Thanks to a reader for sending word that the new Tropicana kiosk has opened in the former Tops Frozen Yogurt space in Union Station:
“It will be open for 30 days and sells juice and hummus.”
NoMa (Near Northeast)
1309 5th Street, NE
Union Market continues to get more options. I stopped by on Sunday and it was smashed crowded. Since I last stopped by in December – Red Apron and Cordial Wine have now opened and Takorean has applied for a liquor license.
And I’m still keeping my fingers crossed for a roof deck beer garden one day…
Dear PoPville,
Some potential news about the former fro-yo place in the upstairs of Union Station by the Pret (which was speculated to become a Burger King Express). I saw some workers working on the space yesterday, and I asked them what was going to go there. They said that it would be a “Tropicana,” and that it would be temporary. This is a bit confusing to me— does this mean it will be a juice stand? (Are there freestanding Tropicana dispensaries?) Also, there are now a bunch of Tropicana ads in the Union Station Metro, so maybe the old fro-yo spot will just be ad space until something new comes in. Just thought I’d pass this news on!
Tops frozen yogurt opened up next to the Pret a Manager in Union Station back in Nov. 2011. I hear that the owners recently opened up a Burger King in the food court on the lower level and are considering making this small space something like a Burger King express.
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On Sunday Corner Bakery will be closing in Union Station:
But for those who are big fans, fear not, a new one is opening up nearby – photos after the jump. (more…)
1335 2nd Street, NE
Back in October we learned that Thaaja Indian Food Bar was coming next to the Courtyard Marriott by the NoMa metro. Their website says:
Thaaja was created for one simple reason: to show how versatile, delicious, and healthy Indian food can be.
A modern take on traditional Indian food, Thaaja lets you easily design your own meals. Simply pick your favorite flavors and build something fresh, creative and healthy. Start by choosing a base – a wrap, rice bowl, or salad, then add an assortment of proteins and toppings. Finish it off with one (or two!) of our mouth-watering, signature homemade sauces and dine with us or quickly take it to go wherever life takes you!
You can see their menu here.
They’ll also have a weekday happy hour from 4-8pm. In addition to the eats they’ll have beer, wine and cocktails. You can check them out today starting at 11am.
This rental is located at 31 Florida Avenue, NE:
The listing says:
“Very Spacious four bedrooms two full and two half baths with a fully finished basement. In the newly rivatilized florida ave NE. Walk to shopping, Metro Bus and Train, Walk to Union Station and Capitol Hill, Walk to Bus Terminal and DC farmers Market. Priced to rent quickly. Dual Zone use.”
This 4 BD/2 Full, 2 Half BA is going for $2,800/Mo.
1309 5th St NE
Union Market’s website says:
After years spent dazzling the DC mixology scene, Gina Chersevani will be opening her own venture in Union Market. Enamored by the classic New York soda shops of yesteryear, Gina aims to bring her extreme and envied “mixtress” skills to the classics: egg creams, malts and phosphates. Her love of all things liquid promises to deliver an experience like nothing you’ve ever had before.
Anyone try them out yet? Besides the drinks – how are the knishes?
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Union Market continues to grow into one of the coolest spots in DC. My wife says it feels like we’re on vacation when we go. And it keeps getting better and better. Next up – Red Apron has applied for a liquor license:
“Half café serving American food and operating butcher shop. No entertainment, no dancing. Summer Garden seating in common area. Total Occupancy Load of 20 with 15 seats.”
And on the other side of town, PoPville flickr user ep_jhu catches a shot of the progress at Red Apron’s Penn Quarter location:
709 D Street, NW
Also regarding Union Market, I continue to hear that a roof top beer garden is still being considered…
1309 5th Street, NE
I had no idea there were stores devoted exclusively to the lottery. I’m guessing area liquor stores are pretty pissed about this… It’s located on the first floor by the Amtrak ticket sales desk.
