Union Sq. Park, Looking Southeast, 1944

Bon Jour to Patisserie Fouet on 13th St. just steps away. High-end delicacies with a Japanese twist. You can read all about them in their liquor license application.

Cava Grill, which specializes in Mediterranean dips and spreads, will open on 4th Ave. near 13th St. soon. In the meantime, you can sample their recipes at Whole Foods.

Here’s the menu for the upcoming Nanoosh hummus joint on University Place.  Healthy!

This is Union Square West in the ’40s. The reason all these buildings are so narrow is that the lots originally held townhouses.

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.

Look for some interesting shopping discounts, courtesy of the Union Square Partnership.