Photos by Chris Carroll
Thanks to Chris for sharing: “Wow — until today, this NoMa resident had totally missed the memo on La Cosecha, but it is AWESOME. Indoor market adjacent to Union Market (1280 4th Street, NE.) Ample outdoor seating (and heating) included. Very, very cool.” (more…)
From a press release:
“WHO/WHAT: This holiday season, everyone will get the chance to pay it forward by donating gently worn or new winter coats and accessories to three local charities while shopping one of a kind local art and vintage clothing. To continue their mission of building community by enhancing experiences through art & design and creating unique connections, Swatchroom is launching COMMON THREAD, celebrating what connects everybody through their ability to provide for each other individually and collectively. Designed to offer an accessible and sustainable retail experience focused on giving new life to gently used clothing, footwear & accessories while supporting the local community.
Curated vintage men’s and women’s clothing and one of a kind sneakers can also be shopped during a special vintage and bespoke resale. Artwork by local artists like mixed media artist Nicole Salimbene, sculptor & painter Michael West, and photographer Violetta Markelou, will be available for purchase during an exciting art exhibition.
Clothing Drive – All clothing donations will benefit N Street Village, Central Union Mission and Women Giving Back.
Vintage & Bespoke Resale – With retail partners Los Gitanos Vintage, Gary Williams Jr., Tribute Collective, Victor Nguyen-Long & Violetta Markelou
Art Exhibition – With artist partners Nicole Salimbene, mixed media artist; Michael West, sculptor and painter; and Violetta Markelou, photographer
For more information on how to get involved or give back visit: swatchroom.com/commonthread
WHEN: December 2020
Thursdays – Saturdays: 12 pm – 6 pm
Sundays: 1 pm – 5 pm
WHERE:
‘In 7 Words’ Union Market District
1268 4th St NE”
1264 5th Street, NE. Photos by Capitol Phil
Thanks to Phil for sharing:
“Vinyl coming to Union Market soon. Few doors up from St. Anselm.”
Byrdland’s website says:
“from the team that Brought You Songbyrd Music House!
Washington D.C.’s finest record and music shop (more…)
This rental is located at 1209 6th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,900 / 2br – Union Market 2 Bedroom Apartment- VIDEO TOUR (Washington DC, SoFlo) (more…)
rendering courtesy Hi-Lawn
From a press release:
“One of Washington, DC’s largest, most expansive rooftops for outdoor dining, drinking and safe socializing will soon make its debut, when Hi-Lawn soft opens on the Rooftop at Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE, this Friday, September 18. (more…)
Thanks to John for sending us last night: “somebody recently asked about [spin] cycling in the pandemic… SoulCycle opening their Union Market pop-up tomorrow. Classes 7 days a week @ $32/class”
1927 Florida Ave, NW
Related: Yesterday I started hearing many readers wrote that Flywheel would be permanently closing their D.C. locations. Thanks to Kevin for sending this afternoon from Business Insider:
“Flywheel Sports — a chain of spinning studios and a top competitor of SoulCycle — filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Tuesday and will permanently close its 42 locations in the country.”
1212 4th Street, SE
From TaKorean:
“TaKorean, the DC based restaurant serving Korean & Latin American inspired bowls, salads, and tacos, announces its reopening after a 13-week closure due to COVID-19. TaKorean will open their locations at the acclaimed Union Market and at The Yards in the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood on Tuesday, June 16th. (more…)
Thanks to Eric Lee for sending: “Union Market looks ready to open today for guests”
I’ll do a new poll here now that you’ve seen some pictures and guidance:
Ed. Note: Results of a poll we took on Wednesday: (more…)
Thanks to Sarah and Dennis for sending. Dennis reports: “Union Market’s rules: they divided the stores between grocery and takeout.”
Sarah reports: “Union market requiring everyone to order through an app and then have things brought to them. it looks like most will take caviar, door dash, postmates, grub hub, and Uber eats. Peregrine espresso uses an app called Joe Coffee.”
From a press release:
“Chef Eric Adjepong, a first-generation Ghanaian-American bringing West African cuisine to the mainstream, will open his first solo restaurant, On the Double, this spring. The fast-casual counter in Union Market will offer food of the African diaspora through the lens of a Caribbean-style roti shop, giving guests a more approachable introduction to African cuisine. (more…)