Black and white linoleum counters with barstool seats circle the cashier, and vases of dried dark red and white flowers decorate the tables. Richard plays a range of music, from old jazz, reggae, and soul blues to torch songs from the '40s and classical tunes. Richard also painted each wall a different color. One wall is a sponged peach, another turquoise, pale green, and yellow. Glass pillars and Mexican terracotta pottery cups, suns, moons, and Madonna fountains, together with white Christmas lights and candles, create an atmosphere that people say is like having lunch at a friend's house.
Some people stay here for hours.
But he does have some loyal customers who come for the fatherly friendship and good cooking.