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Displaying all articles tagged:
Union Square
the underground gourmet
Jan. 24, 2024
In NYC’s Sea of ‘Coastal Italian,’ Kanyakumari Specializes in Coastal Indian
The new restaurant debuts just off Union Square this week.
By
Tammie Teclemariam
who’s selling
Oct. 19, 2023
The Union Square Duplex Where Taylor Swift Took the
1989
Polaroids Is for Sale
The door marked up with lyrics is still there, preserved by the owner.
By
Adriane Quinlan
coronavirus
Mar. 27, 2020
The Union Square Trader Joe’s Has Reopened
Stores in Chelsea, the Upper West Side, and Soho remain closed.
By
Nikita Richardson
bitter end
Oct. 23, 2019
How Manhattan’s City Bakery Crumbled Under Weight of Debts
While doing brisk business in sweet treats, the Union Square institution was embroiled in high-cost borrowing from an industry under state probe.
By
Rachel Holliday Smith
closings
Oct. 22, 2019
Good-bye to the City Bakery, a Place That Actually Felt Like a Nora Ephron Movie
The home of the pretzel croissant managed to be quaint, familiar, and luxurious all at once.
By
Jason Diamond
comebacks
Feb. 6, 2019
Max Brenner and a Return From Chocolate Exile
One of the most famous names in chocolate is back — after a half-decade ban — with a new shop dedicated to cacao.
By
Myles Karp
voyeur
Aug. 23, 2018
Who Is She, Actually? A Guessing Game in Union Square Park
We asked strangers to size each other up.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
select all
Aug. 20, 2018
Instagram Model Tinder-Scams Dozens of Men Into Competing for a Date
The model, Natasha Aponte, told each man that they were meeting for a drink. When the men arrived, they discovered the truth.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
farewells
July 12, 2018
Union Square’s Iconic Coffee Shop Will Close
After 28 years in business.
By
Hugh Merwin
openings
Sept. 12, 2016
A Per Se Vet’s New Restaurant Reimagines the Cheesesteak
Metropolis, in Union Square, will also feature “market” cocktails and bouillabaisse that’s finished table side in a French press.
By
Rob Patronite
and
Robin Raisfeld
The Chain Gang
May 10, 2016
A Fire Broke Out at the TGI Fridays in Union Square
The FDNY tweeted that the situation is “under control.”
By
Chris Crowley
Empire Building
Oct. 8, 2015
Sweetgreen Is Opening 3 More Locations In New York
The salad empire will expand to Columbia University, the Upper West Side, and Union Square.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Open Again
Nov. 17, 2014
Bánh Mì x Cuban Sandwich
Nicely done, Num Pang.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Pop-Ups
Aug. 1, 2014
Red Sauce Pop-up Little Sal’s Will Replace Chat ’n Chew in Union
“It’s going to be a Chat ‘n Chew on steroids.”
By
Hugh Merwin
Closings
July 31, 2014
Homestyle Union Square Restaurant Chat ’n Chew Served Its Final Pork Chop
The home of crispy mac and cheese and Coca-Cola cake is apparently closed.
By
Hugh Merwin
Rent
July 3, 2014
Danny Meyer Says Rising Rents Are Crushing New York’s Neighborhood
“There are neither victims nor villains in this story,” Meyer writes.
By
Hugh Merwin
Temporary Closings
June 24, 2014
Union Square Cafe Will Close and Move to New Location
The good news is that you’ve got until the end of 2015 to get in there.
By
Hugh Merwin
Openings
May 27, 2014
Manhattan’s Very First Dairy Queen Opens Thursday
Don’t forget about Orange Julius, which is also part of the opening.
By
Hugh Merwin
Coming Soon
May 9, 2014
Blizzard Time: Manhattan’s First Dairy Queen Opens This Month
The location is serving a custom “Big Apple Blizzard” at its Union Square location.
By
Hugh Merwin
Openings
May 2, 2014
First Look at Union Square Pavilion, Now Open With Outdoor Seating
After six years of delays. Six!
By
Sierra Tishgart
Openings
Apr. 30, 2014
The Pavilion Opens in Union Square After Years of Delays
Reservations are being taken online.
By
Hugh Merwin
gross things
Apr. 30, 2014
Man Arrested for Taking Up-Skirt Video in Union Square Subway Station
Have a vigilant spring, ladies.
By
Caroline Bankoff
Chef Shuffle
Apr. 2, 2014
Wayne Nish Leaves Simon Oren’s Pavilion in Union Square
The Pavilion in Union Square Park has been years in the making.
By
Hugh Merwin
Coming Soon
Feb. 20, 2014
Plans for Union Square Park Restaurant Resume
That “Chef Driven Market” may be opening sometime this decade.
