And East 13th St. Copy Shop Will Turn Into….
….a fast casual vegan takeout place. Whatevs!
Muji, the terribly chic store for minimalist (and affordable) Japanese household accessories, stationery, and casual clothing, has arrived in the neighborhood on 19th St. just west of 5th. You’ll love it.

Please note that the annual shareholders’ will be happening this year on July 22.
Sal Anthony’s Italian restaurant, which recently took over the space of that unremarkable Mexican spot on East 13th St. (which used to be the original Crunch gym), has closed.
It was huge hit when it arrived a year ago, but it looks like the Nutella Cafe has become another victim of COVID.
The Times has an article about the arcane and contradictory rules governing what can and can’t be sold in the Union Square farmer’s market. Bottom line: it’s a mess.