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Hip in the Heart of Texas (Like, Part 2, Ya Dig?): The Cellar

The Cellar opened in 1959 when beatnik coffeehouses were the latest fad (see Part 1). In fact, the motto of the Cellar was “coffee and confusion.” But the Cellar would not remain a traditional coffeehouse long, and it would quickly … Continue reading

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