Sipping at Daily Provisions
Daily Provisions in Brookfield Place mall is a popular cafe chain enjoyed by office workers and tourists. Photo by Ishna Ahmed
“I think that it’s such a special thing to give someone, like, an incredible experience within 10 minutes.”
By Ishna Ahmed
Ordering a coffee is the kind of mundane activity that doesn’t typically leave much of an impression. At cafe chain Daily Provisions in downtown Manhattan, barista Iphigene "Iphy" Murphy strives to overturn these expectations and positively impact each of her customers. Whether she’s concocting an off-menu hot chocolate for one of her regulars or putting extra effort into a latte for someone having a bad day, Iphy knows that the secret to a good beverage isn’t the drink itself, but the community it helps foster.
Ishna Ahmed is a junior at Richard R. Green High School of Teaching in the Financial District. Ishna keeps herself busy as an organizer for the NYCLU TAP program, a part-time tutor for elementary and middle school students, and a part of her school’s teaching internship program for its 10th-grade. Outside of work, Ishna spends her time baking sweets with her mom, binge-watching sitcoms or scouring for her next read at Barnes & Noble.
The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is The Bell’s immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students. This year’s academy was made possible by support from the Spotify Studios Union.
