Well That Was Quick
Certified closed: Recess, the angular coffee and snack shop on the corner of University and 10th. It lasted only about six months.
This remarkable site from the Greenwich Village Society for Historical Preservation takes us on a lot-by-lot tour of Lower 5th Ave. from 8th St. to 14th St., telling the story of every building at every address over time. Layer after layer of history is revealed, with lots of photos. A remarkable effort!
The suburbanization of Union Square continues with the arrival of the Panera Bread chain on Union Square East between 14th and 15th Streets.
Please note that the annual shareholders’ will be happening this year on July 22.