An old friend was reminiscing about the very old days, when Emiliano Sandri held court at his original La Perla coffee bar in Waterkant Street, near the former Alhambra Theatre. “He was such a character and the coffee was the best. He was a charming figure and he created a loyal nightly clientele. You just come in, your table is waiting, and by 5.30pm it’s packed. On occasion you’d order an entire...