514 Rhode Island Avenue, NE (formerly Forman Mills)
Last week we learned that: “Indoor Pickleball Courts (and bar) coming to Edgewood.”
The liquor license placard for Kraken Kourts says: (more…)
sports
From the Open Goal Project:
“Join us at the Josephine Butler Parks Center for a celebration of soccer and community! We will be showing both World Cup quarterfinal games, first at 10 a.m. and then at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and will remain open until the conclusion of the second quaterfinal game, around 4 p.m. We are encouraging people to buy tickets ahead of time for planning purposes. Tickets will be available for walkup purchase the day of the event but will increase in price to $50. (more…)
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photo by Tim Brown
From the Washington Spirit:
“The Washington Spirit will begin playing all home games at Audi Field in 2023, the club announced today. The District’s Navy Yard will now be the exclusive home of the Spirit after the club agreed to a multiyear agreement with D.C. United. (more…)
Holy smokes, thanks to cmac for sharing:
“According to the ABRA sign in the window, Kraken Kourts opening on Bryant St NE in Edgewood. Possibly indoor #pickleball courts w/ a bar by @krakenaxe? Google search sends me here.”
STAY TUNED.
THE UNDEFEATED ROSEDALE 6U” N.E. CHECKBOYZZ” via GoFundMe
Thanks to Janette for sending: “The kids football team is about halfway to their $30k goal to cover the trip to Florida.”
The GoFundMe says:
“Hello, My name is Myracle Bell, I am a Team Mom for 6U Rosedale football team. My son & I joined the Rosedale Football Family in March 2022 for spring season. During spring season each child worked hard in practice and in each game winning every game an even the championship game. The coaches displayed so much love & dedication for the children. Once spring season was over I signed up to be the team mom for 6U starting the fall season. Rosedale 6U football team has been undefeated the entire football season. We have been invited to regionals in Kissimmee, Florida for one week. (more…)
“Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles”
Last week we noted Tom’s Watch Bar would be opening soon in the former Circa/Zengo space in Chinatown.
Here’s all the info/details from a press release:
“With an elevated, 360°-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table, and more than 120 high-definition screens, the new Chinatown location of Tom’s Watch Bar is set to transform how Washingtonians watch their favorite professional, collegiate, international sports teams as well as UFC and other special sporting events. Tom’s Watch Bar will open at 781 Seventh St., NW, steps from the action at Capital One Arena on December 5. The venue will adjust its normal operating hours for World Cup viewing opportunities starting December 6.
The 6,500 square-foot bar and restaurant boasts three central oversized “stadium” screens and seating for more than 300 guests. (more…)
11th and Lamont Street, NW
Ed. Note: And earlier this week we learned that Johnny’s All American is coming to the former Bad Saint space next door.
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Buddy’s is close to an opening! Paper on windows is down, and banner outside advertising their specials during the World Cup. (more…)
photo by Erin
From the Office of Attorney General Karl A. Racine:
“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a new lawsuit against Pro Football Inc., which owns the Washington Commanders football team, for implementing an illegal scheme to cheat District ticket holders out of their deposits for season tickets and use the money for its own purposes.
This new lawsuit follows the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) separate lawsuit announced last week against the Commanders, team owner Dan Snyder, the NFL, and Commissioner Roger Goodell for colluding to deceive District residents about an investigation into toxic workplace culture and allegations of sexual assault. (more…)
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781 7th Street, NW (previously home to Circa and Zengo before them) via Tom’s Watch Bar
Thanks to CB for passing on from Tom’s Watch Bar: “DC! Are you ready for our opening?”
Tom’s Watch Bar’s website says:
“Founded in 2014, Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. (more…)
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2003 18th Street, NW
Emir asks: “Hi PoPville! Where to watch the World Cup in DC?” (more…)