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.”
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NoMa (Near Northeast)
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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…)
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1200 block of 3rd Street, NE
Readers reported around 7:45pm last night (Monday): “Shooting in union market district” (more…)
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1259 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Matthew for sending: “Looks like Jinya Ramen is coming to Union Market, although the building might need a lot of work before it opens.”
Stay tuned for a (new?) opening date.
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photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Washington diners will finally be able to land a table at Pastis, the chic, perennially packed New York Parisian bistro, when James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally open their DC location in Union Market District on January 25. Pastis occupies a former warehouse at 1323 4th St. NE, featuring 250 seats, an outdoor dining chalet, and more. (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street
“Dear PoPville,
It’s been ~5 years now … any word on if Town 2.0 is actually going to happen? At this point most of the clientele from Town 1.0 will have left the area (or are too old to really enjoy 2.0).”
We last checked back in May 2023 – anyone hear anything?
From a press release:
“Food and beverage sales at Union Station increased by 59% in 2023, Rexmark announced today. The news comes amid an upswing in new tenants.
Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream is targeting a Spring 2024 opening at Union Station, joining a growing list of new and returning food and beverage tenants, including Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Cinnabon, The Halal Guys, Wellfound Foods, Laduree, Wendy’s, Jamba Juice, Shake Shack, and Chopt. Raising Cane’s grand opening was on Tuesday, January 9th. (more…)
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via Mecha
Thanks to David for sending: “Mecha Noodle Bar (387 Morse Street, NE) opening at Union Market next month! They’re now hiring for all positions.” (more…)
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photo credit: Raising Cane’s
I stopped by Raising Cane’s earlier this afternoon for a sneak peek and an early taste. I can now confirm the hype is for real. The Texas Toast was particularly delicious. And the staff were super friendly, kind and courteous.
And this just in for tomorrow’s grand opening festivities [some of]: “the Washington Capitals hockey team will do an autograph signing during the event.”
Raising Cane’s is located on the first floor towards the back not far from the Uniqlo and McDs: (more…)