Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on food, family, friends and tradition. At the center of that tradition is the turkey. According to a recent CNN poll, 86 percent of Americans will eat the famous fowl on the holiday. However, for many the thought of spending hours basting is not part of their holiday game plan. Continuing their nine year tradition, Medium Rare and Co-Founder, Mark Bucher will once again offer their FREE TURKEY FRY at their Barracks Row location.

“It’s great to be able to give back to the community like this and helping to make their holidays more enjoyable and hassle free- giving them more time to spend with family and friends.”

Many of those in the community who have previously dropped in for the Turkey Fry receive their birds from the Marion Barry community drive and other local charities. Without this tradition, many of these families would have nowhere else to cook their turkeys.

For those who would like to participate, keep the following in mind:

· The turkey frying is free, but you do have to supply the turkey.

· Bring a completely thawed 8-10 pound turkey to be fried.

· You will need to have your own container for the turkey when transporting to and from the restaurant.

· While they always get to everyone, the service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those who want their turkey fried by Medium Rare can take it 515 8th Street S.E. in the Capital Hill/Barracks Row area on Thursday, November 26, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The turkeys will be cooked using a deep fryer.

There will also be hot cider and coffee, as well as the Macy’s parade playing on TV. For many this has become an annual addition to their holiday celebration, where they look forward to meeting old and new friends, alike.

The cooking service is always free, but those who would like to give back are encouraged to make a donation to DC Central Kitchen.

A serial entrepreneur, Bucher will also open Community in spring 2016 in his adopted hometown neighborhood of Bethesda, Maryland. Dedicated to being what the locals need and want all day, the concept will be Bucher’s version of the NY-style diner.

About Medium Rare

Founded in 2011, Medium Rare has two locations in the Washington, DC area. The restaurants specialize in steaks frites and are famous for their secret steak sauce made in-house. In addition to their prix-fixe dinner, they also serve weekend brunch. Whatever time of day, every meal concludes with Bazooka gum. For more information, visit http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/.