Why is Captain White leaving The Wharf DC?

The operators of Captain White’s Seafood have informed us that they have decided to leave the Municipal Fish Market following a US District Court ruling earlier this year in a case the Whites filed against the District of Columbia and Hoffman-Madison Waterfront affiliates.

What happened to Captain White’s seafood?

Although the market — and Captain White Seafood in particular — had become an iconic D.C. landmark over the last half-century, the family found themselves up against The Wharf’s developers and the District government in a legal battle over leasing rights that started in 2015 and concluded with Captain White’s departure …

Where did The Wharf in DC move to?

An iconic Southwest, D.C. business is getting new life — and a new address. After shocking the community with its sudden disappearance from the Wharf in November, it looks like Captain White Seafood City will reopen in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

What happened D.C. Fish Market?

In March of 2021, a US District judge ruled that the fish market leases were void, and Captain White and Salt Water Seafood were month-to-month tenants.

How much does a bushel of crabs cost in DC?

Here’s a guide. WASHINGTON — Market prices for blue crabs can fluctuate with the calendar and as trucks bring them to the D.C. Fish Market in Southwest. But generally speaking, you’ll pay between $105 and $225 a bushel.

How many blue crabs make a pound of meat?

A single #1-sized blue crab will contain 1 to 2 ounces of blue crab meat when cleaned by an experienced crab picker. This means you will need at least 16 blue crabs for a single pound of crab meat, but expect to need more blue crabs.

Does DC Wharf accept EBT?

For decades, the Wharf’s fish vendors have accepted SNAP benefits, providing access to fresh seafood to low-income families for reasonable prices. For some families in neighborhoods in Wards 7 and 8, where there are just three grocery stores for over 140,000 residents, the Wharf is a reliable food option.