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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 13h

Just for fun: The oldest Tom Sietsema restaurant review I could find in The Post's archive is from May 1985, covering Bullfeathers of Alexandria, a long-gone sister to the Capitol Hill joint. (It's now Daniel O'Connell's.)
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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 1d

Just got out of a work party celebrating Tom Sietsema's remarkable 26 years at The Post. He's a talented critic and writer, but more importantly, Tom is a thoughtful, warm and empathetic colleague. I can't wait to see what he does next.

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Column | Food critic Tom Sietsema is stepping down — and dropping his anonymity

After a quarter-century of reviewing restaurants, donning disguises and turning down photos, The Post’s food critic is ready for his next course.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 1d

Just got out of a work party celebrating Tom Sietsema's remarkable 26 years at The Post. He's a talented critic and writer, but more importantly, Tom is a thoughtful, warm and empathetic colleague. I can't wait to see what he does next.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 2d

Taylor Swift night is always fun at the Pug, even if Tony doesn’t dress up anymore.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 2d

Great news: Tapori's shutdown special – happy hour lasting from open to close, Sunday through Thursday – is open to everyone, and includes $6 drafts, $8 martinis or wine, and small plates from $6-$10.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 3d

D.C. to me is hearing the crowd singing “Sexy Lady” two blocks from Nationals Park.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 3d

100%. We sat next to some women who were 2 hours late for a restaurant reservation and said they’d been sitting in traffic. Can’t imagine driving to the Spirit match, which only had 17,000 people today.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 3d

Final whistle vibes at Audi Field after Rose’s WHATWASTHAT banger of a goal in stoppage time.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 3d

Traffic on the Douglass Bridge is insane. Sitting at a bar, watching cars inching forward while joggers and walkers go by. (Assuming this is all for Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl at Nats Park.)

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 4d

Long line for men’s room at Aslin DC; only one toilet working. Someone apparently tried to flush a Zyn in the urinal; staff tells me this happens “all the time.”

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 6d

Our list of Government Shutdown specials just got another update. Whether you're looking for discounted theater tickets or museum admission, free crafting classes, or cheap food and extended happy hours, we have you covered.

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Shutdown specials in D.C.: Free Spirit tickets, discounted drinks

During the government shutdown, federal workers can take advantage of offers like free admission to museums and soccer games, as well as happy hour specials.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 6d

If you need to get your mind off things, there are almost 20 Taylor Swift dance parties, drag brunches, karaoke nights and quiz nights taking place around the D.C. area this weekend and in coming weeks.

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The best Taylor Swift album release parties in the D.C. area

Local Swifties can celebrate “The Life of a Showgirl” with a full weekend of events, including a midnight listening party, drag brunch and a tribute band.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 6d

To do this weekend:
• Oktoberfests, from beer to racing dachshunds
• Street festivals from Vienna to Del Ray to Takoma Park
• Harvest festivals, with scarecrows or K-pop
• Home Rule Music Fest
• Wicked art
• Pickle Bash
• Yoga Fest
• Fil-Am History Month party

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The 31 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Cheer for racing wiener dogs at Oktoberfest, explore fall arts festivals across the region, celebrate the harvest or dance at a music festival.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 7d

We've updated our list of government shutdown specials with *even more* deals, including $14 tickets to see "The American Five" at Ford's, half-price admission to the Phillips Collection, $7 martinis at Shakers and all-night happy hours at Daru.

Gift link: wapo.st/3WgocR9

Shutdown specials in D.C.: Free Spirit tickets, discounted drinks

During the government shutdown, federal workers can take advantage of offers like free admission to museums and soccer games, as well as happy hour specials.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 7d

During the shutdown, federal employees can take advantage of deals like:
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks

Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9

Shutdown specials in D.C.: Free Spirit tickets, discounted drinks

During the government shutdown, federal workers can take advantage of offers like free admission to museums and soccer games, as well as happy hour specials.

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 7d

During the shutdown, federal employees can take advantage of deals like:
• Free Washington Spirit tickets
• Free museum admission
• All-day happy hours
• Parties with free food and drinks

Our growing list of specials (gift link): wapo.st/3WgocR9

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Fritz Hahn @fritzhahn.bsky.social · 7d

Quick open-or-closed shutdown list:
Smithsonian museums and Zoo: Open through 10/6
National Gallery of Art: Open through 10/4
National Archives, Library of Congress, Botanic Garden: Closed.

Gift link: wapo.st/3VJlROv

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