1100 1st St, NE
Another dining option for NoMa as West Wing Cafe has opened at 1100 1st St, NE. You can see their menus here.
NoMa (Near Northeast)
The future home of NPR at 1111 North Capitol St, NE (at L Street) keeps getting better and better. You can see what it looked like in April 2012 here. Do you like the blue panels up top?
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up that an expanded Ann Taylor concept Store will be opening up on the 2nd floor of Union Station. Coming in November:
1160 1st St, NE:
A new Starbucks is coming to the corner of 1st and M St, NE.
This is in the Archstone building, which we judged back in Feb. 2012.
Thanks to a reader for sending in word (and photo) that they Roti in Union Station has opened. (Officially grand opening is on Thursday but anyone can stop by today.)
Trilogy’s Website says:
Trilogy NoMa is home to three buildings, each with its own unique personality and architectural angle. Whichever you choose, you’ll be impressed by our style and attention to detail.
Prime NoMa location with tree-lined streets and neighborhood charm
Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and 42″ cabinets
Trilogy Lounge + Media Café + Zone Game Room + Screening Room
Two Pools + Pavilion with grills and seating
Lush courtyards + Bark park
Underground garage parking
24-Hour Energy Fitness Center
It is located at 151 Q Street, NE near Sirius XM Radio.
Do you like the way it turned out?
Yesterday afternoon we took a look at a rendering and master plan for Union Station development. Here’s more info, renderings a press release from Akridge.
Akridge will join Amtrak, the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), and federal, state and local government officials in announcing the Washington Union Station Master Plan. A cornerstone of the Plan is Burnham Place, a 3-million square-foot mixed use development that will create a new urban neighborhood in downtown Washington, D.C. Built atop the rail yards north of the station, Burnham Place will bring a host of benefits to the neighborhood, the region and the entire Northeastern United States.
Ideally located at the convergence of the city’s central business district, Capitol Hill, and the burgeoning NoMa and H St. NE neighborhoods, Burnham Place is envisioned as a major commercial, retail, and residential hub for the entire D.C. Metropolitan area. While still in initial planning stages, early projections for the project suggest 1.5 million square feet of office space, more than 1,300 residential units, 500 hotel rooms, and 100,000 square feet of retail space. Only six blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the project’s potential is vast and could accommodate a global headquarters, cultural or educational institution, or multi-building campus.
Additionally, Burnham Place will feature a linear park or “greenway” along the west side of the station. This half-mile long park will provide a pedestrian walking path and bike lane for commuters, residents and visitors alike, connecting the NoMa neighborhood with Union Station and Metro. The beautifully landscaped greenway will also incorporate and connect to the elevated portion of the popular bikeway, the Metropolitan Branch Trail.
Burnham Place is integrated as part of Amtrak’s overall Union Station Master Plan and will help connect residents, workers, and visitors to the nation’s capital and the region. With regional mobility now severely constrained, the plan offers the ability to accommodate the significant growth in regional transportation projected over the coming decades, with twice the number of trains and triple the number of passengers by 2030. The plan also allows for even further growth, including high-performance, high-speed rail along the Northeast Corridor. Notably, the Master Plan along with Burnham Place is expected to generate $14.3 billion in economic benefit to the D.C. Metropolitan area over the next 15 years.
1309 5th Street, NE
Things are progressing nicely for the Union Market development at 1309 5th Street, NE. Liquor licenses have been applied for by Rappahannock Oyster Bar:
“New Tavern. Occupancy load is 55 (25 bar seats and 30 standing tables). Use of Summer Garden in Common Area, with 85 indoor seats and 80 outdoor seats.”
and Righteous Cheese:
“New Tavern with Summer Garden serving gourmet cheeses, coffee, wines and other items. Seating capacity inside premises is 11 with use of common seating area. Total occupancy load is 99.”
And speaking of Union Market – you can check out a Summer Picnic Spectacular:
The Summer Picnic Spectacular will spotlight UNION MARKET’s commitment to creating a best-in class, year-round, indoor food market featuring 40 local vendors.
This authentic artisanal marketplace, which will officially open on September 8th will be a catalyst for a more vibrant Union Market District and become the culinary epicenter of Washington, DC.
Saturday, July 21st, 2012
12pm-6pm
Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
You can purchase tickets here.
From a press release:
Local residents have two big reasons to fire up their taste buds this summer: Roti Mediterranean Grill, a fast casual concept featuring healthy Mediterranean cuisine, is adding two more locations to their existing seven in the D.C. area. One will be unveiled in Union Station’s West Hall (50 Massachusetts Avenue) on Thursday, August 2 and the other by the University of Maryland at The Varsity in College Park (8150 Baltimore Avenue) on Wednesday, August 22.
As more customers crave healthy cuisine, Roti is at the forefront of a larger Mediterranean movement. Its customizable menu allows guests to create their own meal from a variety of bold and unique flavor profiles not found at many other fast-casual chains. In 2011, Roti reached the coveted double-digit positive same-store sales growth, and increased from six to 12 locations — a 100% growth rate. While still in its startup stage, Roti is trending to hit profit margins similar to those of larger chains. The D.C. expansion is yet another nod to their healthy – and flavorful – proposition.
You can see their menu here.