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Tracking ICE's Uptick in DC Arrests

D.C. social media is awash with videos of ICE agents arresting people, dragging them into cars, and driving off. The Washington Post’s Teo Armus has been tracking those incidents and answers every question you might have about ICE in D.C., where they’re taking people, and what’s ahead. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Bar Owners Struggle Under Takeover

Local queer bar owners say President Trump’s federal takeover has been killing business. The owner of Crush Dance Bar reported sales dropped by more than half last Thursday and Friday. Data also shows a sharp drop in dining out in D.C. [Advocate, WTOP]

• Related: Restauranteurs report that their immigrant employees are scared to come to work due to ICE crackdowns. [Axios]

DCA Pilots Biometric CLEAR Security Gates

TSA is piloting biometric "eGates" at DCA starting next week ahead of a nationwide rollout. The program, run by CLEAR, lets paying members pass security in just a few seconds using biometric verification matching them to their ID. [Axios]

Hurricane Erin Hits Mid-Atlantic

Several Mid-Atlantic beaches — including Ocean City, Rehoboth, and Assateague Island beaches — are closing ahead of Hurricane Erin, which is expected to hit today and tomorrow. [WMAR]

DC's Best New Restaurants and Bars

Restaurant reservations have plummeted in D.C. since the federal takeover, but that doesn’t mean there aren't new spots worth checking out if you can. This month a couple Argentinian-inspired spots are opening in Georgetown, an Indian street-food joint comes to NoMA, and a beloved Filipino restaurant reopens.

Kayu (Dupont Circle)

After closing on H Street at the end of June, chef Paolo Dungca’s Filipino restaurant Kayu is officially back! This time with a more casual streamlined menu featuring items like sweet corn agnolotti, cassava cake with crab fat, ube bao buns, and silken tofu for dessert. Top it all off with a tamarind margarita.

Chai Pani (Union Market)

This James Beard Award-winning street food spot is finally opening its first D.C. location at Union Market on Aug. 29. The Asheville-based Indian street food restaurant brings dishes like okra fries, bhel puri, kale pakoras, and uttapam to the forefront in an intentionally over-the-top technicolor space.

Diosa (14th Street NW)

Hidden under MXDC on 14th St. NW, this new Latin-inspired cocktail lounge goes crazy for mezcal, moody lighting, and Instagram-worthy design. The space is constantly hosting live entertainment, Latin dance classes, queer parties, and themed music nights.

Flor. Coffee + Books (Georgetown)

This Buenos Aires-inspired café and bookshop opened Monday and offers a little oasis above busy Georgetown. Their coffee is a specialized blend roasted by Grace Street Coffee Roasters and the nitro matcha is *chefs kiss*. The menu is crafted by Chef Jovana Urriola of Café Unido and offers Argentinian empanadas, chipás, sandwiches, bowls, and pastries.

JINYA Ramen Bar (The Wharf)

D.C.’s beloved ramen bar is opening its newest location at The Wharf today. Besides all the classic ramen and izakaya dishes, this location will also offer a special late night menu, taco Tuesdays, and an expanded alcohol menu. P.S. The first 100 guests will receive a voucher to eat free during their next visit!

Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger (Downtown)

First there was Street Pizza, and now below it we are getting a Street Burger, all by the famously short-tempered celebrity chef. This location is the first in the U.S. and the menu features smash burgers, dirty fries, wings, and hand-spun shakes.

Floreria Atlántico (Georgetown)

One of Argentina’s most iconic cocktail bars is landing in D.C. later this month, along with its sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico. The bar greets guests with a flower and wine shop before leading them speakeasy-style through the refrigerator door to the cocktail bar. The adjoining restaurant focuses on rustic open-fire cooking, preserved veggies, and empanadas.

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