Here’s Where to Go to Keep Tabs on the New School

In case you didn’t notice, Aristion Flowers at 78 5th Ave. now includes a lovely cafe with fancy expensive coffee just like everywhere else in this neighborhood.

Both Saigon Market and Mint Kitchen are over. Two large spaces. What will replace them?

Gothamist reports that Nordstrom is very close to signing on to take over the Virgin Megastore space to install one of its discount Nordstrom Rack stores. Sounds fine, although some bloggers would much rather have a Target there.

Sad! Joe Jr.’s diner on 6th Ave. at 12th St. is dying after 35 years. Here are all the sad details.

Not exactly Occupy Wall Street, but this is what Union Square looked like on Labor Day 1882. Fun parade.

Interesting fact. The new Best Buy at the corner of 14th and 4th will be open all night.