LIFE
STAND WITH SMALL BUSINESSES WORDS BY DISTRICT FRAY STAFF There are myriad businesses in the DMV that need all the support they can get in the time of Covid-19. Throughout the issue and in the list below, we’ve featured several for you to support if you’re willing and able. While nowhere near exhaustive, we do hope it provides you with a place to start if you’re considering supporting the community, and contributions would help to ensure the aftermath of this crisis is a little less rough for everyone.
FOOD + DRINK ANXO
Contribute to their employee relief fund or grab cider through contact-less pick up from their Truxton Circle and Brightwood Park locations. Visit www.anxodc.com/shop and www.gofundme.com/f/anxo-employee-emergency-fun.
BUTTERCREAM BAKESHOP
Pick up a cake for your spring celebration needs or gift one to a first responder. Visit https://buttercream-bakeshop.square.site.
DC BRAU
Visit their site to find local shops still open and selling their beer, and order online for delivery. Follow @dcbrau and visit www.dcbrau.com.
ELLĒ
Preorder bread and support their staff directly through GoFundMe donations. Visit www.eatatelle.com/online-orders and donate at www.gofundme.com/f/elle-employee-relief-fund.
JACK ROSE DINING SALOON
Grab carry out and booze, including rare beer and wine, and even cocktails. Visit www.jackrosediningsaloon.com.
ARTS ARTECHOUSE
Grab an all-access pass for you and a guest for $25, good through 2020. Visit https://artechouse.square.site.
BLACK CAT
Support the iconic venue’s staff through GoFundMe. Visit www.gofundme.com/f/black-cat-employee-fund.
DC9
Buy a “ticket” that’s actually a donation to support this intimate venue and contribute to a staff relief GoFundMe. Visit www.gofundme.com/f/dc9-nightclub-employee-relief-fund and www.dc9.club.
EAST CITY BOOKSHOP
Grab a stay-at-home surprise pack for something to look forward to. Visit www.eastcitybookshop.com to fill out a google form to place your order.
SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE AND RECORD CAFE
Tune into their live music trivia and contribute to their staff relief fund. Visit https://songbyrddc.square.site and www.fb.com/SongbyrdDC/ for online event updates.
SUNS CINEMA
KELLY’S IRISH TIMES
Join their Patreon where they’ll send you movie recommendations, cocktail recipes and more. Follow @sunscinema and visit www.sunscinema.com for more.
KITH/KIN
Trade’s drag queens and staff’s Venmos are available online for direct support. Tune into their online drag shows and tip them digitally. Visit www.tradebardc.com and follow @TRADEbarDC on Instagram.
LUKE’S LOBSTER
SMALL BUSINESSES
Order via delivery or arrange for a pick up. You can also contribute to the relief fund for the Kelly’s staff. Follow @irishtimesdc and visit www.kellysirishtimesdc.com.
Chef Kwame Onwauchi has set up a relief fund to support his staff. Donate at www.gofundme.com/f/kithkin-staff-support and follow @kithandkindc.
Order Luke’s seafood online to prep on your own, or grab delivery or carry out. Order on www.lukeslobster.com for takeout or delivery.
TRADE DC
REWILD
MGM ROAST BEEF
Order online and snag free delivery with a $60 purchase using the code REWILD113. Visit www.rewilddc.com.
SOUTHEASTERN ROASTERY
This outdoor activity haven is having a 2020 Looking Forward sale on select vouchers with huge savings. Visit www.sandyspringadventurepark.org/looking-forward-sale.
This recently reopened sandwich shop offers carry out, pickup and delivery. If you’re a healthcare worker, you can eat for free. Follow @mgmroastbeef and visit www.mgmroastbeef.com.
Offers food and coffee delivery, coffee subscriptions and even online classes. Visit www.southeasternroastery.com.
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