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This is why you may see some folks dressed in a cow costume* tomorrow (Tues. 7/14)

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Julia

*I’m aware this is a photo of a bull costume but I work with the photos I get!! :)

From an email:

“Chick-fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day is Back in D.C. – July 14!

Cow Appreciation Day is BACK at Chick-fil-A! After a long-awaited return, one of the brand’s most beloved traditions takes place at restaurants nationwide for one day only, bringing more free food for its Guests.

🐄 Dress Like a Cow, Enjoy a Free Entrée: On Tuesday, July 14, Guests who visit a Chick-fil-A restaurant dressed in cow-themed attire can redeem one free entrée.

When: Tuesday, July 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time, while supplies last

Where: Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide

How it works: Guests who visit the restaurant, dressed in their best cow-themed attire will receive one free entrée, subject to availability”

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The Mount Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project is coming Back!! (Starting January 10th)

By Prince Of Petworth

“The Mount Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project

a free stone soup-style community meal for these trying times ✨ the stew returns, winter 2025

The Stew is back! Your faithful stewards will be back in action January 10th to kick off our next season. We’ll be back in Lamont Plaza, ladles ready and arms open 💛🫛🥔🥕🌽🧅 ” (more…)

“Nando’s Appreciates the Unappreciated on Friday March 7th, and Feeds Federal Workers—for Free. (No five-bullet-point emails required.)”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Nando’s:

“Nando’s Gives Away Their Signature Chicken to Federal Workers (Threatened, Fired, and Otherwise) at All DC-Area Restaurants on Friday, National Employee Appreciation Day

In celebration of National Employee Appreciation Day (that’s a thing), Nando’s PERi-PERi will feed federal workers for free on Friday March 7th. No proof-of-life emails required.

In a nod to the unappreciated federal workforce, all current and recently laid off federal workers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia can dash to Nando’s for a free quarter-chicken and chips (fries) from 2pm to 5pm Friday. (more…)

“Happy 50th Birthday, Concrete Doughnut! A four-day doughnut birthday party at the Hirshhorn Museum.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“On Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10 am, Rose Ave Bakery kicks off a four-day party by distributing 50 free doughnuts to the first 50 visitors in the Museum’s lobby. For this special occasion, Rose Ave Bakery is sharing Baked Alaska in Southeast Asia, a house made brioche donut filled with guava jam topped with toasted coconut meringue, passion fruit, and rose petals. Image courtesy of Rose Ave Bakery. Photo by Flavy Calumba.”

From a media advisory:

“WHAT: The Hirshhorn Museum celebrates a milestone in October 2024: its 50th birthday. Fifty is too big a birthday for one day, or just one cake, so the Museum is partnering with four fine bakeries: Rose Avenue Bakery; Founding Farmers, Fishers, Bakers; Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken and Just Fine Donuts to celebrate the “concrete doughnut” on the National Mall.

Between Thursday Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 6, one fine bakery will provide 50 free donuts to be distributed at 10 am in our lobby, one per person, until all have been shared.


Thursday, Oct. 3: (more…)

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