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…)
610 Water Street, SW
Thanks to Wendy for sending:
“Look what re-opened at The Wharf today! New location on Water Street across from Arena Stage!” (more…)
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…)
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…)
20 District Square, SW
Thanks to Brian for sending: “The shop called a beautiful closet which sold women’s, men’s and kids clothes has closed and was fast to renovate and put up new signage for Lip Lab opening soon. Next to britches great outdoors.”
1100 15th Street, NW at L Street
Thanks to DD for sending the update. Little Chicken, opened in the hidden alley between L and M Street in Midtown Center in May 2022. Stay tuned for an opening in the Wharf this September.
DC Retro Boat – Violet, photo: Sea Suite Cruises
From a press release:
“Like something out of “Mad Men’, two classic fiberglass boats, circa 1958-1963, have been repurposed by Sea Suite Cruises, the DC-based party boat company, and are setting sail from The Wharf. The little party boats are the latest brainchild of Jack Maher and Jack Walten, co-founders of Sea Suite, the same guys who brought the Potomac Paddle Club Boats and Tiki Boats to DC. (more…)
inside 635 Wharf Street, SW photo by Credit: Nicolas Castro
From a press release:
“Renowned restaurant brand Phillipe Chow is thrilled to announce that its first location outside of NYC opens on Wednesday, June 14 in Washington, D.C. at 635 Wharf St., SW.
Situated on the picturesque edge of the Potomac River at The Wharf, the buzzy mile-long waterfront destination known for its world-class collection of restaurants, retail, and residential communities, Philippe Chow is housed in a luxurious, 350-seat space (250 inside, 100 outside) designed by acclaimed local firm //3877.
“We couldn’t have envisioned a better home for our first location outside of New York, and we are elated to share with Washingtonians––and the global visitors it attracts––a taste of Chef Chow’s renowned style of Chinese cuisine, alongside the unparalleled service and high-energy ambiance that we pride ourselves in,” says Abraham Merchant, CEO of Philippe Chow.
An iconic restaurant for almost two decades, Philippe Chow’s first, and now flagship, location opened in Uptown Manhattan in 2005. Since then, the restaurant has remained an undisputed favorite among New York City’s power crowd––attracting athletes, musicians and film stars such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, Adam Sandler, and Mariah Carey (to name a few).
Known for his modern, flavorful, and theatrical style, Chef Chow—the brand’s visionary and namesake—is world-renowned for his Beijing-style dishes. (more…)
801 Wharf Street, SW via IG
Sad news from the Washington Post:
“Acclaimed chef Kevin Tien’s modern Vietnamese restaurant, Moon Rabbit, is closing on the Wharf at the end of service on Monday, a sudden and surprising move that local union officials say was engineered by the luxury hotel that houses the restaurant to kill efforts to unionize hospitality workers there.”
CM Charles Allen tweeted: (more…)
12 District Square, SW
Thanks to B. for sending:
“Not sure if you saw that Britches Great Outdoors has reopened at the Wharf. 12 District Square. Store is small, but has lots of product.” (more…)