On my recent trip to Melbourne, I discovered how young they start them on cafe culture. At Laurent, a chain of french patisseries that have sprouted in Melbourne, it was interesting to see the composition of patrons on a Wednesday morning.
The work crowd had of course, settled into their cubicles by the time we got there, and soon after, the more mature and mobile set showed up - with little people in tow.
We ordered our lattes, the freshest apricot danish I have ever tasted and a delicious serving of roasted pumpkin and mushroom tart.
Soon after we got our orders, Victoria shrieked. She spotted the waiter delivering 3 baby-cinos (teeny weeny 'coffee' cups filled with milk froth for little kids) to a nearby table.
Smart marketing :-) like here, we have our teh tarik culture !
Posted by: omecool20 at 2003年09月15日 17:43it's truly a culture!! over here in perth...they do not need an occasion for a cuppa....just get yourself a coffee and just relax...
it's just like mamak or coffee shops to us..
Hi Najah.. I like reading your blog.. It reminded me the time when I was in the UK.. By the way, can I link it to my blog?
Posted by: John Norafizan at 2003年09月16日 09:38Hi Najah.. Yeah done it! Any way, hope u can see my clutter world - not as good as this though! :)
Posted by: John at 2003年09月16日 11:25hi najah... bringing kids to the pub is common in spain... quite a contrast from UK where u see pubs as smokey and boozy places, but in spain the pub is more like a family dinner outfit.. and frm my single experience in 1 pub in cordoba, a very amiable, cheery, embracing establishment.
but i digress.. ur talking about cafes :)
take care