Café Culture

Journal no. 13

Revival of the ‘bouillons’: the cheap, noisy eateries triumphing in inflation-ridden Paris

The French capital experienced a boom in these establishments in the 19th century. After being on the verge of extinction, they have recently made a comeback, thanks to their traditional food and affordable prices.
Journal no. 12

The story behind Basque burnt cheesecake

It’s taken social media by storm and has become a global phenomenon in recent years, but the restaurant where this dessert was created has been serving it up since the 1980s.
Journal no. 11

The Great Coffee Escape

CAFÉ LUXE
Journal no. 6

Luxury and a Latté

The promise of escapism for the price of an espresso and a croissant. That’s the simple ethos behind Coco Safar, the gorgeous café and pâtisserie drawing a crowd in Cape Town.
Journal no. 2

12 Stunning Cafés Every History Buff Needs to Visit

You don’t have to be a caffeine addict to appreciate a coffee house with historic décor. Some of the world’s most stunning cafés are integral to a city’s history — from Casanova’s old haunt in Venice to the birthplace of extra-potent espresso.

Journal no. 1

Sex, Steak-Frites, and Every Celebrity on the Planet: The Golden Years of Pastis

Famed Pastis Restaurant re-opened in New York City in the summer of 2019. It’s time to reminisce about the gonzo brasserie opened in the winter of 1999, in the then-still- gritty Meatpacking District on the corner of Ninth Avenue and Little West 12th Street.