SW Waterfront

“a woman driving a white Lexus mini-SUV has been harassing dog owners in Navy Yard and the Wharf”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Over the past few months, a woman driving a white Lexus mini-SUV has been harassing dog owners in Navy Yard and the Wharf. Both from her vehicle and on foot she has accused dog owners of underfeeding their dogs and even picked up a small dog while it was still leashed with the owner holding its leash and started walking toward her car with the dog. Most recently, after multiple attempts to get my attention while I tried to ignore her, she yelled from her vehicle “Excuse me, I work with dogs and you are underfeeding your dog”. (more…)

Camp Anthem, “pop-up waterfront bar and restaurant”, reopens Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo Courtesy of The Anthem

Ed. Note: Sources say we might hit 80 degrees tomorrow!

From The Anthem:

“As the weather starts to warm up, we are thrilled to announce the return of CAMP ANTHEM, reopening Friday, March 26th!

We’re taking over District Pier at The Wharf once again for our pop-up waterfront bar and restaurant, safely hosting guests for lunch and dinner on the picturesque Washington Channel. (more…)

Crochet art installation of US Vice President Kamala Harris by London Kaye unveiled at the Wharf today

By Prince Of Petworth


“will be up March 8 through Memorial Day Weekend.” Photo courtesy of Southwest BID

From a press release:

“Today, The Wharf, Washington, DC’s world-class waterfront neighborhood, in partnership with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) and the Italian-inspired culinary collective Officina, unveiled a large-scale, outdoor crochet art installation of US Vice President Kamala Harris in celebration of International Women’s Day.


Photo courtesy of Southwest BID

The piece is the work of the LA-based, international “yarn bomber” and street artist London Kaye. Kaye has been commissioned for a myriad of art installations including murals in Times Square, a school bus wrap for The Gap and a takeover of Kelly Clarkson’s television show studio. This latest work featuring Vice President Harris is titled “I’m Speaking” and is her largest installation to date, spanning 40-feet in width and 20-feet in height. (more…)

Folks behind The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, Nick’s Riverside Grill, and Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place opening ‘The Point’ at Buzzard Point this Spring

By Prince Of Petworth


2100 2nd Street, SW. Rendering courtesy Fish & Fire Food Group

From a press release:

“Fish & Fire Food Group, the D.C.-based hospitality group behind the Michelin-acknowledged The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, Nick’s Riverside Grill, and Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place is opening with its newest sustainably-focused restaurant called The Point. Slated to open this spring at 2100 2nd Street SW, The Point will feature a vast selection of the freshest seafood, coastal cuisine, and American-infused fare under the direction of Fish & Fire Food Group’s Culinary Director Ron Goodman and Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert.

Situated at the tip of Buzzard Point, where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet, the expansive restaurant is located in the former U.S. Coast Guard headquarters, which is now shared with the new RiverPoint Apartments. (more…)

“Chef Nicholas Stefanelli and team are excited to launch CODA, a new ghost pizzeria concept out of Officina at the Wharf.”

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy CODA

From an email:

“Chef Nicholas Stefanelli and team are excited to launch CODA, a new ghost pizzeria concept out of Officina at the Wharf (1120 Maine Ave, SW.) CODA is inspired by the local corner Italian pizza & sub shop Chef Stefanelli grew up on and worked at, combined with the street food and experiences of his travels throughout Italy- from the Roman Alimentari to the arancini of savia pasteceria in Cataina. (more…)

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