On Friday we reported that Easy Company Wine Bar Update: New Sign says “closed until further notice due to a water leak.”

To Dave who was so upset about posts you can rest easy now fella. The official word from Easy Company:

“Easy Company has closed its doors. Our last day of service was Sunday, October 11th.

We are deeply grateful to the teams, guests, and neighbors who made our restaurant so vibrant. Unfortunately, despite everything that was working well, the economics of running this location were no longer sustainable. (more…)


98 Blair Alley, SW

Earlier this week a reader reported they “had a brunch reservation for this Saturday, October 17th but received a call (Monday) from the restaurant saying they were cancelling my reservation because they were permanently closing the business.” Thanks to Mike for sharing the new sign above with us yesterday. The question remains (more…)


98 Blair Alley, SW

“Casual wine bar & restaurant”

“Dear PoPville,

I had a brunch reservation for this Saturday, October 17th but received a call yesterday (Monday) from the restaurant saying they were cancelling my reservation because they were permanently closing the business. I haven’t seen anything on their socials but have you heard anything?”

They are apparently no longer taking reservations at all:

Multiple phone call attempts to Easy Company went unanswered yesterday and today.

Google currently has them listed as permanently closed: (more…)


From a press release:

“Red Bull Spin Off is bringing a one-of-a-kind spectacle to the nation’s capital this summer — a high-energy tandem bicycle challenge set on a water-based obstacle course at The Wharf. Taking place on June 27, the event will kick off Fourth of July celebrations in DC as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary festivities. Inspired by the wildly popular Red Bull Stalen Ros series in Europe, Red Bull Spin Off DC invites teams of two to design, build, and ride custom-crafted bikes across a floating course — where creativity meets competition and wipeouts are part of the show.

Participants can apply now until Sunday, May 3, (more…)



“Interior of Capitano. Photo courtesy of Nina Palazzolo.”

From a press release:

“Capitano, a new Italian dining destination, is set to open this March in Washington, DC. Located at The Wharf DC – DC’s dynamic waterfront neighborhood – Capitano (975 7th Street, SW) will bring the warmth of Italy to the heart of the capital, with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu inspired by Southern and Coastal Italian cuisine.

Capitano blends tradition with a touch of modern ease. It’s approachable, never fussy and where a plate of housemade pasta or the day’s crudo feels just as natural with a spritz at lunch as it does with a bottle of wine under the evening lights. (more…)


From Diverse Market Management:

“Farmers Market SW will reopen at The Wharf this spring, securing a new long-term home just two blocks away at M Street Landing following a successful ten-year residency at 4th and M Street SW. The market is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 4, and will continue to operate weekly on Saturdays through November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The relocation was made possible through a partnership between The Wharf and Diverse Market Management, who worked together to ensure the market remains in Southwest and continues serving residents with access to fresh, locally sourced food.

Located in the plaza at M Street Landing outside of Pitango, Philippe Chow and The Fish Shop, (more…)


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