60 Years At Café des Artistes - And Still Counting

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I've always thought this Upper West Side stalwart's murals were enough of a reason to take a seat at the bar.

Little did I know that the real reason to sidle up for a cocktail in the Café des Artistes lounge is to meet its 93-year old grande dame Claire Oesch.

Once in a while the New York Times does things right. Today's profile on Ms. Oesch is a testament to that.

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