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Calypso Ice Cream and Coffee Opens in Trinidad Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


1730 Trinidad Avenue, NE photo by Ryan Corvello Photography

From an email:

“Calypso Coffee and Ice Cream will celebrate the grand opening of its first location on Saturday, October 22nd. At the opening, Calypso will offer free ice cream and coffee between 12 and 2 p.m.

Located in the Trinidad neighborhood in Washington, DC, at 1730 Trinidad Avenue, NE between H Street and Union Market, Calypso Ice Cream & Coffee is a neighborhood ice cream and coffee shop, featuring ice cream, coffee drinks and teas, and locally made pastries. (more…)

Behold Ice Cream Jubilee’s NEW Blueberry ice cream pies, plus more more flavors and some serious accolades

By Prince Of Petworth

From Ice Cream Jubilee (301 Water Street, SE; 1407 T Street, NW):

“Ice Cream Jubilee was just named as America’s Best Ice Cream by People Magazine and the Today Show!

People.com, “10 of Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.”

Today.com, “41 of the Best Scoop Shops And Frozen Treat Brands in the US”

We’re also launching NEW Blueberry ice cream pies and New flavors to celebrate July 4 and President Biden’s favorite ice cream, Vanilla Chocolate Chip! (more…)

Kilwins Opened First D.C. Location in Navy Yard Across from Nationals Park

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Kilwins

From an email:

“We are excited to announce the news of Kilwins opening its first Location in Washington D.C. in the Navy Yard across the street from Nationals Park.

Kilwins D.C. opened it’s first location in the District of Columbia on Monday June 28th across the street from Nationals Park in the Navy Yard (1250 Half St SE). Kilwins known for its original recipe ice cream and Mackinac Island fudge is originally from Petoskey, Michigan and has 147 franchise locations across the United States. Kilwins was started in 1947 by Don and Katy Kilwin that began as a chocolate and confections store. (more…)

Maggie Moo’s on U Street Under New Ownership, Seeks New Name

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric

Many have probably noticed that the sign from Maggie Moo’s located at 1301 U St NW has come down. I just learned that the new owners, who are keeping it an ice cream spot, are the same folks behind Aroma Bakery and Market on U Street which we looked at last week. The owners, Steve and Sose, notified me this weekend that they are the new owners of the spot as of Monday. And they are looking for a new name. So if you have a good suggestion for an ice cream store on U Street please leave it in the comments section.

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