With the abrupt departure of so many nabe shops (Pincushion, Fillmore & 5th) and eateries (Osha, Des Amis, Cafe Claude, Pizza Orgasmica's expansion) lately, we were a bit taken aback when we saw empty windows at one longtime Union Street trendsetter.
While there are no cute dresses to eyeball while out for a stroll or making a beeline for Muni or an exercise bus, -- and we can't really afford to shop at such expensive boutiques, anyway -- it's kinda reassuring to know that our local outpost of...(what? Fred Segal? Dress Barn?) isn't gone for good. (Ambiance's more downmarket sister store is still open for business during the renovation.
Less good news comes a few blocks west on Union, on the front door of the shop formerly known as UKO, which was also known for its fun, fresh windows and stylish, if more curated selection of expensive but exquisite dresses. It consolidated with its Hayes Valley branch some months back, which is sad for the 'hood. But this news about co-owner David Scott is heartbreaking:
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