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Rimsky-Korsakoffee House, located in the Buckman neighborhood of southeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States, is one of the city's oldest coffeehouses. Named after Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, the classical music-themed coffeehouse serves coffee and desserts, operating from the former living room of a reportedly haunted 1902 Craftsman-style house. Goody Cable started the business in 1980, having hosted classical music events in her home for years prior. Rimsky-Korsakoffee has a casual, communal atmosphere and sometimes features live classical music. The house is decorated with knickknacks, art and hanging objects. Tables are named for various composers; some of them are "haunted" (animated), at times elevating, rotating or vibrating. The coffeehouse has received a generally positive reception and is known mostly for its desserts and for offering a unique experience to guests. Rimsky-Korsakoffee has been called "eclectic", "quirky" and "spooky", and has been recognized by several publications for its coffee and desserts. ==Description== Named after Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Rimsky-Korsakoffee was one of Portland's first coffeehouses. The classical music-themed business, located in Portland's Buckman neighborhood, serves coffee and desserts. It operates from the former living room of a reportedly haunted Craftsman-style house, built in 1902 and "nearly hidden from view" by the surrounding foliage.〔 In 2006, ''The Oregonian'' Vivian McInerny suggested that writer Louise Bryant once lived in the house. Bryant and her second husband, John Reed, documented parts of the Russian Revolution in works such as her ''Six Months in Red Russia''. However, evidence analyzed by Michael Munk for publication in ''Oregon Historical Quarterly'' and elsewhere lends no support to the idea that Bryant ever lived at 707 Southeast 12th Avenue (Rimsky-Korsakoffee House's street address) and casts strong doubt on the idea that she met Reed there. The coffeehouse is owned by Goody Cable,〔 who opened it for business in 1980. According to Cable, she opened Rimsky-Korsakoffee "to stop cleaning () house for music parties," having hosted classical music events in her home for years prior.〔 Her vision was an unconventional and "homelike" restaurant, attractive to conversationalists who enjoy beer, desserts and music. Cable has established business hours that work for her and prioritizes "conversation, creation, education, game playing and enjoying nature".〔 She insists on recycling whenever possible and is adamant that the coffeehouse will "never" have a sign to advertise the business.〔 In 2008, Cable said she thought that locating in Portland was what made the business successful: "I don't think Rimsky's would have worked anyplace else... Certainly not for 28 years."〔 Rimsky-Korsakoffee has a casual, communal atmosphere and has been described by ''The Oregonian'' as a "cozy little place with an easygoing feel". ''The Jewish Week'' travel writer called the house a "mecca for grungy young artist-types seeking caffeine, chocolate and liberal-minded conversation".〔 Yahoo! Travel described the environment as dimly lit, with sounds of stringed instruments.〔 The house's interior has "bizarre 70's style" wallpaper and features knickknacks, "oddball" art and "odd things" hanging from the ceiling.〔〔 Weekends feature live classical music.〔 Guests are encouraged to write in blank journals placed throughout the house.〔 Rimsky-Korsakoffee is unusual in that it accepts payments in cash only.〔 According to Cable, each table is named after a different composer and has a "pseudo elegant" decor.〔 Some of the tables are "haunted" (animated), at times rotating or vibrating; one rises every 45 minutes, returning to its original position after moving through a succession of different heights.〔〔〔 The table named for Sergei Rachmaninoff shakes when a button in the kitchen is pressed, and the Stephen Sondheim table disappears completely through a slit in the wall.〔 Couches are also available for lounging.〔 The upstairs unisex bathroom has an "under-the-sea" theme and reportedly "regularly induces screams".〔〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rimsky-Korsakoffee House」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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