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Café that kickstarted Melbourne's coffee culture celebrates 70 years

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An iconic Melbourne cafe that's credited with starting the city's world famous cafe culture is marking 70 years since it first opened its doors. Pellegrini's Espresso Bar was co-owned by an Italian migrant killed in the Bourke Street attack six years ago; his friends and family say his legacy lives on.
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