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The Cake Cafe, the gourmand paradise

18 March 2015

Francesca Tagliabue

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Located in Kiev, Ukraine is the original Cake Cafe. Designed by the architectural firm 2B.GROUP, the café serves excellent desserts in a casual and surprisingly fun ambience. On a floor made of handmade hexagonal tiles stands a finely carved bar counter, a series of wooden tables and chairs for every taste (stools, rocking chairs and cosy bergère) where you can sit for a break. Inevitably, the focus is drawn to the huge central sculpture, a fuchsia balloon dog inspired by Jeff Koons’ Neo-pop artwork. But, as stated by an inscription on the hound’s “B-side”: ONLY LOOKS LIKE A KOONS’ DOG BUT IT IS NOT. Blatant irony and fluorescent colours are the hallmark of The Cake Cafe and characterize also the irreverent monochromatic toilets. Small utilitarian pieces of jewellery of contemporary kitsch.

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WHERE: 5, Velyka Vasyl’kivs’ka Str | Arena, Kiev 01004, Ukraine

Located in Kiev, Ukraine is the original Cake Cafe. Designed by the architectural firm 2B.GROUP, the café serves excellent desserts in a casual and surprisingly fun ambience. On a floor made of handmade hexagonal tiles stands a finely carved bar counter, a series of wooden tables and chairs for every taste (stools, rocking chairs and cosy bergère) where you can sit for a break. Inevitably, the focus is drawn to the huge central sculpture, a fuchsia balloon dog inspired by Jeff Koons’ Neo-pop artwork. But, as stated by an inscription on the hound’s “B-side”: ONLY LOOKS LIKE A KOONS’ DOG BUT IT IS NOT. Blatant irony and fluorescent colours are the hallmark of The Cake Cafe and characterize also the irreverent monochromatic toilets. Small utilitarian pieces of jewellery of contemporary kitsch.
WHERE: 5, Velyka Vasyl’kivs’ka Str | Arena, Kiev 01004, Ukraine

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