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The Wharf in the News

As the biggest development in the history of our nation’s capital, The Wharf is creating quite a buzz. Browse the most recent headlines below.

 

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Thrashers Rum Has Found Success By Embracing Its Tiki Bar Roots

calendar icon May 29, 2023

(Forbes) Potomac Distilling Company, the makers of Thrasher's Rum, is the rum-soaked dream of its founder Todd Thrasher. Located at The Wharf in Washington, DC, this small-batch rum distillery is producing some of the finest all-American rum and serving it next door at Polynesian-sytle tiki bar, Tiki TNT.

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Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Opens at The Wharf

calendar icon May 26, 2023

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, known for its authentic Maine lobster rolls, has opened a locally-owned location at The Wharf in Washington, DC. The restaurant also offers a full menu of popular lobster-based items, such as lobster salad, lobster bisque and lobster mac & cheese.

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11 Fun Ways to Get on the Water This Summer

calendar icon May 24, 2023

(Washingtonian) The Wharf has some of DC's best opportunities to get out on the water, including picnic boats, standup paddle boards, sunset cruises, and more.

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Where to watch outdoor movies around D.C.

calendar icon May 16, 2023

(Axios DC) Warmer weather calls for spreading a blanket on the grass, lathering up in bug spray and settling in for an outdoor movie. Axios recommends The Wharf's Sunset Cinema, showing free outdoor movies every Thursday throughout the summer.

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D.C.’s New Milk & Honey Brings Southern Comfort Food to The Wharf

calendar icon May 8, 2023

(Eater DC) The Wharf's newest brunch spot, Milk & Honey Café, offers flavorful New Orleans-inspired cuisine including blackened salmon BLTs, panko-crusted deviled eggs, and cheesecake-topped pancakes.

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Why You Should Visit DC's Hottest New Neighborhood

calendar icon April 21, 2023

(Forbes) The Wharf transformed the southwest waterfront into one of the capital’s hottest neighborhoods. On any given day, you will find joggers hitting the trail early in the morning, people rocking on the pier’s oversized wooden swings and families roasting s’mores at a firepit.

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The Second-timer’s Guide to Washington, D.C.

calendar icon March 7, 2023

(TripAdvisor) Go beyond the Mall to discover a different side of the U.S. capital. You may have been to the Tidal Basin, but you need to try the Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.

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The Wharf Combines Endless DC Shopping Spots Along Spectacular Water Views

calendar icon March 6, 2023

(Northern Virginia Magazine) The Wharf is like Old Town Alexandria’s splashy younger sibling. There’s a buzz of excitement, and it’s continued to grow since its opening in 2017. The completion of phase two in October 2022 topped off the walkable mile of shops, restaurants, hotels, and more.

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Water Taxi & Wharf Jitney

Introducing one of the best ways to view the city and the easiest mode of transportation to get to destinations on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers: our new water taxi. And if you just want to get across the Washington Channel, catch our jitney to East Potomac Park for a round of golf or a leisurely stroll.

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Commercial Leasing

The District’s most noteworthy companies and retailers are setting down roots at The Wharf. Among the best commercial real estate in DC, our trophy spaces and prime retail locations provide prominent visibility and an attractive location with sweeping vistas and a lively after-work dining and entertainment scene.

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