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Kalye
CUISINE TYPES:
Filipino
It was a strange and disorienting time in New York City in March 2020. The pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt. Even though Broadway was still brightly lit with its phosphorescent theater lights and billboards, the city that never sleeps was silent.
Amid this adversity, Kalye saw how the city fought its way back to life tenaciously. To support essential workers every night at 7, New Yorkers would come together in the streets, clapping their hands, banging pots and pans, and playing music. A bond among all New Yorkers, palpable even though unseen, united us. As part of this community, we hope to pull our weight.
After some time reflecting on how we could join in the effort to revive the city, they donned our masks and headed out. To immerse themselves in the city, they listened to outdoor jazz at churches and courtyards, visited museums and galleries, ate burritos at taquerias, and even lost wallets after long drunken nights with newly made friends. It was amidst those unforgettable moments that they decided to blend their passion for diverse food and art. They thought they could do this by sharing their Filipino culture through food and providing a home for grassroots artists.
“Kalye”, comes from the Tagalog word for “street.” They chose this name to reflect their mission of bringing energy and life back into the streets of New York City by offering a new way to experience Filipino food! While serving delicious shumai, traditional lumpia, and inventive pork and ube sliders, Kalye doubles as an art gallery. Here, they showcase the untapped potential of local grassroots artists and those from the Philippines. By doing so, they hope to invigorate Kalye’s patrons by displaying artwork from independent artists.
Not only can we enjoy the beautiful artwork in our restaurant, but we can also make a difference by purchasing it! All profits from art sales will be delivered to talented local artists. They are proud to have partnered with a non-profit organization and do not take any commission from their works – so every penny of your purchase helps support these creative individuals.
RESTAURANT PARTNER TYPE
Culinary Masters
CITY
New York
State
New York
NEIGHBORHOOD
Lower East Side
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