Hung above the serving bar is an old worn sign with flaking yellow paint showing a steaming bowl of hot soup over crossed spoons. This place is a thermopolium, or in the common vernacular, a Soup Shop. This particular shop is run by Lodur and his wife Idelna. The pair greets customers with a hearty 'Good Day!' and then quickly ladles a large helping of hot soup.
The thermopolium is a no nonsense... [click here for more]