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After Dark – 8 – Big Al’s Cafe – 1 – General Information

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Not much to look at from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. Big Al’s Cafe is by far the City’s best eatery, loved by businessmen, lawyers, bankers and tourists alike – good luck finding a seat at lunch time.

– Good Food Guide, 2291   
Name:Big Al’s Cafe
Type:Cafe / restaurant
Owner:Alfron “Big Al” Preston
Opened:2269
Closed:2305 (36 years)

Big Al’s Cafe was a greasy spoon, later turned restaurant, situated down Wood Street just off Cheapside in the City of London. It was opened in 2269 under the name Al’s Cafe by Alfron Preston who went on to become known as Big Al, updating the name to Big Al’s Cafe.

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After Dark – 7 – Cloud Mall – 1 – General Information

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The shopping revolution has arrived, no more browsing bland web pages. Socialise with friends, try before you buy and be anyone you want. All from the comfort of your own home.

– Asher Cohen on the Cloud Mall experience – talk show, Tech Talk   
Name:Cloud Mall
Type:VR Shopping Centre
Owner:Cohen Property Group
Opened:2063 (UK)
2064 (Other countries)
Developed:2053 – 2063

Cloud Mall was an online virtual reality shopping and social centre that was developed by Asher Cohen as part of the Cohen Property Group from 2053 to 2063, opening in the UK in Q4 of 2063 and in select other countries in Q4 2064. Despite initial technical issues the UK opening was a major success and attracted more visitors than even the most ambitious of Cohen’s predictions. 

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