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Can DC’s Restaurants Survive the Takeover?

Can DC’s Restaurants Survive the Takeover?

Update: 2025-09-22
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President Trump claims that DC restaurants are suddenly packed because his federal takeover made people feel safe enough to go out to dinner. But how is DC’s restaurant industry really reacting to the takeover? The Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman is here to break down what it means for the city’s dining scene.


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Can DC’s Restaurants Survive the Takeover?

Can DC’s Restaurants Survive the Takeover?

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