Craft beer, burgers, and savory brunch options abound



























"The Northeast standby for frosty brews and American comfort food since 2014, located near Catholic University, announced it would close for good due to economic pressures. In a closing statement owner John Andrade said, “Ultimately, the rising costs of food, the impact of Initiative 82 [the eradication of D.C.’s “tipped” minimum wage], and the current economic climate in the city made it impossible for us to continue.” The neighborhood spot specialized in burgers, wings, shrimp pasta, and savory brunch options like curry tofu scramble." - Tierney Plumb

"I visited a full-service craft beer destination that amps up the holiday spirit with heavy decorations and a rotating list of special seasonal drinks." - Stephanie Carter

"A sibling bar to Smoke & Barrel that will continue to operate and run the ghost kitchen tied to District Wings, helping keep the virtual-kitchen operations going and offering seitan-based vegan wings alongside other items." - Gabe Hiatt

"I was told that Brookland Pint, a sibling D.C. restaurant, remains open for to-go service as usual." - Tierney Plumb

"Expanded into Northeast D.C. in 2014 as part of Andrade’s restaurant group, Brookland Pint will keep its name even as future beer-centric restaurants in the group adopt the Meridian Pint brand." - Gabe Hiatt