420 Penn Street, NE
F1 Arcade’s website says:
“F1 Arcade Washington D.C. is a thrilling new food, drink and simulator racing experience coming soon to Washington D.C. in Autumn 2024. (more…)
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Thanks to Matt for sending. The sign originally said “No Entry. Literally just a gross storage area.”
In March Washingtonian reported:
“someone posted a photo on Reddit of a blue door surrounded by beat-up white brick with the caption “Have you been to this speakeasy.” A commenter identified it as inside rum distillery Cotton & Reed, calling it “the best speakeasy in DC.” Soon after, people started showing up at the Union Market distillery looking for the hidden bar and asking how to get a reservation.
The problem: (more…)
Thanks to Derek for sending from Union Market.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
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1252 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending word about Shia. The liquor license placard says: (more…)
1280 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jenaye for sending: “Opening in the old Las Gemelas spot in La Cosecha. Supposedly opening this month.”
From Union Market District:
“MEXICAN STREET FOOD
Apapacho, the newly announced taqueria from culinary couple Alam Méndez and Elisa Reyna will feature (more…)
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301 Florida Avenue, NE rendering courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company
From a press release:
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)
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photo by Rey Lopez courtesy YELLOW
Another stud coming to Union Market!
From a press release:
“Today, Chef Michael Rafidi, winner of this year’s James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef, announces a July 9 opening date for the Union Market location of YELLOW, his lauded Levantine café known for pastries, mezze, wood-fired pita sandwiches, and specialty coffee. Located at 417 Morse St. NE, YELLOW’s second location will feature 60 seats in a 3,500-square-foot space enhanced with an open kitchen, pastry case, and carryout window. In addition to its much-loved sweet and savory pastries, Middle Eastern spreads, breakfast sandwiches, coffees, and teas, YELLOW Union Market will open in the evenings to serve “All the Kebabs” from the hearth grill. Online ordering will be available Tuesday through Friday for carryout and delivery. Initially, the restaurant will be open from 8am to 3pm Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch, with All the Kebabs debuting later in the summer. (more…)
courtesy Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
From an email:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult-favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, is celebrating their Sweet Sixteen with an opportunity for ice cream lovers to indulge in $2 SCOOPS all summer long!
On Thursday, June 20th, in honor of their 16th birthday, Van Leeuwen is selling limited-edition key chains at select stores. (more…)
501 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending along this auction site which seems to match up.
Stay tuned.