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Zach Israel @zachisrael.bsky.social · 2h

If CM McDuffie resigns from the DC Council to run for Mayor as a Democrat, the 12 remaining CMs would then vote to appoint a non-Dem in the vacated At-Large CM seat. That person would serve until a special At-Large CM election winner is certified (likely in June 2026) www.axios.com/local/washin...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 5h

Sidman

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 20h

H Street brewpub/wine bar Henceforth is cutting their hours due to **everything** (opening 1 hour later on Mon/Tue, 5 hours later on Wed-Sat, closing several hours earlier Sunday).

(Have to think slower Sat and Sun has something to do w/ headstrong decision not to have any TVs)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 1d

$10 pizzas at Pupatella Capitol Hill tomorrow. Normally ~$18-20 or so.

Both dine in and online takeout from the restaurant too

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DC Beer @dcbeer.com · 1d

Everything in that screenshot is correct and we share Barred’s skepticism about any potential fixes. That’s also probably the only part of the article worth reading.

Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 1d

Succinct encapsulation about why craft beer has hit a declining plateau. Though I’m skeptical that addressing some of the issues identified will work to reverse (glut of IPAs, unclear labels/beer names, going back to 12 oz 6 packs vs 16 oz 4 packs)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 1d

Succinct encapsulation about why craft beer has hit a declining plateau. Though I’m skeptical that addressing some of the issues identified will work to reverse (glut of IPAs, unclear labels/beer names, going back to 12 oz 6 packs vs 16 oz 4 packs)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 3d

Live from a hidden gem a bit northeast of DC

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The 51st @51st.news · 4d

Right Proper brewery co-founder Thor Cheston knows that advocating against D.C.'s proposed bottle bill might put him on the wrong side of environmentally conscious customers: "We have to take that risk to be judged in the court of public opinion because if we do not fight this, we do not exist.”

D.C. breweries worry about effects of a bottle-deposit bill

Lawmakers are considering the measure to help clean up the Anacostia River.

51st.news

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 4d

Did you know Hill Family Biking is hosting an adults-only ride next Saturday night?

eventbrite.com/e/1644323829...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 4d

A followup to my post about how Boundary Stone discontinued their bottomless brunch.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 4d

Super cool event in Union Market area this weekend and next. Each of the 16 rooms in the former Motel 6 (4th and Penn St. NE) is being designed up. Free admission. Cash bar from Bar Betsie

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Jack’s in DC @transitopinions.bsky.social · 5d

Crazy that in <1 year we went from plans for dedicated lanes to improve performance to ceasing operations. I don’t think the streetcar was particularly well executed, but stuff like this makes me feel despair

Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 5d

Rachel Weiner of the Post confirms that the DC Streetcar will shutter in 5 months, in March, about a year earlier than expected because DC budget cuts + early termination of contract costs.

Operational for a decade, tracks were laid back in 2007.

wapo.st/4q3VtNf

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 5d

Rachel Weiner of the Post confirms that the DC Streetcar will shutter in 5 months, in March, about a year earlier than expected because DC budget cuts + early termination of contract costs.

Operational for a decade, tracks were laid back in 2007.

wapo.st/4q3VtNf

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 5d

Dos Toros is doing $5 breakfast burritos this week (ends tomorrow)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 5d

Anna Spiegel with some details on how the shutdown specials are doing for some spots - for Carmine’s they’re selling well but not enough to offset loss of dining and private parties.

www.axios.com/local/washin...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 6d

2 year old U St. sports bar Sports and Social (former The Smith) rebranded its menu “Upstate FTW” with folks from ChiKo, I Egg You.

One of best wings I’ve had in DC. Incredible beef on weck 1/2 off M-F 4-7p during shutdown. Lively scene, DJ during commercials

#compd #hosted

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 7d

Tremendous farewell column by Tom Sietsema

wapo.st/46WGWtW

wapo.st

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 8d

NEWS: Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto announces that she’s running for D.C. delegate to Congress, becoming the second member of the D.C. Council looking to replace longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. (At-Large Councilmember Robert White is also running.)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 9d

Barcelona Wine Bar on 14th expanding to 2nd floor, adding 82 more seats to capacity for a very large 309 total

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 9d

Sadly out of town this year but if you haven’t been to Snallygaster it’s an incredible beer festival. $75 for 4 hours tickets still available for next week

www.giftrocker.com/secure/Order...

SNALLYGASTER | Kraken Pass Order

$75 per person. Your Kraken General Admission Pass grants you:

www.giftrocker.com

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 9d

Obviously a nice gesture but I did lol at first glance at the highly specific nature of the shutdown special offered by Compliments Only:

A free Diet Coke with any purchase

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 11d

Who woulda thought that a spot called “Doobie District” would skip the step of having a customer self-certifying when selling them weed (first I’ve seen this charge)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 11d

After nearly 4 years closed, Lucky Bar appears to be reopening soon (I believe new owners/management)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 11d

Finally made it to Lobby Bar (old Boxcar Tavern across from Eastern Market).

Quite lively, great shutdown deals for Feds with ID - $12 double smash burger (normally $20), $7 gin or vodka martini.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 11d

Less than 3 hours till the album drop at the sold out Taylor Swift listening party at Barrel. TS tunes on till late

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