Many locals who usually leave Union Square to the tourists still maintain an annual tradition of heading to the neighborhood during the holidays. It’s not just for shopping, but also to check out the Macy’s holiday window displays with their cute napping puppies and kittens from the SPCA, to take selfies in front of the massive Christmas tree in the square and to maybe even squeeze in a bit of ice skating. If you do any of those things, you’ll need sustenance, and a quiet place to catch a break from the crowds on the street and on Bart. Here are some of The Chronicle staff’s favorite places to dine in the area, starting out with a selection from restaurant critic Soleil Ho. SOLEIL HO’S PICKS: The following are spots that Ho recommends for a day of shopping at Union Square — places where you don’t necessarily need a reservation, where there’s plenty of space to flop out with shopping bags and winter coats, and where the food is just … [Read more...] about Where to dine while shopping in Union Square
