European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 16, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Manet and Toulouse Lautrec reflected Lively cafe life in heir famous paintings during the in than 19th centuries almost every City in Europe had a Tain named after the City of Naples. In Naples Coffee brewing had attained the status of an Art an Art Tinl is still valued and respected. The Coffee 1hal is known the world Over As espresso was invented Iti Naples. In the espresso method the Beans Are ground exceedingly Fine and then shot through Ullh scam to produce a dark and Rich drink served in tiny cups. Neapolitan like it made Strong enough to Wake the  Naples is dolled Ullh hundreds of Coffee bars and open air cafes offering the thickest and smoothest espresso anywhere. While Kalian cafes have expanded their wires to offer a wide variety of refreshments espresso still accounts for the bulk of their sales. A spinoff from traditional espresso is capuccino a Frothy concoction of Coffee and steamed milk. Topped Ullh a sprinkling of grated chocolate it is a great favorite with tourists most of whom can t quite handle the potent espresso capuccino derives its name from its color a Brown similar to the Robes of Capuchin monks. For the adventurous there is Caffe i Stelto a Mere gulp of concentrated espresso that will jangle anybody s nerves for hours or Caffe Corletlo espresso with a dash of Anisette or Brandy a favorite after dinner or late night libation. A Welcome refreshment in summer is Caffe Freddo espresso mixed with sugar and shaved ice. For the equivalent of about 65 cents a cup of espresso or capuccino can be had in stand up bars for less than double that Price you can sip Coffee at an outdoor cafe in Naples and View the comedies and dramas unfolding in every Corner of that vivacious City. In their unique style hands flying and voices screeching neapolitan conduct the most important activities of their social lives while sealed unmindful of the Din of passing traffic at cafe tables. The Gambrinus a cafe across from Naples san Carlo opera House has two rows of outdoor tables bordering dangerously on one of the most chaotic streets in a City where nearly every Street is total confusion. Our cafe was Here before the traffic jams says manager Arturo Sergio and the outdoor tables Are the grandstand of historic Naples if we tried to do away with them we d have a riot on our  the Gambrinus was opened in 1864 when Garibaldi was in the process of unifying Italy in an Era when Naples was losing its status As a kingdom the elegant cafe was a Hotshot of cultural innovation and political renewal. Today it is a favorite watering Hole where friends Are met business deals Are sealed and everything under the Sun to freely and animatedly discussed. Other favorite cafes stretch along Naples waterfront from Santa Lucia facing an imposing 12th-Century fortress to merge Lina where Grubby fishing boats weave their Way around Mega Buck floating Gin palaces. And Dirnbe up romantic Posl Tipo Road. All offer a spectacular View of the Bay and an insight on neapolitan approach to life. Single or in groups Young or old Rich or nol neapolitan traditionally take a daily stroll and inevitably end up at a cafe table. Hallway up the to Silipo Iii the cafe Mira Napoli with its wide flowered terraces and comfortable cushioned swings is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. A cafe if a living Pace says owner Anionic Coppola customers Don t come just for a cup of Coffee. They come to laugh to talk to look to be spectators and actors in turn. Even when they Are alone they Are not lonely. While they sip their Coffee they share the flavor of  illustrations by Alba Bragoli iufy1f,l9t7 ill Pitt Nuj Jubie 7