Navy Yard

“Opening Friday, Croix Brings the Spirit and Flavors of St. Croix to Washington, DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

69 Q Street, SW, photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Donohoe Hospitality will proudly debut Croix, a Caribbean restaurant and Botanic Bar that brings the full breadth of Caribbean cooking and botanical tradition to Washington, DC, Friday, August 14. Located atop the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, Croix will add a unique and elegant dining experience to the city’s rooftop landscape through a menu rooted in Crucian culinary heritage, an immersive botanical cocktail program, and a hospitality experience designed around connection, culture, and discovery.

An homage to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Croix is not a Caribbean-inspired concept—it is a Caribbean-rooted one. The restaurant’s culinary program draws from generations of Caribbean tradition, celebrating ingredients such as breadfruit, callaloo, sorrel, pigeon peas, cassava, and Scotch bonnet peppers through both classic and contemporary techniques and refined presentation. (more…)

“Kneads Bakeshop & Café coming to Thompson Washington D.C. in Navy Yard”

By Prince Of Petworth

221 Tingey Street, SE

From a press release:

“Kneads, the Baltimore-based artisan bakeshop and café known for its handcrafted pastries, artisan breads, specialty coffee, and elevated all-day dining experience, is expanding its presence in DC with a new location at Thompson Washington D.C. in the vibrant Navy Yard neighborhood.

Kneads has signed a long-term lease to assume operations of the existing restaurant space at Thompson Washington D.C., located at 221 Tingey Street SE, Washington, D.C. The approximately 5,500-square-foot space will feature a signature pastry counter, full-service bar, spacious dining room, dedicated study area for guests to work remotely, and an expansive outdoor patio.

The Navy Yard café will become Kneads’ second Washington, D.C. location, joining its highly anticipated Logan Circle location, which is also slated to open later this year. (more…)

Rev’d Fitness Studio Opens in Navy Yard this Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

1330 Yards Place, SE

From a press release:

“Rev’d, the brand known for its high-energy, music-driven workouts, will officially open its first Washington, D.C. location on Saturday, August 8. The new studio will be located at 1330 Yards Place SE within the Navy Yard Urby development, marking a major milestone in the brand’s continued expansion.

Rev’d Navy Yard is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and fitness leaders Kendra Simms, Jessica Taylor, and Ashley Calloway, who bring deep ties to the D.C. community and a shared vision to create an inclusive, high-energy fitness environment. The 3,000+ square foot studio will feature two of Rev’d’s signature modalities: (more…)

TAP99 Closing After 5 Years in Navy Yard – See their lawsuit. Open Tonight (Sat.) and Final Farewell Sunday Afternoon.

By Prince Of Petworth


1250 Half Street, SE

Wowza. Sad news from Tap99 in Navy Yard:

“After 5 incredible years, we’re sharing some bittersweet news—TAP99 is closing.

What started as an idea turned into a place full of energy, community, and countless memories. From game days to late nights, you made this place what it was—and we’re so grateful.

We’re going out the best way we know how: (more…)

“Enchant DC Returns To Nationals Park With An All-New World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze – returns for the first time since 2023”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Enchant | Courtesy of Social House Holiday, LLC”

From a press release:

“Enchant Christmas is officially returning to Washington, DC and bringing back the holiday magic that families, friends, and festive spirits have been waiting for.

From November 20 through December 27, Nationals Park will once again transform into a dazzling winter wonderland anchored by the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze. Guests can expect breathtaking larger-than-life light sculptures, millions of twinkling lights, festive experiences around every corner, and an all-new holiday adventure: Night of the Nutcrackers.

This year’s maze experience invites guests into a world where the Nutcrackers — legendary guardians of Christmas magic — have mysteriously vanished, threatening to dim the spirit of the season itself. Throughout the journey, guests will search for eight missing Nutcrackers hidden throughout the maze, restoring holiday magic along the way through immersive scenes and dazzling light displays. Whether guests choose to follow the adventure or simply wander through the glowing spectacle, the experience is designed to spark wonder for all ages.

“DC has always held a special place in our hearts, and we’ve been eager to return. Bringing Enchant back to Nationals Park gives us the opportunity to reintroduce this tradition to returning guests while creating entirely new memories for families experiencing it for the first time,” said Jayson Babel, Senior Vice President of Social House Holidays.

Alongside the all-new maze, guests can look forward to beloved Enchant favorites including: (more…)

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