From La’ Shukran:
“GRAND OPENING
Thursday, September 19, 2024, Levantine Funk, natural wines, late night plates, and inspired cocktails will arrive in the Union Market District. We’re opening our doors and bringing a new chapter to the story of our historic building at 417 Morse Street NE. (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE
Update: I’m told they simply moved locations so that the location would be more secure.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m trying to find out what’s happening with Suburbia, the little outdoor bar in front of the Union Market building. (more…)
417 Morse Street, NE
“La’ Shukran
Levantine Funk on the horizon
Bistro-ish Cocktail Bar from @chefmichaelrafidi”
Thanks to Jodi for sending: “the speakeasy/cocktail bar/etc to go above Yellow” (more…)
1150 First Street, NE
Thanks to Matthew for the latest photos from NoMa’s coming Chipotle: “coming to noma right by wundergarten and the new teds bulletin.” (more…)
via Union Market District
From a press release:
“Join us for an adrenaline-fueled weekend at Union Market District! In partnership with Events DC, we’re creating a unique go-kart racing experience, powered by the world’s premier go-kart racing operator, K1 Speed. From September 19-22, and for the first time in DC, our parking lot at the Market will be transformed into an electrifying outdoor racetrack. (more…)
22 M Street, NE
Thanks to Sarah for sending on Saturday:
“King St Oyster in NoMa has a closed as of 3 pm this afternoon sign.”
Stay tuned for a reopening date.
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…)