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Free Ice Cream at Union Market’s DC Scoop Event Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Over 3,000 Washingtonians turned out for the fifth annual DC Scoop event last year” Photo credit: Travis Vaughn

From a press release:

“Union Market, northeast D.C.’s vibrant retail and culinary district, invites local families, friends and ice cream fans out for the sixth annual DC Scoop event on Sunday, July 17 from 1 to 4pm. The highly-anticipated, free ice cream extravaganza will take place at Dock 5, the indoor space above the Market, where ice cream vendors from 11 different creameries will put their best foot forward to win the coveted “Best Ice Cream” title.

DC Scoop guests will enjoy a wide array of free samples and servings for purchase, including gelato, ice cream sandwiches, popsicles and soda shoppe-style scoops. Frozen treat fanatics at the family-friendly event can also participate in ice cream-eating contests, raffles and giveaways. Timber Pizza Co. will provide savory complements to patrons’ favorite desserts, while Union Market vendor Buffalo & Bergen will join the fun to serve Root Beer Floats to kids.

Nicecream Factory, the 2014 and 2015 DC Scoop winner, pairs liquid nitrogen with fresh local ingredients to create flavors for customers on the spot, a business model developed by owners Gilbert Welsford and Sandra Tran. “We were so excited to be recognized,” says Welsford. “There were so many incredible competitors participating in last year’s DC Scoop event. We’re passionate about what we do and we were glad to provide the D.C. area with what we think is the best ice cream out there.”

A panel of judges – including ice cream aficionados from Dolcezza and Puddin’ – will help crown the winner of DC Scoop. “Bringing a little sweetness to northeast D.C. is something we look forward to each summer here at the Market,” says Toyin Alli, owner of Puddin’. “I’m honored to be part of the Trinidad community and live out my dream of being an ice cream judge at DC Scoop.”

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Attend the new Icebergs Exhibit at the Building Museum Free on “Ward Days”

By Prince Of Petworth

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rendering via the National Building Museum

Sweet.

From the National Building Museum:

“#WardDays at the Museum mean free #ICEBERGSDC admission for your ward on designated days”

Wards 1 and 6 is July 19th

Wards 5 and 7 is July 26th

Wards 3 and 4 is August 2nd

Wards 2 and 8 is August 9th

For those not familiar:

“Visit ICEBERGS in the Museum’s Great Hall. Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the installation opens as part of the annual Summer Block Party series, July 2 – September 5.

Visitors will:

  • Explore a fantastical glacial sea designed by landscape architects
  • Ascend to a viewing area inside the tallest berg
  • Traverse an undersea bridge or slide down an ice chute
  • Sample Japanese kakigori shaved ice provided by the restaurant Daikaya
  • Learn about how design can transform spaces and lives

ICEBERGS is built from re-usable construction materials, such as scaffolding and polycarbonate paneling, a material commonly used in building greenhouses. The 20′ high “water line” allows panoramic views from high above the ocean surface and down below among the towering bergs. The tallest “bergy bit,” at 56′, reaches to the third story balcony of the Museum. ICEBERGS occupies a total area of 12,540 square feet. (more…)

“May 18: Free Lunch for 5,000 from “salvaged” food w/DC Chefs, USDA, EPA”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user m01229

From a press release:

“Feeding the 5000 DC OFFERS FREE LUNCH MADE FROM OTHERWISE wasted FOOD TO THOUSANDS ON MAY 18

Feedback and DC Central Kitchen host a food festival that provides a delicious free lunchtime feast, made entirely from fresh, top-quality ingredients that would have otherwise been wasted

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Top DC Chefs – José Andrés, Spike Mendelsohn, and Anthony Lombardo, food policy experts and local organizations will be on hand to inform the public on issue of unnecessary food waste

All are welcomed to attend and to take action by appealing to the food industry to enact voluntary measures to take #foodwaste #OffTheMenu

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Free Chicken Alert – Get Some at Nando’s, If you like lunch on the am side!

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Has your day gone off the rails with today’s complete Metro closure? Nando’s PERi-PERi has the cure for your Metro blues. Just come to any of our five DC locations today at lunch for a free chicken entree on us.

We call it a “Nando’s Dash” and it’s happening today only, March 16, at all our DC locations (The Yards, Tenleytown, 7th Street, 18th Street and H Street).

All you have to do is bring in your Metro SmarTrip card from 11am-noon today for an entrée on us! Please utilize all available restaurants! (more…)

Free Frozen Yogurt at Menchie’s Starting at 4pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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1939 12th Street, NW

Well it is supposed to get to 57 degrees today…

From a press release:

“Menchie’s, North America’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day by offering fans a free six ounce cup of frozen yogurt. On February 1 between 4 and 7 p.m., guests can visit the Menchie’s U Street at 1939 12th Street NW for their free cup. (more…)

Reminder – Ride Metro For Free Tomorrow Night Starting at Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joseph Leonardo

WMATA reminds us that we can Ride Metro For Free New Years Courtesy of Miller Lite:

“Miller Lite Free Rides® will be available on all six Metrorail lines and all Metrobus routes beginning at midnight on Friday, January 1, until the Metro system closes at 3 a.m. On the rail system, customers must use their SmarTrip card or a paper farecard to enter and exit the system but will not be charged for the trip. On Metrobus, riders can simply show their SmarTrip card to board the bus at no charge.”

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