I’ve been here so long I remember reading articles that this was opening soon. Now it’s “the old ShopHouse restaurant chain”

When I first moved to the area 13 years ago I lived in an apartment in Alexandria with two roommates for 4 years. Rent was in the low $700's

You’re referring to the pre-pandemic era. “Old DC” is somewhere between 1960’s white flight and early 2000’s gentrification.

Whaaaat say it ain’t so

Skip all of the DC places and go to The Italian Store in Arlington.

Should they risk their lives in a confrontation over a $4.50 fare? Every time there’s a fare jumper? Would you do that in their position OP? Serious question.

Adding to this, if you can show they acted in bad faith or intentionally delayed getting your money back (or if you ask and they don’t defend against the claims) you can get triple the monetary damages that they owe. It’s called “treble damages”.

Wish I pursued it when my former landlord skipped town on me.

Also typically one does not use a lawyer when going to small claims.

Culture Coffee on South Dakota and Riggs NE. Nice venue space with floor to ceiling windows, lots of movable furniture and you can bring your own caterer. The owner Ms. V is a gem