9.Dolcezza

Dolcezza

Joshua Cogan

1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW

What it is: A gelateria with creative flavors made from local ingredients.
Why it's innovative: Dolcezza loves to keep creative sourcing as local as possible. The store teams up with D.C.-area artisans to create flavorful new gelatos and sorbets, such as a Cucumber Tarragon Gin sorbet, which includes a gin made by local distillery Green Hat Gin. Another popular flavor is the Penn Quarter Porter gelato, which includes ingredients from the local D.C. Brau Brewing Company.

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