After hearing about it for so many weeks, I finally made my way to Union Market!
Instead of brunch, one of my roommates suggested get some of our fresh air for the day and walk to NoMA with her. After a pit stop for some coffee, we walked from our Dupont home down Florida Ave and arrived at Union Market.
When you first walk up, it’s not entirely what you might expect. There are butchers and wholesale warehouses and it looks as though nothing has been renovated in quite a few years.. but then as you turn the corner you run across an all white building, with orange accents that looks a bit out of place.
You have arrived!
Tada!
Union Market is a DC foodie and gifters paradise. Many of DC’s most loved restaurants have mini outposts inside. You can find empanadas, bagels, a diner, a wine bar, fresh meats and artisan cheeses, a chocolate shop, a tea shop, an oyster bar, a knife shop, a macaroon shop.. to name a few.
There is also a shop section called Sweet and Savory, devoted entirely to home goods and gifts. Here are some of my favorite views from the market:
For your favorite cooking friend
I probably need this.. this is generally how I feel
For your friend who always knows what to order
For your furry adopted friend
For your adventurous friend
For your home making friend
mmm CoCo Sala
Pearl – Tea
CoCo Sala
Look at that in the back
Red Apron meats and sandwiches — I must go back
Buffalo Bergen – Diner/Deli
I think that my favorite part was the artisan cheese section — they have an unbelievable variety and if you can get a spot, you have the option to do a tasting with 3 different types of wines and cheeses.
Who will go with me next time? Perhaps for brunch?
Yes PLEASE
I highly suggest making the trek, if you don’t want to walk like we did there is plenty of parking, or the NoMA metro stop is only a few blocks away. Sample everything you can, and come hungry — you wont be disappointed!
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