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    Life Cafe the Photos

    By mcintron  |  Posted December 18, 2009  |  New York, New York
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     Kathy Kirkpatrick is the owner of Life Cafe, located in New York's East Village. The business has seen its ups and downs, but Kirkpatrick remains positive despite tough economic times.


    What will 2010 hold? mcintron will follow Kathy's story throughout the year.
    - katie, CNN iReport producer

    1. Kathy Kirkpatrick and husband, John G. Sunderland

    2.  Kathy Kirkpatrick

    3. This happy group gets together every year (twelve years now)  for a holiday meal at Life Cafe

    4. Paul, a Life Cafe regular since the 80's chats with friend.

    5. Paul, one of Life Cafe's 'regulars'

    6. Staff chowing down at the yummy buffet

    7. Bench and journals dedicated to 'Rent' creator Jonathan Larson. Rentheads (fans) from all over the world have filled the books with heartwarming  messages and stories.

    8. A staff member enjoying the buffet

    9. Life Cafe 10th Street and Avenue B

     

    Photos taken at Life Cafe at the staff holiday party on December 17, 2009 after this iReporter spoke to Kathy Kirkpatrick, owner and founder, on the challenges she and Life Cafe face in this economy.  Doesn't that food look yummy? This iReporter can vouch that a good time was had by all.

     

    Please view the video uploaded for details as Kathy tells us about the challenges she has faced and overcome and her vision for the future.

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