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…)
Thanks to Capitol Phil for sharing: “Greenheart Juice Bar menu up at Union Market. Space across from Peregrine not built out yet and no sign of an opening date.” (more…)
1264 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Capitol Phil for sharing:
“Herman Miller furniture coming to La Cosecha building next to Framebridge“
1276 5th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Lunas de Buenos Aires is expected to open next week in Union Market. This new Argentinian restaurant located at 1276 5th St NE will be offering baked empanadas with gourmet flavors such as Cajun pork, chicken tandoori, and of course, beef. For drinking, (more…)
1258 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Seth and Todd for sending: “This is on 4th Street. Close to the Blue Bottle Coffee shop and the La Cosecha shops.” (more…)
1323 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Evan for sending: “Passing along a beverage license notice for what looks to be ‘Pastis’, under the Starr Restaurant Group. This is just a block away from St. Anselm, as well as the Signal House building where I believe there’s another Starr Restaurant going up.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
1255 Union Street, NE photo by Jenn Verrier Photography
From a press release:
“Carr Properties, a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquiror of high-quality commercial properties in the Washington, D.C., Boston and Austin markets, announced today four new leases at its Signal House development in the Union Market District of Washington, D.C. The leases, which total approximately 135,000 square feet and include three office customers, TikTok, NeighborWorks and Industrious, and one retail customer, STARR Restaurant Group, bring the project to nearly 60% leased.
TikTok will occupy the second and third floors, as well as a portion of the ground floor of the building. NeighborWorks will occupy the fifth and sixth floors. Industrious will operate their flexible office concept on the seventh floor.
STARR Restaurant Group (STARR) will occupy the entire south bay, ground floor retail space, which opens to a spacious patio alongside Morse Street. STARR anticipates opening in the first quarter of 2023. STARR is revered and highly rewarded for its visionary and creative multi-concept restaurants, located in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Florida, and Paris. Stephen Starr, the owner, has solidified a name for himself in the District with restaurants Le Diplomat on 14th Street and St. Anselm, also located in the Union Market District. (more…)
530 Morse Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the story behind the old Subway shop at Union Market? Seems to have been only semi restored after the construction next door and now just sits there?”
Ed. Note: This was also formerly a Little Tavern.
1309 5th Street, NE courtesy Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe
From a press release:
“By popular demand, following a hugely successful pop-up over the weekend, Greenheart Wellness, the area’s premium health and wellness brand, announces their first location in Washington, D.C. in Union Market. Known for their premium cold-pressed juice, juice cleanses, and nutrient-dense smoothies, salads and bowls, Greenheart recently rebranded to Greenheart Juice Bar & Cafe with an expanded menu of breakfast and lunch options. This opening will be followed by another DC location in spring 2022 in Georgetown, DC. (more…)