An influx of around 25,000 National Guard troops, an indoor dining ban, and the threat of hostility from far-right extremists that ultimately never materialized all made the 2021 inauguration for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris different than any D.C. has seen before. The following stories show how local restaurants adapted to the conditions, and what they missed on what would typically be a lucrative day for the hospitality industry.
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How D.C. Restaurants Handled an Inauguration Unlike Any Other
Heightened security and the coronavirus crisis didn’t totally dampen Biden’s big day for the service industry
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January 22, 2021
To Pass Secret Service Security, a Fast-Casual Spot in D.C. Had to Stuff Groceries Into Suitcases
Immigrant Food went above and beyond to open inside D.C.’s "red zone" on Inauguration Day
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January 20, 2021
Comet Ping Pong Chases Away Bigoted Pizzagate Picketers By Blasting Lady Gaga Bops
Conspiracy theorists were no match for "Born This Way"
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January 20, 2021
For D.C. Restaurants, Inauguration Is a Lost Opportunity for a Much-Needed Sales Boost
Without tourists, packed bars, or private parties, eating and drinking businesses will miss out on thousands of dollars in sales
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January 19, 2021
How D.C. Bars and Restaurants Are Preparing for a Bizarre Inauguration Day
Some businesses determined to stay open are cautiously opening — with evacuation plans and security guards
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January 15, 2021
Celebrate Inauguration Day in D.C. With These Food Deals and Political Cocktails
Toast to incoming President Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris during an inauguration unlike any other
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January 14, 2021
We the Pizza Delivers Hundreds of Pies to National Guard Troops at the Capitol
The Capitol Hill pizza shop matched a purchase by House representatives and is taking donations for more
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January 12, 2021
As Extremists Promise Armed Marches, D.C. Closes Indoor Dining Through Inauguration
Mayor Muriel Bowser references "public health and safety" while extending emergency measures