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U Street Parking Costs Increasing

The city wants to limit parking along the U Street Corridor to balance the needs of visitors and residents. Starting Dec. 17, parking in that area will be between $3 and $8 an hour, depending on the time of day. [WTOP]

Burglars With Sledgehammers Smash DC Stores

D.C. police are investigating break-ins of at least 18 retail stores and restaurants in Northwest, where at least two suspects used sledgehammers to burglarize businesses, break equipment, and steal thousands of dollars of cash. Police say the burglars were driving a gray Infiniti Q50 with a Virginia plate. [Washington Post 🔒]

Over 450 GW Resident Doctors Vote to Strike

Medical school graduates and fellows at George Washington University are demanding cost-of-living pay increases and better mental health benefits. A bargaining session is set for Dec. 5, but they plan to strike starting Dec. 17 if no deal is reached. [Washington Post 🔒]

The Mystery of Stolen Compost Containers Continues

Since the city launched its pilot program to collect food scraps, 9,000 participating households have been issued a five-gallon bucket to contain the compost. And yet, unexpectedly, about 4,000 buckets have been stolen, according to the Department of Public Works. Put your thinking hats, err buckets, on because this one’s a stinky conundrum. [Washington Post 🔒]

DC’s Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars

‘Tis the season for drinking it all up! After a long day of gift shopping, holiday market perusing, and general merriment, why not indulge in a much-deserved drink at one of the many cheerful and delicious holiday pop-up bars in the D.C.-area. Here are a few that have our attention:

Colada Shop

📍14th Street & Clarendon

This Cuban café and bar is serving up a delicious lineup of tropical-inspired craft cocktails with really fabulous names. Try the Coquito Shooter, a take on the creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink, made with rum, coconut, and warm spices. Cozy up with the Rum Cider, treat ‘yo self to the Churro Manhattan, or get your giggles in with their Mo-Ho-Ho-Ho-ito made with rum, mint, lime, pomegranate seeds, and sparkling wine. Plus, their holiday serveware is truly Insta-worthy.

Dishonesty Listening Bar

📍 Silver Lyan, Penn Quarter

Starting Dec. 6, Silver Lyan is transforming its intimate and hidden space into a hi-fi listening lounge for the holiday season, showcasing cocktails and highballs in collaboration with House of Suntory Japanese Spirits. While DJ Trev Ski is spinning vinyl, snack on wasabi nori chips or jamón Ibérico.

Lydia on H

📍 H Street Corridor

Head to this Afro-Caribbean restaurant and bar for the Santa’s Chalet pop-up Christmas cocktail bar. Try the Baby It’s Cold Outside cocktail with warm apple cider, cinnamon, star anise, and Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey. Or The Grinch, with Vascano tequila, sour apple, lime, and triple sec. Plus, they’re offering s'mores! But they’re only available by the fire pit, of course.

Ambar

📍 Clarendon

Located in the restaurant’s lower level, this Winter Wonderland pop-up at the popular Balkan restaurant will immerse you to a cozy, chalet-inspired forest dusted with fresh snow. They’re serving up new drinks for the season, including their Marshmallow Martini made with vodka, chocolate liquor, cacao powder, and of course, marshmallow.

Death Punch Bar

📍 Adams Morgan

Would it even be the holiday season without the notorious and ever-popular Miracle holiday pop-up? Now in its fifth year in D.C., continue the tradition (or start one) of throwing back one (or two) of their Nice Shot or Naughty Shot.

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