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WASHINGTON - Many D.C. area restaurants will be closed Thursday in support of "A Day Without Immigrants" strike.
Many immigrants in the restaurant and hospitality industries are expected to skip work on Thursday in protest of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
On Wednesday, local Chef Jose Andres announced that he will be closing his restaurants Thursday in participation of the strike. Jaleo, Zaytinya and Oyamel DC will all be closed.
Other businesses that have confirmed they will be closing Thursday include:
Busboys and Poets
Meridian Pint
Smoke & Barrel
Surfside / Jetties
Bangkok Golden / Thip Khao
Blue 44
Pupatella Pizza
Bad Saint
Brookland's Finest
Himitsu DC
Bub and Pop's
Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa
Pizzeria Paradiso
Daikaya
District Fishwife
Hank's Oyster Bar
Ivy and Coney
Justin's Cafe
Le Caprice DC
Peacock Cafe
Pow Pow
Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Stomping Ground
Sakuramen
TaKorean
Toki Underground
Veloce