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For those whose tastes run culinary over cultural, this is the British GQ guide to spending your free time in the centre of the free world. The first stop is at The Wharf, a publicly minded space, that feels open and flexible, and has quickly become a destination for shoppers, diners and fitness enthusiasts. We ate at Mi Vida which serves the authentic flavours of Mexico... (British GQ)

The scent of a wood-burning fire leads the way to Camp Wharf. There, chairs are arranged around a flickering fire, where passersby can hang out or purchase s’mores supplies. “It really started with the romance of the fire pit,” says Bob Rubenkonig, executive director of the Wharf Community Association. “It’s this social gathering place, right along the water.” (Washington Post)

The development team behind The Wharf has landed its second $800M-plus loan this year.  Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, a partnership of Hoffman & Associates, Madison Marquette and PSP Investments, announced Thursday it obtained an $847M construction loan for The Wharf's second phase. Goldman Sachs led the syndicate, along with Starwood Capital Group, Mack Real Estate Group and Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Eastdil Secured brokered the deal. 

Forward-thinking cities are investing billions to turn old docklands from no-go zones to places you’ll actually want to visit. Go to The Wharf  after a day on the National Mall. Start with East Coasters on the half shell at Hank’s Oyster Bar, then do dinner at Del Mar as the sun sets over the Potomac.(Condé Nast Traveller)

The ULI Global Awards for Excellence, widely recognized as one of the development industry’s most prestigious awards programs, recognizes projects with a comprehensive level of quality and a forward-looking approach to development and design.(Urban Land Magazine)

When The Wharf opened up just under two years ago, it became Washington D.C.’s newest aterfront neighborhood. We recently traveled to the nation’s capital to check out what all the hubbub is about — and we found great restaurants and bars, plenty of public programming and an impressive hotel in the InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf. (Luxury Travel Advisor)

Since the 1980s, DC has had a reputation for conservative design, but there has been a significant change during this latest development cycle. Developers are trying new things and trying to innovate. No project has exemplified that change more than The Wharf. (Washington Business Journal)

Pendry Hotels & Resorts has unveiled details about their boutique hotel to be located in the second phase of The Wharf. The hotel will include 131 guest rooms, 34 of which will be suites. Dubbed The Pendry Washington D.C. — The Wharf, the property will also include 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a spa and fitness center and three restaurants.