Angelica Kitchen has been serving vegetarian and health-conscious fare since 1976. Like many other restaurants, though, Angelica Kitchen is struggling in today's real-estate environment.
So the folks from Angelica have embarked on a public awareness campaign … from a site titled "Don't Let This Happen!" (the Angelica turning into a 7-Eleven, for instance):
After a couple of very difficult years including a hurricane and a debilitating winter 2013-2014, Leslie — Angelica's owner — had to make the tough decision of either closing the restaurant after almost 40 years in business or signing a new lease skyrocketing the cost of occupancy. She signed the lease in March.
Since then, Angelica Kitchen has introduced several new products (such as beer and wine!). However, it hasn't been enough. What can you do?
Dine often with friends and family at Angelica's. Get takeout. Give Gift Certificates. Recommend us. Share our posts on social media, like us on Facebook. The fact is, we need your financial help and we're not messing around here. Keeping Angelica's doors open is not something we can do without you!
And upcoming…
We will be holding "Kitchen Table Talks" in the coming weeks to discuss Angelica's situation and what is needed to prevent the non-stop proliferation of chain stores and banks in the East Village. Please come to our first "Talk" Sunday Sept. 21, 4:30 PM; appetizers and beverages will be served.
Angelica Kitchen is located at 300 E. 12th St. near Second Avenue.