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At a cost of $2.5 billion, the Wharf is one of the most aggressive efforts in recent memory by the District, maybe by any city, to reinvent a waterfront.

It’s not every year D.C. welcomes a whole new neighborhood into its ranks. But 2017 saw just that with the opening of phase one of Hoffman-Madison Waterfront’s ambitious project, The Wharf.

Few chefs enjoy the Midas touch of Fabio Trabocchi, whose see-and-be-seen Italian restaurants around Washington come with the advantage of terrific menus and top-flight service. The chef’s latest hit takes place on the Wharf and pays homage to the cooking of Spain, the origin of his equally savvy wife and business partner, Maria.

In the nearly three months I spend on the road in search of a perfect night out, I eat dozens of meals that may not be Perfect but are perfectly wonderful. Here are some highlights from 2018.

The Wharf welcomed American Constitution, its first visiting cruise ship since opening, on Sunday, April 22.

It may feel like a never-ending deep freeze between the political parties in Congress, but rest assured that spring in Washington, D.C., is just around the corner. Whether you’re headed downtown to see the cherry blossoms, planning to hit up the Nationals’ opening day or just visiting for the weekend, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the nation’s capital as the weather warms.

In Washington D.C., the reign of stodgy, stuffy steakhouses is thankfully a thing of the past. Because in the past few years alone, our nation's capital has nabbed several coveted titles, including Bon Appetit's Restaurant City of the Year. On top of that, local restaurants are finally being considered for inclusion in the Michelin Guide.

Fox Architects Principal Derek Wood walked late last week onto the rooftop terrace of a trophy-class office building his company designed at The Wharf, wearing a white hard hat, boots and a blue suit, to take in the panoramic views.