Gina Chersevani, Red Apron, Rappahannock Oyster Co. Sign On at Union Market

Here's the early list of vendors.

By Anna Spiegel, as published on Washingtonian.com - May 23, 2012

There's been a quiet buzz around the transformation of Union Market --formerly known as the historic Florida Avenue or Centre Market--since developer Edens signed on to the project in 2007. Delays due to the economy and a fire pushed the project back, but now the opening is finally approaching in June, accompanied by a slew of big industry names.

Edens president Jodie McLean says that the project is partly inspired by San Francisco's Ferry Building: a multi-purpose community space that joins permanent restaurants and vendors with a rotating lineup of artisans, entertainers, and farmers. Union Market will eventually expand to about 40 vendors, a third of which will be permanent, plus outdoor farmers markets on certain days.

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