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May 13, 2021

If You Haven’t Been Vaccinated, These Freebies Might Change Your Mind

Local businesses and jurisdictions are combating vaccine hesitancy with cash, drinks, and fried food.

Jul 13, 2017

Krispy Kreme Is Offering A Dozen Donuts For 80 Cents On Its 80th Birthday

The catch? You have to buy a dozen donuts first.

Feb 06, 2017

Buying Coffee Will Get You A Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut This Month

We need all the dopamine we can get.

Jul 11, 2014

It’s Been A Hot Week So Go Get A Free Slurpee

Plus, fuel your sugar worship even further by celebrating the birthday of Krispy Kreme’s glazed doughnut.

Jun 07, 2013

It’s National Doughnut Day: Here’s Where to Get a Free One

Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts, while Dunkin’ Donuts’ customers who buy a beverage will get a free fried dough treat.

Jun 03, 2011

Happy National Donut Day

That’s right — it’s the first Friday in June, so it’s time to celebrate the donut (or doughnut, if you prefer).

Jun 04, 2009

Dueling Donut-pocalypses Tomorrow at Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts

Photo by Samer Farha Tomorrow is National Donut Day. To celebrate, Krispy Kreme will be giving away free donuts. And so will Dunkin’ Donuts, with the purchase of any beverage. I, personally, am partial to the non-glazed varieties from Dunkin’ Donuts, not to mention that unfortunate gross out lawsuit of Krispy Kreme’s recently. But be aware of both promotions for tomorrow, depending on where your fried dough allegiances lie….

Nov 03, 2008

Five Horsemen of the Free-pocalypse

According to alarmists from both sides of the aisle, all hell is going to break loose depending on which candidate emerges from the ashes of tomorrow’s presidential election. Pestilence, Famine, War, Death — think your typical Adams Morgan Saturday night minus the jumbo slice. But before the world comes to a fiery end come Wednesday morning, be sure to first vote, then take advantage of the slew of freebies available on election day. Caffeine, Fried…

Jun 06, 2008

Doughnutpocalypse @ Krispy Kreme

For those of you expecting another Ice Creampocalypse, I’m sorry to disappoint. But if you’re already out getting a free frozen yogurt from Tangysweet in Dupont, you may as well swing by the Krispy Kreme nearby for a free doughtnut in celebration of National Doughnut Day. Something not that bad for you, something really bad for you, it evens out, right? Based on last year’s turnout, prepare for long lines. On the other hand, maybe…

Dec 06, 2007

Tidbits for the Feasting Season From Kim O’Donnel

It is truly the most wonderful time of year — for caterers, that is. D.C. knows how to feast. Between all the holiday/non-denominational/winter solstice parties for every single nonprofit/government/lobby/press room in town and our own personal holiday events, the humble art of bringing a homemade dish to any event has fallen by the wayside. Personally, I’ll be bringing a dozen Krispy Kreme jelly doughnuts to a Hanukkah party this weekend. On the other hand, there…

 
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