I was spending the afternoon at a cozy café in the 1st District, soaking in the classic Viennese atmosphere. When I went to pay for my Wiener Melange, I noticed a small chalkboard near the register for "suspended" orders I decided to pay for an extra coffee and a slice...I was spending the afternoon at a cozy café in the 1st District, soaking in the classic Viennese atmosphere. When I went to pay for my Wiener Melange, I noticed a small chalkboard near the register for "suspended" orders I decided to pay for an extra coffee and a slice of Sachertorte to be added to the board. In Vienna, these "suspended" items are pre-paid for anyone who might be having a rough day or can't afford a treat but still wants to enjoy the warmth and dignity of a coffee house. It felt like a small way to honor the city’s tradition of making the coffee house a "living room" for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.Read more