The Latest Dish
• June 21, 2018

Jenn Crovato, who has partnered with Georgetown Inn owner Nayan Patel, has set the bar high at 1310 Kitchen and Bar, cooking pure, as witnessed by her cookbook, “Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Pepper.”

Tipped-Employee Initiative Passes. Now What?
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Initiative 77, making it District law to guarantee every full-time employee a minimum wage of $15 an hour by 2025, passed 55 percent to 45 percent.  An online petition is being circulated to “Continue the fight – bring 77 to City Council!”

Weekend Round Up June 21, 2018
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Metropolitan Washington BBQ & Grilling Week ends Friday. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue will be smokin’ for the National Capital BBQ Battle.

Andres Helps O’Connell Celebrate 40 Years
• June 18, 2018

The Georgetowner takes this opportunity to heartily congratulate Patrick O’Connell on the 40th anniversary of the beloved Inn at Little Washington and welcome José Andrés to Georgetown.

RAMMYs Shine Despite Industry Challenges
• June 11, 2018

The industry has taken a hit this year from the sexual harassment scandals and Anthony Bourdain’s passing. Speeches at the D.C. ceremony emphasized the need for community and a spirit of togetherness.

Now Open: America Eats Tavern
• June 4, 2018

Located in the Tysons Corner Ritz-Carlton for two years, until late 2016, the restaurant — from José Andrés’s ThinkFoodGroup — replaces neighborhood rib joint Old Glory at 3139 M St. NW.

Panel Addresses Georgetown’s Restaurant Future
• May 17, 2018

Close to 200 restaurateurs, entrepreneurs and Georgetown residents packed the new Church Hall beer hall at 1080 Wisconsin Ave. NW on May 14 to hear a roundtable discussion on “Georgetown’s Restaurant Renaissance.”

Embassies Open Doors for Passport DC
• May 7, 2018

This year, 50 embassies participated in the May 5 “Around the World Embassy Tour” with open houses, exhibits, food and entertainment. 

Modern Trousseau and Angolo Replace Hitched, Pier 2934
• April 9, 2018

Revolving retailers and restaurants in Georgetown: one bridal shop takes another’s place on Wisconsin Avenue and Italian subs for Cajun on M Street.

New Bars, Eateries Near Wisconsin & M
• March 26, 2018

Ready, Georgetown? Here they come: Church Hall for beer, Bluestone Lane for coffee and Reren for lamen (sic).