Thanks to Will for sending from the Union Station food court hall!
Now standby for Blue Bottle Coffee, Warby Parker, Magnolia Bakery and More!!
Union Station
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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…)
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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…)
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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.”
Hello architectural plans!! And allow me to once again thank the Gods for such zoom technology on a $200 camera. Last month we broke the news that UNIQLO was hiring for a Union Station location. However, we had been burned in the past with similar job listing so reservations remained. Not anymore. This was at the end of a 15.1 mile walkabout so I thought maybe I was hallucinating – but no – that logo is too distinct even upside down:
So rejoice fellow UNIQLO fans – rejoice for real!! Still a ways to go of course:
But it is indeed the spot I figured last month, the old swatch store all the way back to the former cd store on the main floor. STAY TUNED.
Apple haters rejoice!! Thanks to Mary for sending and also notes: “takes up a huge section of seating area.”
A liquor license placard for the Legal Seafoods coming to Union Station says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with 71 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 101. Restaurant will serve traditional seafood fare including clams, cod, crab and chowder. No nude performances.”
Hours are listed as Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.
You can see Legal Sea Foods Chinatown’s menus here.