1262 5th Street, NE
From a press release:
“Sid Gold’s Request Room, an experiential piano bar featuring live karaoke, announced today it will be opening in Union Market District by late March. Patrons take the stage with an accompanist and belt out a mix of pop, rock, soul and even punk (yes, you can play punk on a piano!), turning a night out into a night to remember. (more…)
1259 4th Street, NE
From a press release:
“Real ramen culture continues to make its way across the nation’s capital with two new JINYA Ramen Bar locations set to open this spring for the brand’s third and fourth restaurants in Washington D.C., making a grand total of eight locations across the DMV area.
One location will open in Union Market, which was once the largest food market in D.C. and is now the fastest growing neighborhood in the city. Located at 1259 4th St. NE, ramen fans can soon enjoy a delicious bowl while spending the day in this vibrant area. The other location will open in Georgetown at 1525 Wisconsin Ave NW, in one of the most historic areas of the District. With its focus on tradition and authenticity, JINYA Ramen Bar will fit in perfectly to its new home. (more…)
610 Water Street, SW
Thanks to the folks from Politics and Prose for passing on the good word:
“our new locations at the Wharf and Union Market are now open, and we are already booking regular author talks there.” (more…)
Thanks to Sarah for sending the Au Bon Pain update from Union Station: (more…)
331 N Street, NE at Florida Ave photo by R Sverd
Thanks to R. for the heads up: “new Starbucks on N St NE (Across Florida Ave from Trader Joe’s) is open today! They’re giving out free samples of the new Oleato latte (tasty!) and the staff was lovely.”
A look inside: (more…)
N Street, NE and Florida Ave
Thanks to Mike for sending the update about the Starbucks coming to Union Market: “they just took all of the window graphics down today and you can now see inside. So I’d assume it’s close to opening.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what is going on with the potentially incoming Starbucks on N St NE / Florida Ave (across from the Trader Joe’s in Union Market district)? (more…)
1270 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Craig and Howard for sending word. Las Gemelas writes this morning:
“Friends, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Las Gemelas and Destino. We shared a wonderful last service with our team and are so thankful for the last three years of business. (more…)
1253 4th Street, NE
Update: Thanks to Chris for reminding me it’s gonna be a Palette 22!!
“Dear PoPville,
Just passed by this new spot in union market district and wondering if you/any readers have more info about it.”
From an email:
“Paste & Rind Cheese Co. is opening a cheese counter in the historic Union Market in Northeast Washington, DC. The company, which operates the district’s only cheese-focused wine bar on the H St corridor, is expanding its retail footprint with a dedicated cheese counter inside the bustling Union Market complex. Located inside Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE, Paste & Rind’s Cheese Counter at Union Market will open in late February and offer (more…)