“Dear PoPville,
I lost my prized possession Succession water bottle outside Union Market around 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Last seen on an outdoor picnic table (more…)
union market
From an email:
“Little Hiraya: Chef Paolo Dungca’s fast-casual concept officially launches in Union Market!
James Beard Foundation “Emerging Chef” semifinalist, Chef Paolo Dungca, has officially launched his fast-casual spin-off of his popular Filipino café, Hiraya. Little Hiraya is now open in Union Market, serving its Filipino rice bowls from Sunday-Saturday, between 11 AM – 9 PM. Try their traditional silog rice bowls, each made with the finest ingredients to honor the diverse and vibrant Filipino breakfast culture. Whether you’re craving the savory goodness of garlic rice, a perfectly fried egg, or tender meats like longganisa, tocino, or tapa, they have a bowl to satisfy every taste, making it the neighborhood’s newest go-to spot for an elevated breakfast experience any time of the day.” (more…)
Capitol Phil shared the sad news that “Som Tam vacating its stall at Union Market.”
Som Tam was “Progressive Thai Street Food.”
They had opened in Union Market back in January 2020.
400 Morse Street, NE
On February 6th we broke the news that Palette 22 would be closing in Union Market. On February 8th Lucy told us “new owners are planning to open a club in this location.” Thanks to Jodi for confirming the closing. Palette 22 says “A New Chapter for Union Market” is coming: (more…)
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400 Morse Street, NE
Update from Lucy:
“BREAKING (VERY IMPORTANT) NEWS: per staff at Palette 22 in NoMa, apparently the owners took a buy out and new owners are planning to open a club in this location (the first of its kind in NoMa) 👀👀👀”
Shalonta shared on Threads:
“Palette 22 is going out of businsss on Sunday in Union Market. WTH
Yeah my friend booked a reservation there for her birthday and they canceled it. She called them to see what happened and they told her that they’re going out of business on Sunday. So we are confused! It’s literally always packed.”
Reservations after Sunday: (more…)
399 Morse Street, NE photos courtesy Stellina Pizzeria
From a press release:
“Stellina Pizzeria, the acclaimed Neapolitan-style pizzeria, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its popular Union Market location, which has nearly doubled in size. The expansion (which took over the former Shouk space) includes a newly constructed 28-seat bar and an additional 32 seats available on the seasonal outdoor patio, bringing the total seating capacity to 127. (more…)
1325 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending: (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“Agents from the Force Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.
On Monday, January 13, 2025, at approximately 4:38 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the report of an armed suspect inside the lobby of a residential building at the listed location. (more…)
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300 block of Florida Avenue, NE
K. sends the photo above and writes: “Shooting inside the i5 apartment at union market”
MPD reports: “Three officers sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to area hospitals conscious and breathing. One suspect has been pronounced dead.”
DC Police Union reports: (more…)
300 Morse Street, NE
From a press release:
“Sanjay Mandhaiya, the chef and owner of the popular 14th Street restaurant Pappe, is taking diners on an exotic journey across the Silk Route with his gorgeous new venture, Karravaan, opening in the Union Market District this spring. (more…)