photo by Emma K Alexandra

Update from The Wharf:

“Today, Jessie Taylor Seafood began the process of expanding their seafood business with the addition of a new barge at the Municipal Fish Market at #TheWharfDC.

Owned and operated by the Evans family for nearly 90 years, Jessie Taylor Seafood is the longest-tenured vendor at the Market. Recently they completed a long-term renewal of their lease which will extend their business at The Wharf for at least another 20 years.”

Thanks to Emma for sending: “Spotted Jessie Taylor Seafood being tugged down the Anacostia, near Buzzard Point this morning. Pretty cool! Maybe they’re filling the vacant spot at the fish market?” Read More

605 Wharf Street, SW

Thanks to Alisa for sending from the Wharf.

From Pitango Gelato & Coffee:

“Pitango’s seventh location will be opening in the Wharf Spring 2024. This location will specialize in serving authentic Italian gelato and sorbets as well as a robust craft coffee menu with house-baked croissants, cookies and pastries. Read More

20 District Square, SW

Thanks to Brian for sending: “The shop called a beautiful closet which sold women’s, men’s and kids clothes has closed and was fast to renovate and put up new signage for Lip Lab opening soon. Next to britches great outdoors.”

This rental is located at 1151 4th Street SW near M St SW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

1100 15th Street, NW at L Street

Thanks to DD for sending the update. Little Chicken, opened in the hidden alley between L and M Street in Midtown Center in May 2022. Stay tuned for an opening in the Wharf this September.

Kandi reports: “Seeing this on my morning walk- looks like quite the event last night. This is just before the Harbor Patrol building, at the far end of the Wharf towards the Titanic Memorial. Read More

Thanks to Abby for sharing this parking masterpiece: “My coworkers and I were literally cheering her on from our office window at The Wharf! Maine Ave is the woooooorst”

Should you spot a quiet act of heroism, scooting or not, please send an email with a brief description and the neighborhood where it was witnessed to [email protected].

This rental is located at 301 G Street SW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

From a press release:

“DC’s first Mobility Innovation District (The MID), spearheaded by the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID), has officially launched its public transit program for Southwest DC and parts of the Navy Yard neighborhood with Circuit Rideshare.

The MID’s Circuit Rideshare program provides purpose-driven transportation services, utilizing a fleet of eight electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced transit technology to offer safe, accessible, efficient, and eco-friendly rides to users within the Southwest neighborhood. The program operates on a mobile app, enabling users to easily request rides and enjoy the convenience of on-demand transportation at a FREE rate through July and $2 a ride thereafter. Read More

DC Retro Boat – Violet, photo: Sea Suite Cruises

From a press release:

“Like something out of “Mad Men’, two classic fiberglass boats, circa 1958-1963, have been repurposed by Sea Suite Cruises, the DC-based party boat company, and are setting sail from The Wharf. The little party boats are the latest brainchild of Jack Maher and Jack Walten, co-founders of Sea Suite, the same guys who brought the Potomac Paddle Club Boats and Tiki Boats to DC. Read More