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This hand-drawn map from 1926 identifies our building as a 5 and 10-cent store, which, of course, as Woolworths, it was, all the way until 2003.

After over six years of delays, Union Square Pavilion is finally open to the public. The main draw of Simon Oren’s sprawling restaurant is the outdoor patio, which overlooks the park (and, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the beautiful Greenmarket). Chef Mario Urgiles, formerly of Maison, will cook simple dishes like pappardelle al pesto, wild-mushroom bruschetta, and branzino with vegetable ratatouille. Think of this as Tavern on the Green for the downtown set.

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

The scaffolding is now going up around Bowlmor Lanes. The end is nigh.

So long, old friend.

Oops. 61 5th Ave. did not sell, so they’re going to change its color and hire a new broker. Details here.

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/03/17/61_fifth_avenue_changes_facade_design_will_relaunch_sales.php

Metro Drugs on West 14th St., the neighboorhood’s best source of cheap cleaning supplies, has closed. Oh, well!

Click here
http://www.interiordesign.net/idtv/detail/768/
to see a video about the transformation of the parking garage at 12 East 13th St.