Koneko ("kitten" in Japanese) is a

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located on the

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. The cafe's format is based on Japanese cat cafes. Koneko is partnered with Anjellicle Cats Rescue, a non-profit rescue organization based in

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that specializes in pulling cats from the city's euthanasia shelters. All of the cats at Koneko are adoptable. Koneko was founded by Benjamin Kalb, a chef who worked previously at Bouley and Momofuku Noodle Bar.

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