Thanks to Max for sending:
“Looks like the NoMa Metro station is getting a new (and pretty large) digital board (I assume for ads). (more…)
NoMa (Near Northeast)
Inside 399 Morse Street, SE. Photo by Meaghan Webster
From a press release:
“D.C.-based restaurateur Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini announce an April 2 opening of their upscale fast-casual pizza and street food concept, Stellina Pizzeria, in the growing Union Market District. The duo most recently worked together as managing partner and executive chef, respectively, of the city’s popular high-end Italian restaurants Lupo Verde, Lupo Verde Osteria and Lupo Marino. Their new venture – occupying a 2,000-square-foot, 88-seat footprint at 399 Morse Street NE – brings a contemporary spirit to the classic pizza counter, and taps into a new niche of fine-casual Italian dining. Meaning “little star” in Italian, Stellina has a logo of five circles representing the five points of a star, each signifying a different element of the dining experience: Italy, pizza, style, food and love. (more…)
“Sustainable transportation advocates to march and ride to demand K St NE road diet and green space”
via Green K Street March/Ride
From a press release:
“Sustainable transportation advocates from around DC will gather on Sun., Mar. 31 at 12 p.m. to call attention to the need for safety measures, including a road diet, on K Street, an essential east-west arterial that crosses North Capitol Street. K Street is an essential through-route for bike commuters, including parents and school children, as it connects connects downtown and Mount Vernon Square to the bike lanes on 4th and 6th Streets NE and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Organizers are planning a picnic, march and bike ride from the green space at 800 K St NE to 440 K St NW. (more…)
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When I was searching old Litteri’s posts for the news about the sale, I stumbled upon this one from Nichole back in August 2008 – An Afternoon at the Capital City Market. Oh what 10.5 years can do…
Remember the North East Liquor Clock?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
Mrs M.D. Hallinan alerted us yesterday:
“People – what is going on with Litteri’s??? A colleague went there today for a sandwich & said it was under new ownership – sometime in the last month. Help? @PoPville @FrozenTropics Same(ish) stuff…but…but…but…”
Bob replied: (more…)
530 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to Grant for sending the update:
Stay tuned for 270 Units with retail on the first floor.
1309 5th Street, NE
Back in January we spoke a bit about Philly Wing Fry in Union Market. Thanks to Grant for sending word on the liquor license placard posted:
“A new quick-service restaurant in the Union Market complex that will serve Philly cheese steaks. Occupancy Load of 99 with no seats. Joint use of common area with other Union Market merchants consisting of 85 indoor seats and a Summer Garden with 80 seats.”
Check out some of their menu here.
2nd, Delaware and M Street, NE next to REI in the Uline Arena
Thanks to Gary for sending the photo above from Red Bear Brewing‘s soft opening on Saturday: “There’s a line outside Red Bear Brewery in #noma 32 minutes after “soft opening”. Anyone get an early taste? (more…)
Thanks to Seth for passing on, (“Appears to be at 1272 5th Street NE near Union Market.”) from Veer & Wander:
“We are proud to announce Veer & Wander is opening its first Retail only store in DC!!
A Beauty Apothecary only located in the Union Market District. (more…)
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And it’s square in the middle of the food court seating. Wild. Stay tuned for an opening date. &Pizza will be located right next to those arcade games: (more…)