550 Penn Street, NE
Not a lot of info but the Dolcezza Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab at 550 Penn St. NE behind Union Market has been closed a few weeks according to a reader. After a few inquiries I’m told:
“Dolcezza Factory is temporarily closed, but hoping to be back up and running at some point later this summer.”
Updates as provided.
From WMATA:
“Metro is showcasing photographs captured by Kevin Sutherland, the American University graduate student who was tragically killed aboard a Metrorail train on July 4, 2015, at the NoMa-Gallaudet Station starting today.
Sutherland was a talented photographer who enjoyed taking pictures of Washington, D.C. landmarks. He was traveling with his camera to the National Mall to capture Fourth of July fireworks when he became the victim of a horrific crime.
Working through Metro’s Art in Transit program, Sutherland’s family asked to display some of Kevin’s art, and Metro was pleased to provide the venue.”
Rendering courtesy EDENS
Well this is a bummer, Washington Business Journal reports:
“Plans for a new Angelika Film Center above the Union Market building have been canceled, though it is unclear whether Edens, Union Market’s owner, has shelved its proposed expansion entirely.”
Back in November 2013 we learned:
““EDENS, one of the nation’s leading retail real estate owners and developers, announced today that they will partner with Reading International, Inc. to open an Angelika Film Center in EDENS growing Union Market district in 2015.”
320 Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending word. We first heard about the coming closure back in August 2014. Updates as construction on the replacement begins.
150 M Street, NE last year, new location will be First and L Street, NE
From an email:
“REI is coming back to NoMa with a brand new line up of summer events! The NoMa BID today announced that REI is re-opening their popular REI Community Space at Wunder Garten, NoMa’s pop-up Bavarian bier garten and launching their “United Outside” campaign. The NoMa BID will also be hosting the ever-popular NoMa Summer Screen, a 4th of July Bash and other exciting events for the entire community.
After a highly successful first season, REI’s Community Space at Wunder Garten will once again provide urban and wilderness adventurer’s throughout the DMV with the chance to come together in a unique neighborhood destination and enjoy outdoor classes, happy hours, fundraisers and some great parties this summer.
In honor of their D.C. flagship store opening this fall, REI recently announced their “United Outside” campaign, marking 100 days of outdoor recess dedicated to the belief that in the outdoors we can all find common ground. Many of REI’s events will take place in the Wunder Garten.
A few events being hosted by REI in their Community Space at Wunder Garten show the dizzying range of activities around which citizens can become “United Outside”, including: (more…)
1305 5th Street, NE – courtesy Union Market
This is also awesome – from a press release:
“Union Market, northeast D.C’s vibrant district, will kick-off its drive-in movie summer series on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. This classic American treat will take place in Union Market’s parking lot and will project the feature presentation, Top Gun, onto the market’s three-story wall. The family-friendly series is $10 per car or free for walk-ups in the picnic area. The series will be held on the first Friday of every month from July through October.
The series will be held on the first Friday of every month from July through October.
Movie lovers and retro fanatics alike can munch on theater worthy delectables such as fried chicken biscuits from the Mason Dixie food truck and popcorn from Stella’s Popkern. The DC Rollergirls will be on hand delivering snacks and drinks on wheels.
The popular UM Drive In Summer Series has brought in immense crowds since its inception in 2012. The throwback event offers a summer retreat for those looking for communal fun and vintage kitsch.
SHOWING DETAILS
Friday, July 1, 2016 – Top Gun
Friday, August 5, 2016 – Ratatouille
Friday, September 2, 2016 – Grease
Friday, October 7, 2016 – Ghostbusters
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Gates close at 8:30 p.m.
Film begins at 8:00 p.m/sunset.
Union Market parking lot
1305 5th Street NE”
via WAPA Cafe
Update: D’oh!
“Good afternoon and thanks for your support, the WAPA GARDEN is a project that we are staring in NE dc, by the union market. You all invited.”
Sweet. Thanks to a reader for sending: “check out the new back of wapa cafe in brightwood that looks like it will open soon!” Wapa Cafe’s website says:
“We are Latin Americans sharing our passion for good coffee and the pleasure of eating, having in common our same cultural gastronomical background.
We are working to obtain the best quality of locally sourced ingredients getting the best flavors.
We are a cafe with crepes, wraps, paninis with the Latin touch. We offer a wide selection of coffees, teas and hot chocolate from different countries such as Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Brasil and Guatemala, but for everyone’s taste… with affordable prices.”
Check out their menu here.
1300 4th Street, NE
Next up in new beer gardens – Neal Place Tap & Garden. The liquor license placard says:
“A beer garden serving numerous varieties of beer on tap for on-premises consumption only. Beer served from a beer trailer offering a variety of foods provided by different daily food trucks with recorded music. Total number of seats: 150. Total Occupancy Load: 199. Total number of Summer Garden seats: 150.”
Will be located in Union Market next door to the bougie (and very very good) Italian restaurant Masseria:
Rarely have I seen a more profound clash than with the new and old Union Market.
Speaking of Union Station, a reader reports:
“Tumi opened today.”