South American coffee connoisseur, Fernando Aciar, is launching O CAFE in the former space of beloved local coffee shop Joe’s Jr. Many locals are taking Joe Jr.’s sudden closure pretty hard as evidenced by all of the support left on their Facebook page. But Mr. Aciar will usher in a new era with a new flavor. He will be serving up his signature pão de mel (chocolate covered honey bread) as well as a traditional Brazilian cheese bread called pão de queijo and chocolates imported from Bahia and Pará. O CAFE is in the process of completing a green renovation that incorporates recycled lamps, reclaimed building materials, and LED lights. They intend to offer weekly “laboratories” for small groups of people interested in coffee and sustainable agriculture.
Per their website:
“O CAFE philosophy focuses on the production of high quality coffee accompanied by high quality service. Our values are rooted in ecologically responsible practices, supporting fair trade and sustainable agriculture. We recognize that our coffee is the result of both people and ecosystems and foster close relationships with our growers.”
O CAFE, 482 Sixth Avenue at 12th Street, (212) 229-2233 or www.ocafeny.com
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Mike Akerly grew up in Orange County, CA and lived in Irvine until he left to attend the University of Southern California. After graduating with a BA in Political Science, he worked in talent and literary representation at agencies and management firms such as ICM in Beverly Hills and Media Talent Group in West Hollywood. While there, he had the opportunity to work on behalf of artists such as Angelina Jolie, Billy Bob Thornton, Mira Sorvino, Forest Whitaker, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Boyle, and Baz Luhrmann. While in Los Angeles, Mr. Akerly began his career in real estate as a landlord in Orange County before moving on to New York City to attend law school at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. There, he completed his Juris Doctor with concentrations in real property law and corporate law while he continued his real estate investments with acquisitions in Manhattan. Today he is licensed in California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Kate Akerly was born in New Jersey and raised in California. She attended college in Los Angeles where she received her BS in sociology from Mt. Saint Mary’s College. After college, Kate was introduced to real estate as a landlord in Orange County, California. She later moved to New York City where she worked for a city agency that handles civil complaints of alleged misconduct on the part of the New York Police Department. After being promoted to Senior Investigator, she decided to move on to begin her career in real estate brokerage. Kate is now a licensed real estate salesperson who has handled more than one hundred New York City real estate transactions.
Mike and Kate now work together from their TriBeCa office in New York City. Together they service clients in residential and commercial brokerage throughout the boroughs. The team also considers investment opportunities in multi-family properties, mortgages, and trust deeds, nationwide. During their free time the two enjoy travel, good wine, great food, and friends. They have advanced certifications in deep water scuba diving and are avid skiers and snowboarders. They reside in Greenwich Village in New York City.
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South American coffee connoisseur, Fernando Aciar, is launching O CAFE in the former space of beloved local coffee shop Joe’s Jr. Many locals are taking Joe Jr.’s sudden closure pretty hard as evidenced by all of the support left on their Facebook page. But Mr. Aciar will usher in a new era with a new flavor. He will be serving up his signature pão de mel (chocolate covered honey bread) as well as a traditional Brazilian cheese bread called pão de queijo and chocolates imported from Bahia and Pará. O CAFE is in the process of completing a green renovation that incorporates recycled lamps, reclaimed building materials, and LED lights. They intend to offer weekly “laboratories” for small groups of people interested in coffee and sustainable agriculture.
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