'It became clear I was targeted' | Black woman alleges discrimination at popular Georgetown restaurant
Kristi Riggs said a manager at Martin's Tavern used the restaurant's COVID policy to kick her out of the restaurant.
Author: Delia Goncalves
Updated: 6:24 PM EST March 2, 2021
WASHINGTON — A D.C. woman claims a well-known Georgetown restaurant used its COVID-19 policy to discriminate against her.
Kristi Riggs, a black woman, said she visited Martin’s Tavern on Wisconsin Avenue, NW Friday evening. Riggs said upon arrival shortly after 5:15 p.m., the host told her they are asking diners to limit their meal to 1.5 hours. She was seated and served.