SW Waterfront

“Pop-Up Preview + New Filipino Restaurant – Hiraya – Guest Chef Paolo Dungca at Tiki TNT + Starting October 13”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Lebanese Restaurant ilili Opens at The Wharf Tomorrow (Oct. 7)

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

3 people Shot in SW 11:08pm Sat. Night One of Whom Died, 3am Shooting in Columbia Heights, Six people shot in SW Friday Night one of whom died.

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Bistro Du Jour Rendering Getting Folks Excited at the Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Dave Chappelle Reopens The Anthem This Friday!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Let’s Go

Dave Chappelle kicking off the return of The Anthem is quite the amazing surprise, indeed. The comedic genius has been a most-poignant voice when it comes to dealing with the pandemic/recent election and all that has come with them; it seems incredibly appropriate for him to reawaken our pristine waterfront venue in hilarious fashion. The fact that it all goes down this Friday (more…)

About that Helicopter Many Heard/Saw in Navy Yard/SW Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


photo from our archives

From MPD:

“On 7/18/21 at approximately 11:50pm, MPD units were at New Jersey Ave SE & M Street SE when they observed a vehicle that had recently been taken in an armed carjacking in PG County, MD. The carjacked vehicle was a Nissan Pathfinder with Maryland tags. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it led them on a brief pursuit, ending on M Street SW, near the District Wharf. (more…)

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