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Julie Andrews Visits a Coffee House in Vienna
Julie Andrews takes a coffee break from hosting From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2015 at Café Griensteidl. She explains the Viennese culture of the "Kaffeehaus," where people gather not only drink coffee but also read, write, play cards, and chat with friends. From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration, with conductor Zubin Mehta, airs Jan. 1 at 2:30 pm and 8 pm ET. Check local listings.
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