Thanks to a reader for sending from Shake Shack’s opening in Union Station this morning:
“This is a great design. There are three entrances, one from the outside, you can see in the middle of this picture. One from the corner entrance which is on the left in this picture, its the entrance next to Starbucks and one next to Roti.
Tons of seating upstairs, tables, booths, and lounge type chairs.”
Upstairs seating:
and @JoshGFlood tweets us the line at lunch:
This rental is located at 608 3rd Street, Northeast. The listing says:
“FANTASTIC STUDIO ENGLISH BASEMENT, WALIKNG DISTANCE TO METRO, UNION STATION, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING & EASTERN MARKET. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. PETS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. HOUSING VOUCHER/S8 WELCOMED.”
You can see a few more photos here.
This studio is going for $1,200/Mo.
From a press release:
“Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) is proud to announce that it will open its fourth Shake Shack® location in our nation’s capital this Monday, June 23 at 10:30AM inside historic Union Station, one of the largest and busiest transportation hubs in the U.S.
Shake Shack is a critically acclaimed, modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, delicious flat-top dogs, fresh-made frozen custard, hand-cut fresh fries, craft beer and wine, and more. A fun and lively community gathering place with widespread appeal, Shake Shack has earned a cult-like following in DC and across the globe.
Like its DC predecessors on F Street, in Dupont Circle, and at Nationals Park, Union Station’s menu has all the Shake Shack classics, from delicious 100% all-natural Angus beef ShackBurgers® and griddled-crisp flat-top dogs to our exclusive Brooklyn Brewery ShackMeister® Ale. The Shack will have two location-specific frozen custard concretes that feature local bakers: Busy Bee (vanilla custard, strawberry puree and Baked & Wired Bee Sting bar with sliced almonds and honey); and Beaux-Arts Banana (vanilla custard, caramel sauce, banana and graham crackers from Pollystyle). The Dupont Circle Shack’s popular Washington Monu-Mint (chocolate custard, minted marshmallow sauce and chocolate truffle cookie dough) will also be available at Union Station.
Prominently located in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, the two-story Union Station Shack is in the original West Hall of the restored and revitalized landmark building, which dates back to 1907. Modeled in the monumental Beaux-Arts style, Union Station serves AMTRAK, regional commuter trains and the Washington Metro. With more than 90,000 visitors passing through its historic halls daily, Union Station is also a thriving retail center and frequently hosts major cultural and civic events.
Shake Shack Union Station, which has been carefully designed to harmonize with the historical fabric of the edifice’s structure, will feature a custom planter and trellis created by SHIFT_DESIGN that will grace one of the neo-classical niches in the restaurant’s waiting area. In addition, in keeping with Shake Shack’s eco-responsibility commitment, the Union Station location is constructed with recycled and sustainable materials and features energy-efficient kitchen equipment and lighting. Chairs and booths are made from lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and tabletops are made from reclaimed bowling alley lanes by Brooklyn-based CounterEvolution. Good ‘n green.
As part of its mission to Stand for Something Good®, Shake Shack Union Station will donate 5% percent of sales from the Beaux-Arts Banana concrete to the nearby non-profit Casey Trees, devoted to restoring, enhancing, and protecting the tree canopy of DC. Shake Shack staff will also volunteer at events run by the eco-friendly organization.”
West Hall of Union Station in the former America restaurant space
A reader writes:
“I know you posted about the first attack, but another woman was attacked the same day!”
The report from WTOP:
“Chanel Marshall, 30, tells WTOP that she was walking from work to the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro Station about 5 p.m. when she was attacked from behind by a man who had followed her along the trail.”
Ed. Note: We’ve previously discussed safety issues and concerns on the MBT here.
From an email:
“DC’s acclaimed Union Market and Reading International, Inc., have announced that the Angelika Pop--Up, a three screen micro cinema located in the growing Union Market district, will open today, June 13, 2014.
Below you will find the special programs offered.
Angelika Pop-Up Press Release (PDF)
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Coffee Club – $6 ticket plus FREE coffee
All shows before 12pm, 7 days a week
Early birds get a double-value treat! Attend any show before noon for just $6, and receive a complimentary Intelligentsia drip coffee!
Crybaby Matinee – Babies welcome – $6 ticket plus FREE coffee
Every Wednesday at 12pm
Every Wednesday at noon, relax and enjoy a movie without worrying about unexpected tantrums. We keep the sound volume down & changing tables available. Discounted $6 Coffee Club admission for adults & children under 5 are free! See the full crybaby schedule here.
6/18 – SUPERMENSCH
6/25 – FLEX IS KINGS
7/2 – VIOLETTE
Student Tuesday – $9 ticket plus FREE popcorn
All day every Tuesday w/ Valid ID
Every Tuesday, bring your student ID to the box office to receive a complimentary 64oz. popcorn when you purchase a discounted student ticket! Anyone with a valid student ID is welcome. Discounted student tickets are not available for purchase online.
Summer Intern Night – $9 ticket plus FREE choice of Hot Dog or Nachos
Thursdays in June, July, August – All shows after 5pm
They might be worked to the bone for little or no pay – but life as a Washington intern has its perks. Every Thursday night from June through August, Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market invites summer interns to unwind with $9 tickets, a FREE hot dog or nachos, and the most interesting films in town at Summer Intern Night.
Give us your tired, your underpaid,
Your youthful masses yearning to eat free
And see unique films for just $9.
Send these, the interns, tempest-tost
to the Angelika Pop-Up cinema.
GOURMET CONCESSIONS
Angelika Pop-Up Menu (PDF)
In addition to the familiar theater concessions of popcorn and soda, a menu featuring a selection of packaged snack foods and drinks of the gourmet quality Union Market guests are accustomed to has been curated by former Food Network executive Bruce Seidel (Hot Lemon Productions) and former Food Network chef Santos Loo. Among the special items that guests can enjoy before, during or after their film are: Rosemary Truffle Popcorn, Crunchy Kale Chips, Maple Bacon Chuao Chocolate Bars, Intelligentsia Coffee, and a selection of craft bottled beers and wines.”
550 Penn Street, NE
From MPD:
“1:04 p.m. – 200 Blk. Parker St., N.E. – The complainant reports that a black male, approximately 30 years of age, approached her vehicle and tapped on the window with a handgun. The suspect then entered the driver’s seat of the vehicle and once inside, stole 3 of the complainant’s credit cards from her bag. The suspect fled the scene on foot.”
3rd and K St, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Just walking by popular neighborhood Indian restaurant Indigo this morning (3rd & K St NE) and noticed a fresh coat of yellow paint (building used to be white). Perhaps in celebration of their one year anniversary? Certainly adds some much needed color to the neighborhood.”
Their one year anniversary is in Sept. but for whatever reason looks great! On June 4th they tweeted a photo of this menu – any must order items?
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Multiple Shooting- 0306 hrs, 1st & M St NE/ No lookout”
Updates when/if more info is released.
UPDATE 5pm: Still no info from MPD but a PoPville twitter follower says:
“Eyewitness in my building who was on the ground said someone started shooting right as Ibiza was letting out. Nothing more yet.”
UPDATE 6:30pm from MPD:
“On Sunday, June 8, 2014, at approximately 3:05 am four individuals sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported them to a local hospital. The case was closed with the arrest of two adult males who were charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).“
From outside the CVS at 1st and M St, NE.
Dangerously Delicous Pies opened their Union Station outpost almost exactly two years ago in June 2012 in the old Vacaro’s spot in the food court. In the forum a reader asks:
“It’s been a frustrating day, so I went to Union Station to drown my sorrows in pie and the counter is empty! Not just devoid of pie, but the cash register is gone too – does anyone know what happened?”
Owner Sandra Basanti responds via email:
“We just closed last week as they begin renovations and begin replacing the escalator, which is currently shut down, that ran directly in from of our spot in the food court. There is some major construction going on in that wing. We had so many lovely regulars visit us that have reached out and we are sad to not be able to serve them every week but we hope to be invited back to serve pies at union station perhaps after renovations or in a new spot.”
Dangerously Delicious Pies’ original DC space is located at 1339 H St, NE. You can see their menu here. And in Feb. 2012 they opened up a spot in Chinatown at 901 7th Street, NW.