Bar Kabawa

Bar · East Village

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"Momofuku Ko’s closure in 2023 felt like the end of an era in NYC restaurants. The opening of a buzzy Caribbean spot in the same space feels like the start of a new one. Bar Kabawa will open in February in the bar space, and Kabawa will launch later this spring in the dining room." - anne cruz

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