Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Dua Kafe has closed at 520 E. 14th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B.
While Google states the Albanian restaurant is temporarily closed, the space has been cleared out. A tipster informed us that the landlord sought a larger rent increase than the owners could afford and that they hoped to relocate to a different location.
There is a sign on the door that says, "For all deliveries, please talk to Johnny, the socks guy next door."
Meanwhile, closer to Avenue B, Amara Coffee closed several weeks ago...
From an Instagram post from April 7:
So I went next door and spoke to Johnny, the socks guy, who confirmed the permanent closure.
Dua Kafe opened here in 2018, offering a touch of homespun warmth amidst the impersonal chill of the EVGB retail-residential complex that flanks both sides of the address.
Thank you to each and everyone who came and supported us on our journey. We met incredible people who supported us and cheered for us. Sadly, we encountered difficulties and decided to close our doors.
The coffee shop, which debuted last May, also offered pastries and sandwiches and showcased the work of local artists.
The space was previously Perk Espresso & Coffee Bar.
2 comments:
Bummer to both and concerning to have two new empty storefronts on that stretch. I hope it doesn't let the crazies flourish ever since the NYPD decided to stop any enforcement on 14th.
I noticed a cat & coffee pot drawing on Amara's window the other day. It didn't look like graffiti, more professional; could another business be moving in?
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