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CLICK HERE
for up-to-date listings of which Adams Morgan businesses are open during this crisis and what their delivery/carryout/gift card options are.
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RAMW Update Regarding Phase 2
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Mayor Bowser issued the official Order, which allows DC to enter Stage Two on Monday, June 22nd at 12:01am. Stage Two allows for indoor dining at 50% capacity. The Department of Health released important guidance documents and the following measures should be implemented to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission amongst employees, patrons, and the community. Please read the
guidance document
in full as it shares important information for employees, customers and operations. The Mayor’s Order outlines the below requirements, but also includes further recommendations.
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Service is limited to outdoor service and indoor service up to 50% capacity to seated patrons only (including hotel restaurants), with tables placed so that patrons are at least 6 feet apart, or to carry-out service
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Bar areas where a bartender is present must remain closed to patrons for seating and standing. Bar areas where a bartender will not be present may seat patrons with proper social distancing and table style service. Establishments with multiple bar areas must designate each bar area as either for staff use for bartending or for patron seating. No standing is permitted at the bar area.
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Tables are still limited to 6 persons, preferably from the same household.
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Reservations are encouraged and customers should provide names and contact information and record time of arrival, and are encouraged to keep dining logs to facilitate contact tracing if necessary.
Click here for the Mayor’s Order.
Click here for the DC DOH Guidance document.
If you are currently offering any outdoor on-premise dining any representative from your restaurant must take a mandatory 20-minute webinar on protocol requirements from the DC Department of Health.
Only one person from the restaurant needs to take this webinar. If you have already completed this webinar, at this time you are not required to take an additional webinar to operate indoor dining, and instead DOH will send you additional information. If you have not yet taken the 20-minute webinar you must email
food.safety@dc.gov
to register, and complete it within two weeks of offering ANY on premise dining whether outdoor or indoor.
We have also heard from some of you that it has been difficult to ask customers to remain in masks when they are not eating, or to follow social distancing requirements and other guidelines at times. We know this can be an uncomfortable conversation, and we know you want to operate in a way that is in compliance. If you have a liquor license and have questions about how to handle specific situations or have bad actors in your restaurant you can email ABRA at
abra.enforcement@dc.gov
or call them at 202-329-6347. If you do not have a liquor license, you can contact DOH at
food.safety@dc.gov
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Additionally, we heard from some of you seeking signage to post within your establishments.
DC has signage you can easily print and post for
Maintaining 6-foot Distance
,
Please Wear a Mask
signage, and
combined signage for both
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The Office of Tax and Revenue sent communications out this week stating that the sales of food, drink, and alcohol for consumption on-premises prepared by restaurants, bars, and similar establishments are subject to sales tax at a rate of 10%. Sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premises are subject to sales tax at a rate of 10.25%. You are required to collect sales tax as usual and remit that tax to OTR. As this is a statutory issue we will work with the Council to clarify that on or off premise consumption of alcohol from a restaurant will be taxed at 10%. It is reasonable that this fix will happen as making the adjustment will not have a fiscal impact.
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market Saturday
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Click here
for a preview of what will be available this weekend as well as a full list of Covid-19 safety precautions being taken.
The full Adams Morgan Farmers Market is now open on Saturdays with the LICKING CREEK BEND FARM, RAVENHOOK BAKEHOUSE and REMIE'S FLOWERS and PLANTS.
The market will observe City approved social distancing as well as extra health and safety precautions.
Our new hours are 8:30am - 12:30pm at Suntrust Plaza, 18th Street and Columbia Rd.
Licking Creek Bend Farm has established a CSA Subsidy Program for first responders, essential service providers and families deeply impacted by the pandemic. We already have 25 families participating and seek donations to support their subsidized membership fees. If you are interested in donating to this effort, contact us at esiegel2@igc.org for more details.
In lieu of the Annual Farm Visit day we hold for our customers, Michael has been writing a Journal "Farming in a Time of Pandemic". If you'd like to read the journals, contact us at
esiegel2@igc.org
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Limited Indoor Dining Can Resume Monday
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Tables up to six persons permitted indoors under Phase Two of District’s reopening plan
In line with Mayor Muriel Bowser announcing the Monday, June 22 start of
Phase Two of the District’s reopening plan
, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board on Friday unanimously voted to adopt
emergency rulemaking to allow for limited indoor seating and capacities
. The current prohibition against indoor dining at alcohol establishments will be lifted at 8:00 a.m. on June 22.
