Sept 25, 2014: Cultural DC: CulturalDC Welcomes New Board Members, Andy Shallal and Hank Torbert
CulturalDC, a nonprofit arts organization, has announced the addition of Andy Shallal and Hank Torbert to the CulturalDC Board of Directors.

Sept 10, 2014: Washington Blade: D.C. gay bar hit with class action lawsuit over wages
Andy Shallal, owner of the D.C.-area restaurant chain Busboys and Poets and a former D.C. mayoral candidate, told the Blade that bar backs and bussers have long been considered as “tipped” employees because of the longstanding practice of waiters and bartenders giving them a share of their tips.

Apr 1, 2014: Washington City Paper: Andy Shallal Would Do It All Over Again
As he walked the perimeter of the back room at Busboys & Poets at 5th and K streets NW, Andy Shallal appeared energetic and confident, hugging supporters, slapping shoulders, and kissing babies. Campaign workers offered encouragement, telling him how much they've done to support him. "I think I got you some votes in Ward 4," one said. "I convinced three people to vote for him," claimed another.

Feb 22, 2014: Rania Khalek: Truth Out: Meet Andy Shallal, DC's Most Progressive Mayoral Candidate
Andy Shallal, a 58-year-old Iraqi-born artist, activist and businessman, is the most progressive candidate running for mayor of Washington.

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Anas "Andy" Shallal (born March 21, 1955 in Baghdad, Iraq) is an Iraqi-American artist, activist and entrepreneur. He is best known as the proprietor of the Washington, DC area restaurant, bookstore, performance venue Busboys and Poets and local philanthropist. He is also well known for his opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. On November 8, 2013 he announced his candidacy for Mayor of Washington, D.C.