the grand literary cafes of europe

since the 16th century, coffee has been the beverage of choice to inspire thoughts, argument and dreams. the café – whether called
caffe, kaffeehaus, kawiarnia, or coffee-house – has been central to urban cultural and artistic life. In europe and elsewhere, it is a place
to start and end the day, to read, compose, gossip, debate or mull over the intricacies of a chess move.

the café is a home away from home, where lively company, people watching and good food and drink can all provide inspiration for the
writer and artist. corduroy café takes the customer on a tour of the grand literary cafés of britain and europe, taking in cities as diverse as
paris, london, barcelona, rome and prague. famous writers and artists frequented these historic places, and through that came the
history and tradition behind the cafes and the food and drink consumed in them. corduroy café provides an insight to their enduring
charm and popularity.In europe, the theatre, cinema, pattiserie and café culture still remains strong. in singapore, this culture is
developing fast and corduroy café will now become the pleasure dome for all.