A Capital Idea: See DC By Bicycle

Feb 23, 2011 1 Comment by

Capital Bikeshare has 1100 bicycles available for short- and long- term rental in DC. They are in tourist heavy areas like the national mall, are in chic neighborhoods like Dupont Circle, and are often placed by Metro stations.

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Persimmons, Nancy Reagan’s Contribution to Cuisine

Jan 02, 2011 1 Comment by

It may be hard to believe, but Ronald Reagan would have turned 100 this year, and Nancy Reagan turns 90.  Memories of their time in Washington, DC are fading, but at one point, Ronnie and Nancy were credited with bringing a degree of style and glamour not seen since the Kennedy clan were in the [...]

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DC Falls for Sweet Bite Creamery’s Autumn Flavors

Nov 21, 2010 No Comments by

Sweet Bite’s pairings may be cold, but their ice cream sandwiches are hot, developing a local following throughout the DC area’s farmers markets. Sweet potato marshmallow is a winner! Co-founder Tricia Widgen explains the hottest cold spell in DC.

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A Sweet Gallery of Cool Summer Bites

Aug 29, 2010 No Comments by

Summer means ice cream, and Sweet Bite Creamery of Washington, DC has been defining frozen desserts at DC regional farmers’ markets lately. A photo tour is in order. Come aboard!

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Sweet Bite Creamery Takes on the DC Ice Cream Establishment

Aug 04, 2010 4 Comments by

Ashley Allen and Tricia Widgen started Sweet Bite Creamery, which features a collection of ice cream sandwiches that are not your ordinary Klondike Bar.

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Holiday Cards, Part 0.5 – Washington, DC

Dec 23, 2009 1 Comment by

One of the most beautiful cities in the world is Washington, DC.  It feels like a national capital with all the huge buildings and monuments, and you can focus on them during your visit, because the city is not littered with billboards (LA, take note).  If you happen to be there in winter when it [...]

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