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At Japan’s dementia cafes, forgotten orders are all part of the service – Lifotravel

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At Japan’s dementia cafes, forgotten orders are all part of the service

Comment on this storyComment TOKYO — The 85-year-old server was eager to kick off his shift, welcoming customers into the restaurant with a hearty greeting: “Irasshaimase!” or “Welcome!” But when it came time to take their orders, things got a little complicated. He walked up to a table but forgot his clipboard of order forms. … Read more

Paris helps cafes selling espressos for €1 by putting them on the map – Lifotravel

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Paris helps cafes selling espressos for €1 by putting them on the map

Despite Paris being one of the world’s most expensive cities, the €1 coffee lives on in a few local institutions. After 10 years, with a crowdsourced interactive map, the Paris city council is still doing its best to make sure it stays that way, as they are frequently the heart of the community.  Issued on: … Read more