Photo Courtesy of Ippudo Ramen

One of my must-visit ramen joints when I'm in New York has got to be Ippudo. While I'm anxiously waiting for the Santa Monica location to open, my mind drifts to the cold winters where I would consume their ambrosial tonkotsu broth with mind, body, and soul.

For those ramen romantics who will happen to be in New York next week, Ippudo will be giving away 1,000 free bowls of ramen in honor of their 10th anniversary here in the United States on Oct. 16.

Photo Courtesy of Ippudo Ramen

Festivities will last for one day and, upon opening, patrons of the first East Village location will be served free bowls of ramen while supplies last. Obviously this will be a first-come, first-serve, basis so if you're in the area and want that free bowl of ramen, we recommend you get there early to secure your place in line.

Ippudo's Santa Monica location can not come soon enough. Perhaps a trip to the Berkeley, CA, spot may satiate my cravings until then.