The boys of summer. They’re back. But instead of just pine tar, this year they brought chicken parms and Negronis. So before you head down to South Capitol Street on Friday, here’s a look at the new and notable in and around the park...
Maybe you work by the stadium. Maybe you have a favorite parking lot. Just know that DC-3 now delivers its dogs, fried pickles and fried Oreos as far south as Nats Park, so they can bring the goods to you for your pregame pleasure. Also comes in handy if your scalper likes to barter.
Good news: that battleship-size Bluejacket brewery now sports a patio, and on game days they’ll be grilling double burgers, kielbasa and pulled pork, and pouring three to six of their brews. Yes, you might miss the first inning.
Sure, you can still get beer in your seat. But if you explore a bit, you can drink like you’re on 14th Street. Every Friday, you’ll find two rotating firkins of beer at the Red Porch bar. And at five locations at every game: barrel-aged Manhattans, Negronis and jalapeño tequila. Pairs well with Cracker Jack.
Nothing wrong with crab cakes, sushi or any of the new grub the team is rolling out this year. But for late-game sustenance, you’ll want to hit up Mike Isabella’s new G Sandwich stand for chicken parms, Italian heroes and roasted-cauliflower sandwiches. Cauliflower fever: catch it.
You could head to this new waterfront Italian emporium for happy hour (and $7 cocktails and $20 bottles of wine). But the better move: save it for postgame, when they’ll be dishing out $12 pastas after 9pm. Late-night rigatoni doesn’t scare you.
