Some places, like the Time Cafe, will cheerfully serve dogs a steak.

For many years Fez under Time Cafe was home to regular Loser's Lounge performances.

Fez recently closed when Time Cafe opted not to renew its lease.

In fact, Time Cafe is a clean and well-lighted place, a new age diner.

There was the occasional Manhattan gig at Red Zone or Time Cafe.

"I do like clothes," he said the other day, after yet another interview at the Time Cafe.

Unlike Nosmo King, Time Cafe wears its heart on its sleeve.

The chance to people-watch and the good food attract most of Time Cafe's clientele.

And at the Time Cafe, at least, there's no question that he's an arbiter, not a follower, of what is hip.

Granted, the audience members for her new performance piece at Fez, downstairs at the Time Café, are more likely to wear black than olive drab.