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Union Kitchen Join the local food adventure!

Come in for a fresh cup of coffee, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and explore products made locally in our food + beverage Accelerator alongside everyday convenience store items.

03/14/2025

We had an amazing time hosting students from University of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. They spent the day with our food safety expert Barney Rubin, touring our manufacturing facility, meeting our members, and sampling products from

03/03/2025

From our local ecosystem in DC to national shelves — meet the next big food brands 🚀✨

In 2024, Union Kitchen Accelerator Members launched into more than 20,000 retailers around the country including Whole Foods Market, Fresh Thyme, Market Basket, Walmart, Costco, Target, Publix (just to name a few).

02/27/2025

Big ideas, amazing people, and delicious food!

Tour & Taste brought together founders, industry experts, retailers, and community partners from across the ✨DC entrepreneurship ecosystem ✨

shared their stories and sampled their products 😋

Thanks to our event partners and everyone for joining us

01/16/2025

What does it take to build a winning product? Constant feedback and iteration! Get in front of as many people as you can with your product and learn what people want. This remains true whether you’re just starting or running 24+ cafes 😏

01/10/2025

One of our favorite parts of any event is getting people from all across the food ecosystem in the space. At this year’s MTM, we heard from DC-based founders like Seth Goldman () Michael Haft ( ) Margarita Womack ( ) and groups like Rainforest Distributiob, ,

01/09/2025

We first met Margarita when she was first starting back in 2017. There’s nothing more amazing than seeing where they are today. A beautiful new SQF-certified facility. A team of 70+. And a whole lot of empanadas 🥟 that are always on our weekly shopping list

11/21/2024

🥳Big thanks to Seth Goldman for all the advice shared during his keynote at our annual Meet the Makers event this past Saturday. Seth is the CEO and Co-Founder of , Co-Founder & Board Chair at , Chair of the Board and Co-Founder of Honest Tea.

11/14/2024

is family owned and run by Christopher, Marcia, and Chef Matet! They will be dishing out their lumpia and other filipino deliciousness at Meet the Makers on November 16th from 3p-6p.

Matet's Kitchen, was inspired by a passion many can relate to - a love for Mom's cooking. The team is taking their family recipes, made many time's over in their own home, and building their company Matet's Kitchen. They are on a mission to celebrate and share the diverse and delicious tastes of Filipino cuisine and we can't wait for you to support them at this year's Meet the Makers.

🎟️TIX for MTM: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W86l30

WHEN: November 16th 3p-6p
WHERE: UK Eckington + Eckington Hall

And check out over 100 other makers sampling and selling their products at the event.

11/13/2024

What's up Daniel Berg! Daniel founded Berg Bites as a Junior at George Washington University and his team will be sampling out at Meet the Makers on November 16th 3p-6p.

Berg Bites deliver long term energy with complex carbohydrates from heart healthy oats, essential fatty acids from nuts, chia seeds and coconut oil, and prebiotic fiber for gut health. Their lineup includes everything from protein cookies to oat-based bites and bars.

🎟️Get your TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W83DP0

WHEN: November 16th 3p-6p
WHERE: UK Eckington + Eckington Hall

++ 100 other vendors sampling and selling their delicious products
+ Raffle with really cool local prizes
AND SO MUCH MORE!

11/12/2024

This is Lesley, the founder & CEO of Khamsa Tonic. Sip, sample, shop her wellness tonic shot at Meet the Makers on November 16h from 3p-6p.

Inspired by her personal experience, Lesley developed a powerful recipe for a daily immunity drink that has kept her feeling healthy and vibrant for years. Each ingredient is carefully crafted using a combination of natural ingredients that are packed with antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.

PS - Lesley is an artist! And she designed her own packaging. Make sure to chat with her about it at Meet the Makers.

🎟️TIX for MTM: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W82Ms0

WHEN: November 16th 3p-6p
WHERE: UK Eckington + Eckington Hall

And check out over 100 other makers sampling and selling their products at the event.

