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“Brooklyn-Born Favorite is Set to Open Scoop Shops in D.C.’s Union Market, Adams Morgan, and Georgetown” this Spring/Summer

Published February 14, 2023 at 9:35AM

“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…)

It’s Happening

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 8, 2023 at 12:45PM

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.

Developing: Shots Fired reported at Union Market around 4pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2023 at 4:15PM | Updated January 27, 2023 at 6:22PM

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…)

#union market

Update: Union Market has water and now reopened!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 24, 2023 at 9:05AM | Updated January 24, 2023 at 9:40AM

photo by Capitol Phil

Thanks to Phil for sharing around 8:30am: “Union Market closed for now due to water issue.”

Update: Union Market has water and now reopened!

“NoMa Moe’s temporarily closed by the health department”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 20, 2023 at 4:05PM

Thanks to all who messaged: “Looks like the Moe’s in NoMa has been temporarily shut down by the health department” (more…)

#fast casual

“a dc restaurant mystery I need help with”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 18, 2023 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

I have a dc restaurant mystery I need help with. My partner and I have been intrigued by what seems to be an abandoned restaurant/bar on Congress Street NE, a little alley behind the NoMa REI. We see that it has a sign called Chop Shop but (more…)

“Crooked Run and Pizza Serata at Union Market District: Opens TODAY, January 18”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 18, 2023 at 11:35AM

550 Morse Street, NE photos courtesy Crooked Run and Pizza Serata

From an email:

“The first brewery to open in DC’s Union Market District, Crooked Run and Pizza Serata is a celebration of the art of brewing and fermentation without pretension. A collaborative concept between (more…)

“I’m excited to have another convenient option in our area!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 17, 2023 at 8:35AM | Updated January 17, 2023 at 10:56AM

1501 Harry Thomas Way, NE

“Dear PoPville,

My pug and I were taking a walk down a usual route on the MBT when something bright and shiny caught my eye–the promise of “Wine and Spirits.” (more…)

Crooked Run Fermentation opening near Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2023 at 12:35PM

550 Morse Street, NE

Thanks to Aninda for sending: “Crooked Run Fermentation opening at 550 Morse St NE near union market.”

Crooked Run’s website says:

“Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. (more…)

#union market

“hit a large pothole and fell breaking both elbows”, OP looking for scooter and video of incident

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 4, 2023 at 9:35AM | Updated January 4, 2023 at 10:10AM

via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

At about 11:30pm on the night of Friday Dec. 16th, I was on a personal stand-up electric scooter traveling eastbound on K st. NE between 6th and 8th. I hit a large pothole and fell breaking both elbows.

1. A Good Samaritan stopped and called 911 and i told him i owned the scooter but the ambulance did not take the scooter with me to the hospital. If someone could bring the scooter back to me, it would be appreciated. It is Segway Ninebot scooter.

2. (more…)