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First started in March 2020 in response to the pandemic, the program provides meal kits to those in the local hospitality industry impacted by layoffs, hours reductions, mandatory shutdowns, and capacity restrictions. In addition to its original D.C. location, the program will also now distribute kits from The Freshman, the yet-to-open cafe at 2011 Crystal Drive. “Northwest D.C. is not the easiest place to get to for everyone,” Hook Hall Helps founder Anna Valero, who also owns the bar and ...

Treehouse teaching and laundry art: Educators find creative ways to reach kids Hannah Natanson, Perry Stein, Donna St. George © Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post Nellie Williams, 48, teaches from a remodeled treehouse in her backyard. The year 2020 was tough for everyone — and unprecedented for the U.S. educational system, which was forced to go online overnight, with innumerable glitches at the start and long-term consequences that are still becoming clear. But whil...

Patrons supportive, restaurant owners frustrated – DC braces for another indoor dining ban DC’s indoor dining ban takes effect Wednesday FOX 5 heard from a number of business owners and managers who feel they are once again being targeted by the latest coronavirus rollback in the District - a temporary indoor dining ban. WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - On Monday, FOX 5 heard from a number of business owners and managers who feel they are once again being targeted by the latest coronaviru...

Try six different types of ciders from Anxo ( 300 Florida Ave., NW; 711 Kennedy St., NW) during a virtual sampling session on Thursday, December 17. Co-founder Sam Fitz will guide imbibers through the tasting while chatting about the production side. The $43 ticket covers two cans of each varietal, an Anxo glass, and a link to the 7:30 PM Zoom. Korean, Latin, and Levantine pop-up Soka is taking residency at Bloomingdale bar Truxton Inn ( 251 Florida Ave., NW) now until December 20. Former Kith...

Hook Halls Viking Village. Photography by Fredde Lieberman It’s official: winter is really here. On a normal cold, wet, miserable day like today, diners would be cozying up inside their favorite restaurant and bars. But with indoor dining capacity cut back this week and businesses struggling to get by, you’ll still find places firing up the heaters and opening their outdoor patios. “I really want to keep our servers working. We need to make sure they have income,” says Medium Rare own...