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.” Read 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)? Read 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. Read 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 Read More

1200 block of 3rd Street, NE

Readers reported around 7:45pm last night (Monday): “Shooting in union market district” Read More

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.

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. Read 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. Read More