Thanks to G. for sending: (more…)
NoMa (Near Northeast)
387 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to E and Uma for sending word about Mecha Noodle Bar: “Happened to try their Boston location when I was there last month and it was delish!” (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending: “I think the motel 6 in union market is on its last legs… zoning notices go from the motel to a few buildings over.” (more…)
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Thanks to David for passing on from the Halal Guys:
“Mark your calendars! On November 3rd at 11AM EST, we will be celebrating our official Grand Opening of The Halal Guys at Union Station with giveaways, prizes, merch, music and more! (more…)
1323 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Eric for sending from Union Market (area/district.)
We first heard that Stephen Starr’s Pastis, “Traditional French fare”, was coming here back in February 2022: (more…)
Thanks to lollypopeats for sending: “Looks like Parachute Pizza (Sicilian-style pizza shop) inside Union Market is set to open any day now. Using the spot where Chinese Street Market used to be, opposite Spot of Tea.” (more…)
Ed. Note: Yesterday we learned that Little Hat Coffee opened inside the Streets Market at 14th and Florida Ave, NW
From an email:
“There are now more spots to get your Sticky Fix–Sticky Fingers’ popular Cowvin cookies, Little Devils, Cookies & Cake cupcakes, are now sweetening up much more of the DMV.
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats is opening an outpost of its popular plant-based bakery in NoMa inside of Streets Market, 51 M Street NE, with a Grand Opening on Thursday, October 26th at noon. (more…)
Thanks to Matt for sending the new Raising Cane’s signage from near the Amtrak gates on the first floor: (more…)
the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE
From a press release:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) announces that “Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson Plaza” was selected by the community as the winning name for the trio of new public spaces being brought to NoMa by the reconstruction of the Florida Avenue/New York Avenue NE intersection.
Out of more than 4,300 votes cast, 40% of respondents selected this name to honor the legacy of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, the first woman to ever pitch in the Negro League and a longtime resident of Washington, DC. (more…)
From Shouk:
“Dear Shouk Community:
After five years in Union Market District, we’ve reached the difficult decision to close our Union Market location later this month. We’ve loved being part of the fabric of this special neighborhood. And we loved sharing our plant-based creations with you.
Thank you to all the amazing people in this part of town who’ve supported us over the years. You’ve made us a part of your lives, and for that, we’re eternally grateful.
But don’t worry – this is not goodbye. (more…)