Friday, June 17, 2016

Abraço looking to move into a larger space across 7th Street


[Abraço before opening the other day]

The owners of Abraço, the popular coffee shop/cafe, have plans to move into a larger space across from their current Seventh Street home.

EVG correspondent Steven says that Jamie McCormick, who runs the shop along with his wife Elizabeth Quijada, had been searching for new space ... and decided to stay right on the block between First Avenue and Second Avenue when the former Krystal's Cafe 81 became available.


[Photo yesterday by Steven]

Krystal's Cafe 81 closed earlier this year. (Until Jan. 1, 2005, the address was home to Verchovyna Tavern aka George's Bar aka Bar 81.)



With the larger space, Abraço will also expand their menu offerings ... they are also seeking a liquor license, and will appear before CB3's SLA committee on Monday night.

According to the questionnaire (PDF here) posted on the CB3 website, the proposed hours are daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.

The questionnaire also includes a menu...



Abraço opened at 86 E. Seventh St. in October 2007.

The CB3 SLA committee meeting is Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Thelma Burdick Community Room, 10 Stanton St. (corner of the Bowery).

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Wow great for them!

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  2. AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    Abraco has great coffee, though I give the edge to 9th Street Espresso in terms of cost/quality. That little location must have amazing sales per square foot. And they don't have to worry about people hanging out all day long...

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  3. AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    Can I get a sex on the beach with my summer rice and beans?
    Beer and wine would be enough here.

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    1. AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 9:45 AM

      I might like a mixed drink with my meal. Sounds good. Please don't impose your tastes/values on others. This address has been a bar with full liquor for decades. Congrats to Jamie & Liz!!!

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  4. AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    I am suspicious of the need for a liquor license

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  5. AnonymousJune 17, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Espresso goes from $2 to $2.50? I can no longer afford this neighborhood.

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  6. cmarrtyyJune 17, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    Sometimes people want their coffee plain... without drunks and their baggage.

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  7. WalterJune 18, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Go Jamie go! He's one of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. Much success in your new endeavor.

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