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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Comprehensive guide to DC Oktoberfest celebrations is now live Places going full out for weeks include both Dacha's, Wundergarden, Prost, Cafe Berlin, and Calico. Some fun one off events at Bluejacket, Red Bear, The Roost, Churchkey, and Henceforth barredindc.com/2026/09/15/w...

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Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in DC in 2026

Oktoberfest at Bluejacket in 2022 (photo by author) So many spots in DC are celebrating Oktoberfest this year (Atlas Brew Works got a head start this past weekend already, Lost Generation had a Lag…

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Steve Kiviat @dcsuburbanite.bsky.social · 51m

Sad to see Ethiopian restaurant Dukem which opened on U Street NW in DC in 1997 close. Its owner Tefera Zewdie died at age 66 in 2022 & family kept it open after that but had their struggles. I haven’t been there in a bit but may try to now before their Nov. 7 closing.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 40m

Invited to the launch party for the Washington Sun (originally scheduled for June but canceled it due to the legal dispute)

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

Dukem is closing on U Street November 7th after nearly 30 years (25 years as a full service restaurant). 1st place I had Ethiopian food in DC in 2005 or so. There was a surge of viral interest in them in 2024 after daughter posted a TikTok about their struggles

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 9h

DoorDash walked into a buzzsaw of criticism and boycotts in D.C. this summer when it backed a Republican bill that would restrict when city lawmakers can impose new taxes and fees. The delivery company is now walking back that bill: www.washingtonsun.com/metro/doorda...

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DoorDash Apologizes for Siding With GOP Bill Targeting D.C.

The company still wants the D.C. Council to make changes to a new delivery fee taking effect Thursday.

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Tucker Jones @tuckerjones.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Glad to see this on track for implementation next year. The ANC and neighborhood residents and businesses provided feedback from 2023-24 (and presumably beyond) to make this bus priority lane better. The neighborhood (represented thru its ANC) overwhelmingly supports bus priority lanes here on U St.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At some point in 2027 after the Roberta Flack Circle (not official yet name for the new ellipse coming in front of Potomac Ave Metro) project is complete in late January, DDOT will extend the Pennsylvania Ave SE bike lanes to Barney Circle (stopping just past the McDs).

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Looks like DDOT posted some updates (see the concept map) for the U Street bus lanes coming in 2027. Parking/drop off/loading will still generally remain but the right traffic lane in each direction will be a bus lane. Not sure if rush hour only or 24/7.

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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 29/09/2026

With AI photo booths and "Loudoun County Iced Tea" cocktails, the pro–data center crowd let loose at the Data After Dark party. Protesters also showed up. washingtonian.com/2026/09/29/w...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Surviving a rainy wknd with a kindergartener - don’t judge, now on her 6th episode of her favorite TV character and his show. Now you can judge - Neal Caffrey of White Collar is her favorite character

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Fun display at 1st and Rhode Island/T NW in Bloomingdale

Several white painted bikes connected with baskets with teddy bears in them with sign that says Teddy Bear Picnic

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Congrats to 15 years to a great DC bar, Boundary Stone. The anniversary German-style schwarzbier Fünfzhen brewed by Atlas is incredible ($8 draft pints, $15 6 packs). Solid cinnamon roll for brunch.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

(Arguably) DC’s first park (non National Mall) drinking area for Tommy’s Tacos at Tanner Park in Eckington. Looks like they have a cover if it rains

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

First weekend of Tommy’s Tacos in Eckington (right off the MBT, close to NoMa metro). Tacos include the breakfast variety (I didn’t wait)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

One of DC’s best neighborhood bars, Boundary Stone, celebrating 15 years tomorrow (Saturday) with all day party, including a Schwarzbier collab with Atlas

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here’s what the RFK Master Plan says about the new Gold Line. I think I read elsewhere the plan was 3 minute headways on gamedays (20 busses an hour), 5-7 other times, but anyone else have details? What’s the current headways on the D20 and D2X?

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mark Jenkins writing for the City Paper tries to get to bottom of the 4 year delay to get a restaurant/bar run by the group connected to Hook Hall and other spots open in Franklin Park

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Didn’t quite realize that the Nesso Plaza folks who are gutting/renovsting Biergarten Haus will build bars (as well as a bakery, coffee roaster and other spots) in the alley (Linden Court) as well www.instagram.com/reel/DdokcFB...

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My most liked tweet of the 13.5 years on that site about the Houston Indian/Pakistani restaurant also got lots of engagement on Threads but basically nothing on Bluesky. Algorithming

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Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The idea that there are MIDDLE SCHOOLS going “no homework” in the name of equity pisses me off. The soft bigotry of low expectations. And then we see the remnants of kids being unprepared once they arrive in college. No one ever taught you to study. You’ve never had to learn time management.

