Category: DC Bar News
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An Interview with the Porch Guy
Peter Tracey, the DC resident who went viral on Wednesday. Screengrab from video shot by Veronica Westhrin Note: New update including a statement from Peter one year later Yesterday, DC and the nation were rocked by pro-Trump protesters/rioters/terrorists/insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol and broke inside in face of a woefully prepared (or worse) U.S…
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The Big Hunt Has Terminated Its Lease. Building for Sale/Rent
1/11/20 Update: A former staffer at the Big Hunt informed me that the owner sent an email to staff on January 6th that “they can stop holding their breath.” The legendary dive/beer bar The Big Hunt formally terminated its lease as of October 31st, 2020, Barred in DC has learned. The news looks bleak for their…
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Indoor Dining in DC to Take a “Pause” Starting Christmas Eve
This post has been updated to reflect the Mayor’s Order released (13 hours after I broke this news) around 10p Friday night as well as a press conference that was held midday Monday. Following the lead of Baltimore, Montgomery Co, Prince Georges Co., Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Michigan, Washington, New York City and other parts of…
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Despite Clamor for Shutdown, Harry’s Bar Received No Citations This Weekend
This post has been edited to include a question & answer from Mayor Bowser’s press conference. Despite a stabbing that occured around 9p Saturday night nearby and a clamor from social media that it be shut down due to crowds of MAGAs and Proud Boys over the past several months, Harry’s Bar downtown received zero…
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Where to Get Hot Cocktails and Other Hot Drinks in DC
Winter is upon us, and given that most of you will only be comfortable dining/drinking outdoors or takeout only, it may be helpful to know where the hot cocktails are located. Here’s an incomplete list, based partially on crowdsourced Twitter lists. Also consulted Washingtonian/Daniella Byck, and Eater/Tierney Plumb. Those with 3 or more options are…
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$35 Million DC Restaurant Bridge Fund Application Now Live – Details Here
Today, DC made the application for the $35 million DC Restaurant Bridge Fund live. The application will close COB Monday December 28th (another week for restaurants in Wards 5, 7, and 8). Grants of $10,000 – $50,000 will be provided to at least 700 restaurants (including fast food spots, cafes, delis, coffee shops, food trucks,…
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Where to Get a Last Minute Thanksgiving Meal in DC and What Is Open Later in the Day
Almost every spot is sold out but looks like there are few spots still offering Thanksgiving meals today for late changing plans: Trio Bistro (Dupont): $42/pp. Brunch at 11, dinner at 2p Stoney’s (Logan Circle): Open at noon Tunnicliff’s Tavern (Eastern Market): $30. Open at 11a. Old Europe (Glover Park): Open at Noon-6p. $25 Worst…
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DC Announces $100 Million Bridge Fund to Support DC Businesses
Today, Mayor Bowser’s administration announced $100 million in funding via the “Bridge Fund” (the logo is clearly inspired by the new Douglass Bridge across the Anacostia). The fund closely tracks the Business Support Grant Program passed by DC Council and signed by the Mayor in July; DC had said in August that it didn’t have…
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Personal Note: A Truly Amazing and Awful Week
4/15/21 Update: Reposting this to mark the annual Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) which calls attention to the terrible disparities for Black mothers and childbirth. Nationally, Birth Queen is doing great work in this area; Local DC organizations that support Black maternal health include Mamatoto Village and Community of Health. Mrs. Barred made…
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The Big Stick Reopens Today After More Than Seven Months of Closure. Why Are Many Not Happy?
[Author’s Note: One of the owners of The Big Stick reached out and we had a 15 minute conversation Wednesday addressing some factual issues in this article. I had drafted a summary of that conversation that I was going to add to the end and sent it to them to make sure it was accurate…
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