Thanks to Will for sending the coming soon for Blue Bottle coffee at Union Station. Looks like it’ll be on the main floor near the Laduree. Finally some competition for the Starbucks(es). In other Union Station news, which there seems to be a tremendous amount lately, Grant sends a photo of a new salon on the lower level:
Photo by PoPville flickr user washingtonydc
From Alert DC:
“METRO reports Red Line Train service suspended between Judiciary Square & NoMa due to fire department activity at Union Station. Bus service requested.”
WMATA reported around 2:45pm:
“Red Line: Trains single tracking btwn NoMa & Judiciary Square due to fire dept activity at Union Station. Expect delays in both directions.”
Update from Alert DC:
“DC FEMS reports the Fire Department Activity at Union Station is now clear.
Additional Information: METRO reports that they are single tracking between NoMa and Judiciary Square.”
Whew.
4pm Update from WMATA:
“Red Line: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions following fire dept activity at Union Station.”
Thanks to Will for sending from “the old Nine West space.”
You can see It’s All Happening in Union Station Part One here. Stay tuned for parts three, four, five and six.
Thanks to Will for sending from the Union Station food court hall!
Now standby for Blue Bottle Coffee, Warby Parker, Magnolia Bakery and More!!
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
Well, we don’t have Union Station to kick around anymore. UNIQLO was a harbinger indeed.
Holy smokes, thanks to Michael for sending:
“Was just checking out Union Station’s website randomly for store hours and saw a ton of pretty great things listed as “coming soon” including Blue Bottle, Chick-Fil-A, Magnolia, and Warby Parker.”
And don’t sleep on the sale at The Body Shop!!
Yesterday the X2 Bus tweeted:
“looks like nine west and art of shaving are closed at union station. probably 2,000 square feet of retail here.”
Presumably the Warby Parker will take much of that space. STAY TUNED.
Ed. Note: Blue Bottle Coffee also has plans for Logan Circle[?], The Wharf and Union Market and have already opened in Georgetown.
Last year’s tree
I can honestly say no. But I love the Christmas Tree they give to Union Station every year!! From the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation:
“The holiday season is upon us once again. So, what better way to kick off the festivities than to attend the 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Union Station?
When: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Union Station Main Hall, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Cost: Free
In continuation of a 21-year tradition, the Norwegian Embassy, on behalf of the citizens of Norway, will present a Christmas tree to the people of Washington, DC. (more…)
Update: 11:30 am from Brent: “Long, But not Insane”
This is in the old ShopHouse space, RIP. From CAVA:
“D.C. bred fast-casual restaurant and culinary brand CAVA will begin serving its signature balanced-yet-craveable menu at a new location in iconic city landmark Union Station beginning November 21.
To celebrate, CAVA will offer 202 free meals to the community starting at 11 am on opening day, a nod to D.C.’s longtime area code. (more…)
First the F Street pop up and now the Union Station Uniqlo is open!!
Ed. Note: I saw it all set up in full glory after coming off an Amtrak last night but I had two crying kids with me and couldn’t take a picture – it was glorious though. GLORIOUS!
Update:
Say hello to our 48th store in the U.S.! 🇺🇸 Welcome to the family, Uniqlo Union Station. #UniqloUSA #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/pQoKNag43u
— UNIQLO (@UniqloUSA) October 10, 2017
And blessing to Brent for sending this great dockless find last week: “Left INSIDE Union Station, in front of the forthcoming Uniqlo.”
