NoMa (Near Northeast)

“Michael Rafidi’s YELLOW to Open July 9 In Union Market”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“New Entrance for NoMa Gallaudet Metro Approved in DC Budget”

By Prince Of Petworth


1240 Third Street, NE

From a press release:

“The NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to reveal the much-anticipated renderings of the proposed new Metro entrance at the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station. These visualizations provide a sneak peek into the future of transportation accessibility and signify a significant milestone in the development of the vibrant NoMa neighborhood. (more…)

Behold the Throne bathroom in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


227 Harry Thomas Way, NE via NoMa BID

NoMa BID writes: “Check out the newest addition to Alethia Tanner Park: a Throne bathroom! NoMa is one of the first locations in DC to get a Throne restroom and offer the public free access through the District’s recently launched pilot program. We hope this addition makes it easier when you’re on-the-go and you gotta go!”

And a look inside: (more…)

“Follow up on Notes from your Neighbors in NOMA”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The photos previously posted do not do the entire scene justice. The handmade No Parking sign replaced an actual No Parking sign put up by tree trimmers earlier in the week, but the tree trimmers themselves removed those signs once they were finished. The handmade signs sprung up two days later.

Attached are the photos of the signs reversed so you can read them. It’s worth it. (more…)

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