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Washington Dc
vaccinations
Jan. 5, 2021
Washington, D.C., Targets February 1 to Vaccinate Restaurant Workers
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, food-industry workers have been among those who have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
By
Chris Crowley
lawsuits
Nov. 25, 2020
DoorDash Will Pay $2.5 Million in Tip-Skimming Settlement
The online delivery platform was sued for using tips for delivery workers’ base pay.
By
Chris Crowley
street vendors
June 4, 2020
Street-Vendor Organizations Declare Support for Black Lives Matter
“We condemn the violence and brutality police are using against those fighting for the right to exist.”
By
Chris Crowley
george floyd
June 1, 2020
As Protests Continue, Chefs Pledge Solidarity
“Our window can be replaced. George Floyd can’t”
By
Chris Crowley
the fall classic
Oct. 25, 2019
José Andrés Throwing Out the First Pitch at World Series Game 5 in D.C.
The same game Trump is expected to attend, if the Astros make it that far.
By
Chris Crowley
the other critics
Sept. 7, 2018
Is D.C.’s Sushi Nakazawa a Bust?
A local critic says it’s crickets inside the lauded sushi destination’s Trump Hotel location.
By
Chris Crowley
bankruptcy
Sept. 6, 2018
After Sexual-Assault Suit, Mike Isabella’s Restaurant Group to File Bankruptcy
He says sales dropped significantly.
By
Chris Crowley
protests
July 3, 2018
Watch a Woman Confront EPA Chief Scott Pruitt at Lunch
Kristin Mink held her 2-year-old son in her arms as she urged the politician to resign “before your scandals push you out.”
By
Nikita Richardson
lawsuits
May 7, 2018
Chef Mike Isabella Settles Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Harassment at His Restaurants
Financial terms weren’t disclosed, but the chef promises “corrective measures” to ensure an abuse-free workplace.
By
Clint Rainey
sexual harassment
Apr. 3, 2018
Former Employee of Celebrity Chef Mike Isabella Files New Lawsuit
The new complaint alleges that NDAs were used to hush accounts of sexual harassment.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual harassment
Mar. 19, 2018
Celebrity Chef Mike Isabella Sued for Sexual Harassment
A former employee is seeking $4 million in damages.
By
Chris Crowley
everybody’s a critic
Mar. 16, 2018
Trump’s D.C. Hotel Has Taken Aim at the Local Food Critics
“Another big miss not mentioning @TrumpDC Dessert Night happening every Friday.”
By
Clint Rainey
food politics
Jan. 19, 2018
José Andrés Says He Begged Trump to Walk Back Anti-Mexico Comments
The chef says he got nowhere — which is when he decided to pull the plug on a restaurant contract.
By
Clint Rainey
restaurant reviews
Dec. 6, 2017
Here’s Another Look at How Far Restaurants Go to Trick Influential Food Critics
D.C.’s fine-dining world is full of “spies” and “dossiers.”
By
Clint Rainey
trump
Nov. 3, 2017
Trump Announces He’s Ready to Eat Overcooked Steak in D.C.’s ‘Great Restaurants’
Attention, chefs: It’s time to start working on recipes for overcooked steak.
By
Chris Crowley
Oct. 18, 2017
Critic Calls New D.C. Nobu ‘the Most Pretentious Restaurant in Washington’
“The specialty of the house … is called obnoxious.”
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Sept. 22, 2017
Black Workers at Trump Hotel Steakhouse Allegedly Told It’s ‘White America Time’
BLT Prime employees claim they got screwed on shifts and dealt with racist co-workers.
By
Clint Rainey
stronger together
Sept. 19, 2017
Clinton Quietly Supported Comet Ping Pong After the ‘Pizzagate’ Shooting
Hillary and Bill bought “tons” of pizzas and donated them to a local after-school program.
By
Clint Rainey
Sept. 8, 2017
A Redskins-Themed Bar Racked Up $2.5 Million in Debt After 15 Months in Business
The owners opened and closed two other NFL-themed restaurants.
By
Chris Crowley
lgbt rights
Aug. 21, 2017
Top D.C. Steakhouse Reportedly Tells Gay Couple They Clash with the ‘Ambience’
They say the Prime Rib told them it “wouldn’t look right” if they shared dessert.
By
Clint Rainey
crime scene
June 22, 2017
‘Pizzagate’ Shooter Is Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
The judge told him that she’s “never heard anything like the conduct that brings us here today.”
By
Clint Rainey
news you can booze
June 8, 2017
Comey’s Hearing Is Giving Day-Drinkers the Perfect Excuse to Start Early at Bars
Lines at some of America’s drinking establishments stretch for blocks today.
By
Clint Rainey
drinking games
June 7, 2017
A D.C. Bar Will Give Away Free Drinks Every Time Trump Tweets About Comey
You have to cope somehow.
By
Chris Crowley
pizza! pizza!
May 15, 2017
Stranded Amtrak Passengers Waited So Long, They Ordered Pizza
A “hangry” rider ordered the pie after being delayed for more than an hour.
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Apr. 18, 2017
Association for Restaurant Workers Joins Lawsuit Against Trump
The suit alleges that the president is violating a constitutional clause meant to prevent foreign influence buying.
