Union Market Coming to Court Street!
After at least a couple of years sitting vacant, the former Blockbuster store at 288 Court Street has a new tenant, and it’s one likely to put a smile on the faces of Carroll Gardeners: According to a tip and the confirmation of someone familiar with the proceedings, at some point in the last few…
After at least a couple of years sitting vacant, the former Blockbuster store at 288 Court Street has a new tenant, and it’s one likely to put a smile on the faces of Carroll Gardeners: According to a tip and the confirmation of someone familiar with the proceedings, at some point in the last few days Union Market signed a lease after months of flirtation and negotiation with the new owner who paid $3.7 million for the building last year. The space consists of 4,500 square feet on the main floor and another 4,500 square feet of space on the basement level. We hear that the rent was around $20,000 a month but have not been able to confirm. Hot stuff!
Court St. Blockbuster Changes Hands; Future Unclear [Brownstoner]GMAP
“.. no not inside, but ive seen them wandering around the neighborhood in their crossing guard outfits pushing shopping carts with creepy soulless bland children in toe.
but i have nothing against them.”
ROTFLMMFAO
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> deal with the co-op loons.
Quick question for ya Rob… Have you ever actually been inside the Park Slope Food Coop?
.. no not inside, but ive seen them wandering around the neighborhood in their crossing guard outfits pushing shopping carts with creepy soulless bland children in toe.
but i have nothing against them. just my casual observation i guess. and it’s fun to pick on the crunchy~!
*rob*
I got so inspired by this thread, I went and bought a large coffee: 1.94.
Just how much cheaper is the coop? I’ve always been told by the members I know that it’s not much.
I would never buy a jar of pasta sauce there, but they have certain things I can’t get elsewhere: premade tikka masala sauce, and the meat counter is the only place I buy beef.
Garden of Eden is very comparable, I do a lot of shopping there for meats and prepared soups.
> deal with the co-op loons.
Quick question for ya Rob… Have you ever actually been inside the Park Slope Food Coop?
Union Market is lovely but take it from me you DO NOT want to get in the habit of stopping in on a regular basis. It is absurdly expensive and we over use it because it’s open until 9. In looking for ways to cut back our monthly expenses–two words: “Union Market.”
nobody has mentioned the awesome (Chinese-run) fruit & veg store right across the street. It is a hidden gem – huge variety, very fresh produce and CHEAP!
To locate Union Market here seems very odd, given all the local stores within a few blocks and TJ’s further down…
Re: Bread: I sometimes bother to walk down to Tazza on Henry and Atlantic to pick up Balthazar bread, which is great. I shop at Espositos, Staubitz, etc. and for something special Fish Tales or Stinky Brooklyn. But I’m sure I can’t afford to buy much regularly at Union Market. Still, there are lot of richies around here these days so it could work out.
I haven’t been so far, Rob. And and I’m the ONLY person in my entire building who doesn’t belong. I’m almost ashamed when they see me walking home with my Key Food bag.
Thing is…it isn’t a few cents…it’s nearly half the price. and Key Food is pretty bad. At least the one up on 7th. (The one on 5th is much better).
Anyway…I’m thinking about it.