The Union Square Holiday Market makes shopping a breeze, with thousands of gifts assembled under the festive kiosks. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Dec. 24. Afterward, reward yourself with a bite at one of these nearby eateries.
CityCrepe
28 E. 18th St.
(between Broadway and Park Avenue South)
(212) 228-1840
Crepes are filled with everything from barbecued chicken to Nutella and sliced bananas at this friendly downtown sibling of the uptown original.
Lucy Mexican
Barbecue
ABC Carpet & Home, 35 E. 18th St.
(between Broadway and Park Avenue South)
(212) 475-5829
Chef Andrew DiCataldo’s menu showcases the spice-rubbed, slow-roasted meats called barbacoa – Mexican barbecue – plus tamales and such.
Mandler’s, the Original Sausage Company
26th E. 17th St.
(between Fifth
Avenue and Broadway)
(212) 255-8999
The brat’s the thing at this stylish new fast-fooder, where they make their own links in variations such as poultry and veggie.
Pie
124 Fourth Ave.
(between 12th
and 13th streets)
(212) 475-4977
Skateboard-shaped pizzas come with a wide array of toppings – bacon, rosemary potatoes and tiramisu among them.
Union Square Café
21 E. 16th St.
(between Fifth Avenue and Union Square W.)
(212) 243-4020
At this perennial favorite, the service is as winning as chef Michael Romano’s New American menu.