By
Hugh Merwin
Openings
Jan. 6, 2014
What to Eat at All’onda, Michael White Alumnus Chris Jaeckle’s
It officially opens tonight in Union Square.
By
Sierra Tishgart
stand clear of the closing doors
Dec. 15, 2013
Man Run Over by Subway Is Completely Fine
He only bruised his hand.
By
Delia Paunescu
Closings
Sept. 18, 2013
Heartland Brewery Closing USQ Location
The brewery’s original location will close at the end of the year when its lease expires.
By
Belle Cushing
Lawsuits
June 18, 2013
Simon Oren’s Chef Driven Market Will Open in Union Square, After All
Shouldn’t it be called Greenmarket-Driven Market, or something?
By
Hugh Merwin
Drama
Jan. 10, 2013
Union Square Park Restaurant a No-Go; Holiday Market Under Attack
Judge says it has a “let them eat cake feel.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
sad things
Nov. 20, 2012
Skateboarder Killed by Truck Near Union Square
Eyewitness accounts vary, but no criminality is suspected.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Coming Soon
Sept. 17, 2012
Hu Kitchen Bringing a Yogurt Bar and ‘Preindustrial’ Food to Union
The spot will focus on catering to a “preindustrial diet.”
By
Beth Landman
Lawsuits
Aug. 10, 2012
Lawsuit Aims to Block 5 Napkin Owner’s New Union Square Restaurant Project
A parks advocacy group opposes the new spot from the owner of 5 Napkin Burger.
By
Mary Reinholz
neighborhood news
June 12, 2012
Union Square Is Getting a Zip Line for Summer
What could go wrong?
By
Joe Coscarelli
Closings
May 29, 2012
Kibo’s Klosed
The Japanese Grill calls it quits after just eight months.
By
Alan Sytsma
crimes and misdemeanors
May 11, 2012
Union Square’s ‘Methadone Alley’ Is Back, Complete With Police Crackdown
The rites of spring.
By
Noreen Malone
FYI
May 9, 2012
Casa B Launches Late-Night Menu This Weekend
Union Square’s favorite tapas den introduces nocturnal delights.
By
Kara Baskin
Truckin’
May 8, 2012
Where Should Somerville Food Trucks Park It?
The debate rages on this evening at Somerville’s City Hall.
By
Kara Baskin
occupy everywhere
May 1, 2012
What Comes After May Day for Occupy Wall Street?
May 1 brought big crowds and good vibes, but no obvious path forward.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Journeyman,
May 1, 2012
Neil Gaiman Tweets, Finds Dinner
Tweeting for dinner in Boston.
By
Lindsey Frances
occupy everywhere
Apr. 6, 2012
Occupy Wall Street Figured Out How to Have Sleepovers
Protesters slept outside legally around Union Square last night.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Closings
Apr. 6, 2012
Something’s Wrong at Ronnarong
Goodbye, Thai.
By
Kara Baskin
occupy wall street
Mar. 21, 2012
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Will Attend the Million Hoodie March in NYC
The 17-year-old’s mother and father will join Occupy Wall Street tonight.
By
Joe Coscarelli
Openings
Feb. 16, 2012
Five Napkin Burger’s First Downtown Location Opens Next Week
The gourmet greasy spoon opens on 14th Street.
By
Alyssa Shelasky
Empire Building
Feb. 7, 2012
5 Napkin Burger Headed to Union Square
It’s still in plywood, but will reportedly open soon.
By
Jenny Miller
Menus
Jan. 9, 2012
Take a Peek at Casa B’s New, Nice-Lookin’ Prix-Fixe Menu
In 2012, Union Square is the spot to sup (for $65, prix-fixe).
By
Kara Baskin
Openings
Dec. 13, 2011
Backbar to Open by Friday, With a Truly Lethal Manhattan
Union Square’s about to get a lot tipsier.
By
Kara Baskin
crimes and misdemeanors
Nov. 17, 2011
Chase ATMs in Union Square, Astor Place Were Compromised
By tourists.
By
Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news
May 16, 2011
Union Square Is a ‘Lawless City Within a City’
Apparently, it’s worse than ever out on 14th Street.
By
Chris Rovzar
Neighborhood Watch
May 12, 2011
A Beer Tasting at the Union Square Greenmarket; Sangria Sundays at Anfora
Plus: Mystique’s mysterious facade revealed in the Lower East Side, and more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood food news.
Closings
Apr. 8, 2011
Union Square Loses Its No-Frills Dive, Bar 119
“Union Square is dead.”
By
Daniel Maurer
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