11/11/2024

Hello Chef Eron! We can't wait to sample all the amazing food from the Cured & Crisp team
at Meet the Makers on November 16th from 3p-6p.

✔️Potato Chips
✔️Soups
✔️Sauces

Eron has had a passion for food since a young age that stems from seeing the joy food brings to people. Eron followed his passion and spent two decades working at some of the finest restaurants and resorts in the northeast before starting his own company Cured & Crisp. Support Eron by sampling his delicious foods at Meet the Makers this year.

🎟️Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7L_f0

November 16th 3p-6p

What else is awesome at Meet the Makers!?

+ 100+ other vendors (food, beverage, and alcohol) sampling and selling!
+ Raffle with awesome prizes
+ Surprise local musician performance
+ Cocktail, beer, and wine hall

11/10/2024

Meet Margarita, PhD, MBA, Scientist, Mother, Wife, CEO, and Entrepreneur! She is a lady with many talents including building an empanadas empire with her company which you can find at Meet the Makers on November 16th from 3p-6p.

Margarita's empanadas are based on her childhood growing up in Colombia. Her father owned restaurants that featured typical Colombian food like Bandeja Paisa, Sancocho, Arroz con Pollo, Arepas and of course EMPANADAS! 🥟

🎟️Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7Ycn0

November 16th 3p-6p

+ 100+ other vendors (food, beverage, and alcohol) sampling and selling!
+ Raffle with awesome prizes
+ Surprise local musician performance
+ Cocktail, beer, and wine hall

11/10/2024

Meet Margarita, PhD, MBA, Scientist, Mother, Wife, CEO, and Entrepreneur! She is a lady with many talents including building an empanadas empire with her company which you can find at Meet the Makers on November 16th from 3p-6p.

Margarita's empanadas are based on her childhood growing up in Colombia. Her father owned restaurants that featured typical Colombian food like Bandeja Paisa, Sancocho, Arroz con Pollo, Arepas and of course EMPANADAS! 🥟

🎟️Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7KS80

November 16th 3p-6p

+ 100+ other vendors (food, beverage, and alcohol) sampling and selling!
+ Raffle with awesome prizes
+ Surprise local musician performance
+ Cocktail, beer, and wine hall

11/08/2024

Who wants some REAL GOOD COFFEE ☕? Find Compass Coffee at Meet the Makers on November 16th to warm your day up.

Compass Coffee was founded by two marines who, after years of drinking terrible coffee on deployment, became obsessed with the quest to find the perfect cup. First opened in 2014, Compass Coffee has grown into a District staple by providing real good coffee in the form of espresso drinks, signature coffee blends, teas, and a variety of other beverages.

🎟️ Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7tfS0

Come sip, sample, and shop with the Compass Coffee team on November 16th 3p-6p

Also check out the 100+ other vendors (food, beverage, and alcohol) sampling and selling!

11/08/2024

Who wants some REAL GOOD COFFEE ☕? Find Compass Coffee at Meet the Makers on November 16th to warm your day up.

Compass Coffee was founded by two marines who, after years of drinking terrible coffee on deployment, became obsessed with the quest to find the perfect cup. First opened in 2014, Compass Coffee has grown into a District staple by providing real good coffee in the form of espresso drinks, signature coffee blends, teas, and a variety of other beverages.

🎟️ Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7F-70

Come sip, sample, and shop with the Compass Coffee team on November 16th 3p-6p

Also check out the 100+ other vendors (food, beverage, and alcohol) sampling and selling!

11/06/2024

Grant Sarvis, founder of Pop's Bakery & Deli and Poppy's Stuffed Bagels is dishing it out at Meet the Makers on November 16th. WOO HOO! What else pairs so well with real good coffee from our friends at Compass Coffee (also participating in MTM)?

Grant’s love for bagels and bread started at a young age. Growing up, Grant’s Poppy (grandfather) would host family brunches. While the menu would always change, Poppy’s homemade bagels were always a staple of the meal. And now you get to enjoy them too, especially if you join us for Meet the Makers!

Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7rxd0

November 16th 3p-6p 100+ vendors sampling and selling!

11/06/2024

Grant Sarvis, founder of Pop's Bakery & Deli and Poppy's Stuffed Bagels is dishing it out at Meet the Makers on November 16th. WOO HOO! What else pairs so well with real good coffee from our friends at Compass Coffee (also participating in MTM)?

Grant’s love for bagels and bread started at a young age. Growing up, Grant’s Poppy (grandfather) would host family brunches. While the menu would always change, Poppy’s homemade bagels were always a staple of the meal. And now you get to enjoy them too, especially if you join us for Meet the Makers!

Meet the Makers TIX: 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7rpF0

November 16th 3p-6p 100+ vendors sampling and selling!

11/05/2024

100+ FREE samples from all your favorite foods!

11/04/2024

Guess who else is joining us at Meet the Makers this year!? It's , the team that makes the BEST frozen french fries. 🍟🍟🍟

Ben Johnson and Jesse Konig started their entrepreneurial journey on the Wake Forest campus in 2013. From a food truck () to restaurants and stadiums, this duo recently launched their line of frozen fries, or in their words: "We wanted to make fries so good that we’d be proud to put our names on the front of the bag. We wanted fries that we could serve to our friends & family."

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7stl0

So... come hungry and sample some of Jesse & Ben's incredible fries.

11/04/2024

Guess who else is joining us at Meet the Makers this year!? It's , the team that makes the BEST frozen french fries. 🍟🍟🍟

Ben Johnson and Jesse Konig started their entrepreneurial journey on the Wake Forest campus in 2013. From a food truck () to restaurants and stadiums, this duo recently launched their line of frozen fries, or in their words: "We wanted to make fries so good that we’d be proud to put our names on the front of the bag. We wanted fries that we could serve to our friends & family."

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7t3r0

So... come hungry and sample some of Jesse & Ben's incredible fries.

11/02/2024

This is Liam, the founder of . And you guessed it! Liam will be sampling and selling at this year's Meet the Makers 2024.

Liam started Ahav Foods (cookie dough bites) as a freshman at Duke University. Drawing inspiration from his own battles with an eating disorder and a desire to provide options for those with food sensitivities, Ahav's mission was clear: to redefine the snack game. His high-protein, plant-based cookie dough bites contain no more than six easily recognizable ingredients.

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7j4G0

Check out Liam and the Ahav team at this year's Meet the Makers!

11/02/2024

This is Liam, the founder of . And you guessed it! Liam will be sampling and selling at this year's Meet the Makers 2024.

Liam started Ahav Foods (cookie dough bites) as a freshman at Duke University. Drawing inspiration from his own battles with an eating disorder and a desire to provide options for those with food sensitivities, Ahav's mission was clear: to redefine the snack game. His high-protein, plant-based cookie dough bites contain no more than six easily recognizable ingredients.

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W7g8D0

Check out Liam and the Ahav team at this year's Meet the Makers!

10/31/2024

🍉 🍊Say hello to Luis Solis, the founder of and . Luis and his team are sampling and selling at this year's Meet the Makers on November 16th!

Luis, started Caribe Juice during his final year of business school at the University of Virginia. He missed the fresh juice he grew up with in the Dominican Republic. In the DR, fresh passion fruit, mango, and guava juices are part of everyday culture. Sip and sample some incredible tropical cold pressed juices crafted in the Caribbean tradition.

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W6Xsn0

And support the Caribe Juice and WTRMLN WTR team!

10/31/2024

🍉 🍊Say hello to Luis Solis, the founder of and . Luis and his team are sampling and selling at this year's Meet the Makers on November 16th!

Luis, started Caribe Juice during his final year of business school at the University of Virginia. He missed the fresh juice he grew up with in the Dominican Republic. In the DR, fresh passion fruit, mango, and guava juices are part of everyday culture. Sip and sample some incredible tropical cold pressed juices crafted in the Caribbean tradition.

