Lol, you're welcome - I've done the solo thing too, but I prefer not being constantly broke, so roommates help!

2. Have lived with as many as 5 at one point, and have lived with ~22 different people across my time in DC.

Ooo, don't think I've heard of this one before - might have to take a detour next time I'm in the area!

D'oh - how did I forget them?! Used to go to her first shop all the time when she first opened in Navy Yard. Really love some of the less common flavors they've made, especially - cardamom and black pepper, or the cheese crackers one from a "childhood snacks" flight.

And one more thought - I don't know of any place that is making the ice cream in-house these days, not since the guy that used to be just over the border in Takoma Park shut down. Do you know of any place that I'm missing for that?

In a conversation with him early on, he said it was coming from a place in PA (and probably more, but that's the limits of my memory). Per a June 2021 article in Petworth News, "He is sourcing his ice cream initially from family-owned since 1894 Hershey Creamery (not associated with Hershey Chocolate) in Pennsylvania, but eventually wants to grow to include some more dairy-free options that he will be able to source more locally. For now, in addition to regular ice cream, they plan to also have sorbet, sherbet and yogurt." (https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/everyday-sundae)

I don't know how far he's gotten on the plans to do anything more local or in-shop, but many of the flavors he's running now that I recognize are still from Hershey Creamery. He definitely does make waffle cones in-house.

I love many things about DC, as much as I accept the negatives I've had to deal with (most of which have stemmed from not making enough money to live well in DC. Better now than before, but I'm still ignoring the reality that I can't buy property I'd want here unless I can significantly change salary or relationship status.) If you think you'll enjoy it and make enough money to have a fulfilling life here in the process, then absolutely come. If you think you'll love it but maybe can't stay long-term, it may still be worth renting here for a couple years, come try it for yourself! There's so many cultural activities, different groups of interesting people, good food options, and ways of living that make it a great place to live!

This place is so dangerous. Easy walking distance from my home, the owner has the best friendly smile every time I walk in, and it's easy to think, "I'm just supporting a local business!" when the urge to replace dinner with ice cream comes up. 10/10 fantastic addition to the neighborhood.

Thank you for this recommendation! I think that might be the place a coworker took me to 10 years ago, and I hadn't found it since!