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The relief wasn't enough and is already gone. DC bars, restaurants, nightclubs join with Mayor Muriel Bowser in calling on President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden and Congress to fully fund the #RestaurantRevitalizationFund! ...It's time to fulfill the promise of recovery+jobs! #DCnightlife #JustRecoveryDC

The supply chains are not ready to ramp up, it will be a bumpy road with shortages and delays. Purchasing will need more attention and planning to absorb some of the pitfalls this season. wsj.com/articles/food-…

Key findings: • 313% + in sales generated through digital ordering platforms after the onset of the pandemic • 65% - Online orders May 2020 by guests were entirely new to the brand. • 10% - More spent per order by guests placing delivery versus takeout. paytronix.com/resources/annu…

As D.C. fully reopens, what does the future hold for streateries? Restaurant owners and some councilmembers are in favor of making them a permanent facet of dining out. But there are some things to consider, like accessibility. Via 🌸 Chelsea Cirruzzo: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/518129…

WTG Bread & Olive Social 🙌🏼🙌🏼 John Horvatinovich: Helping Many in the Food Industry Survive COVID-19 omahamagazine.com/2021/05/27/357…

Amid an ongoing labor shortage, major restaurant brands are experimenting with mass hiring events, bonuses, pay raises and streamlined application processes to attract much-needed employees bit.ly/3o9c7f2 #restaurantnews #labor #restaurantrecovery

"135 restaurants in DC have permanently closed... And, the worst is likely yet to come..." – Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) Local bars, restaurants, nightclubs are urging DC officials to provide small business rent relief. #DCnightlife #JustRecoveryDC

Thank You... DC Council Mbr Anita Bonds for listening to #DCnightlife, small business retailers, and working families... ...and withdrawing your name from a proposed Beverage Tax. >DC Nightlife Council (DCNC) on tax bill: bit.ly/3i7nbYO #NoBeverageTax #JustRecoveryDC

NEW: DC ABC Board approves measures ending the requirement that bars, restaurants, and nightclubs must offer a guest reservation system and collect patron contact-tracing information, effective Friday, June 11, as all #DCnightlife venue capacity limits and operating services end.

DC Council Mbr. Brianne Nadeau withdraws bill to impose a Beverage Tax on sweetened drinks, citing a lack of support. This second attempt was opposed by nightlife venues, community organizations, working families, and local businesses. #NoBeverageTax #DCnightlife #JustRecoveryDC

Zach Ferguson, Brady Hess, & Emily Wichmann, the trio behind the Restaurant Tales podcast, are helping Omaha's restaurant industry workers feel more seen, & feel more connected. The hospitality veterans have created a platform connecting industry workers. omahamagazine.com/2021/05/27/357…

In the digital age, diners often post about their mouthwatering meals before digging in themselves. It’s proof that social media changed the way we consume food—and nobody knows that better than John Horvatinovich. He’s even made a career out of it. omahamagazine.com/2021/05/27/357…

Sweetgreen says it is going public. restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/swee…

With his business Bread & Olive Social, John Horvantinovich compiled all of his knowledge from previous roles in the restaurant industry to help other businesses grow. As a consultant, his services cover everything from concept development to hiring guidelines. omahamagazine.com/2021/05/27/357…

DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson on reports of another ballot initiative attempt to outlaw tip-wage system: "I haven't seen that anything has changed that would change my position. It was the workers who were overwhelmingly opposed to #Initiative77." #DCnightlife #JustRecoveryDC

These companies nearly replaced cabs with the promise of cheaper, on-demand rides by losing money every year, and after 10 years of growing market share are now (sometimes much) more expensive than cabs and often less reliable at actually getting you where you need to go on time.

#SummerRestaurantWeek returns to a restaurant near you on August 9th with 3-course menus for lunch, dinner, & brunch! #DineOut & #EatUp at your favorite eateries or with takeout including #RWToGo meals for 2 or 4 people. Visit l8r.it/BTKx for locations & reservations!

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.Events DC spent a bunch of money to create micro retail spaces at the convention center, lined up local food and beverage tenants, then found out they couldn't open because there isn't enough space to add bathrooms required by DC code.