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Restaurateurs, workers, and government officials navigate a rapidly shifting response to COVID-19
D.C. and its bordering states have begun easing restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, allowing restaurants and bars to reopen for outdoor dining only at limited capacity as of Friday, May 29.
Here are the latest stories affecting D.C. restaurants. For the latest news from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office, go here. To donate to the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington worker relief fund, go here.
Where to find oyster classes, martini flights, a Barbie-themed rooftop paradise, and more
Tracking eating and drinking establishments that won’t reopen
Restaurants and some bars are scrambling to prepare to open at full capacity on May 21 after more than a year of partial shutdowns and social distancing requirements
A guide to local restaurants (and trucks) offering up the seasonal Chesapeake specialty
Indoor and outside seating is permitted at a 50 percent capacity
As the coronavirus pandemic has made nightlife practically non-existent, many of D.C.’s biggest club operators are banding together
Serving customers without a COVID-19 vaccine seems ‘irresponsible,’ owner Peter Pastan says
The city rolls out expanded outdoor seating for businesses that secure a permit
Patios, rooftops, and gardens will start hosting customers on Friday, May 29
The strip mall spot reportedly did not want to attempt a return as long as COVID-19 limited service
The Northern Virginia county is accepting applications to expedite the process
The city will enter the first phase of reopening on Friday, May 29
BBQ Bus has expanded its takeout operation into the Tastemakers food hall
The owners have also turned Reveler’s Hour into a gourmet market
The whiskey bar and new sibling spot the Imperial add to-go menus
A last-minute delay for the region and restrictions keeping seating outdoors force operators to adapt on the fly
The modern Asian restaurant had a 13-year run as a power dining spot underneath the Newseum
‘I’m still at war with this decision,’ David Chang says on his podcast
Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to start lifting restrictions by June 8
The Michelin-starred restaurant hopes to make its dining room feel less empty once customers return at limited capacity
Gov. Ralph Northam allows a region hit hard by COVID-19 to open two weeks after the rest of the state
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Chef Ris Lacoste personally delivers orders to regulars
COVID-19 numbers in places like Arlington and Prince George’s County don’t match the downward trends in their states