I’d love to know how much they pulled in a year here. Any guesses?
Union Station
Thanks to @TonyTGoodman for sending word about Union Station’s newest food court option coming soon:
“.@Charleys Philly Steaks coming to Union Station food court. 3rd DC location after Bolling AFB & L’Enfant.”
Charleys website says:
“We’ve been perfecting our craft for over 25 years. So trust us, we know a thing or two about giving you the best Philly Steaks on the planet. In fact, every Philly Steak we serve is made with 100% USDA Choice Steak, 100% All-White Meat Chicken Breast & Fresh Deli Meats. Guaranteed. You’ll never find a microwave in our stores–because each Philly Steak is grilled fresh, right when you order it. So when you’re at Charleys, you simply can’t go wrong.”
Check out their menu here.
Sugar Factory’s website says:
“Our eighth Sugar Factory location will be in the historic city of Washington, D.C. as a fab café and goblet bar in Union Station! All of our sweet fans can grab our special treats on the go when they are traveling for work or pleasure. One-of-a-kind candy confections have been created for our new D.C. home that include a signature All-American Couture Pop and White House-inspired gummies. We can’t wait to see what you all think of our new Washington, D.C. location this fall!”
I still don’t get the beer part.
@7YFail tweets us:
“.@thealibidc looks like it may get shut down by @DDOTDC red tape.”
The Alibi finally opened after many delays in the former My Brothers’ Place back in April.
237 2nd Street, NW
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announced the suspect who was shot by a special police officer in Union Station has died. The adult male suspect was initially involved in the stabbing of an adult female on Friday, September 11, 2015 at approximately 12:47 pm inside a building in the 100 block of F Street, Northeast.
A nearby security officer witnessed the stabbing and took action to intervene, at which time the suspect fled on foot with the knife. Special Police Officers pursued the suspect onto the grounds of Union Station, in the unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, where in a public area of the building, the suspect engaged the officers with the knife. A Special Police Officer shot the suspect, who was then apprehended. The female victim and the suspect were transported to area hospitals for treatment where the suspect later died. The female victim is expected to survive. [The original offense appears to be domestic in nature.]
The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending confirmation of his identity and notification of the next of kin.”
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A reader reports “People running like crazy”. More info as soon as it’s known.
No confirmation but possible shots fired.
Update from MPD:
“NO Active Shooter at Union Station. Investigation underway. More to follow.”
Update from the comments:
“according to my office mate who was there getting lunch: guy with a knife started stabbing someone near the McDonalds, the SEC security guards shot him.”
and
“I was there eating lunch. Screams and everyone started running for the doors. From what I heard from law enforcement that it was domestic (between a couple) and security did the shooting.”
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“Union Station – Police activity inside Amtrak portion of station is not affecting Metro ops. Red Line service operating normally #wmata”
Grab a sexy steak at Claudia’s or STK and then head down to the Sugar Factory?
The placard says:
“Tavern, candy and retail store selling food, specialty drinks, alcoholic beverages, juices, coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy with 16 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 29.”
A couple weeks ago we learned that the 2nd Chipotle had opened in the Union Station food court (with Walgreens on track for a December opening) – Dunkin Donuts, Lotus Express, and Oliver’s Chicken coming too:
@nicjtay tweets us:
“Just noticed the second union station chipotle is open!”
Ed. Note: I’m told by another reader that the Walgreens is on track for a December opening.
Very good news from Shake Shack:
“Capital city commuters, your mornings just got a whole lot tastier. Shake Shack breakfast is now arriving at Washington D.C.’s Union Station, Monday, May 11th.
Previously available only at the JFK Airport Shacks, NYC’s Grand Central Terminal, and Dubai International Airport, Shake Shack breakfast will be served at Union Station on weekdays from 7AM – 10:30AM, starting May 11th.
Wake up and smell the Shack in three breakfast varieties: Sausage, Egg N’ Cheese ($4.75), Bacon, Egg N’ Cheese ($4.75), and Egg N’ Cheese ($3.75). All three sandwiches consist of griddled-fresh Niman Ranch cage-free eggs, served with American cheese on a toasted potato bun. The sausage breakfast sandwich is topped with all-natural Shack pork sausage, and the bacon variety includes all-natural applewood smoked bacon.
Rounding out the brand new breakfast items at the Union Station Shack is a selection of coffee and tea. Get a wake up call with Shack drip coffee ($2.25 for 12 oz., $2.75 for 16 oz.), an exclusive Stumptown Shack blend, organic and sourced direct trade from farms in Central & South America and Indonesia. Caffeine lovers can also fuel up with Stumptown cold brew–steeped and cold pressed Stumptown iced coffee, brewed and bottled in Brooklyn ($4.75 for 10.5 oz. bottle)–or Stumptown cold brew with milk, sweetened with natural cane sugar ($4.75 for 16 oz. carton). Tea fans can warm up with a cup of organic and fair trade hot breakfast tea ($2 for 12 oz.).
For cold refreshments, the Shack will be serving fresh squeezed orange juice with organic oranges ($4 for 12 oz.) and Organic Apple Juice by Honest Kids Appley Ever After ($1.85 for 6.75 oz.).
All aboard!”
Get ready for more lines:
