This is the old Sugar Factory space on the first floor.

Hotel Chocolat’s website says:

“When the very first Hotel Chocolat shop opened its doors to guests in North London in 2004, it was the start of a revolution in British chocolate. Two entrepreneurs, Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, were on a mission to make chocolate exciting again.

Today, we have 103 shops as well as cafés and restaurants, (more…)



via Eventbrite

Thanks to Matt for sending: “it seems like an important event for those living in the NoMa area, and I’m not sure how many people actually know about it.”

Community Conversation: NoMa Homeless Encampments:

by Street Sense Media
Thu, December 5, 2019
5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Father McKenna Center
19 I Street Northwest

A moderated discussion about city and community responses to tent encampments and the people who rely on them.

About this Event (more…)



PHOTO: REY LOPEZ

From a press release:

“Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Allison and Jorge Esguerra behind Virginia-based King Street Oyster Bar who currently own and operate two popular locations in Northern Virginia – Leesburg and Middleburg – are thrilled to announce the opening of their third location and their first in the District in NoMa today, Thursday, November 21st, 2019. King Street Oyster Bar NoMa (22 M Street NE) opens today for dinner service beginning at 4pm, and will be open for both lunch and dinner service beginning tomorrow – Friday, November 22nd – serving as the first seafood-focused restaurant to debut in the rapidly evolving neighborhood of NoMa.

Featuring 4,000 square feet, the light soaked corner space located within Bozzuto’s posh new residential building RESA, offers seating for 247 total, with 142 in the main dining room, 30 at the inside bar, and an outside patio that will provide seating for up to 75. (more…)



via google maps

From MPD:

“Fifth District Detectives are seeking information regarding a shooting that occurred this evening in the rear alley of the 600 block of K Street, NE. At approximately 7:00 pm, Fifth District officers were dispatched to a possible shooting in the 900 block of 6th Street, NE. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound at the intersection of 6th Street, NE and K Street, NE. (more…)



Union Market: Every day from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 1309 5th St. NE

Thanks to Jonathan Frank for sending:

“I moved to the Union Market District very recently and, in perfect timing, this amazing #glutenfree bakery JUST went into @UnionMarketDC a week ago! Scones were and staff couldn’t have been nicer. Check @oearthbakes out!”

O Earth’s website says:

“We are a 100% gluten-free bakery committed to using local produce and high-quality ingredients. We are proud to serve our D.C. community. (more…)


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