Signs of spring are popping up around D.C. Warmer temperatures are drawing people outdoors, masks are coming off and neighborhood restaurants are seeing more foot traffic. Hopefully, these are early indicators that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped us over the past two years might finally be easing.
For D.C. restaurants, it has been a tough haul. Our food scene had flourished over the past decade, with exciting new independent restaurants popping up across all neighborhoods, making us a true national culinary destination. More than 90 percent of D.C.’s full-service restaurants are independently owned and operated. They are run by people who live and work here and are invested in their neighborhoods. They are used to the ups and downs of running a business, and their employees are equally dedicated and love what they do.
The past two years were brutal. Many of our favorite local establishments have closed their doors for good, and many others are barely hanging on. Those that have been fortunate to keep their doors open are still digging out of a financial hole created by months of closures. They were excited to have more employees back to work as locals and visitors returned to dining indoors and enjoying being out and about.
Now, just as D.C.’s restaurants are seeing some light and rebuilding, they could be facing more hardships. Initiative 82 on the November ballot seeks to eliminate the tip credit for tipped employees. If this sounds familiar, it’s...
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