Pink Olive set for East Village return

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

Pink Olive is set to mark its official return to the East Village with a grand reopening tomorrow.

In August 2023, Grace Kang closed her gift and stationery boutique on Ninth Street between Avenue A and First Avenue after 16 years in business. She continued to operate her outposts in the West Village and Cold Spring, N.Y. 

However, in January, Kang announced that she was returning to the storefront at 439 E. Ninth St., where she first launched the business in 2007. 

As she said then: "The East Village was where it all began 18 years ago, and it holds such a special place in my heart." 

I stopped by this week as Kang and her shop assistant, Jess, prepared the newly revamped storefront...

New merch highlights include 50-plus different housemade candles...

"We specialize in gifts that make people feel loved," Kang said.

The store opening is tomorrow (March 22) from noon to 4 p.m. You can RSVP here for admittance at 11 a.m.