1309 5th Street, NE
Yesterday we learned Union Market was continuing their outdoor drive-in movie series and today comes more good news. District Fishwife applies for a liquor license:
“Retail Fish and Shellfish Market with prepared foods for consumption within the market menu items such as fish & chips, fried calamari and seafood salad. Seating capacity 25 and total load occupancy of 50. Summer garden 50 seats.”
1309 5th Street, NE
From a press release:
“This summer Union Market hosted Washington D.C.’s first drive-in movie experience on Friday evenings. The fall films will be tied to a particular theme and shown on Union Market’s 3-story wall. A variety of Union Market vendors will also participate, serving food, drinks and fun snacks.
The Union Market Drive-In is free to attend. There will be a secured picnic area on the parking lot for bikers and walkers. The Union Market Roadie will run a free shuttle between Union Market and the NoMa Metro Station for Drive-In attendees.
The schedule for the Union Market Drive-In Encore Series is as follows (more…)
Photo via Bold Bite
More Hot Dog news – Bold Bite Dog and Fries has opened in the lower level food court of Union Station:
“Bold Bite Union Station is open! Come try our awesome half smokes and dogs!”
They are located between Flamers and Crepe Lena. You can see their full menu here.
From an email:
“Gravensteen Haunted Productions Presents: The Curse of Frau Mueller
Summary: Satisfy your thirst for horror with Gravensteen Haunted Productions. This haunted house is the largest and scariest in the Washington DC area. The goal is to bring a truly unique haunted experience that is sure to stay with you. We provide 50,000 square feet of thrills and scares at every corner with high quality actors, make-up artists, set designs and themed background stories that suck the audience into the experience. Horror enthusiasts will love our flavor of frights. Check us out every Halloween for a unique haunted house adventure in Washington DC.
Dates: First night September 27th, last night November 2nd
Location: 50 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 (vacant ice warehouse)
Website & Tickets: www.gravensteen.net
Ticket Prices: $35 (Regular) $50 (Speed Pass to Avoid Line)”
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From the National Building Museum:
“The National Building Museum, America’s leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment, is haunted by ghosts. Multiple witnesses have confirmed at least four and as many as six separate spiritual beings living in the Museum, although specific identities of the undead have yet to be confirmed. (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE
From a press release:
“In exactly one month, the team behind acclaimed beer destinations such as Birch & Barley, ChurchKey, Rustico and Bluejacket will host their second annual craft beer festival, Snallygaster. Named for the fearsome and mythical dragon-like beast said to terrorize the region at the turn of the century, this year’s festival will feature an even more expansive and stylistically far-reaching list of no less than 200 artisanal craft beers all handpicked by famed Beer Director Greg Engert. This year, Snallygaster is going to be held at Union Market (located at 1309 5th Street NE) on Saturday, October 19 from 1 to 6 PM. It is an event to benefit Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture.
This year, Snallygaster will tap 200 unique beers on the grounds of Union Market. Beer director Greg Engert has been busy sourcing an unbelievable array of craft ales and lagers for the festival all of which will be revealed leading up to the event.
The highlights include:
§ Over 75 different seasonal selections like Oktoberfests, Pumpkin Ales and Fresh-Hop Harvest brews
§ 16 singular rubber-clad gravity kegs sourced from Franconia, Germany; the largest one-time collection ever assembled for our region
§ 6 distinct wood-clad gravity kegs serving German & Austrian specialties, including one five-foot tall 90-liter wood-clad gravity keg making its regional debut
§ No fewer than 10 authentic cask ales, featuring classic selections, as well as, cask debuts from both established and new British & American producers
§ An ever-growing list of crazy scarce drafts from across the USA and beyond
§ The DC debut of rare brews from a number of new local brewers
§ At least 25 kegs and casks never before seen in the District (more…)
Yesterday we learned that B. Smith’s restaurant had closed after 20 years in Union Station. In other closing news – Fire and Ice closed their space at Union Station on Sunday. I hear an Aveda salon could be taking over the space but that’s not confirmed. In opening news – the H&M opens Thursday at noon.
Thanks to a reader for sending this one from 3rd and L Street, NE.
B. Smith’s Restaurant was located at the very eastern end of Union Station. They closed after 20 years on Friday. We judged B. Smith’s back in March 2011.
It’ll be very interesting to see who takes over this large space.
This house is located at 1159 3rd Street, Northeast:
The listing says:
“Looking for a cozy space for rent located near everything? Well your search has ended. In the heart of downtown DC, just blocks from shopping, schools, and all the things you want. Half bath on main level. Newer central A/C. Off Street Parking!!!!”
This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,200/Mo.
