Food | News & Politics The Secret, Dark, and Twisted Story Behind the Gifford Family’s Ice Cream Empire For generations of Washingtonians, the Gifford family’s ice-cream business was synonymous with wholesome fun. Even after the chain collapsed amid allegations of financial impropriety, a string of entrepreneurs sought to revive the beloved brand. But now a memoir by the last surviving member of the dynasty says the real history of Gifford’s was more sinister than anyone knew. Can Andrew Gifford undo a city’s nostalgic love for his family’s name? Arlington, Silver Spring, Ice Cream, Best Features of 2017 | Oct 8, 2017
