Very evocative. In Australia we have some elements of this but they're fading fast. Greek, Italian, Lebanese family owned cafes and fast food places. These d

Very evocative. In Australia we have some elements of this but they're fading fast. Greek, Italian, Lebanese family owned cafes and fast food places. These days labour costs mean that most cafes / bistros, even ones with a strong Italian theme will be staffed by newer non-European immigrants. Often no less good, but a different vibe. Also, you'll almost never get staff older than 30 or so. The exception are highway roadhouses where the chain has out-competed the bypassed towns. So the older staff only have one choice.