🚫 House tries to block non-citizen voting

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Falcicchio Eyeing Comeback

Mayor Bowser’s former deputy mayor John Falcicchio is looking to return as a city consultant a year after he resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations. Sources say Falcicchio has been meeting with business leaders as part of Bowser’s Green Team, but it’s unclear who he has been meeting with. Many on the D.C. council have already condemned the idea of Falcicchio getting back in the game. [Washington City Paper, X]

Republicans Look to Block Non-Citizen Voting

House Democrats are pushing against a Republican bill that would block non-citizen voting in D.C. elections. This wouldn’t be the first time House Republicans have tried to overturn progressive D.C. laws. The house previously blocked local crime and even traffic laws. The vote is the second attempt to reverse non-citizen voting. While it is unlikely to pass, Republicans see it as good fodder for the 2024 election. [Axios]

Suntrust Plaza Development Moves Forward

The Historic Preservation Office has recommended approval for an all-affordable, seven-story apartment complex at Suntrust Plaza in Adams Morgan. The future of the site has long been contested, and community backlash killed the original plans for a six-story condo building on the site. The latest design includes 50 units of housing with retail on the first floor. [Urban Turf, City Cast DC 🎧]

Food & Drink: Best New Restaurant Openings

Some GOOD stuff has been popping up in the DMV recently, but here are some of our favorites. You can always see our full running list of D.C. area restaurant openings here!

Malai (Logan Circle):

This new Southeast Asian inspired ice cream shop opened on T Street NW last weekend with lines down the block. I tried every flavor (yes, really) and I highly recommend the rose with cinnamon roasted almonds, pistachio soft serve, and the cherry black cardamom, which was formulated specifically for D.C.

NiHao by Peter Chang (Crystal City):

Peter Chang’s latest concept is inspired by Spanish tapas but stays true to the Sichuan flavors he’s known for. The menu is expansive but some of my favorites were the mala pork ribs, glutinous rice lotus leaves, and stone pot tofu fish.

Billiards Room (Adams Morgan):

This new neighborhood hangout opened in early May underneath Death Punch Bar in the old Shabu Plus space. The three pool tables are free to play as long as you're drinking/eating.

DoorDash x Code Red (Adams Morgan):

DoorDash is debuting a two-night “speakeasy” at Code Red where Dashpass subscribers can enter through a dummy refrigerator door and get a cocktail on the delivery platform’s tab. Sigh, capitalism strikes again.

Good Company Doughnuts (Waterfront):

This all-day cafe specializes in hand-cut doughnuts, coffee, and breakfast goodies. This is their third location and first in D.C. proper. Mango margarita and lemon pucker donuts? Yes please. They also have lots of vegan options.

Crush Dance Bar (14th Street):

D.C. finally has a new queer bar! This dance bar opened in late April with two DJ booths, a summer garden, and non-stop happy hour deals.

Tamashaa (Columbia Heights):

Branding itself as a “modern Indian gastro bar,” this new Indian hotspot opened on May 15 by a former Taj Mahal Hotel chef. Start with the multigrain sev puri and move on to the soft shell crab surrounded in coconut curry. Yum!

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