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Beer Sales at Maryland Football Games Reduce Arrests; Red, White and Basil Opens

Plus, the owners of District Distilling Company remain a mystery.

University of Maryland football game
University of Maryland football game
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COLLEGE PARK— Washington Business Journal looks into the impact of beer sales at University of Maryland football games. It has apparently reduced alcohol-related arrests and hospital transports. [WBJ]

ADAMS MORGAN— Italian restaurant Red, White and Basil is now officially open. Chef Travis Hearne's menu focuses on pastas. [EaterWire]

U STREET— Washington City Paper writes about the mystery surrounding forthcoming District Distilling Company. Even the distilling pub's publicist was unsure of the owners' identities until recently. She has since signed a non-disclosure agreement. [WCP]

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