1150 First Street, NE
Thanks to Jacob for sending the good news, finally!
NoMa (Near Northeast)
300 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to Debra for sending: “The Indian spot at 300 Morse St. NE has signage up now – Karavaan. No idea when it will be ready.”
STAY TUNED.
From a press release:
“Hi-Lawn, one of Washington, DC’s largest rooftops, above Union Market, is thrilled to soon unveil “The Dome” – a spherical, immersive “gastro-gallery under the stars” experience, starting this winter. Part visual show, part transportive dining and drinking experience, The Dome will launch with its inaugural time ticketed activation: “Snowglow” – a European winter-inspired pop-up featuring state-of-the-art overhead projection, paired with artful cocktail presentations and Alpine-inspired fare. Snowglow at The Dome is expected to open in December 2024. (more…)
photo by Pierre Edwards
From a press release:
“Umbrella Art Fair, the massive free event where Washington, DC’s arts scene converges with creative entrepreneurs, global artists and makers in a declaration of artistic independence, returns for its fourth edition Nov. 15-17 in the Union Market District.
The result of a pioneering coalition forged between arts organizations USAN USAN and community and economic development organization EventsDC, as well as developer EDENS, the Union Market District, and others, the Umbrella Art Fair has quickly become a force in Washington’s arts scene and a formidable economic driver for artists and the community.
At the center of this multi-day event is a free, public art fair that has attracted more than 60,000 visitors since Umbrella’s highly successful 2019 launch. This year, the fair will spotlight approximately 100 local, national and global artists and curators over three Union Market venues: Dock 5, the Plaza at the Dock and two retail spaces in the Gables building. (more…)
kp writes: “who else has been victimized by the new intersection at NY and FL?! it was honestly better w the Wendy’s. i have sat through ten minutes of light cycles here five times in the last two weeks. do better”
DDOT says: “Anticipated Construction Completion December 2024”
Thanks to Jodi for sending: “new location of manifest, the barbershop/boutique/bar with speakeasy Out of Office coming to 3rd Street NE in NoMA, next to Market House” (more…)
Thanks to Uma for sending: “insomnia cookies opens in Union Station.”
Ed. Note: Over the weekend we learned that the UNIQLO had closed in Union Station.
550 Morse Street, NE
“The opening date is November 11th”
From an email:
“Cordelia Fishbar by Clyde’s Restaurant Group will offer a unique dining experience, featuring a global seafood-centric menu with a focus on cooking with charcoal. The new restaurant is poised to become a culinary destination for neighborhood residents and visitors alike with 7,000 square feet and 257 seats which includes a large classic bar, sidewalk dining, and private event space. (more…)
Thanks to Jodi and many ohters for sending earlier today (Sunday)”
“Helicopter very very low hovering between buildings over the MBT by Union Market” (more…)