Restaurant Week is Officially Extended
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington has extended Summer Restaurant Week through Sunday, August 31. After a record-breaking 382 restaurants participated in the first week, more than 120 have opted to keep the deals—and the deliciousness—going through the end of the month.
This year’s celebration arrives at an especially meaningful time. With the federal government’s recent crime crackdown rhetoric and heavy-handed tactics dominating headlines, it’s easy to lose sight of what those of us who actually live and dine here know to be true: D.C. is a vibrant, beautiful city with a thriving restaurant community at its core. As Mayor Bowser has emphasized, violent crime is at a 30-year low. Still, summer is traditionally a slow season for local restaurants, making now more than ever the moment to show up, dig in, and support the city’s independent dining scene.
Before you head out, here are a few Do’s and Don’ts of Restaurant Week Dining:
-DO your homework: check menus and prices online before booking.
-DO leave a generous gratuity, service staff is working as hard as ever.
-DON’T show up without a reservation.
-DON’T be unkind, staffing shortages are still very real, and patience goes a long way.
So grab your friends and make those reservations. Many restaurants are extending their special pricing and menus throughout the rest of the month so stay tuned for an update and there’s plenty of time to eat your way through the list.
Here’s a few that we here at TheList are excited about:
-AMA
-MITA
