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The Alliance for an Affordable DC is a group of residents, businesses, and community organizations committed to supporting and protecting neighborhood businesses and jobs.

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Members

Our members are proud DC residents, business owners and families who make our city a great place to live.

Karin Sellers

"Here's The Scoop was never simply about ice cream but about community!"

Karin SellersHere's The ScoopPleasant Plains
Mustafa Misirci

Angelico La Pizzeria donates pizza and beverages to essential healthcare workers at hospitals throughout DC.

Mustafa MisirciAngelico La PizzeriaTenleytown
James Shin

James shin continues to operate his corner store in Ward 7, where residents rely on him for essentials.

James ShinG&G GroceriesAnacostia

Caple Green, who's lived in DC for more than 25 years, has proudly operated Eclectic Café Since 2014.

Caple GreenEclectic CaféMinnesota-Benning
José Solís

Since emigrating to DC from Mexico 20 years ago, José and Mirna Solis had a vision: to offer and share rich cultural experiences through food.

José SolísTaqueria HabaneroPetworth

In the News

Check out which Alliance members have been featured in the news.

grocery store worker wearing a mask

D.C.-Area Restaurant Industry Pauses to Reflect, Rejoice as RAMMY Nominees Revealed

Washington Business Journal, July 27, 2021

Alliance members, Thamee, Stable DC, Oohh's and Ahh's, and Mercy Me, were all nominated for a 2021 RAMMY.

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restaurant worker preparing takeout

Eight Stand-Out Sandwiches to Devour in D.C. This Summer

Washington City Paper, July 26, 2021

Alliance member, Buffalo & Bergen, appears on the list of stand-out sandwiches to try in the District.

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a small business owner

Neighbors DC Is a New Pop-Up That Supports Small Businesses

Washingtonian, July 12, 2021

Alliance member, Village Cafe, is home to Neighbors DC—a pop-up founded by Enica Barnes and Mahammad Mangum, which curates more than 50 local vendors, rotating seven to ten vendors each Saturday and Sunday.

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Upcoming Events

Alliance Partners – if you have an event coming up, please email info@afforddc.com and send it our way for possible inclusion in our community calendar.

Aug 09

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Summer 2021

Summer Restaurant Week returns to heat up the DMV August 9-15! Dine out and eat up indoors, outdoors, or at […]

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Sep 19

The 39th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala

Presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the […]

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