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“Karravaan Opens June 19 in the Union Market District”

By Prince Of Petworth


Karravaan’s dining room photo by Birch Thomas

From a press release:

“Diners will feel transported to faraway, spice-rich lands at Karravaan (325 Morse St. NE), the gorgeous, 3,696-square-foot new restaurant set to open in the Union Market District on Thursday, June 19.

Karravaan is the brainchild of Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya, owner of the popular 14th Street restaurant Pappe, who drew inspiration from across Persian, Portuguese, Indian, Turkish and Tibetan culinary traditions for his second DC outing. Astonishing in its breadth and influences, the menu here spotlights the connections between these industrious Silk Road cultures and the ancient, criss-crossing roots of their spice-laden cuisines.

Firsts include (more…)

“JETSET Pilates® Signs Lease for First Washington, D.C. Studio at Union Market”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy JETSET Pilates®

From a press release:

“Fast-growing fitness franchise JETSET Pilates® is making its D.C. debut with a brand-new studio at Union Market, JETSET Pilates Union Market. Franchise owner and local entrepreneur Sami Siegel has officially signed a lease at 1280 Union ST NE, Washington, DC 20002. Located on the ground floor of Margarite, the new luxury apartment building, bringing the modern, musically driven Pilates experience to the heart of the capital.

The studio is set to open in Fall 2025, (more…)

“Slice & Pie and taste of Lucy to Open in Union Market this Summer”!! (in the former Parachute Pizza space.)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Maria Lustre Rebrikova

From a press release

“Slice & Pie, named the country’s #2 slice shop by Italian organization 50TopPizza, will open a second location in Union Market this summer. The DC-based business from master pizzaiolo Giulio Adriani will begin serving NY and Detroit-style slices for takeout and delivery from a stall in The Market, Union Market District’s food market occupied by 40+ independent merchants. Slice & Pie’s new location will share their space with Taste of Lucy, a bite-sized version of Adriani’s Italian cocktail bar Lucy (which also shares an address with Slice & Pie’s original location). Taste of Lucy will serve highlights of the original location’s menu including Neapolitan pizzas, a rotating pasta option, and select appetizers. An edited selection of Lucy’s cocktail menu, featuring about five cocktails and four to six wines by the glass will also be available, and the new location will offer a Happy Hour menu daily from 5pm until 7pm. (more…)

“Marcus DC, by the award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson, opens tonight”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tom McGovern

From a press release:

“Celebrated chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson proudly announces the opening of Marcus DC, his lively new dining destination in the nation’s capital dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of the Black culinary experience. The restaurant will officially debut for dinner service on Tuesday, June 3, at 222 M Street, NE. (more…)

“Any Plans for the Abandoned Luncheonette at Union Market?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Sending in a question regarding this abandoned luncheonette in the Union Market parking lot (Hall and Oates album reference intended). It’s been here for as long as I can remember and I’m curious what it was or if there are any plans to repurpose it?

Sincerely,

A Union Market resident and Hall and Oates super fan”

I’m guessing, well, anyone hear anything?

Oh if I told you (more…)

Marcellino “apertive bar near Union Market” closed Sunday, New Project Launching Mid-May!

By Prince Of Petworth


300 Morse Street, NE via Marcellino

Thanks to R. for sending from Marcellino Pane e Vino:

“Marcellino Pane e Vino features a menu of contemporary Italian cuisine by @matarazzo.italy and chef @matteo_venini.”

“While this chapter is ending, we’re excited for what’s ahead: we’ll be replacing Marcellino with a new project launching in mid-May-stay tuned for details!” (more…)

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