Union Square Alliance (Business Improvement District)

From 48 Hills: Moe’z, a Simpsons-themed pop-up bar, has opened on Sutter Street in San Francisco, bringing Moe's Tavern to life with details like Bart's chalkboard punishment and a wall mimicking the bushes Homer disappears into. The bar serves creative cocktails such as the "Mr. Sparkle" Toki Highball and the "Flaming Moe," made with mysterious "Booze, Purple, and Flames." Co-owned by Brett Frost, Dan Hayes, and Leo Kaplan—who also run The Summer Place and Wizards & Wands—the bar is part of their plan to turn the space into a downtown destination for themed pop-ups. https://lnkd.in/gcknSs8B

From NBC Bay Area: Amid Union Square’s retail resurgence, Taylor Jay's new women’s clothing store, Taylor Jay Collection, brings fresh optimism. Known for her "elegant comfort" designs, Jay’s inclusive brand focuses on soft, versatile pieces for everybody. Overcoming personal and business hurdles, including the pandemic and a closed Oakland store, she embraced San Francisco’s Vacant to Vibrant program to open her shop just before the holidays. With resilience, creativity, and a commitment to empowering women, Jay’s store offers a hopeful spark for the revival of Union Square’s retail scene. https://lnkd.in/gCycqvKF

From SFBiz: Camera West, a high-end photography equipment store, is set to open a new location at 120 Maiden Lane in Union Square, bringing its third Bay Area store to the area. The store will occupy 4,135 square feet across multiple levels and join nearby luxury retailers like Fendi and Gucci. Camera West’s owner, Sean Creanor, anticipates the store will open in about six months, contributing to the growing energy and development in the Union Square area. https://lnkd.in/gqmn6D5S

A huge congratulations to our own Marisa Rodriguez, who was recognized by State Senator Scott Wiener as California District 11 Woman of the Year! This recognition was in recognition of Marisa's incredible leadership and stewardship of the Union Square area. We couldn't be prouder, or more grateful for this recognition! "I’m deeply honored to receive this award from our State Senator Wiener, who has been a champion of the downtown recovery and an incredible partner to Union Square," said Rodriguez. "This award is, more than anything, recognition of the incredible members, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Union Square - and an affirmation of the incredible momentum in downtown San Francisco. Thank you Senator from the bottom of my heart." Congratulations, Marisa!

From SFGate: B. Patisserie, the popular San Francisco bakery known for its award-winning kouign-amann, is set to open a kiosk in Union Square by mid-March. Co-owned by James Beard award-winning pastry chef Belinda Leong, the kiosk will offer a selection of her signature pastries like croissants, cookies, and panini. Leong, who wasn’t originally looking to expand, embraced the opportunity through San Francisco’s Vacant to Vibrant program. She’s optimistic about the revitalization of Union Square and believes the success of the area depends on the support of both locals and tourists. https://lnkd.in/gcbWHadS

🌷Tulip Day 2025 - A Celebration of Spring, Community, & Culture 🌷 On 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟮, Union Square will bloom with 𝟴𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀, marking the return of San Francisco Tulip Day and celebrating 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆. It's a cherished tradition symbolizing the enduring friendship between the Netherlands and San Francisco. Theo Peters, Consul-General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in San Francisco shares: "𝘛𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰. 𝘈𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯'𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩, 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥." We hope you'll join us to celebrate the bloom of spring! 💐 #IWD2025 #TulipDaySf #UnionSquareInBloom Presented by: Union Square Alliance (Business Improvement District), Union Square Foundation, Office of Mayor Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉, & San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development

We could not be more excited to welcome the iconic B.Patisserie to Union Square! https://lnkd.in/gT__h_Rh

From SF Examiner: Powell Street is buzzing with "NBA All-Star Alley" this weekend, featuring pop-up stores from brands like Foot Locker, Puma, and American Express, plus branded cable cars. Events include live podcasts, NBA player appearances, DJ sets, and a mural by Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith. Union Square is hosting a custom basketball court, community activities, and the "Hoops & Heritage" showcase. The weekend also brings new openings like Shoe Palace and pop-ups from Foot Locker and New Balance, helping boost the area's revitalization. https://lnkd.in/gEqKxUKv

The key to a robust downtown economy is investing in the small businesses and entrepreneurs that will build our downtown’s next chapter. We are thrilled about this legislation to invest in hospitality and nightlife in Union Square and Yerba Buena - and look forward to welcoming and supporting new businesses in our iconic district. https://lnkd.in/gpHGZZVD

From SFGate: Alex Bastian, CEO of the Hotel Council of San Francisco, responds to Charles Barkley's recent negative comments about the city, including calling it "rat-infested" and unsafe. Bastian acknowledges the city's challenges but highlights significant improvements in public safety and cleanliness. He encourages Barkley to explore San Francisco's positive changes firsthand, such as its iconic landmarks and revitalized neighborhoods. Bastian urges a more balanced perspective, suggesting that Barkley recognizes the city's progress alongside its ongoing issues. https://lnkd.in/g5yS7c6f