NoMa (Near Northeast)

Amtrak’s 2nd Century Plan Adding “20,000 square feet of new passenger space” at Union Station

By Prince Of Petworth

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Future Concept: View from Au Bon Pain looking East.

From Amtrak:

“Amtrak is advancing a near-term comprehensive renovation of Washington Union Station’s intercity and commuter rail concourse, which will add approximately 20,000 square feet of new passenger space – nearly doubling the concourse’s current capacity.

Design is underway to upgrade passenger amenities including new restrooms, boarding gates, seating and a ClubAcela lounge. The design will also include new architectural features and natural light elements to enliven the space for travelers. The result will be a vastly reconfigured, modernized and unified concourse that will improve the passenger experience by providing better accessibility, circulation, wayfinding and multimodal connectivity. Amtrak today unveiled two conceptual renderings of the renovation.

While Union Station has served the region well for over a century, it is now operating beyond its capacity, particularly during rush hours and peak travel times. As such, implementing near-term solutions to gain capacity and alleviate congestion is imperative to maintaining safe and efficient station operations. (more…)

The Lexicon Condos coming to NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

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50 Florida Avenue, NE

The Lexicon’s website says:

“One bedroom, one bedroom with den, two bedroom, two bedroom with den residences from the high $300s. Sales begin this Spring.

Welcome to your own world-class address surrounded by the city’s best and brightest highlights, with state-of-the-art amenities and easy access to anywhere you want to go. Nothing was lost in translation when designing this new standard of NoMa excellence.

It doesn’t matter where you come from or how you say it; there’s no mistaking Washington, D.C. Whether you call it The District, The Nation’s Capital, Cap City or any other name, you’ll love calling it “home” when you own at The Lexicon.”

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More photos after the jump. (more…)

Tynan Coffee Closes in NoMa and What the Hell Happened to the Bus Depot?

By Prince Of Petworth

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God dang it, they closed way back in November – how come nobody told me? Last month we learned about the ownership change in Columbia Heights. Their Friendship Heights location closed back in 2013 (now a Le Pain Quotidien.) Actually a Le Pain Quotidien would probably kill in NoMa…

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In other breaking NoMa news – ok I’m kidding about the bus depot but why is the development taking so long?

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Maybe not a terrible thing because their marketing is suspect:

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Today’s Rental is a “Lovely two-level, two-bedroom home”

By Prince Of Petworth

1033 A 5th Street Northeast

This rental is located at 1033 A 5th Street, Northeast. The listing says:

“Lovely two-level, two-bedroom home, w/ kitchen-dining combo, LR, granite counters, SS appliances, ceramic tiles, W/W carpeting, porch, balcony; new HVAC system. Blocks from Capitol Hill, NoMa-Gallaudet Metro Station, Union Market, Union Station, H Street Corridor, Route 50, downtown DC, universities, shopping, restaurants. Licensed, non-smoking property. Pets not allowed. Voucher welcome.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,200/Mo.

Get a Free Meal from SEOULSPICE, “a new fast-casual restaurant specializing in Korean comfort food”

By Prince Of Petworth

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145 N Street, NE

From a press release:

“WHAT: SEOULSPICE, a new fast-casual restaurant specializing in Korean comfort food hosts its grand opening to the general public in the District’s NoMa neighborhood. SEOULSPICE offers a choice-driven menu of quick, healthy, and delicious Korean dishes served in a modern setting. For the full menu, please visit here.

WHERE: 145 N Street NE Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20002

WHEN: Friday, February 26, 2016 from 11am-10pm

WHO: Open to the general public

SPECIAL OFFER: A free first meal to all visitors on February 26, 2016“

Far East Taco Grille Coming to former Chinito Burritos space on Florida Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

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635 Florida Ave, NE

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“The former Chinito’s space at Florida Avenue NE and 7th Street has just had new signage installed.”

Last night @vplus also tweeted:

“what the what! Did we know this was coming? When do u open @FarEastTG?”

Far East Taco Grille replied:

“Hello friends, we are hoping for a soft opening some time early March!! Please spread the love!!”

Far East Taco has a food truck and a brick and mortar space at 15th and D St, NE. Check out their menu here.

What’s Up with Union Station’s Walgreens – Will they actually open this week?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what the delay is with the opening of Walgreens at Union Station? It’s looked ready for a while. Any information would be most appreciated by those of us who work/live nearby or travel through.”

One of our Union Station operatives reported on Friday:

“I spoke to a customer service rep. She claimed that they would be opening [this] “next week” but could not give me more information. She also could not provide any information about why there has been such a delay in opening. We will see whether this actually pans out!”

More Reports of the NoMa Flasher

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

On Feb. 10th a reported “a gross, slightly scary experience around 9am on my walk to work. Walking on the north side of M St. NE between 5th and 6th”. Yesterday two more folks believe they ran into him:

“Earlier this morning around 9:20am I was walking towards the Noma Metro on M Street and 5th Street when I ran into I believe the same man. He was wearing a black ski mask and black jacket and had his private parts exposed. He seemed a bit odd as I approached to pass him on the side walk until I realized what he was doing. I immediately called the cops and informed them because I knew this has happened before and thought it was the same guy from when this happened on 2/10/16. Hopefully they can get him the help he needs!”

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“We live near the corner of 6th and M ST NE and have reported him twice this week, once on Tuesday and once today. I called 911 about 4 times giving them updates on his location but DC police kept missing him. Both days he was pacing back and forth down M ST NE from the corner of 5th to Florida Ave. He was seen today moving from one side of M ST NE to the other based on the foot traffic that was coming. It appears he was targeting women. Both days we have seen him he has been out during the high traffic time from 830-930 or so. Hopefully they get this guy soon.”

SEOULSPICE, “fast-casual Korean comfort food”, Grand Opening now February 26

By Prince Of Petworth

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145 N Street, NE

From an email:

“Due to unforeseen delays in construction as a result of the inclement weather, SEOULSPICE has postponed its grand opening to the general public. Originally planned for the last week of January 2016, the new fast-casual restaurant will officially open on Friday, February 26, 2016. Located in NoMa at 145 N Street NE, SEOULSPICE specializes in Korean comfort food offering a choice-driven menu of quick, healthy, and delicious Korean dishes that are served in a modern setting.

SEOULSPICE’s menu features made-to-order Korean favorites, such as rice bowls (bibimbap) and korritos (kimbap burritos), as well as street tacos and salads. These bases are enhanced with four protein options—beef, chicken, spicy pork, and tofu— and fresh vegetables, including bean sprouts, corn, carrots, cucumbers, Korean radish, kale slaw, and kimchi (pickled Korean cabbage). SEOULSPICE offers four gourmet sauces made in-house—Korean hot sauce, creamy sriracha, cilantro-lime ranch, and ginger-carrot—plus fresh herbs and toppings. The menu also features three sides: “the” egg, marinated in a sweet soy base; avocado; and jars of kimchi.”

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