Pluma Temporarily Closed Near Union MarketPluma near Union Market (391 Morse Street, NE) is temporarily closed due to “water issues” in the space. A look in the window revealed what appeared to be a fairly significant water problem. Pluma opened earlier this year in the Edison building near Union Market. Updates when we hear more.
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery is now open near Union Market (391 Morse Street, NE). The bakery cafe is located in the new Edison building and is a beautiful build-out with tile floor throughout, marble counter tops, and an open kitchen. Going forward, they will be open from 7am until 9pm during the week and then from 8am until 10pm on Saturdays (until 9pm on Sundays). The bakery–which had previously been a pop-up–features a menu of pastries, scones, and other breakfast items in the morning before offering a lunch/evening menu of salads, sandwiches, and pizzas (menu here). District Cuisine got a chance to preview one of their flaky and buttery croissants on Friday and greatly enjoyed it!
The Bruery Store at Union Market
The Bruery–a California brewery that is opening a retail store near Union Market (513 Morse Street, NE next door to A. Litteri)-is close to opening. A peek inside shows that the space looks complete and merchandise is beginning to be stocked. Their Facebook page states:
We’re happy to announce that The Bruery Store at Union Market is nearly ready to open! Walls are being painted, lights are going up, and more importantly, beer is being stored. Final details are also being taken care of in order for us to firmly set and announce the official grand opening date.
Located at 513 Morse St. NE in Washington, D.C., the store will be open weekly from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Saturday, upon opening.
Future Sites for Pluma and Shouk in the Edison at Union Market Building
Pluma by Bluebird Bakery (391 Morse Street, NE in the new Edison Building) plans to open soon near Union Market. According to a Craigslist posting, Pluma intends to open in December. Pluma is the brick and mortar version of Bluebird Bakery that had previously popped up. According to a story from Washington City Paper, Pluma will “serve far more than breakfast pastries, including salads, sandwiches, Roman-style pizza, dessert, coffee, beer, and wine. The cafe will seat about 30 inside and will include outdoor seating as well for their morning-through-night service.”
Ribeye at Masseria
Dish of the week is an ongoing series from District Cuisine that highlights one of our favorite dishes from a local restaurant.
District Cuisine recently had a delicious spring dinner at Masseria in Union Market. While several of the dishes were great (Masseria features a several course tasting menu and does not offer a la carte except at the bar), the ribeye was particularly memorable. Dry aged for 30 days and then cooked rare-medium rare, it was one of the most tender pieces of meat we had every had and truly melted in your mouth. It is lightly drizzled with a cheese fonduta as well. Plated with “crushed” (basically mashed) potatoes, spring onions, and fresh flowers it was a real taste of spring. Definitely check it out before it disappears from their frequently changing menu!
Future Edison Building and Trader Joe’s Near Union Market
The Trader Joe’s near Union Market has taken another step forward by applying for a liquor license. The store will be opening on the ground floor of The Edison building (350 Florida Avenue, NE) and was tentatively scheduled to open later this year. The exterior construction of the building is largely complete, although the interior appears to have significant work ahead. According to the liquor license application, the store will be open daily from 8 am until 10 pm.
Yum’s Carry Out on Florida Avenue Now Closed
It appears that Yum’s Carry Out at 416 Florida Avenue, NE has closed for good. The takeout restaurant has been closed for a little while now and the phone number has been disconnected. Eden’s (the dominant Union Market developer) purchased the building back in 2015 and has plans to develop the entire block.
Future Site of Blue Bottle Coffee in Union Market
The Washington Business Journal had previously broken that Blue Bottle Coffee out of California would be opening a store and training facility in Union Market at the intersection of 4th and Morse Streets, NE. Based upon building permits and construction progress, District Cuisine can now confirm that the location will be 1250 4th Street, NE, which is directly north of the new Edison building (a future Trader Joe’s) in Union Market. Construction and renovation on the site is well underway; once completed, it will be two stories.
Site of the Future High Line at Union Market
Recently, the vacant Burger King at 3rd and Florida Avenue, NE was demolished to make way for The High Line, a major apartment/retail/park development by Level2 Development (read more here). Earlier this week, a ground breaking ceremony was held to formally begin the project. This project is immediately next door to The Edison apartment building which should be opening later this year and which will have a Trader Joe’s on the first floor. To keep track of all of the development in Union Market, check out our interactive map here.
BBQ Joint Closing in Union Market
The BBQ Joint, located next to District Fishwife in the main Union Market building, closed yesterday after two years of operation. Another location of the BBQ Joint closed quickly on 14th Street several weeks ago. The sign noted that catering will still be available in DC, despite the two locations closing. No word yet of what may replace the BBQ Joint in Union Market.
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