Filed under: Politics by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Oct 14, 2013, 11:00am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Politics Pocket Flipboard Email Could a restaurateur become D.C.'s next mayor? Busboys & Poets founder and activist Andy Shallal is forming an exploratory committee to begin raising funds for a mayoral campaign, according to The Washington Post. [WaPo] More From Eater DC Sign up for the newsletter Eater DC Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Bartaco Adds a Waterfront Location at the Wharf — And More Openings By Tierney Plumb Philz Coffee Filters Out of the D.C. Market By Tierney Plumb Here Are the 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists for D.C. By Tierney Plumb A ‘Porn Star Caviar Martini’ Headlines L’Ardente’s Flashy New Cocktail Makeover By Tierney Plumb H Street’s Reliable Raw Bar Brine Is Coming to Dupont By Tierney Plumb 3 Weekend Restaurant Recommendations From Eater Writers and Editors By Eater Staff