“Free in DC” Free and low-cost things to do in DC! Free in DC is an arts, culture, and consciousness resource dedicated to all the cool, free, low-cost things to do in Washington, DC… proving you don’t need to spend a lot to live a rich life in this town! See DC through the eyes of a local who lives in the city and is plugged into the scene. All events are free, donation-based, or $10 or less and accessible Read More

by Matt Cohen in Food on Jun 29, 2015 2:07 pm   Photo via Ben’s Chili Bowl. Attention halfsmoke fans of Northeast D.C.: At long last, Ben’s Chili Bowl’s H Street location will open on July 8th. In what’s been a long-delayed expansion for the cherished purveyor’s of halfsmokes, chili dogs, chili cheese fries, and various foods of that ilk, the official ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8. This has been a long time Read More

I was already aware of the chicken and doughnut trend that had hit Washington, D.C. Indeed, when I was in the city for the 2015 NHL Winter Classic, I was able to sample the delights of one of the two market leaders, Astro Doughnuts. Wowed, I vowed to taste the competition, GBD, when next I made my way to the nation’s capital. How pleased I was that the opportunity came so soon. The battle was on! GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) Read More