Sam Virzi junior, sits under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, his inky Italian eyes sparkling in the reflection of the sunshine amid the intoxicating aroma of coffee.
Outside, luxury European convertibles jostle for prime parking positions outside gorgeous gift shops, fabulous fashion houses and a raft of restaurants.
Inside, a bright blue Vespa is parked in the bar and there’s a smattering of foreign accents in the background.
But gay Paris this is not, nor is it Italy, or even Melbourne – but Milton, Brisbane.