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Reader Scuttlebutt on Former Frozen Yogurt Space in Union Station

Published January 30, 2013 at 12:30PM

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 Closes in Union Station, To Become a Burger King Express?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2013 at 12:00PM

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.

Corner Bakery Closing in Union Station Sunday, Will Open New Spot Nearby at 500 North Captiol Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 25, 2013 at 10:30AM | Updated January 25, 2013 at 4:12PM

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…)

Thaaja Indian Food Bar Opens at 11am in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 23, 2013 at 10:30AM

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.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Eckington

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 18, 2013 at 3:00PM

This rental is located at 31 Florida Avenue, NE:

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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.

Anyone Already Check Out Buffalo & Bergen in Union Market?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2012 at 12:00PM

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?

Red Apron of Union Market Applies for Liquor License

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2012 at 11:30AM | Updated December 20, 2012 at 4:49PM

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

The Official DC Lottery Store Coming to Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2012 at 11:30AM

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.

Reader Crime Alerts: NoMa and Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2012 at 11:00AM

Dear PoPville,

Yesterday morning my girlfriend and I discovered her car, parked on Pierce St (corner of 1st ST NE in NoMa, with a busted passenger side window, along with her car, there were at least 3 other cars with busted windows as well. This seems to mostly happen on this street only, so it might be good to warn people about not parking on this street. The police came promptly and even looked for fingerprints.

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Dear PoPville,

I live on Sherman Ave (near Lamont) in Columbia Heights and wanted to share something that happened on Saturday night. I was sitting in my house and saw something move out the corner of my eye – I looked up and saw nothing, but a minute later a man leaned over and looked into the window on my back door. I alerted my husband, who got up and we approached the door – the guy leaned in again, saw us, and ducked under the window and took off. We went out on the deck, and saw that he had run a couple houses over in our back alley, then stopped and was watching us. As my husband moved to go down the stairs, the guy took off.

He was wearing a black ski hat and obviously deliberately came all the way down our back alley and up on to our deck – scary thing is, he had to have seen me before I noticed him as I was in direct line of sight from the door, yet that did not seem to deter him from continuing to look into the house.

We notified the police and they did a patrol of the area. Haven’t heard anything since. I still think its generally safe as our neighbors tend to float around out back (for a late night smoke and so on). Just wanted to let more neighbors in the area know so they can be extra alert.

NY Chef John Mooney will open a restaurant in Union Market in Spring 2013

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 21, 2012 at 11:30AM

1309 5th Street, NE

From a press release:

EDENS, one of the nation’s leading retail real estate owners and developers, announced today that 2011 New York Rising Star Sustainability Chef, John Mooney, will open a restaurant in Union Market in Spring 2013.

Mooney’s latest venture, Bell Book & Candle in New York’s West Village, has received critical acclaim for his ability to fuse conventional cooking with a more recent and driving inspiration, sustainability.

“I am thrilled to come back to DC and become part of the Union Market community with its storied history in the DC food culture. The authenticity and commitment to quality of the Market is very aligned with our approach to the food and hospitality experienced at our restaurant,” says John Mooney.

At Union Market, Mooney will open a restaurant with a contemporary American menu. His philosophy is to keep things closest to their natural form, which will result in a seasonal menu based on which ingredients are available at the specific time. Most of the food items used in the menu will be sourced from Union Market vendors and his Union Market rooftop garden, where he plans to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs.