Altercation at Velo Cafe Results in Former Employee Being Banned from the Wharf | Eater DC

"I witnessed a disgruntled employee at Velo Cafe—a combination hardware store, bike shop, and cafe at the Wharf—scream at customers, coworkers, and passersby on March 14 after being terminated; she yelled accusations of racism toward minorities, drug use, and unfair treatment from behind the counter as Eater entered, prompting Wharf security and D.C. police to intervene. Co-owner Jarrett Conway said the staffer, who had joined the operation last year, was fired for cause, called the statements false, and confirmed the woman has been banned from the Southwest waterfront and that a restraining order has been filed. With the "very unfortunate incident" behind him, Conway is now pursuing a seasonal beer garden that would spill onto the sidewalk with four to five tables from spring through fall, rolling open Velo’s garage doors to create a natural flow and serving the beer, wine, and cocktails already available inside, pending final permitting." - Warren Rojas