Target Union Square has finally opened in the former Food Emporium location at Union Square East. At a time when Target is closing other stores partly in response to unprecedented theft, it will be interesting to see what safeguards they put in place in this new location.
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, New York is coming back! With the recent announcement of lifted restrictions, New Yorkers are ready to celebrate a return to normalcy, and Union Square NYC is the place to reunite with friends and loved ones. With no curfew in sight, there is no longer the need to dine and dash, and all you night owls can officially carry on with your late-night plans. Whether you’re looking for the perfect dinner reservation, happy hour spot, or late-night adventure, head on over to Union Square-14th Street to kickstart your evening plans and celebrate the start of summer.
Here’s a guide to food and fun.
Pressed juice place Liquiteria will open not one but two sites on Union Square. Juicy.
Next week (October 7 to October 11), material and equipment deliveries and installation work will continue on the academic floors inside the building. Additionally we will be using a lift on the sidewalk to wash the exterior of the building.
The following week (October 14 to October 18), material and equipment deliveries and installation work will continue on academic floors.
This weekend the site will be open on Saturday, October 5th for interior activities between the work hours of 7AM and 5PM as permitted by the City.
Here’s a view of Union Square from 1985. The angle is from the southeast looking toward the northwest from the corner of 4th Ave. and 14th. Note that in the good ol’ days, the statue of George Washington was located in the intersection. It was later moved to the southern end of the park.
Bak Korean Kitchen, which shared our building on 13th St., i\s no more. It was the fifth restaurant in that location in eight years. However, the Karaoke Cave downstairs is undergoing renovation and will reopen.