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1st time leaving town for Thanksgiving in about 15 years, first time flying in 20. Zero security wait at DCA, though definitely a busy terminal
November 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
1st time leaving town for Thanksgiving in about 15 years, first time flying in 20. Zero security wait at DCA, though definitely a busy terminal
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Here’s the memo explaining CM Allen’s Streatery Program Emergency/Temporary Amendment Acts of 2025, which will get a vote at the DC Council’s Dec. 2 legislative meeting. The emergency bill needs 9 votes to pass, while the temporary version needs 7 votes:
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Here’s the memo explaining CM Allen’s Streatery Program Emergency/Temporary Amendment Acts of 2025, which will get a vote at the DC Council’s Dec. 2 legislative meeting. The emergency bill needs 9 votes to pass, while the temporary version needs 7 votes:
The best value restaurant burgers in DC
Man the burgers at DC9 are some of the best I've ever had, and they rotate in new burgers fairly frequently. Honestly a huge factor in why I go to the Survivor watch parties there.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The best value restaurant burgers in DC
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Bowser not running for reelection. She gave scoop to the Post last night which was embargoed until she announced it right now (I just got an email about it)
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Bowser not running for reelection. She gave scoop to the Post last night which was embargoed until she announced it right now (I just got an email about it)
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Eebees Corner Bar deserves all the raves since opening 3 wks ago 6th/T/Florida NW.
The spot from the gregarious Emily Brown is a classic bar (cross between Old Ebbitt and All Souls)-get the $8 dark/light beer duo, incredible $25 burger, cocktails, make new friends. Comp’d
The spot from the gregarious Emily Brown is a classic bar (cross between Old Ebbitt and All Souls)-get the $8 dark/light beer duo, incredible $25 burger, cocktails, make new friends. Comp’d
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Eebees Corner Bar deserves all the raves since opening 3 wks ago 6th/T/Florida NW.
The spot from the gregarious Emily Brown is a classic bar (cross between Old Ebbitt and All Souls)-get the $8 dark/light beer duo, incredible $25 burger, cocktails, make new friends. Comp’d
The spot from the gregarious Emily Brown is a classic bar (cross between Old Ebbitt and All Souls)-get the $8 dark/light beer duo, incredible $25 burger, cocktails, make new friends. Comp’d
Confirming that the zoo has wild turkeys on display? Lil Miss asked to see some turkeys that were alive for Thanksgiving week. If there are any other nearby spots that also have live turkeys lmk
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Confirming that the zoo has wild turkeys on display? Lil Miss asked to see some turkeys that were alive for Thanksgiving week. If there are any other nearby spots that also have live turkeys lmk
Thx to MPD + AirTag tech for recovering e-bike that I stupidly left unlocked in front of house at 5p, then I realized was gone 3 hours later.
I tracked down to 2 locations, called 911, cops came, I pinged it, cops knocked on door, asked for bike back, I got it back at 10:30p
I tracked down to 2 locations, called 911, cops came, I pinged it, cops knocked on door, asked for bike back, I got it back at 10:30p
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Thx to MPD + AirTag tech for recovering e-bike that I stupidly left unlocked in front of house at 5p, then I realized was gone 3 hours later.
I tracked down to 2 locations, called 911, cops came, I pinged it, cops knocked on door, asked for bike back, I got it back at 10:30p
I tracked down to 2 locations, called 911, cops came, I pinged it, cops knocked on door, asked for bike back, I got it back at 10:30p
The 6 year old Astro Beer Hall (13/G NW) is quietly a big after-work draw (tables reservations are free).
Hosted/comped for surprisingly good burgers, fried chicken, tots, ~17 draft craft beers. You might score free donuts some nights. $6 burger/chicken sandwich specials.
Hosted/comped for surprisingly good burgers, fried chicken, tots, ~17 draft craft beers. You might score free donuts some nights. $6 burger/chicken sandwich specials.
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The 6 year old Astro Beer Hall (13/G NW) is quietly a big after-work draw (tables reservations are free).
Hosted/comped for surprisingly good burgers, fried chicken, tots, ~17 draft craft beers. You might score free donuts some nights. $6 burger/chicken sandwich specials.
Hosted/comped for surprisingly good burgers, fried chicken, tots, ~17 draft craft beers. You might score free donuts some nights. $6 burger/chicken sandwich specials.
with the current DC bar MVP
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
with the current DC bar MVP
An attempt to break Guinness World Record of 488 couples kissing under mistletoe on December 13th at something called the “National Mistletoe” at 8th and I NW
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
An attempt to break Guinness World Record of 488 couples kissing under mistletoe on December 13th at something called the “National Mistletoe” at 8th and I NW
Official watch party in DC for the Washington Spirit championship match tonight at 8p is at Franklin Hall, but plenty of other spots will have it with sound.
See link for other spots
Others not listed include The Roost and Chicken & Whiskey Navy Yard
washingtonspirit.com/playoffs/
See link for other spots
Others not listed include The Roost and Chicken & Whiskey Navy Yard
washingtonspirit.com/playoffs/
Playoffs
See your Washington Spirit in the 2024 NWSL Playoffs at Audi Field this November. Semifinal tickets on sale now!
washingtonspirit.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Official watch party in DC for the Washington Spirit championship match tonight at 8p is at Franklin Hall, but plenty of other spots will have it with sound.
