy to drink Portuguese inspired cocktails, wines, Portuguese beer and sangria; (which thanks to Joey I have learned originated in Portugal). Using any excuse to stop by Joey Bats Cafe, I often stay late into the night being entertained by Joey and eclectic, interesting and fun neighborhood, New Yorker and international patroness who indulge me with conversation and quickly become new friends. While immersed in the warm atmosphere surrounding Joey Bats, I am well cared for by the hospitality of the family, local bartenders and food and drink offerings.