
Thanks to Jodi for sending: “Cordelia by Clyde’s restaurant coming in fall signage up at at the corner 5th and Morse St, NE in Union Market district! Across from St Anslem and in the same building as The Morse” (more…)

Thanks to Jodi for sending: “Cordelia by Clyde’s restaurant coming in fall signage up at at the corner 5th and Morse St, NE in Union Market district! Across from St Anslem and in the same building as The Morse” (more…)

From an email:
“Sweet Addison’s, the Female Founded Gluten Free brand revolutionizing classic desserts with an irresistibly soft and sweet lineup – is thrilled to announce the opening of her pop-up location at Union Market DC, starting on Friday, September 6, 2024! (more…)

From a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC born and nationally beloved ice cream brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, is thrilled to announce that its fifth D.C. area location––located at Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE––will open on Thursday, July 25. (more…)

Thanks to Matt for sending. The sign originally said “No Entry. Literally just a gross storage area.”
In March Washingtonian reported:
“someone posted a photo on Reddit of a blue door surrounded by beat-up white brick with the caption “Have you been to this speakeasy.” A commenter identified it as inside rum distillery Cotton & Reed, calling it “the best speakeasy in DC.” Soon after, people started showing up at the Union Market distillery looking for the hidden bar and asking how to get a reservation.
The problem: (more…)

1280 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jenaye for sending: “Opening in the old Las Gemelas spot in La Cosecha. Supposedly opening this month.”
From Union Market District:
“MEXICAN STREET FOOD
Apapacho, the newly announced taqueria from culinary couple Alam Méndez and Elisa Reyna will feature (more…)

301 Florida Avenue, NE rendering courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company
From a press release:
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
They are finally going to get repaired! At least we think so. A permit was issued by the city to complete the project. (more…)

I’m going to noma.
Where is that?
You know – Capitol Hill North…

photo by Rey Lopez courtesy YELLOW
Another stud coming to Union Market!
From a press release:
“Today, Chef Michael Rafidi, winner of this year’s James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef, announces a July 9 opening date for the Union Market location of YELLOW, his lauded Levantine café known for pastries, mezze, wood-fired pita sandwiches, and specialty coffee. Located at 417 Morse St. NE, YELLOW’s second location will feature 60 seats in a 3,500-square-foot space enhanced with an open kitchen, pastry case, and carryout window. In addition to its much-loved sweet and savory pastries, Middle Eastern spreads, breakfast sandwiches, coffees, and teas, YELLOW Union Market will open in the evenings to serve “All the Kebabs” from the hearth grill. Online ordering will be available Tuesday through Friday for carryout and delivery. Initially, the restaurant will be open from 8am to 3pm Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch, with All the Kebabs debuting later in the summer. (more…)