photo by Tom McGovern
From a press release:
“Celebrated chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson proudly announces the opening of Marcus DC, his lively new dining destination in the nation’s capital dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of the Black culinary experience. The restaurant will officially debut for dinner service on Tuesday, June 3, at 222 M Street, NE. (more…)
1100 4th Street, NE
Boom! Thanks to RN for the update about Lost Sock Roasters opening in NaMa today: (more…)
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the space previously home to Legal Seafoods
Easing the still fresh pain from the Pizzeria Uno closing comes this is a lovely bit of good news for Union Station – Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites is coming upstairs! (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID), and community members to unveil the newly transformed Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza at the intersection of Florida Avenue and New York Avenue NE. The completion of this $41 million infrastructure project marks a major milestone in the Bowser Administration’s work to create safer, more accessible, and better connected corridors across all eight wards. The event also celebrated the completion of the Florida Avenue Multimodal Streetscape Project. (more…)
320 Florida Avenue, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending:
“Looks like Toolbox Pilates and Art Studio will open soon at 320 Florida Ave NE in Union Market District! Sign’s out!” (more…)
1240 3rd Street, NE
Thanks to J. for sharing: “they’ve started working on a new nail salon between (more…)
4th and L Street, NE
Thanks to RN for sending the latest from the Lost Sock Roasters coming to NoMa.
Lost Sock Roasters write: (more…)
202 Florida Avenue, NE
Thanks to Debra for sending the photos for Alero’s next location coming to NoMa: “Opposite the Dominos and right by the 202/Burton /MBT entrance.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
300 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to J. for sending: “Signage up for Tari Trattoria in the old Marcellino wine bar space in Union Market!”
Debra also writes: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Sending in a question regarding this abandoned luncheonette in the Union Market parking lot (Hall and Oates album reference intended). It’s been here for as long as I can remember and I’m curious what it was or if there are any plans to repurpose it?
Sincerely,
A Union Market resident and Hall and Oates super fan”
I’m guessing, well, anyone hear anything?
Oh if I told you (more…)