The matchbooks featured in this post are 2 of the dozens that I have collected from this place over the years. Republic is a noodle place in Union Square that is extremely reasonable, quick, and delicious. I came here all the time in high school on the weekends. I am trying to figure out when exactly Republic opened, but it is featured in New York Magazine's Best Cheap Eats 2006. This article mentions that it opened "over a decade ago," so I guess some time in the mid 90s? In New York City hospitality terms, Republic is prehistoric. I am also enjoying reading this article and the restaurants mentioned from over 10 years ago, it is like a culinary walk down memory lane! But I digress.
Besides coming here numerous weekends throughout my Junior and Senior years of high school (#sosophisticated), I came here 2 winters ago with my Brother and Mom. I met up with them at the Union Square Holiday Market to buy not-so-secret holiday presents for each other and for my Dad. We are all crazy hard to shop for, so what better than a place with tons of crowds and items that you can't return?! I kid, it is a lovely place and I have bought and received tons of amazing things from there (#shoplocal).
After several hours of shopping and begging my Mom for tasty food like when we were kids at the supermarket, we popped in to Republic. We sat at the window overlooking Union Square West and caught up over bowls of noodles. I can't even remember what we got, because this food memory blends with the dozens of others at Republic over the years, but we had a great time, and our very different taste buds were satisfied.
Matchbook verdict: The light aqua color is almost too light, but the star over the I gives it a much needed pop. I love the font and the capital letters. And on the back, I love that the website is listed because honestly, what is a better slogan than Think Noodles?
-GK
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