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Black-Owned Businesses Celebrate 5th DMV Black Restaurant Week

Black-Owned Businesses Celebrate 5th DMV Black Restaurant Week

By Michelle Vassilev November 18, 2022

Black-owned restaurants across the Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area participated in the fifth annual DMV Black Restaurant Week, providing discounts and diverse cuisine to customers.  The...

The Wharf’s Phase 2 Will Feature New Restaurants, Shops As Renovations Conclude

The Wharf’s Phase 2 Will Feature New Restaurants, Shops As Renovations Conclude

By Rajaa Bint Talal October 6, 2022

The Wharf will open new restaurants, office spaces, parks and luxury apartments as its second phase of development nears completion. The Wharf, a popular outdoor development in southwest Washington,...

Georgetown Restaurants Fight For Survival as Pandemic Wears On

Georgetown Restaurants Fight For Survival as Pandemic Wears On

By Joyce Yang February 12, 2021

As Washington, D.C., enacted COVID-19 shutdown orders last March, John Tran, the owner of the Vietnamese restaurant Simply Banh Mi on Wisconsin Avenue, was left scrambling as uncertainty swirled and customers...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Georgetowns Asian Restaurants Offer Old Favorites and New Experiences

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Georgetown’s Asian Restaurants Offer Old Favorites and New Experiences

By Tyler Chan September 19, 2019

For a lot of Asian American kids, restaurants hold a special place in our hearts; they are where we met up with other families, played on our handheld video game consoles for hours on end and also where...

DC COUNCIL Legislation that was approved by Washington, D.C. voters with a 56 percent majority in a June primary was repealed by the D.C. Council (pictured above) in a 8-5 vote Tuesday. Initiative 77 was set to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the standard minimum wage by 2026.

DC Council Wages War Against Initiative 77

By Maxwell Sheremeta October 5, 2018

The Washington, D.C. Council voted 8-5 Tuesday to repeal Initiative 77, which would have gradually raised the minimum wage for tipped workers from $3.89 to match the standard minimum wage by 2026. Initiative...

FRUITIVE

Escape the Summer Heat With These 4 Drink Spots

By Gabrielle Irwin May 19, 2018

For the fierce coffee fiend: Tryst Coffeehouse Find seasonal blends crafted to perfection and enjoy an intense cup of joe in the cozy atmosphere of Tryst. Do not be fooled by the homey interior;...

TABLE FOR TWO: Why DC Restaurant Week Is a Sham

TABLE FOR TWO: Why DC Restaurant Week Is a Sham

By Toby Hung and Daniel Almeida February 7, 2018

“Value” is a word seldom found in the Washington, D.C. diner’s vocabulary — it is rare to find a restaurant that satisfies both the palate and the wallet. In light of these unfortunate circumstances,...

BUSBOYS AND POETS

Being a Conscious Consumer in the District

By Emrose Kathawala November 17, 2017

In our hectic daily lives as Georgetown students, we can easily forget that we are also consumers — where we choose to spend our money matters. Our purchases at certain stores and restaurants not only...

4Eats: Falafel Inc. Debrief

4Eats: Falafel Inc. Debrief

By Mike Radice and Mike Radice July 9, 2017

Quick Pita died and has risen again in a new and improved form. While no Georgetown establishment will ever truly take its place, Quick Pita's successor, Falafel Inc., sure does justice to our need for...

Summertime in DC

By Guide Editor May 19, 2017

Museums and Exhibits Across the District Concerts and Festivals: Editor's Picks A Breath of Fresh Air: Nature Near D.C. FILM Upcoming Movie Releases Best Summer Movies Movies Turning...

Health Code Violations Georgetown Students Have Ignored

Health Code Violations Georgetown Students Have Ignored

By Alana McGovern and Alana McGovern April 24, 2017

We've heard the rumors. We've seen the health code signs. But for all our favorite Georgetown restaurants, students are very much willing to forgive and forget their health code violations. To commemorate...

BAKE MY DAY: Dont Kale My Vibe

BAKE MY DAY: Don’t Kale My Vibe

By Nina Young February 17, 2017

Kale has a variety of different uses beyond the simple salad. In fact, this leafy green exists in such abundance in Washington, D.C. that a kale diet is possible anywhere in the city. This week, I am...

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