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"I see this as an essential D.C. barbecue joint where pitmaster Rob Sonderman has built a loyal following in Adams Morgan; the operation is already at capacity so they can’t produce more barbecue even if they wanted to. Online orders have helped offset lost catering business, and while there have been operational hiccups when 30 orders hit at once, I’m grateful to see neighborhood customers coming more frequently and generous tips keeping staff paychecks close to normal. Two major construction projects—a 2,500-square-foot location in Hyattsville and an expansion into the adjacent Columbia Road NW space that used to house a Cricket Wireless—are paused, but Sonderman says the most important thing is keeping the team paid." - Gabe Hiatt