79 Potomac Avenue, SE photo by Dean Clark
Thanks to Jay for passing on from Dock 79 in the Navy Yard:
“We wanted to share the exciting news that El Rey has finalized a lease with our building! (more…)
Navy Yard
“Phase II from M St SE between 1st and New Jersey Ave all the way down to the waterfront!” Renderings courtesy Brookfield Properties
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, today announced a collection of new retail concepts coming to The Yards. The new offerings joining The Yards’ Phase II will include Sea Suite Cruises which is coming to The Yards Marina, and Foxtrot, Maman, Playa Bowls and Jungle & Loom, which will be situated along N St SE and the neighborhood’s pedestrian-only street, Yards Place, that connects the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station directly with the Anacostia River waterfront and Nationals Park.
“We’re excited to welcome Foxtrot, Maman, Playa Bowls, Jungle & Loom and Sea Suite Cruises to our growing community at The Yards,” said Bobby Swennes, Executive Vice President and Head of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Region for Brookfield Properties. “One of the elements that makes The Yards neighborhood so special is its thoughtfully curated retailers, and we’re looking forward to offering our residents, office workers and visitors so many new places to try out and enjoy.”
The following new retailers will bring unique dining and service experiences to the neighborhood: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what happened outside of The Guild apartments (Sunday night) in Navy Yard? I heard this super loud boom that I looked outside to see if it was a gunshot. Ten minutes later a bunch of cops and an ambulance arrives (around 10:30 pm). Turns out it was the sound of someone falling out their window (more…)
1275 New Jersey Ave, SE
Thanks to Brad for sharing the update from the Foxtrot coming to Navy Yard: “May 16th open” (more…)
NavyYardParking writes: “This car is back (now with expired tag). I chatted with the DCDPW parking guy, and he tells me that he is not allowed to pull up a cover on any car. So, there you go DC: buy a car cover – park illegally for free forever.” (more…)
courtesy Washington Nationals
From the Nationals:
“2019 World Series champion Gerardo Parra, who endeared himself to Nationals fans and baseball lovers across the globe with his “Baby Shark” walk-up music, will kick off 2023 Opening Day celebrations on Thursday, March 30, by leading the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales on a parade around Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood. (more…)
2 I Street, SE previously home to ABC Pony via IG
Thanks to N. for passing on the email announcement:
“Meet ANY DAY NOW- your new all day restaurant!
Hi Novel Residents!
We are beyond excited to join your home here at Novel South Capitol. We can’t wait to meet you all and serve your beautiful community. We are honored and ecstatic to grow into this community space and provide you all with a welcoming home-not so far away-from home. We wanted you all to be the first to know of our opening ahead of our announcement to the general public. As of today, our anticipated opening for our cafe is Monday April 17th, we will offer breakfast, coffee and a co-working space for you all from 7am – 4pm. To give our team time to work out final details we are anticipating rolling out our dinner service Saturday April 22nd. Construction and Design will start in the upcoming week so the café space will be closed off to the lobby until we are ready to reveal our new look.
A bit about us: (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen
Good news for Bullpen fans:
“As much as we love to stir the pot, we couldn’t leave you hanging for too long.
We’re ready to get rowdy with you. Cheers to another season of the Bullpen. (more…)
From an email:
“I’m thrilled to inform you that I have partnered with some of the best rising stars in DC to debut “Trouble Bird” in the Navy Yard. Trouble Bird is a new cocktail bar that will debut at 5pm on Tuesday, February 28th.”
Check out the menus and the full release: (more…)
1250 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Dave for sending the photo above: “Swingers in Navy Yard is almost ready.”
From Swingers Crazy Golf:
“Swingers – the crazy golf club and high-end entertainment experience founded in London U.K. in 2014 by Jeremy Simmonds and Matt Grech-Smith – announced that its third U.S. location (and fifth in total), Swingers Navy Yard, will open in Washington, D.C.’s Ballpark District on Friday, March 10th, 2023. The newest Swingers location marks their third U.S. opening in less than two years, demonstrating that the twist on mini golf is proving to be an incredibly popular new way to socialize.
Located in the heart of D.C.’s bustling Ballpark District, Swingers Navy Yard will sit at the base of The Kelvin, a thoughtfully-designed, contemporary apartment building by Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners. The crazy golf venue will boast over 23,000 square feet of space spanning two floors and will feature three nine-hole crazy-golf courses, a stunning 750-square-foot patio, multiple cocktail bars and a gourmet street food offering. (more…)