photos by Jennifer Chase
From an email:
“Yasmine, a Lebanese-inspired kabab and cocktail shop with a robust non-alcoholic program (including an Arak service), is the creation of Maydan alums Co-Exec.
photos by Jennifer Chase
Chefs Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan and GM Said Haddad. Opened Monday, (10/24) in Union Market (1309 5th Street NE), (more…)
From a press release:
“Spot of Tea, DC’s local bubble tea shop, will celebrate its grand opening inside Union Market (1309 5th ST NE) with $1 regular drinks and $1 soft serve minis all day on Saturday October 22nd and Sunday October 23rd.
Spot of Tea’s core drink lineup features colorful, one-of-a-kind flavors such as Blue Jasmine, Vanilla Taro, and Hibiscus Mango, while seasonal flavors, like Matcha Red Bean and Apple Chai-der, offer new twists on old fall favorites. Top off each drink with your choice of Spot of Tea’s house-recipe tapioca boba, sweet lychee jelly, or savory adzuki red bean. (more…)
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE
From Peregrine Espresso:
“Good morning! Come celebrate 14 years with us today with free drip and iced coffee and $1 off all whole bean offerings. Come by Eastern Market or Union Market and say hi. Thanks for being great all these years! (more…)
Looks like Red Apron has closed up shop in Union Market. It’s still listed on their website but if you try to order it says “Online Ordering Unavailable”, not to mention the photo above. While there is still a location at The Roost in Hill East, the Penn Quarter location has been “temporarily” closed since September 2020.
As for Union Market, this would be another serious blow after the recent closure of Rappahannock Oyster Bar. Currently a very sad sight: (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE via Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Update from Rappahannock Oyster Bar owner Travis Croxton via email:
“I just saw a story on PoPville from Sarah and wanted to clarify a couple things for Rappahannock Oyster Bar. Our last day is Saturday. The post states that “it doesn’t fit their business model anymore” – that’s out of context a little bit – it’s not our business model but rather is the only explanation the landlord gave to us (meaning “their business model”, not ours). They told us to vacate the premises and gave us two months notice, which puts us at the end of August. But we really want to get our great staff incorporated over to the Wharf and that’s why we may leave a little sooner.
The restaurant was doing great – this is by no means a financial decision whatsoever (and again, it was not our decision) – we had rebounded in an amazing way after the initial COVID onslaught and had better success than ever, so honestly the news hit us like a punch to the gut. (more…)
1301-A 4th Street NE. photo by Diane Krauthamer
From an email:
“The Capital City Showcase is excited to announce a new weekly trivia night: Tuesday Night Trivia at Last Call!
We will be bringing our high-flying, knowledge-dropping trivia action to Last Call Bar, located at 1301-A 4th Street NE, Washington DC 20002, EVERY Tuesday night at 7:00pm, beginning Tuesday, May 17th. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Fifth District is experiencing a sharp increase of motor vehicle thefts, particularly in NoMa between North Capitol and First ST NE, and New York Ave and M ST NE, and in the Union Market area.
Many of the stolen vehicles are vehicles that are left running unattended, often by drivers delivering food. MPD is increasing patrols in the area, but need help from the public to prevent these thefts. Here are few prevention tips: (more…)
Neal Place and 4th Street NE
Thanks to Seth for sending: “Scotch & Soda, Corner of Neal PL and 4th Street NE, right next to Last Call Bar.” (more…)
From an email:
“Pop Up Grocer, a space helping increase visibility of emerging grocery brands, is coming to Union Market on May 6. Founded in 2019, Pop Up Grocer travels to cities all over the country, popping up in spaces for one month at a time. Their DC presence will feature over 120 brands, both national and local, 400+ products (a short list is below) (more…)
Thanks to Ashlee for sending: “Signage is up at this spot right across from La Cosecha but not seeing anything online about it!” (more…)