100 District Square, SW courtesy ilili

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From a press release:

“ilili D.C. is officially opening its doors on October 7th, 2021. A sister to one of New York City’s most time-honored restaurants known as the premier institution of Lebanese food culture and hospitality values, ilili, at D.C.’s waterfront neighborhood, The Wharf, will feature the same charisma and quality of the New York City favorite with exclusive features found only at the restaurant’s second locale. (more…)



51 District Square, SW courtesy Knead, rendering by architecture & design firm //3877.

Knead Hospitality and Design shares the above: “We look forward to welcoming you to “Bistro Du Jour” featuring a Mahzedahr Bakery very soon! In the meantime, here’s a picture to get excited about!”

And thanks to Jude for sending a current photo: (more…)



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…)



“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…)



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…)



rendering via District Wharf

From a press release:

“Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW), the developers of The Wharf, today announced that The Atlantic will move its D.C. headquarters to The Wharf’s highly anticipated second phase. The Atlantic will occupy the top two floors of office space within 610 Water Street. The 90,000 SF office building is designed by awarding-winning Morris Adjmi Architects. (more…)



courtesy The Wharf

For those who’ve been looking for some ‘nog – good options at The Wharf on the SW Waterfront:

Cantina Bambina – “Help Amy Trim the Tree” (Jameson cold Brew, eggnog, fresh nutmeg)

Tiki TNT – “Snow Miser” (creamy, cinnamon-heavy eggnog with rum and whiskey)

Moon Rabbit – “Moon Nog” (J.M. Rhum Agricole, Filibuster Dual-Cask Bourbon, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk + 5 spice blend)

Colada Shop – “Ponche Crema” (Caribbean eggnog with condensed milk, pasteurized egg yolk, and your choice of vanilla coffee & cacao nibs or guava & almond)

Officina – House Egg Nog (served with Italian Panettone)

Del Mar – Eggnog cookies (creamy eggnog vanilla filling, soft rum caramel between two crispy spiced molasses-ginger cookies, half dipped in chocolate with a touch of sea salt)”


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