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At this point in the government shutdown, discounts are good, but free is better. Fortunately for the furloughed, there are still plenty of restaurants and bars offering food and drinks gratis. Here’s what you can get without opening your wallet:
Pulled pork sandwich
Where: Pork Barrel BBQ, 2312 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: One sandwich per person, per day, available at the walk-up counter or bar.
Margarita pizza
Where: Range, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: Dine-in only.
Sandwich
Where: Jaleo, Zaytinya, and Oyamel
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: The sandwich is available from 3 to 5 p.m. Dine-in only.
Nachos or Quesadillas
Where: Mango Mike’s
4580 Duke St., Alexandria
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: One per person per day. Excludes members of Congress.
Beer
Where: Madam’s Organ, 2461 18th St. NW
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: First beer is on the house from 5 to 8 p.m.
Small Fru Kolsch Beer
Where: Dacha Beer Garden, 1600 7th St. NW
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: Available from 4 to 6 p.m.
Glass of Sherry
Where: Mockingbird Hill, 1843 7th St. NW
Government ID? Yes.
Restrictions: One per person. The staff chooses the sherry.
UPDATE:
Beer
Where: Bardo Brewpub, 1200 Bladensburg Rd. NE
Government ID? Yes.
Slice of Pizza
Where: Wiseguy NY Pizza, 300 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Government ID? Yes.