“Mélange, Chef Elias Taddesse’s celebrated restaurant in Shaw, today announced a new partnership with Lou Bernard, Beverage Director of Michelin-starred Mita, to lead and reimagine the restaurant’s bar and service program. The collaboration marks a bold new chapter for Mélange, uniting culinary identity with a dynamic, culture-forward beverage experience.
For Bernard, the partnership is as much a homecoming as it is a new endeavor. The Mélange space was formerly home to Roy Boys, where Bernard helped open the concept in 2019 and went on to lead operations through more than four years of growth and evolution. (more…)
The Bullpen is always free admission on game days with live music and cold drinks
Catch live music before and after Nationals games
Grab a drink from one of our several unique container bars at The Bullpen
High Noon seltzers and Lucky One iced teas available from the High Noon container
Bring your crew and make The Bullpen your spot! Private Event space available.
Fun for all ages
Skip the line with one of several mobile bars posted around the venue
The Bullpen is becoming DC’s World Cup HQ this summer.
Located at 1201 Half Street SE in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen will feature World Cup matches throughout the tournament alongside Nationals home games to create an all-day destination for soccer fans, baseball fans, and anyone looking for the ultimate game day atmosphere in Washington, DC.
Known for its massive open-air setup, large screen, live music, and high-energy crowd, The Bullpen has long been a go-to destination before and after Nationals games. This summer, the venue is expanding the experience with World Cup programming throughout the season, including extended hours for select match days.
Guests can catch live action while enjoying cold drinks, outdoor seating, food vendors, and one of the city’s most lively sports viewing environments just steps from Nationals Park and minutes from Audi Field.
Whether you’re stopping by before first pitch, staying after the game, or making a full day out of it, The Bullpen offers a central gathering place for fans to watch the tournament and experience the energy of summer in DC.
Free admission, multiple bars, giant screens, and nonstop matchday atmosphere make The Bullpen the go-to destination for World Cup viewing this summer.
Check out The Bullpen’s event calendar for upcoming match schedules, special hours, and featured game day events throughout the tournament.
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Never thought I’d do this but here we go. On Monday, I was walking north with my dog on 16th between R and S around 7pm, right in front of the huge temple. We looked at each other as you passed going the other direction and smiled, then we both walked a bit further and turned around at the same exact time and laughed. I took a few more steps, turned around, (more…)
“All Fired Up pottery shop workers 🎨 Organizing for fair pay and benefits ✨Solidarity forever ✨
We’re proud to announce the workers of All Fired Up DC are unionizing!! Here’s why we love working at your favorite pottery painting studio. Spoiler: it’s the people ❤️”
“Dear PoPville,
Inspired by Crumbs & Whiskers’ organizing campaign, the workers of All Fired Up (the pottery painting studio in Cleveland Park) have signed cards to unionize with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Joint Board of Workers United. Since our owner declined to voluntarily recognize us we’re engaging the community to show that unionization is a positive, popular, and profitable move for the store.”
On March 26 we mailed our $5,000.00 real property tax payment check to the venue assigned by OTR which is a PO Box in Philadelphia. On April 6th I saw the check was deposited into a personal bank account. Someone had altered the payable from DC Treasurer to a personal name. Our bank is investigating and OTR notified, but now we’re subject to a late fee.”
“Boulangerie Saint Georges is an authentic French bakery bringing traditional French baking techniques to Capitol Hill. The bakery’s pastries and breads are crafted daily by a French pastry chef and a baker, with everything made in-house from viennoiserie and pastries to breads, sandwiches, and seasonal offerings.
The space includes a large, dog-friendly patio and is designed to feel like a true neighborhood boulangerie, welcoming both commuters and locals throughout the day.