Barred in DC

Supporters of Initiative 82 (the DC ballot measure that would end the tipped minimum wage/tip credit for good by July 2027 if passed) point to a survey of 300 DC tipped workers that showed 91% support ending the tipped minimum wage. Those opposed appear to dismiss the results out of hand, and say they haven’t…

Initiative 82, if a majority of voters vote yes in the upcoming DC general election, will eliminate the tipped minimum wage/tip credit in DC by July 2027. Specifically, the tipped minimum wage would increase immediately from $5.35 to $6 on New Years’ Day 2023, to $8 6 months later in July 2023, $10 in July…

Last Thursday, ANC 1B (southern part of Columbia Heights, LeDroit Park, Pleasant Plains, northern part of Shaw, much of U Street) voted to appoint a “special commitee” of four commissioners to investigate allegations of wrongdoing against ANC Alan Kensek. The other ANC commissioners allege that Kensek violated the ANC’s Code of Coduct, DC Gov’t ethics…

Paste & Rind Cheese Co., which currently operates out a several farmers markets during the week, is taking over the Dio Wine Bar space at 904 H St. NE. The cheese shop, owned by Kara McGrath, confirmed to Barred in DC that they will plan to “open a retail artisan cheese counter and wine and…

Hill East Burger [1432 Pennsylvania Ave SE, roughly 15th and I SE, Online Ordering, Twitter, Instagram, will be open 5p M-F, Noon Sat-Sun, kitchen closing at 10p daily, bar at 11p], a self-described “smoked burger saloon” quietly “soft” opened to the public Thursday, September 29th, and as of Friday October 7th, has booze though without…

Every bar in DC open on a Sunday with a TV will show the country’s most popular entertainment, the NFL. But if you’re a fan, you probably want to go somewhere they don’t just show the 30-40% of games that are on regular TV, but 100% of the games including on NFL Sunday Ticket. Here’s…

Updated: September 9, 2022 (Bars listed in parentheses are in the suburbs. Not all suburban bars listed)Italics-potentially not officially hosted by local alumni group The 2022 guide to where to watch your college football team in DC and the DC area is below. CC Sports Pub below refers to Crystal City Sports Pub Email barredindc@gmail.com…

Although none have yet to be authorized, open container zones are now technically legal in DC, after the Reopen Washington DC Alcohol Beverage Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 became effective June 30th. Applications for the so-called “commercial lifestyle licenses” ($1000 minimum) will become available in early August and will be subject to protests from ANCs…

Update Saturday morning from metrobar: So, we just received our ABRA license and will be open and serving beer and spirits today. We are still experiencing a staff shortage, and face issues today obtaining some of our regular menu products due to wholesalers being closed for the weekend. Our team is working this morning to…