SW Waterfront

Makers Union opens at The Wharf!

By Prince Of Petworth


664 Maine Avenue, SW courtesy Thompson Restaurants

Ed. Note: The Cathedral Commons location should be opening by “the end of the year. You can see Makers Union’s menus here.”

From a press release:

“Family-run and minority-owned hospitality company, Thompson Restaurants, is excited to announce the opening of Makers Union at the Wharf, located at 664 Maine Ave SW, Washington DC 20024.This highly anticipated opening marks the second Makers Union location in Thompson Restaurant’s portfolio with ambitious plans for further expansion throughout the remaining year. (more…)

“Wharf air streamer?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This airstreamer has been sat teasing us at the Wharf for months… but still hasn’t opened to serve a single cup of coffee as far as I know! Does anyone have some inside info on what’s happening with it? Or is it a llama-streamer???”

“Lip Lab is bringing a custom lip color experience to Washington D.C.’s Wharf District.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Excited to share that Lip Lab is coming to The Wharf District in Washington, D.C.! Opening October 22nd, Lip Lab is bringing a custom lip color experience to Washington D.C.’s Wharf District. Take a seat at the bar, spend time in an immersive world of color and be guided by a color expert to make your own custom hue, down to the shade, flavor, and finish, with packaging options made to engrave. (more…)

Update: 3 arrested. Multiple People Shot, One Killed, around 4:30pm Yesterday in SW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD: “Update: Detectives from @DCPoliceDept Homicide Branch arrested three people overnight for First Degree Murder While Armed (Felony Murder) in connection to Tuesday afternoon’s shooting in the 200 block on M Street, Southeast. Additional details will be released later today.”

KG reported at 5:02pm Tuesday: “huge police presence at 2nd and M SW in front of Valo apartments, husband said he heard tons of gunshots, a short break, and then more gunshots. Gotta be at least 12-15 cars responding.”

From MPD: “1D Shooting Investigation in the 200 block of M Street SW Lookout for black sedan with 3 B/M’s.”

The Washington Post reported: “All five were shot inside a residence in the 200 block of M Street SW, said Assistant Police Chief Carlos Heraud in a brief statement given near the scene.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

Update: “addition of a new barge at the Municipal Fish Market” – “Jessie Taylor Seafood being tugged down the Anacostia”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

Update from The Wharf:

“Today, Jessie Taylor Seafood began the process of expanding their seafood business with the addition of a new barge at the Municipal Fish Market at #TheWharfDC.

Owned and operated by the Evans family for nearly 90 years, Jessie Taylor Seafood is the longest-tenured vendor at the Market. Recently they completed a long-term renewal of their lease which will extend their business at The Wharf for at least another 20 years.”

Thanks to Emma for sending: “Spotted Jessie Taylor Seafood being tugged down the Anacostia, near Buzzard Point this morning. Pretty cool! Maybe they’re filling the vacant spot at the fish market?” (more…)

Pitango Gelato & Coffee coming to the Wharf next Spring!

By Prince Of Petworth


605 Wharf Street, SW

Thanks to Alisa for sending from the Wharf.

From Pitango Gelato & Coffee:

“Pitango’s seventh location will be opening in the Wharf Spring 2024. This location will specialize in serving authentic Italian gelato and sorbets as well as a robust craft coffee menu with house-baked croissants, cookies and pastries. (more…)

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