DMV Summer Restaurant Week Extended to August 31 as Trumps Federal Law Enforcement Surge Impacts Dining

DMV Summer Restaurant Week has been extended to August 31, with 230 of over 380 restaurants participating in the promotion. The decision comes after a significant decline in reservations following President Trump's recent federal law enforcement actions in D. C. Shawn Townsend, president of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, noted the resilience of local restaurants in facing this downturn. Participating restaurants include All Set Restaurant & Bar and J.

Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse, both of which offer a variety of enticing menu options. The $25 lunch menu features dishes such as blackened salmon and peach crumble, while the $40 dinner menu includes Moroccan-spiced lamb meatballs and a grilled bone-in pork chop. The extension aims to boost foot traffic in an otherwise slow month for dining. Diners should make reservations early to avoid long waits due to the popularity of participating venues. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to support the local restaurant industry amid challenging circumstances.