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[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…

[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…

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…

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…

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…

$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…

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…