Amanda Michelle Gomez is a General Assignment reporter at DCist/WAMU.
Get JoJo’s — a nutty, sweet cup of drip coffee made from 100% arabica from Brazil — at Call Your Mother’s 13 locations starting this week.
The proposal from Maryland Del. Adrian Boafo would ask voters to decide, similar to how D.C. residents voted in 2022 on a ballot initiative to do away with the tipped minimum wage.
Feb 15, 2024
Inside The Brutal Closure Of Promising D.C. Mexican Restaurants Las Gemelas And Destino
The staff received no notice the spots were shutting down, and the owners face significant debt.
Feb 08, 2024
‘I’m Soggy With Gratitude’: What’s Next For Beloved Queer Space As You Are After Flood Of Donations
As donations pour in, As You Are’s owners and fans share what the bar/café means for the community — and where it’s going.
The bill has garnered support from many within the restaurant industry, though some have criticized it for incentivizing restaurant service charges.
“This sends a message not just to my co-workers, but restaurant workers across the D.C. area that we all deserve the dignity, respect, and stable careers that come with a union,” said Bazaar busser Evelyn Perez.
José Andrés Group has not said whether it’ll voluntarily recognize the union.
The “downtown recovery grant” aims to incentivize businesses to relocate or expand into downtown.
You can now find legit Texas-style barbecue, a $40 sushi omakase, and scrumptious vegan New Orleans soul food, plus a lot more in downtown.
Jan 23, 2024
‘Inherently Deceptive’: Inside The Effort To Stop D.C. Restaurants From Charging Random Menu Fees
We hear from the lead counsel of Travelers United, which is suing large local restaurant groups over certain questionable fees.