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Medicaid cards sent to potentially thousands of D.C. residents included a website address that redirected to some type of porn site. City officials tell us a URL domain wasn’t properly updated: www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-med...

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She Received a New D.C. Medical ID. It Sent Her to an Adult Website.

The Department of Health Care Finance says an old web address is still printed on some materials.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Interesting NYT story about the most popular Uber Eats delivery restaurant in the world - an Indian restaurant in a Houston strip mall. Some of the drivers only deliver from there,

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Not For Long, the popup bar in Bidwell space in Union Market, with $7 negroni’s this week, a couple other cheap drinks made with Campari. Show of Hands at The Roost doing stuff this wk too

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Checked out Lllamas’ Corner on Barracks Row in former Souk. Had a solid chicken pesto panini (tho a bit pricey) and - although I only recently started drinking coffee - best tasting Americano I’ve ever had. Originally opened in Baltimore in 2023

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Most golf shirt/polos I’ve seen in years tonight at Walters

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

compelled to get the Walters painkiller finally. Excellent frozen

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Crazy amount of college football on now. Walter’s has all the games

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oktoberfest decor and menu still on at Bluejacket. Always nice Hill House marzen

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Brian Miller @b-miller.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

as with all “oldest bar” claims, there are caveats: - the original Willard was a combination on several buildings on the site (pictured) - the bar at the original Willard wasn’t called the Round Robin, and was in the lobby - the present hotel was built in 1901 - it was closed from 1968-1986

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Brilliant day for H Street Festival. 7th and H NE has kids corner with DC DPR foam party, bounce house, games, free popcorn/cotton candy/slushies. Kids selling $1 lemonades 2 dads have separately alerted me to the to-go Negronis and other drinks behind it at The Little Grand

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Ivy still has a quarter of the 48 liquor lockers that they rent out to customers/regulars

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today is a super charged day of Oktoberfest celebrations in DC - at least 6 big parties - both Dachas, Prost, Bluejacket, Red Bear, Other Half

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For UNC alums, Barred’s Evil Twin reports that his favorite Chapel Hill bar He’s Not Here now serves its own raspberry lemon spiked seltzer which he says is terrible

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

From a post of mine in 2013 - does Ivy and Coney still have the liquor lockers?

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Round Robin Bar at The Willard just reopened after a short refresh. For some reason I didn’t realize it was DC’s oldest bar at same location

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I love how these new signs on Dan’s have different established dates (one is year buildings was built, one is another year I’m not sure what signifies as Dickie Dickens bought bar in 1965 and Dan’s opened in 1956 or 1957)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I’ve been illegally salmoning up this for ten years now, great stuff

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Aru @aru.io · 18/09/2026

This was so disappointing. We were seated outside, & despite asking the bartender to have our orders taken, the waiter ghosted the table for 40 minutes. By the time we were able to flag them down, we resigned ourselves to getting a single beer and moving elsewhere. The bar was full, but not packed.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

CARLA, in old The Imperial (De Vinos for my fellow old’s), opens in a week. $13 cocktails and $11 spritzes with easy food choices. Owner Bill Thomas is trying to harken back to his old spot The Blue Room and my favorite bar in DC from 2008- 2011, Bourbon in Adams Morgan

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DC Beer @dcbeer.com · 17/09/2026

My goodness, the beer list at Shelter right now… 👩‍🍳

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

My first trip to two year old Cana on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. Incredible vibe, great caipirinha made with sugar cane juice, sweet graphic design on menus

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Finally made it to 42 year old Perry’s in Adams Morgan. The HH is stellar as advertised (sadly threat of rain closed the roof - so I got last seat at bar at 5:25p, but there’s standing area/ledge behind). The $12 shrimp katsu burger is incredible ($7 off)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Invited to check out the reopened Artechouse (closed for 16 months because adjacent building is being gutted to be new housing, space itself is basically same). New exhibition open Thu-Sun features a 45 minute compilation of different presentations.

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

lol apparently the folks taking over Duffy’s Hill East will no longer be calling it Duffy’s. Instead Barkeeper's Kitchen Bar Good Times

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Obviously he’s free to do what he wants after court is over but still jarred a bit to see these plates in person right after reading about the trial

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Notes to self - next time someone posts an IG ad that clearly contains some AI, post screenshot of caption not the image or otherwise RIP replies (particularly on Twitter)

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Harp in Brookland is doing two hours of bottomless wings, tenders, and fries for 2 hours (7-9p) Thursdays. Plus $16 pitchers

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Barred in DC @barredindc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Tim Carman with a nice deep dive into burger (and beef) pricing. May be responsible for a change in the $29 Le Dip burger

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