I finally had an excuse to visit Union after the Shop Around Biltmore Yelp event last week and I really enjoyed it. What a cool concept! It sort of reminded me of Chelsea Market in NYC b/c it is an enclosed shopping area with wide open storefronts facing a central walk way. However it feels so much more organic than a mall. Unfortunately, even though it is indoors, on the evening we visited the A/C was not working too well so I had to deduct a star for that.
I also do agree with Jennifer O. that I was expecting the boutiques to contain more items that were made locally. I thought it would be all pieces from local artisans and craftsmen like Practical Art or Green Table Gifts sell in their shops. It was still pretty cool that they had some unique items, even if they aren't locally made. I plan to return around the holidays for sure.