Under the new guidelines, establishments may seat up to 50 percent of the lowest occupancy load or seating capacity as determined by their certificate of occupancy (excluding employees), and parties of up to six (6) persons may be seated together indoors.
All other
Phase One guidelines that went into effect on May 29
continue to apply, including operating and service hours (8:00 a.m. – midnight, daily); requirements for reservations, table spacing, mask or face coverings and food menus; and restrictions on standing, close contact activities such as dancing, and self-serve buffets.
Alcohol establishments do not need to register with the District to begin offering indoor dining but they may not serve patrons indoors prior to 8:00 a.m. on Monday.
Restaurants, taverns, and other on-premises retailers may continue to offer outdoor dining as part of Phase Two.
Only those businesses wanting to add new or expand outdoor seating in public and/or private space must register
. New and expanded outdoor locations approved by the District may be used through midnight, October 25, 2020.
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration will host
virtual Phase Two Information sessions
for ABC licensees on
Tuesday, June 23
and
Tuesday, June 30
from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Participants will be able to ask specific questions following a short presentation. Registration is required.
Program details, guidelines, answers to frequently asked questions, and registration are available at
abra.dc.gov
.
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Lease Negotiation in the Time of COVID-19
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DSLBD recently debuted #BuildBackBetterDC, a digital learning series for small business experts and owners to share insights and resources with the entire small business community during these unprecedented times.
In the latest episode, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield talks to DC Bar Pro Bono's Darryl Maxwell about lease negotiations during COVID-19.
Follow
@SmallBizDC
on social media and stay tuned! #DCHOPE
Click here to watch the video
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WMATA Survey: Commuting Plans
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As the region enters the beginning stages of reopening, transit agencies and DOTs are working to ensure that residents and workers can travel safely throughout the transportation network. As we enter this next stage, Metro aims to keep capacity ahead of demand—to enable social distancing to the extent possible.
Metro is seeking feedback
from employers about their expected “return-to-office” schedules, which will determine changes in demand for Metrorail and Metrobus services.
We invite you to share or update your organization's latest reopening plans with Metro to ensure that Metro can match safe levels of service against future demand. If you would like to participate, please
follow this link
for a short questionnaire that Metro has made available.
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DCRA's New Account Management Program
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As DCRA continues to focus on better serving District residents, businesses and stakeholders more efficiently and effectively, we have recently instituted a new Account Management Program to provide each ward with a single, dedicated contact for escalated inquiries as well as community engagement.
Join DCRA Deputy Director Shirley Kwan-Hui and our Account Management Team
as we introduce this new Account Management Program and:
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Explain how this new model can serve you better
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Introduce the Account Managers and their ward-based assignments
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Highlight our Customer Relationship Management program
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Discuss enhancements to some of our processes and procedures including: New enhancements to the permit application; Permitting dos and don'ts; Pitfalls of plan reviews; Online Certificates of Occupancy; A demonstration of Scout, our new online service to obtain District data
Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM
Register Here
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Take the
Reduce Energy Use DC
Pledge
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As part of a united effort, more than 20 environmental, business, community groups and the District Department of Energy and Environment have come together to launch a new initiative to educate District residents on ways they can use energy more efficiently, take steps to reduce energy use at home, and save money while helping fight climate change. The new initiative “Reduce Energy Use DC,” asks residents to take a pledge and provides those that sign up with tips on easy ways to save and lower their energy bill.
Click here
for more information and to take the pledge for a chance to win a $300 credit on your electric bill.
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#AdamsMorganStrong video launched to highlight Adams Morgan businesses, raise money for Adams Morgan Day
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We've put together a short music video highlighting dozens of our 240+ small businesses that need your help during these difficult times so that we can have more laughs, more meals together, more fun, and more time TOGETHER. Consider making a donation at
admodc.org/support
to support Adams Morgan Day. We will send you a free #BuyRestaurantBonds poster with a $50 donation or all five of them with a $200 donation.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor one of our community events! Partner with our community while reaching some of the city's most desirable demographics. For details, contact
Kristen Barden
at
202-997-0783.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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