Government Shutdown Specials For Furloughed Workers In Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, DC — As the partial government shutdown drags into its third week, a slew of Georgetown businesses are offering specials and discounts to furloughed federal workers.

Check out the deals below:

&Pizza — 1335 Wisconsin Ave NW
From 6 to 8 p.m., a valid government ID will get you free pizza. Limited to one per person.

America Eats Tavern — 3139 M St NW
José Andrés' restaurant is giving away free sandwiches from 2 to 5 p.m.

Bacchus Wine Cellar — 1635 Wisconsin Ave NW
Score 20 percent off cases of wine, plus 15 percent off three to six bottles, and 10 percent off liquor.

District Doughnut — 3327 Cady's Alley NW
Get a free cup of Compass Coffee with any purchase.

Haagen-Dazs — 3120 M St NW
Receive 20 percent off any purchase.

Olivia Macaron — 3222 M St NW
Get a free cup of coffee with any purchase.

Pizzeria Paradiso — 3282 M St NW
Present a valid federal ID or business card at Pizzeria Paradiso and get two appetizers and any 12-inch pizza for $30.

Ri Ra Georgetown — 3125 M St NW
Government employees with a valid ID gets a free Shepherd's Pie during lunch or dinner.

Ristorante Piccolo — 1068 31st St NW
Get 20 percent off your bill with a valid federal ID.

Sequoia — 3000 K St NW
Discounts are equivalent to the years customers have been employed by the federal government. For instance, 20 years working for the federal government gets you a 20 percent discount. All federal employees will receive a minimum of 10 percent off your bill. The special is valid weekdays during the shutdown.

Sweetgreen — 1044 Wisconsin Ave NW
From Friday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 13, a government ID will get you a free signature salad from Sweetgreen. This offer is valid from 6 to 8 p.m.

the Alex — 1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW
Get a free glass of prosecco with any purchase and a valid federal ID. The offer is valid every evening, and at brunch on the weekends.

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