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The iconic cafés of Brussels have historically been an integral part of the lambic tradition. Not only are they essential for serving lambic to the public, cafés | The iconic cafés of Brussels have historically been an integral part of the lambic tradition. Not only are they essential for serving lambic to the public, cafés even blended their own gueuze & kriek once upon a time, a tradition that has since disappeared. | ||
''Estaminets and Cafés, Brussels Stories'' details the rich history and social value of these local cafés, which have thrived in Brussels over the last two centuries. Full of valuable historical facts, archival photos, personal stories, and topical discussions on Brussels café culture, the book paints a broad picture of the iconic Brussels café, from yesterday until today. One thing remains constant throughout their colorful history, lambic and Belgian beers have always been an essential part of the experience | ''Estaminets and Cafés, Brussels Stories'' details the rich history and social value of these local cafés, which have thrived in Brussels over the last two centuries. Full of valuable historical facts, archival photos, personal stories, and topical discussions on Brussels café culture, the book paints a broad picture of the iconic Brussels café, from yesterday until today. One thing remains constant throughout their colorful history, lambic and Belgian beers have always been an essential part of the experience. | ||
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center, meeting place, and even a savings bank. Topics range widely from literary and artistic groups, politics, sexuality, | center, meeting place, and even a savings bank. Topics range widely from literary and artistic groups, politics, sexuality, | ||
and ethnic enclaves of the city. As the book arrives to the present day, a modern discussion of social dynamics and | and ethnic enclaves of the city. As the book arrives to the present day, a modern discussion of social dynamics and | ||
gentrification arises. The changing landscape of the city sometimes displaces cafés and the social hubs they provide. | gentrification arises. | ||
The changing landscape of the city sometimes displaces cafés and the social hubs they provide. | |||
More and more, cafés also attract individuals seeking solitude from the energetic bustle of the city. Towards the end of the | More and more, cafés also attract individuals seeking solitude from the energetic bustle of the city. Towards the end of the | ||
book, one personal story in particular describes having the rare moment to daydream in quiet meditation. A café can have | book, one personal story in particular describes having the rare moment to daydream in quiet meditation. A café can have | ||
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d'épargne. Les sujets varient largement, allant des groupes littéraires et artistiques, la politique, la sexualité et les enclaves | d'épargne. Les sujets varient largement, allant des groupes littéraires et artistiques, la politique, la sexualité et les enclaves | ||
ethniques de la ville. Lorsque les auteurs abordent la période actuelle, une réflexion moderne sur la dynamique sociale et | ethniques de la ville. Lorsque les auteurs abordent la période actuelle, une réflexion moderne sur la dynamique sociale et | ||
la gentrification se pose. Le paysage changeant de la ville déplace parfois les cafés et les lieux sociaux qu'ils fournissent. | la gentrification se pose. | ||
Le paysage changeant de la ville déplace parfois les cafés et les lieux sociaux qu'ils fournissent. | |||
De plus en plus, les cafés attirent les personnes qui cherchent la solitude contre l’agitation énergique de la ville. Vers la | De plus en plus, les cafés attirent les personnes qui cherchent la solitude contre l’agitation énergique de la ville. Vers la | ||
fin du livre, une histoire personnelle décrit un rare moment de rêverie en méditation tranquille. Un café peut avoir la | fin du livre, une histoire personnelle décrit un rare moment de rêverie en méditation tranquille. Un café peut avoir la | ||