Tanám is a Filipino restaurant that’s really just a single table in a small room in Union Square, and it’s outstanding.

Juliet in Union Square is an unpretentious French tasting menu restaurant in a low-key space.

Celeste is a cool little Peruvian restaurant in Union Square that makes great ceviche.

Field and Vine is a very good American restaurant in Union Square where you kind of get the idea that the owners spend a lot of time at farms.

Ebi Sushi is a casual sushi spot in Union Square, and it’s just one more reason we’re jealous of people who live in Union Square.

Machu Chicken is a casual Peruvian spot in Union Square that makes great chicken, which is good, because otherwise it’d have to change its name.

Casa B is a fun tapas place in Union Square.

El Potro is a small, colorful Mexican place in Union Square with really big plates and margaritas.

Create is a tiny art gallery and cocktail bar in Union Square's Bow Market.

Bronwyn is a fun German restaurant and bar in Union Square.

T&B is a Union Square pizza place with some interesting toppings and seriously good crust.

Bull McCabe's is a great little pub in Union Square that has live music.

Backbar is an outstanding cocktail bar in Union Square.

Remnant in Union Square is a brewery/coffee shop in Bow Market.

Rebel Rebel is a feminist natural wine bar in Union Square’s Bow Market.

Thunder Road is a small bar and live music venue in Union Square.