Located at 18th Street and Park Avenue South, Kibō features the Japanese Robata grill, noodle, sushi, and small plate selections, along with more than 100 varieties of sake, wine, beer and unique seasonal cocktails.
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Qdoba Mexican Grill is an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative flavors. At Qdoba, the perfect meal is achieved through combining skilled cooks, an open grill and a friendly atmosphere.
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The Soft Serve Fruit Co. makes the tastiest and healthiest alternative to soft serve ice cream or frozen yogurt. Simply put, it is a dairy free, gluten free, certified kosher frozen fruit served as a delicious soft serve treat.
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Atmananda Yoga Sequence's studio provides an environment that leads you to develop a strong, independent yoga practice or simply explore the finer aspects of meditation. Atmananda is a safe haven to receive holistic guidance for life's discomforts. It is a dinner table with friends.
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The Union Square Nordstrom Rack, Manhattan's first, offers shoes, clothing, and accessories at 50-60% off original prices. Be sure to stop by any day of the week and browse the latest deals for both men and women.
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The New School was founded in 1919 and its campus is based in the heart of the Union Square district. The University houses a number of libraries, galleries, and performance spaces, many of which feature lectures, concerts, exhibitions, and other free programming that is open to the local community.
Visit: The New School
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center has been dutifully serving the Union Square area since 1929. It acts as University Hospital and Manhattan Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and as the teaching hospital for the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing.
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Since the 1990s, NYU has been a vital member of the Union Square area. The University has worked to build a community in Union Square, working with community members to foster the growth of the neighborhood. NYU hosts a number of cultural and academic events that are open to the public.
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Located west of the park, Coffee Shop is New York City's hot spot to see and be seen in Union Square. Coffee Shop offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and patio seating outside in the warm weather months.
Visit: Coffee Shop and The Lounge
For more than 20 years, the Union Square Cafe has served its own style of food and customer service to neighborhood visitors from around the region and the world. USC pairs imaginative food and fine wine with thoughtful hospitality, comfortable surroundings and exceptional value.
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Union Square Wines & Spirits
Union Square Wines & Spirits offers an amazing selection of wine from every continent as well as local vineyards. Don't miss the sakes and specialty liquors, and the store features a helpful guide to match your choice to every possible meal or occasion.
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‘wichcraft offers a variety of warm and cold sandwiches complemented by an array of salads and soups to make the perfect lunch for walk-in customers at a reasonable price. The Union Square location also serves dinner with a delightful array of dishes prepared by Chef Tom Colicchio.
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Rothman’s is New York City’s premier men’s store, selling clothing by featured designers such as: Hugo Boss, John Varvatos and Calvin Klein. In addition to their fine selection of suits for men and children, Rothman's caters to weddings and provides alterations on site.
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Directly south of Union Square Park, Whole Foods Market is a great neighborhood stop for natural and organic food. Whole Foods is committed to buying from local growers and selling locally-produced products.
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Best Buy Union Square is the store's first 24 hours store. Shop here to find an enormous selection of electronic equipment, DVDs, CDs, and more. Be sure to check the store’s website for special events and weekly advertisements.
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The Square Blog
Need a Tech Job? Union Square is hiring!
http://unionsquareblog.org/2012/05/15/need-a-tech-job-union-square-is-hiring/
Union Square center of the New Tech City, report says
Union Square neighborhood continues to be a draw for the new tech economy. http://unionsquareblog.org/2012/05/14/union-square-center-of-the-new-tech-city-report-says/
25 Bars And Restaurants Where Cool New York Tech People Schmooze
Check out these spots where techies lunch in our nabe: http://www.businessinsider.com/25-restaurants-and-bars-for-new-york-tech-meetings-2012-5?op=1