Jaws Corner

This guide to Jaws Corner in Stone Town, Zanzibar City, starts with a domino tile hitting the stone bench and a newcomer getting taken apart within three rounds by the regulars. It traces where the corner's nickname, Jaws, actually comes from, and whether it predates or follows the shark movie everyone assumes it is named for. Along the way you'll meet the men who gather here from dawn over small cups of ginger-and-clove coffee, turning the benches into a daily forum for football scores, rumors and grievances. Sit down if you're invited, but watch your hand at the tiles.