A 'Moment' at Café Chrystie

Photo on Sept 8 by Stacie Joy

Last month, we noted that East Village resident Pep Kim debuted a new café-boutique concept at 184 E. Seventh St. at Avenue B (SE corner)... the storefront houses Café Chrystie and his Chrystie NYC clothing brand.

Kim said that he planned to host the occasional photo show and other art events here.

The shop has hosted two to date ... Sept. 8 saw the opening of "Give Me a Moment," a zine release event/photo exhibit featuring the work of stylist Mustafa Yanaz (above left) ... the work will be here through Sept. 28...

Openings: Cafe Chrystie and Chrystie NYC on 7th Street

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Earlier this month, East Village resident Pep Kim (above) debuted a new café-boutique concept at 184 E. Seventh St. at Avenue B (SE corner).

The small retail space houses Café Chrystie and his Chrystie NYC clothing brand.

The space also features a curated selection of photo books, records and ceramic collections...

Kim, who has worked as a filmmaker and photographer, envisions this space as a community center and plans to host photo shows and other art events here.

For now, the café is just serving coffee drinks as well as a (non-alcoholic) specialty — Yuja-Ade, made from the citrus fruit cultivated in East Asia. Kim plans to offer pastries in the weeks ahead as well.

The summer business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

You can follow the café on Instagram here ... and Chrystie NYC here.