
418 Morse Street, NE
From an email:
“Grand opening will be on Thursday, March 23rd. Van Leeuwen will be offering $1 scoops to celebrate the grand opening between 12:00pm and 4:00pm.” (more…)

418 Morse Street, NE
From an email:
“Grand opening will be on Thursday, March 23rd. Van Leeuwen will be offering $1 scoops to celebrate the grand opening between 12:00pm and 4:00pm.” (more…)

1300 4th Street, NE
Thanks to John for sending: “Maman at Union Market soft opened at 7:30am” (more…)

This rental is located at 2nd near F St NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

1287 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Austin for sending. The liquor license placard for Minetta Tavern DC says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 211, and Total Occupancy Load of 243, and a Sidewalk Café with 20 seats and total occupancy 30. (more…)

1309 5th Street, NE via Fava Pot
From Fava Pot:
“Goodbye always makes me feel sad. After three challenging years, I feel sad to announce that Fava Pot’s food stall at Union market will be closed April the 2nd. It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but we had no other options. We will miss seeing our regulars and fellow vendors. Please keep supporting our stall there until last minute of April the second. (more…)

Readers reported around 10pm last night: “From the scene in northeast there was a drive by (or two to be exact) At north Capitol and m st near the housing authority building. There were at least 12 shots in the first round.”
“Something is going on at Tyler house on N. Capitol and NY. Lots of sirens, emergency vehicles still rolling up.”

ANC 6C06 Rep Patricia Eguino writes: “This shooting happened literally right outside my apartment. There are bullet casings on the ground. To my constituents in #6C06: if you are near the area of 3rd and I St NE and 3rd and K St NE – Please go back inside or avoid the area entirely!”
MPD reported at 6:53pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 300 block of I St NE. Lookout is for a 2018 black Audi. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20230105680″
Unrelated but at 6:54pm MPD also reported: “Shooting Investigation in the 3700 Block of 10th Street, NW. No lookout.” (more…)

“signage up on Prospect St NW in Georgetown” photo by Greg Billing
We’ve been scooping out the news to ya since September but here’s the official word and more info from a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, today announces its expansion to the Washington, D.C. market.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2023, Van Leeuwen will open stores in three of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods and culinary destinations – Union Market (418 Morse St. NE), Adams Morgan (2421 18th St. NW), and Georgetown (photo above 3245 Prospect St. NW). (more…)

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Cane’s under construction at Union Station!”
Godspeed and give this man a raise.
You can see Raising Cane’s menu here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.

Update from Union Market: “We are currently cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation. We are currently open and will be open regular hours tomorrow.”
Readers report around 4pm: “Heard 5-6 gunshots outside of Union market”
“Shooting at Union Market about 10 minutes ago. 6-7 shots fired.”

“At least 4 shots fired outside the doors of Union Market about 4pm. No apparent injuries.” (more…)