inside 610 Water Street SW photo by Dave Watts

From a press release:

“On April 29, international hospitality group Artfarm opened its doors to Fish Shop in Washington DC. Initially born in Ballater, Scotland, Fish Shop is a welcoming restaurant and bar, where seafood, craftsmanship and art combine. Designed to cater to local residents alongside the many seasonal visitors to the capital, Fish Shop will oEer a modern, informal 180-cover restaurant and bar with three private dining rooms also available to hire.

Celebrating the heritage and traditions of fishing, Fish Shop has been created for those who enjoy freshly caught seafood which is ethically sourced. A genuinely low-waste restaurant, everything from fit-out to furniture, packaging to retail has been carefully considered, with sustainability at the core of every element. (more…)



949 Wharf Street SW. photo by Fredde Lieberman

From the Capitals:

“The Washington Capitals will host a Gr8 Chase Watch Party at Whitlow’s at the Wharf for fans around the Capitals’ Sunday, April 6 away game @ New York Islanders at 12:30 p.m. Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record.

The watch party will feature: (more…)



renderings courtesy Therme DC

From a press release:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced that the District has selected Therme Group’s proposal to bring a new, dynamic use to Poplar Point in Ward 8: Therme DC. Under the proposal, Therme Group would develop 15 of Poplar Point’s 110 acres into a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing destination that would deliver a unique experience and spur economic growth along the waterfront. A global leader in urban wellbeing, the facility would offer affordable and accessible amenities never seen before in North America, including thermal baths, dozens of saunas and wet rooms, thermal and mineral pools, exhilarating waterslides, relaxation beds, immersive art, a wide variety of restaurants and an abundance of plants and trees.

“We know that Therme DC is a great fit for Poplar Point. Not only will it create jobs and opportunity, it will serve as a catalyst for economic growth along the Anacostia waterfront in Ward 8,” said Mayor Bowser. “This is a unique opportunity for DC and an economic driver for Ward 8—creating jobs, attracting visitors and delivering new opportunities for our residents.”

Viewed as one of the last significant waterfront development opportunities on the East Coast, Poplar Point is a 110-acre site that has remained undeveloped for decades. With the arrival of Therme DC, the site is expected to include a 70-acre riverfront park and trail system and 25-acres for mixed-use development. Anchoring Poplar Point’s transformation into a shared space for the community, Therme DC will be a powerful engine for economic growth in Ward 8 and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Therme DC project is estimated to generate: (more…)


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