OCTFME Names His&Hers Restaurant DC’s February 2023 'Location of the Month'

The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) announced that His&Hers restaurant was selected as its Location of the Month for February 2023. The recognition highlights the D.C.-based eatery as a notable site for filming and local cultural activity during that month.

OCTFME, the District agency that promotes film, television, music and entertainment production in the city, runs a Location of the Month program to showcase venues that have potential value to productions and that support the local creative economy. His&Hers joins a roster of businesses the agency has spotlighted to raise awareness among location scouts, producers and local audiences.

His&Hers is a local restaurant in Washington, D.C., that received the municipal spotlight as a featured production-friendly site. The LOCATIon designation is intended to connect the business with filmmakers and media creators, and to amplify the restaurant’s visibility in D.C.’s hospitality and creative sectors.

Why the recognition matters for businesses and productions

Being highlighted by OCTFME can help small and midsize venues attract inquiries from film and TV productions, commercial shoots and music videos. OCTFME’s program profiles locations for their aesthetic, logistical suitability and contribution to the city’s on-screen diversity. For a restaurant like His&Hers, the recognition can translate into bookings, secondary revenue from location use, and increased foot traffic from local patrons who learn about the venue through the program.

OCTFME maintains a database and promotional channels that production scouts use when searching for sets and on-location options. The agency’s outreach is part of a broader municipal effort to grow D.C.’s creative economy by making it easier for productions to find and use local sites, and by highlighting businesses that already host cultural activity.

Local hospitality meets D.C. production strategy

Restaurants and small businesses across Washington are frequently tapped for location work because they offer authentic interiors and neighborhood character that producers seek. OCTFME’s monthly highlight intends to lower barriers for that partnership by showing how a given site fits production needs and by connecting owners with the city’s film office.

For residents and workers in the District, the designation is also a signal of the city’s attention to preserving and promoting neighborhood institutions. When municipal agencies spotlight local eateries, it reinforces the connection between cultural policy and on-the-ground businesses that form D.C.’s hospitality scene.

OCTFME published the recognition in February 2023 as part of its ongoing location promotion efforts. The agency’s announcements typically include images or descriptions of sites and contact pathways for production inquiries.

Expect OCTFME to continue cycling new businesses into its Location of the Month program; restaurants and other small venues that want to be considered can contact the agency to learn about criteria and submission steps.