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…)
via Union Market District
Thanks to Art for the heads up.
A commenter on a Harvey’s sale post on IG says:
“Closed. Due to health reasons they had to sell quickly. The new owners will keep the Harvey’s name and open this week.”
Union Market’s website says: (more…)
photo by Tim Robison
From a press release:
“Chef Meherwan Irani will bring his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District later this summer. (more…)
Holi Union Market photo by HANG YUAN6
From a press release:
“Celebrate the Colors of Holi at Union Market on Friday, March 14! In partnership with RASA and DC Dosa, Union Market District invites you to the third annual vibrant celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colors. Get ready for an evening filled with authentic Indian flavors, great music, dancing, cocktails and lively festivities—including the joyful tradition of color throwing and other fun surprises. RSVP NOW!
This event is free to the public and will be a first-come, first-served for guests who wish to participate (the first 400 people in line will receive a t-shirt, color is available while supplies last). Participating vendors will have food and drinks available for purchase. Pro-tip: Wear whites that you don’t mind getting colorful. The colored powder is washable and non-toxic.
Suggested attire: Not your nicest whites, but the colored powder is washable and non-toxic.
Location: The Plaza, 1325 5th St NE (Behind Union Market)
SCHEDULE: (more…)
Thanks to Jodi for sending: “New signage up and demolition at 405 Morse Street NE- Olivia Macaron coming to Union Market District!” (more…)
“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…)
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…)
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…)