The Victory was a small coffee shop, 10 minutes away from NYU-Poly. It was such a great place. Patrick, the owner, was a wonderful guy. He knew all of us and you felt at home. Not a thousand of choices, but great coffee and excellent sandwiches and pastries. No cell phone and no wifi, but a feeling of community. In the spring, a few tables and chairs outdoor. I often just stopped by on my way to NYU-Poly and I just felt energized by the smiles, music, jokes and few kind words. - Anne-Laure
Unfortunately, the Victory Cafe closed last year due to unknown issues. But let us think about it, how do we recreate that?
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/its-quirky-its-beloved-and-its-closing/
They were forced out by the landlord, who was seeking more rent. Call it Karma, but no one has been willing to rent to location since. NYT article: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/its-quirky-its-beloved-and-its-closing/
ReplyDeleteIndeed it was the landlord raising the rent and hoping to rent it for a better price. It's so had to pass by and see that indeed it is still empty. You might be right Billy: it could be Karma! :-)
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