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.

You’d need way more than a day to hit all of D.C.’s Black-owned establishments, so we picked some highlights and came up with an agenda for spending a day sampling as many as possible.

The staff received no notice the spots were shutting down, and the owners face significant debt.

Regardless of whether your cuffing season has been a success, the D.C. area has everything you need to mark Cupid’s season.

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.

From noodles to whole fish, there are a wealth of special Lunar New Year dishes in different Asian cultures, and many of them are available locally this time of year.

“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 nation’s biggest annual food awards are ramping up again, and more than a dozen local chefs, restaurants, and restaurateurs made the semifinal cut.

We hear from the lead counsel of Travelers United, which is suing large local restaurant groups over certain questionable fees.