The unique checkerboard tiles on the outside of the future home of Snack Taverna are no more. Standing on the corner of W 39^th St & 9^th Ave, the store’s tiles always stood out, but will now blend in much more with the new appearance:

Before:

While we’re on the topic, here’s a quick update on the actual construction going on inside the store:

For more, here’s our previous coverage of Snack Taverna.