
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what is going on with the potentially incoming Starbucks on N St NE / Florida Ave (across from the Trader Joe’s in Union Market district)? (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what is going on with the potentially incoming Starbucks on N St NE / Florida Ave (across from the Trader Joe’s in Union Market district)? (more…)

1270 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Craig and Howard for sending word. Las Gemelas writes this morning:
“Friends, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of Las Gemelas and Destino. We shared a wonderful last service with our team and are so thankful for the last three years of business. (more…)

1253 4th Street, NE
Update: Thanks to Chris for reminding me it’s gonna be a Palette 22!!
“Dear PoPville,
Just passed by this new spot in union market district and wondering if you/any readers have more info about it.”
From an email:
“Paste & Rind Cheese Co. is opening a cheese counter in the historic Union Market in Northeast Washington, DC. The company, which operates the district’s only cheese-focused wine bar on the H St corridor, is expanding its retail footprint with a dedicated cheese counter inside the bustling Union Market complex. Located inside Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE, Paste & Rind’s Cheese Counter at Union Market will open in late February and offer (more…)

1200 block of 3rd Street, NE
Readers reported around 7:45pm last night (Monday): “Shooting in union market district” (more…)

“shades closed from my bed”
“Dear PoPville,
I live across the street from the Signal House office building over in Union Market. The majority of the annoyingly loud, early morning construction seems finished, but now the lights in the offices (the fluorescent blinding lights) are on literally 24/7. (more…)

1259 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Matthew for sending: “Looks like Jinya Ramen is coming to Union Market, although the building might need a lot of work before it opens.”
Stay tuned for a (new?) opening date.

photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Washington diners will finally be able to land a table at Pastis, the chic, perennially packed New York Parisian bistro, when James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally open their DC location in Union Market District on January 25. Pastis occupies a former warehouse at 1323 4th St. NE, featuring 250 seats, an outdoor dining chalet, and more. (more…)

1335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“Xenia Greek Hospitality is psyched to announce that their Greco truly Greek fast casual concept is expanding beyond Massachusetts, and will open two new locations in Washington D.C.
The first new Greco location in DC is opening on Monday, January 15 in Georgetown at 1335 Wisconsin Ave NW. (more…)

via Mecha
Thanks to David for sending: “Mecha Noodle Bar (387 Morse Street, NE) opening at Union Market next month! They’re now hiring for all positions.” (more…)