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DC Voters Vote Yes to Approve Initiative 77
Tuesday night, Initiative 77, the ballot measure to gradually eliminate the tipped minimum wage by 2026 in DC, passed 55% Yes to 45% No with about 1 of 6 DC registered voters weighing in. This will go to Congress for a 30-day review period; DC Council still has the power to overturn or modify it…
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Where to Watch the 2018 World Cup in DC
The 2018 World Cup, played in Russia, kicks off at 11am Eastern time on Thursday June 14th with Russia v. Saudi Arabia, and ends with the Final at 11a on Sunday, July 15th (schedule). Between June 15th and June 28th there will be 3-4 group stage games daily (usually 8a, 11a, and 2p), followed…
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The 201 Bar on Capitol Hill Closes June 15th
The 201 Bar closes its doors on Friday, June 15th. Originally opened in 2003 as “Lounge 201” (before a summer 2012 make-over), the subterranean watering hole on Capitol Hill near Union Station has long welcomed Senate staffers and lobbyists for after-work happy hours as well as many private events over the years. An appreciation party…
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DC Snow Day Bar/Restaurant Specials a Thing of the Past? OPM Finalizes New Rules
DC’s famed snow day specials (which Barred in DC frequently posts) at bars and restaurants may be less special going forward. That’s because last week OPM finally, as required by the Administrative Leave Act of 2016 (passed Dec 2016), issued its final regulations about the new “weather and safety leave.” Under the new regulations, which…
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A Normative Profile of Tipping at DC Bars
You’ve probably begun to hear a lot about Initiative 77, the ballot measure up for vote on the June 19th DC election put forward by some progressive groups (not DC itself, as some restaurant owners seem to think) which would eliminate the lower “tipped wage” by 2026 so restaurant/bar workers would be required to be…
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Trusty’s Set For Live Music; Torai to Offer Sake (Beer and Wine Too)
[This post was cross-posted earlier to The Hill is Home, where Barred in DC sometimes contributes stories that are more focused towards the neighborhood in which he lives] Trusty’s, 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, the beloved neighborhood bar in Hill East, is on track to host live bands and other entertainment both inside and on its…
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#ThisTown – DC Bars Showing Stormy Daniels 60 Minutes Interview
The CBS TV newsmagazine 60 Minutes is airing an interview tonight (after 7p, immediately following Elite 8 NCAA Kansas-Duke matchup) with adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who reportedly had an affair with Donald Trump. Because this is DC, many bars are getting in on the action and hosting watch parties (even though even cord cutters…
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DC #Snowday Specials … On the First Day of Spring
Although it’s the first day of spring, snow has decided to come to DC instead of warm weather and OPM has shut down the Government on March 21, 2018. Which means Barred in DC has the day off (no telework required at the agencies I’ve worked at), and due to popular demand, here’s a list…
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Where to Watch March Madness in DC – 2018
[NOTE: for March Madness 2019 spots, click here] March Madness is upon us, and it does not get better than Thursday and Friday for the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. See TV schedule and bracket here. I’ve highlighted all the sports bars, which are your best bets to have an atmosphere, and specials. I’ll be taking…
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#Windmageddon DC Bar/Restaurant Specials
Since OPM has shut down the federal government due to sustained 35 MPH winds and 60 MPH gusts, some bars have decided to (recklessly or not?) open earlier than usual with bar specials. Also a good day to get reps in for watching March Madness (Big 10 is playing a week earlier and two games…
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