The first level started as an actual market. Well, I'm not sure if you would call it that, but you could buy produce. The counter was a blend of coffee shop, juicery, and deli (a condensed version of what you'd find in Whole Foods). Now, it's home to The Crepe; they're still serving up coffee, tea, and smoothies, but now has an extended menu of crepes. No more market element. The rest of the space is used for Improv nights, stage acts, and even tango (seriously). I've walked through the space a few times, but haven't patronized it.\n\nUpstairs is home to an array of boutiques and restaurant, View Wine Bar & Kitchen. It's a really neat setup. Open ceilings with exposed building elements that give the space a warehouse/rustic feel. The floor-to-ceiling windows of View Wine Bar give the second level necessary light and a wonderful view of Tivoli Village's center. \n\nBoutiques are a tough sell. They're adorable and offer mostly unique purchases and experiences. However, prices are usually higher than most feel comfortable spending. These \"ma-and-pa\" businesses don't have the benefit of mass-production, hence higher costs. Further, the boutiques that focus on handmade goods have even higher labor costs and rightfully so. It's certainly fun to walk through and peer into the spaces, but I'm sure a lot of people seldom shop. A few stores have already come and gone in the short time Market LV has been open. It's a real shame.\n\nOf the current tenants, I like the Blowout Dollhouse (hair styling only salon with fabulous decor), Annie Creamcheese (high-end consignment/vintage shop that used to be at the Palazzo), ERA by Ciara (specialty cosmetics that you can't find anywhere else in the valley), and View Wine Bar. I haven't found an occasion to utilize the Blowout Dollhouse's services or made a purchase/sale at Annie Creamcheese, but I like what these businesses offer.
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