Category: DC Bar News
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Legislation to Permit Outdoor Dining Expansion into DC Streets and Other Public Space Tabled, For Now
Today (Mon 5/18), DC Council Chaiman Mendelson’s staff circulated the language of the latest COVID-19 related bill. Unfortunately, although an outdoor dining expansion provision had been included after being drafted by CM Cheh and CM Allen, due to the objection of Mayor Bowser’s administration (and other unnamed entities/individuals), Chairman Mendelson’s staff noted the following: The…
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DC Council to Consider Measure on Tuesday to Close Streets for Outdoor Dining – An Analysis and Recommendations
[Edited to fix the incorrect members who introduced bill] 5/18 Update: Mayor Bowser’s office has convinced Chairman Mendelson to remove this from the bill and will consider it in 3 weeks: “There was objection to inclusion of it at this time from several sources, including the Executive, and it was noted that the ReOpenDC Advisory…
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DC Mask/Face Covering Rules – What Do They Require
[UPDATED TO ADD NEW RULES] Mayor Bowser’s order, lifting the stay-at-home order effective May 29th, made explicit that any mask guidance are mandatory: “Department of Health guidance relating to masks must be followed, as must the applicable orders of any regulatory agency for a specific activity.” Unless you are 0-8 years old; homeless; or unable…
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How DC Can Help Keep Its Bars and Restaurants Alive – An Open Letter to Mayor Bowser and the D.C. Council
Dear Mayor Bowser, the Mayor’s Cabinet, the DC Council, and the ReOpen DC Committees: I don’t have to tell you that most of DC’s bars, restaurants, and nightlife establishments, all of which are critical to the vibrant walkability of DC’s great neighborhoods, are in danger of going dark permanently due to the restrictions required to…
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The Cheapest Prepared Food Items For To-Go or Delivery Booze in DC
Last Updated: May 17, 2020 During the current crisis, registered bars and restaurants in DC are allowed to sell alcohol to-go or delivery (see rules in other states here) from 7a-midnight daily. This is the expansion on normal rules where only breweries and distilleries (and some grocers) can do this. However, unlike when ordering from…
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL – Beered in DC Available from Right Proper #ByDCForDC
Beered in DC, the collaboration beer between the DC Metro region’s recently crowned favorite brewery, Right Proper Brewing Company, Barred in DC, and Lost Lagers, is available for purchase from both the Shaw brewpub (walk-in or order on Toast Tab for pickup) and the Brookland production facility (walk-in or order online for pickup and delivery)…
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To-Go and Delivery Alcohol: A State-by-State Pandemic Guide
During the current pandemic crisis, bars and restaurants (until last Friday and not in South Dakota) have been closed for dine/drink-in. All states (except SD & NM) have allowed some sort of alcohol takeout, though many states (Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) already allowed some to-go sales by many/all…
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Guidelines Across America – State-by-State Look at Restaurant/Bar Reopening Guidelines
Since March 30th, every restaurant/bar in America (outside South Dakota), has been legally closed for dine-in service. This changed on Friday, April 24th when Alaska unceremoniously allowed restaurants to start serving dine-in. Below is a compilation of key restrictions (with links) that states who are opening have imposed. I’m definitely not endorsing any of these…
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The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in DC
$5 Fried Chicken Sandwich on brioche from Open Crumb in Anacostia (photo by Barred in DC) Who has the best chicken sandwiches in DC? Crowdsourced then validated via Twitter poll Last Updated: May 25, 2022 THE ROAMING ROOSTER TIER Roaming Rooster (Woodridge, U Street, Tenleytown, Skyland Town Center, Foggy Bottom in DC) $10 (+$4.39 fries) Buttermilk…
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Where to Get Growlers and Pouch Cocktails
During this COVID-19 crisis, I’ve posted a solid amount of content to help you out (offerings of all DC breweries/distilleries and a lot of bars, every spot on H Street, how to get most money in the pocket of your favorite restaurant/bar, virtual trivia spots, and what does DC’s stay at home order require). I’ve…
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