See link for other spots
Others not listed include The Roost and Chicken & Whiskey Navy Yard
washingtonspirit.com/playoffs/
See link for other spots
Others not listed include The Roost and Chicken & Whiskey Navy Yard
washingtonspirit.com/playoffs/
Suzie Q’s spot is throwing in a free Santa visit for holiday parties booked in December
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Suzie Q’s spot is throwing in a free Santa visit for holiday parties booked in December
Charles Allen will be introducing emergency legislation to revise the DDOT/DOB streatery regulations before they are implemented to lower the cost and add more flexibility
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Charles Allen will be introducing emergency legislation to revise the DDOT/DOB streatery regulations before they are implemented to lower the cost and add more flexibility
Incredible transparency here by fish counter at Eastern Market. No notes
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Incredible transparency here by fish counter at Eastern Market. No notes
This year, the Umbrella Art Fair has moved from Union Market area to the 5th floor of the building where The Square is above the Farragut West Metro.
Open 10a today-Sunday (til 10p Fri and Sat, and 8p Sun).
Free admission, really cool event
Open 10a today-Sunday (til 10p Fri and Sat, and 8p Sun).
Free admission, really cool event
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This year, the Umbrella Art Fair has moved from Union Market area to the 5th floor of the building where The Square is above the Farragut West Metro.
Open 10a today-Sunday (til 10p Fri and Sat, and 8p Sun).
Free admission, really cool event
Open 10a today-Sunday (til 10p Fri and Sat, and 8p Sun).
Free admission, really cool event
Axios confirming my earlier report that Le Dip is taking down their streatery (again they don’t actually have to yet, they can submit a permit request and keep it while pending review)
www.axios.com/local/washin...
www.axios.com/local/washin...
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Axios confirming my earlier report that Le Dip is taking down their streatery (again they don’t actually have to yet, they can submit a permit request and keep it while pending review)
www.axios.com/local/washin...
www.axios.com/local/washin...
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Heard from a bar that they’ve started selling Guinness on draft like crazy past 6 months or so. Is this “split the g” social media effect (I’ve yet to do it) or have people discovered finally that Guinness is a sessionable, easy drinking beer?
any other bars seeing same thing?
any other bars seeing same thing?
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Heard from a bar that they’ve started selling Guinness on draft like crazy past 6 months or so. Is this “split the g” social media effect (I’ve yet to do it) or have people discovered finally that Guinness is a sessionable, easy drinking beer?
any other bars seeing same thing?
any other bars seeing same thing?
Here are some of the (paraphrased) comments Mayor Bowser made yesterday at the “Real DC” panel influencer event (apparently closed to the press) yesterday at Isla that I attended.
At least for this audience, not surprising was quite a pro-development message
At least for this audience, not surprising was quite a pro-development message
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Here are some of the (paraphrased) comments Mayor Bowser made yesterday at the “Real DC” panel influencer event (apparently closed to the press) yesterday at Isla that I attended.
At least for this audience, not surprising was quite a pro-development message
At least for this audience, not surprising was quite a pro-development message
Hilarious - someone at Tune Inn sitting near an advisor to current CM Janeese Lewis George and former CM Tommy Wells overheard plans for her possible mayoral campaign and spilled the beans to Cuney Til of Axios
www.axios.com/local/washin...
www.axios.com/local/washin...
November 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Hilarious - someone at Tune Inn sitting near an advisor to current CM Janeese Lewis George and former CM Tommy Wells overheard plans for her possible mayoral campaign and spilled the beans to Cuney Til of Axios
www.axios.com/local/washin...
www.axios.com/local/washin...
Mayor’s office invited me and a bunch of other local influencers in different areas to a panel including her, the RAMW prez, a tech startup person, and the quite personable director of DC Parks and Rec. Go-go band
Pretty big turnout - relatively candid for a friendly audience
Pretty big turnout - relatively candid for a friendly audience
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Mayor’s office invited me and a bunch of other local influencers in different areas to a panel including her, the RAMW prez, a tech startup person, and the quite personable director of DC Parks and Rec. Go-go band
Pretty big turnout - relatively candid for a friendly audience
Pretty big turnout - relatively candid for a friendly audience
More math on streateries.
Bottom line - DC should start charging for streateries but it should be $5-10/SF like sidewalk cafes, not $20/SF. And they should allow clear enclosed streateries (maybe charge more for those) to make them usable year round.
ggwash.org/view/101524/...
Bottom line - DC should start charging for streateries but it should be $5-10/SF like sidewalk cafes, not $20/SF. And they should allow clear enclosed streateries (maybe charge more for those) to make them usable year round.
ggwash.org/view/101524/...
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
More math on streateries.
Bottom line - DC should start charging for streateries but it should be $5-10/SF like sidewalk cafes, not $20/SF. And they should allow clear enclosed streateries (maybe charge more for those) to make them usable year round.
ggwash.org/view/101524/...
Bottom line - DC should start charging for streateries but it should be $5-10/SF like sidewalk cafes, not $20/SF. And they should allow clear enclosed streateries (maybe charge more for those) to make them usable year round.
ggwash.org/view/101524/...
What’s a question you’d like answered by the mayor and/or the president of RAMW
1) relating to DC bars/restaurants industry and
2) you think they might actually provide an informative response to?
1) relating to DC bars/restaurants industry and
2) you think they might actually provide an informative response to?
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
What’s a question you’d like answered by the mayor and/or the president of RAMW
1) relating to DC bars/restaurants industry and
2) you think they might actually provide an informative response to?
1) relating to DC bars/restaurants industry and
2) you think they might actually provide an informative response to?
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NEW: Tap, Ride, Go now available on @wmata.com 🚌! This major improvement lets customers tap a credit/debit or Apple/google pay so they can quickly tap & ride. Amazing work by Team Metro & our tech partners to get this done to improve America’s Metro System. Thx to all the mascots!
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
NEW: Tap, Ride, Go now available on @wmata.com 🚌! This major improvement lets customers tap a credit/debit or Apple/google pay so they can quickly tap & ride. Amazing work by Team Metro & our tech partners to get this done to improve America’s Metro System. Thx to all the mascots!