Union Kitchen, Washington D.C., DC (2025)

06/26/2025

This morning we hosted the second ever NoMa Business Social in collaboration with .bid! We loved welcoming so many local leaders and business owners into our space for a celebration of community and local entrepreneurship. Special thanks to for the gluten free treats and for keeping us caffeinated 🙌. We are always excited to bring people together over good food and shared purpose.

06/09/2025

has officially landed in stores 🔥🎉

joined our Accelerator back in 2017 with a "vegan pork rind." They learned quickly through our ecosystem that people loved the product once they tried it but "vegan" and "pork rind" was an intimidating combination. They repositioned towards the mindless munch, a delicious snack where you can: Eat the Whole Bag. Fast forward to today and you can find Snacklins in Whole Foods, MOMs Organic, and thousands of other retailers across the country.

Keep on snacking!

06/09/2025

Have you picked up your Snacklins at CVS yet?

Congrats to the team on their recent launch in CVS stores nationwide. 🔥

05/02/2025

What does it mean to build food manufacturing locally and how does it impact our community?

We explored this and so much more at our event, The Maker’s Table, where we heard from Michael Haft ( ), Margarita Womack ( ), Jesse Konig ( ), Doron Petersan ( ). The common theme that kept coming up throughout the night was the importance of an ecosystem. We couldn’t agree more 😊

Also special s/o to everyone who sampled including several new product debuts and our co hosts and

RTD Cocktails from
Non-Diary Ice Cream from
Energy bars from
Hydroponic salads from .greens
Plant chips from
Nigerian-inspired hibiscus juice from
GF baked goods from
Creole-inspired snacks from

04/18/2025

started with a simple question: what if a snack could be light, craveable, and still made from real ingredients? They joined our Accelerator in 2017 and got to work.

With fast feedback from our stores, strategic support across supply chain and operations, and a focus on disciplined, profitable growth — they built a product that wins.

Today, Snacklins is sold in thousands of stores nationwide and is a go-to snack for anyone looking to eat the whole bag.

04/12/2025

Founders helping founders grow 🚀

We believe the best food businesses aren’t built alone. They’re built in community—with people who’ve been through it, figured it out, and are willing to share.

That’s why we bring together the Union Kitchen network—founders, funders, retailers, and operators—to learn from each other and grow together.

Because scaling to $1M+ in sales (and beyond) takes more than a great product. It takes the right strategy, the right ecosystem, and the right people in your corner.

04/11/2025

How do you go from one store in Charlottesville, Virginia, to 12,000+ nationwide with investments from notable names like Kevin Durant and Beyoncé? Just ask Luis Solis, founder of , a juice company that has taken the bold, vibrant flavors of the Caribbean and brought them to grocery aisles across the U.S.

With the support of the Union Kitchen Accelerator, Luis built a strong foundation and scaled smart. Today, Caribe Juice is:

🛒 Available in Publix, Whole Foods, Walmart, and more
🚚 Supported through our ecosystem
🍍 Manufacturing in-house with HPP tech to preserve quality and flavor

04/10/2025

From campus side hustle to frozen fry favorite 🍟🔥

and Ben Johnson met at Wake Forest, selling hot dogs and burgers as juniors. By 2014, they launched their first food truck——out of Union Kitchen’s NoMa facility. They’ve been building with us ever since.

Fast forward to 2024, they’re crushing the frozen aisle with their house-cut fries
Within a few months of launching last summer, they’ve landed on shelves and menus at:

🛒 Whole Foods Market, MOM’s Organic Market, Fresh Thyme
📦 Sysco and U.S. Foods
🏪 Hundreds of retailers and food service locations

04/08/2025

joined as one of our very first Accelerator members in 2014 with one café and a clear mission: Real Good Coffee. Today, they’ve grown to ☕ 25+ cafés across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

And it's more than just coffee! Compass supports many other founders in our ecosystem. Their shelves feature , , , , and more—often serving as the first café retail outlets for new Accelerator members.

Their success is grounded in:
✅ Building a great product with deep local roots
✅ Scaling intentionally through smart systems and strong brand identity
✅ Leveraging our ecosystem to grow faster and more sustainably

From Shaw to the entire region, Compass shows what’s possible when you build with purpose and intention.

04/07/2025

Maspanadas is cooking up major growth! 🥟🔥

Founder Margarita Womack just opened their new, SQF-certified facility in Rockville, MD—tripling production to over 20,000 empanadas per day.

📚 National rollout with Sodexo across 800+ colleges & universities
📦 Now live with US Foods and DOT Foods
🛒 Expanded retail presence in Costco, Whole Foods Market, Fresh Direct, and more

04/04/2025

We love the collaboration in our ecosystem ❤️

Back in 2017, (fellow Accelerator member with 25+ cafés!) was one of the first retailers to carry .

Since then, Berg Bites founder Daniel Berg has scaled the business into a multi-million dollar brand. Today, Berg Bites are:

🛒 On shelves at Sprouts, Wegmans, Giant, and Whole Foods Market
🏆 Ranked as the #1 food product on QVC
🏈🏀 Fueling pro teams including the NY Giants and Brooklyn Nets

Founders scale faster when they grow together and we're so here for it

04/02/2025

From Farmers Markets to Shark Tank and $1M+ in Sales 🛒🦈

joined our Accelerator in 2017 with a bold idea and a great product. Together, we launched fast, gathered real-time customer feedback in our stores, and scaled through a phased approach

From day one, we focused on:
✅ Building a winning product in 90 days
✅ Driving sales through our stores, retail partners like and
✅ Strategic support across operations, business, and finance

Snacklins scaled through our Four Phase Roadmap, growing from local to a national brand selling in thousands of stores.

That’s what happens when you plug into our ecosystem of Kitchen, Distribution, and Stores — and scale intentionally.

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/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/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/Q02W7rpF0

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

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.

11/02/2024

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/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!

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!

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