Ramen Name Change

Now that Blick Art Supplies has vacated on our block of 13th St., the question becomes…what will move in? According to recent reports, there is no tenant lined up, and the landlord is open to a large restaurant, a store, a medical office… pretty much anything. They will also subdivide as needed. Stand by.

New York City’s most iconic holiday market is back. The Union Square Holiday Market by Urbanspace returns this year on Thursday, November 17th with 170+ vendors showcasing a dynamic mix of global cuisines, original art, handcrafted accessories, and more. The market will be open through Saturday, December 24th.

A court has blocked–for now–the use of the Union Square Park pavilion as a privately run restaurant. “Opponents object to what they see as the privatization of park space and insist the city needs approval from the state legislature before moving forward. The new ruling lets the city renovate the Pavilion and rehabilitate the bathrooms, but halts plans to lease it out for a restaurant.”

Gothamist has links to all the latest news.

Andrade Shoe Repair, on University between 12th and 13th, will be dunzo on April 25. It’s a shame.

What a surprise that Dean & Deluca on University has closed after more than 15 years. What will become of that prime location?

15 Union Square West is how home to a very fancy yoga boutique. Your downward dog has never looked so good.