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W6WC00

And support the Caribe Juice and WTRMLN WTR team!

10/29/2024

👋Meet Caroline, the founder of and one of the many amazing brands participating in this year's event on November 16th.

Born in Greenisland, Northern Ireland, and having lived across Europe—from France to Spain—Caroline’s journey inspires every recipe. Her team specializes in Irish & European baked goods from shortbreads and scones to millionaire bars. Come try it all out on November 16th from 3p-6p!

Grab your ticket 🎟️ https://hubs.la/Q02W78XH0

And sample all of Caroline's amazing Irish baked goods!

10/25/2024

100+ food and bev samples

Beer, wine, and cocktail garden

Bulk discount buying on all your favorites

Get your ticket! November 16th 3p-6p
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09/30/2024

Our Accelerator Brands showed up in force at Art All Night NoMa at Alethia Tanner Park! Events like these are the perfect opportunity to test out products in development and get feedback from consumers--not to mention supporting the local community!

Big shout outs to , , , , , and Vertable Foods for showing up and representing our ecosystem!

03/06/2024

This wednesday 🌧️ has us craving cookies 🍪 and what better way to satisfy that craving than with some delicious Irish Shortbread cookies from GreenIsland Bakery☘️

Caroline Johnston has taken her family recipes and created a thriving CPG brand through owning her own manufacturing. We love what you've built so far Caroline!

03/04/2024

We're with founder and CEO ! 🤩 She's grown her retail line by 600% in 2023 and we can't wait to see what comes next for her! This is why owning your own manufacturing and taking a phased approach to growth will help you build your successful food business!

02/08/2024

Catch the Amazing Margarita Womack from on the Meet the Founder Podcast TODAY at 12pm! Here's the link below ⬇️

01/11/2024

🚨New Product Alert🚨 and their amazing Cranberry Carob Granola will be hitting Union Kitchen store shelves imminently! Donna Faye's Bakery CEO Jamila Jenkins founded her company in honor of her late mother and grandmother. By purchasing her granola, you will be honoring her family's legacy. Keep your 👀out for this delicious product!

12/19/2023

🎙️PODCAST ALERT!🎙️Union Kitchen's Founder and CEO Cullen Gilchrist is stepping into the limelight on Dominique Aubry-Morgan's Accelerator Insider podcast. 🎧 Tune in to the podcast episode and hear firsthand how Union Kitchen is revolutionizing the way we think about food entrepreneurship and supporting local businesses. 🌱✨ 👉 Don't miss out on this incredible conversation!

03/17/2023

Wine tasting tonight from 5-7 pm! Stop by and try some amazing wines from Global Wine. 🍇🍷

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Take your business to the next level by utilizing our commercial Kitchen! Our Kitchen is a licensed facility, including USDA-organic and USDA-meat inspected and PCQI and HACCP certified staff. We provide a variety of commercial equipment including convec

Take your business to the next level by utilizing our commercial Kitchen! Our Kitchen is a licensed facility, including USDA-organic and USDA-meat inspected and PCQI and HACCP certified staff. We provide a variety of commercial equipment including convection ovens, low-boy burners, tilt skillets, fryers, and more!

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In honor of #womenshistorymonth, we're thrilled to share some new product news from Gourmet Afrik! Inspired by her Ghanian heritage, Priscilla is bringing authentic West African flavors to an aisle near you. Mild and

8 Myles LLC had an incredible 2021, with 300% growth. Now the 8 Myles team is poised for growth of 1000% in 2022 with national expansion and the launch of a new DTC channel. To learn more and to support Myles' and h

Take your business to the next level by utilizing our commercial Kitchen! Our Kitchen is a licensed facility, including USDA-organic and USDA-meat inspected and PCQI and HACCP certified staff. We provide a variety of commercial equipment including convec

4 more days to apply for our Winter Accelerator cohort! Join us to build your successful food business by leveraging our roadmap, ecosystem, and industry expertise from launch to scale.

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