Thanks to a reader for sending the latest on Captain White’s around 9:30am today (Sunday.)

On November 4th we learned:

“Captain White Seafood City remains OPEN for business through Thanksgiving!!!

The Captain White Family and Crew cannot begin to put into words how grateful and thankful we are for your loyalty, dedication and support through the years. We will be pulling away our final barge from a place we have been operating for over 50 years. (more…)


From a press release:

“At Tiki TNT, Todd Thrasher’s waterfront, runaway hit of the DC Wharf, the breeze always blows tropical. Starting Wednesday, October 13, 2021 there will be a new island flair in the air, as Filipino native-born chef, Paolo Dungca, returns as the resident guest chef for a special preview pop-up dinner series of his upcoming restaurant Hiraya – of which Thrasher is a partner. The four-course dinner menu [$75] will tell the story of Dungca growing up in the Philippines — an innovative spin on the customary cuisine of his childhood and the recipes he learned from his mom, aunties, and grandparents. (more…)



100 District Square, SW courtesy ilili

Check out some sample menus here.

From a press release:

“ilili D.C. is officially opening its doors on October 7th, 2021. A sister to one of New York City’s most time-honored restaurants known as the premier institution of Lebanese food culture and hospitality values, ilili, at D.C.’s waterfront neighborhood, The Wharf, will feature the same charisma and quality of the New York City favorite with exclusive features found only at the restaurant’s second locale. (more…)



photo by KTB “What sounded like 15-20 gunshots near O and Half St SW”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in the 1300 block of Half Street, Southwest.

At approximately 11:08 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located two adult males and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)



51 District Square, SW courtesy Knead, rendering by architecture & design firm //3877.

Knead Hospitality and Design shares the above: “We look forward to welcoming you to “Bistro Du Jour” featuring a Mahzedahr Bakery very soon! In the meantime, here’s a picture to get excited about!”

And thanks to Jude for sending a current photo: (more…)


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