The Story behind DOWNTOWN CAFÉ
In January 1956, Elvis Presley rocked the world with his first No.1 hit single “Heartbreak Hotel”, and in November of the same year, he made his film debut, “Love Me tender.” It was the time of Rock and Roll, Cadillacs, Jukeboxes and Soda Fountains. People went to Downtown to do business, shop, watch a movie, eat out, or simply have a good time.
1956 was also the
year Claude was born, the ninth child of Katoks and During Tayag, thus naming him Claude 9. Downtown Café 1956 brings you back to the good ‘ol days, recalling the familiar tastes we all grew up loving in a fresh take. It’s like hearing a familiar story with a new punch line.
“You can forget all your troubles
Forget all your cares, so go Downtown
Things will be great when you’re Downtown
No finer place for sure, Downtown
Everything’s waiting for you.”
(Downtown Song by Petula Clark released in 1964)
