"She used to work there and, on a recent visit to D.C., found the dining room reopened and the team doing well despite continued public caution about indoor dining; like many D.C. restaurants, it is leaning more on outdoor seating and to‑go sales because patrons remain less comfortable eating inside than in Atlanta. The staff and owners are described as giving it their all through the pandemic, and the author's personal connection drives her to support the restaurant through programming, resources, and advocacy." - ByJenny Feldt, as told to Elsie Yang