By
Chris Crowley
lawsuits
Apr. 11, 2017
The Trump Organization Settled Its Lawsuit With Geoffrey Zakarian, Too
No details were given, outside of both sides saying they’re glad to “amicably resolve our differences.”
By
Clint Rainey
crime scene
Mar. 24, 2017
Comet Ping Pong Gunman Pleads Guilty to Weapons Possession
His attempt to “self-investigate” #PizzaGate could put him away for 20 years.
By
Clint Rainey
news you can booze
Mar. 24, 2017
Female-Run D.C. Distillery Releases Rye Inspired by Hillary Clinton
Rodham Rye is a blend of “whiskies that are stronger together than apart.”
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Mar. 9, 2017
A D.C. Restaurant Is Suing Trump Over Unfair Competition
One of its attorneys tells the
Washingtonian
that he’s clearly using the office to gain an advantage over local businesses.
By
Chris Crowley
expansions
Mar. 1, 2017
Union Square Cafe Will Expand to Washington, D.C., Next Year
Tuna burgers for the politicos.
By
Chris Crowley
unpresidential
Feb. 27, 2017
Trump’s Steak Order Is Even Worse Than You Thought
He slathered a $54 New York strip in ketchup.
By
Clint Rainey
protests
Feb. 15, 2017
José Andrés Is Closing His Restaurants Tomorrow to Protest Immigration Policies
“A Day Without Immigrants” could have a big impact.
By
Clint Rainey
Feb. 6, 2017
How Does a Neighborhood Restaurant Keep Locals Happy After National Acclaim?
The chef-owners of Rose’s Luxury and Olmsted — who are cooking together at the latter tonight — discuss.
By
Sierra Tishgart
interviews
Feb. 3, 2017
Chef José Andrés on Trump, the American Dream, and Uniting People With Free Food
“We are in a moment when we don’t need enemies — we need bridges.”
By
Adam Robb
seriously?
Jan. 19, 2017
Anti-Gay Protesters Are Picketing Outside Comet Ping Pong in Washington D.C.
It was at the center of the bizarre Pizzagate hoax.
By
Chris Crowley
the future
Jan. 19, 2017
Robot Food Deliveries Arrive in D.C. and Silicon Valley
A new start-up wants to truly eliminate all human interaction from food delivery.
By
Clint Rainey
golden opportunity
Jan. 12, 2017
D.C. Restaurant Honors Trump With a ‘Golden Showers’ Burger
It’s “drenched with self-tanning cheddar” and “topped with a very small pickle.”
By
Clint Rainey
Jan. 4, 2017
Trump’s Lawsuit Against Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Is Headed to Trial
Lawyers say settlement talks are at an “impasse.”
By
Clint Rainey
trump protests
Jan. 3, 2017
Over a Dozen DC Restaurants Will Donate Inauguration Sales to Anti-Trump Causes
Fifteen spots promise a portion of sales to Planned Parenthood and other aid groups.
By
Clint Rainey
masterpieces
Dec. 30, 2016
D.C. Restaurant Won’t Add Trump to Its World-Famous Presidential Mural
Mama Ayesha’s painting features every POTUS since Eisenhower.
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Dec. 20, 2016
José Andrés Is a Celebrity Chef Willing to Fight Back Against Donald Trump
The Spanish-born D.C. chef is locked in a legal battle with the president-elect, and he isn’t backing down.
By
Hannah Goldfield
harassment
Dec. 15, 2016
Nightclub Recieves Threats After Refusing to Host Alt-Right Inauguration Party
The venue turned them away after finding out the nature of the party.
By
Chris Crowley
food fight
Dec. 15, 2016
Donald Trump Could Be Deposed for 7 Hours in the José Andrés Lawsuit in January
His lawyers’ request to limit the questioning to a couple hours was denied.
By
Chris Crowley
pizzagate
Dec. 13, 2016
Comet Ping Pong’s Neighbors Want a Pizzeria Date With Mike Pence
They think it will put “an end to this madness.”
By
Clint Rainey
crowdfunding
Dec. 9, 2016
Comet Ping Pong’s Owners Have Started a GoFundMe to Pay for Restaurant Security
They’re asking for $28,000.
By
Clint Rainey
insane
Dec. 5, 2016
D.C. Pizzeria at Center of Fake Pizzagate Conspiracy Will Reopen Tomorrow
Comet Ping Pong is the focal point of a fake, and now dangerous, conspiracy theory.
By
Chris Crowley
interviews
Nov. 30, 2016
Why NYC’s Most Acclaimed Sushi Bar Is Opening in Trump’s D.C. Hotel
“Whatever’s going on with the White House or whatever’s going on with Donald Trump is not my focus.”
By
Richard Morgan
expansions
Nov. 28, 2016
The Acclaimed Sushi Nakazawa Will Expand to Donald Trump’s D.C. Hotel
The owner says it’s not about politics.
By
Chris Crowley
world’s worst customers
Nov. 22, 2016
After Hosting White Nationalists, Maggiano’s Will Donate $10K to the ADL
“We want to sincerely apologize to the community of Friendship Heights …”
By
Clint Rainey
seriously?
Nov. 22, 2016
Fake Child-Trafficking News Story Leads to Death Threats at Innocent Pizzeria
Pizza is the only thing for sale at Comet in D.C.
By
Clint Rainey
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