New H Street Food Hall And Event Space Looks For Zoning Approval

• April 28th 2025

by UrbanTurf Staff

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The concept planned along the H Street Corridor that is billing itself as similar to Union Market, but smaller, is looking for a key zoning approval later this week. 

The project at 1355-1359 H Street NE (map) that will include retail, food stalls, fitness space, bars and an event deck will go before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) on . Jonathan Askarinam and Moe Pishvaeian purchased the buildings in December, and plan to combine the street-facing lots (1355 and 1359 H Street) and three alley lots of the buildings to create one large space for the new concept.

"The proposed use will be similar to Union Market, but on a smaller scale," documents filed with the BZA state. "Accordingly, some of the spaces may be considered ‘fast food’ or ‘fast casual’ consistent with the use categorization of the food stalls in Union Market and other similar uses."

Jonathan Askarinam told UrbanTurf back in November that the concept will include options well beyond food and drink, and they are already in discussion with potential partners, including a rum bar concept.

"The vision is to create a vibrant neighborhood destination that combines retail, restaurants, bars, fitness, and an event venue," he said in an email. "Our focus is to partner with a curated group of entrepreneurs interested in bringing this neighborhood the amenities it deserves."

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