October 2014

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20140921-LIVING-slide-U5DM-jumboDid you catch the NY Times raving about Union Square? Good for real estate values.

Where to Eat Now

This week, the Michelin Guide released its “Bib Gourmand” picks for the upcoming 2015 restaurant guide. The restaurants named on the list demonstrate excellence on a budget (two courses and wine or dessert for $40 or less). The Union Square neighborhood had 7 establishments make the cut, including ABC Cocina, Boqueria, Bread & Tulips, Hill Country Chicken, Laut, Momokawa, and Turkish Kitchen.

Life in Union Square is about to get a little tastier. The Real Deal reports that Dylan’s Candy Bar signed a long-term lease for 3,300 square feet at 33 Union Square West between Blue Water Grill and Heartland Brewery. Loosen you belts, because sweet addition joins Breads Bakery on the west side of Union Square, which has already become a neighborhood hit with its sweet baked goods.

 

dylanscandybar

Mystery solved. The New School’s anchor retail tenant, for better or worse, is CVS. Because we all need more pharmacies. ccc

Pie in the Face

That was fast. Pie Face, at 4th and 13th, is already gone.

14th St. Wipeout

The magazine shop and discount store on the north side of 14th west of 5th are both gone. What is next?