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3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.
The judgment requires Talea and Hadani to pay $1,332,408 in restitution to 95 harmed restaurant workers, (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.
I saw this new newspaper station outside the Cleveland Park metro station. Google says China Daily is owned by the Chinese Communist Party. Anyone know anything about this? Seems odd it just appeared last week.”
Join DC Road Runners for the Run Better, Run Smarter Workshop at Balance Gym in Buzzard’s Point. The workshop is a comprehensive hands‑on (feet-on?) training experience designed for runners of all levels—from first‑timers to seasoned athletes preparing for fall races like the Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and National Capital 20 Miler.
This workshop brings together industry experts, in coaching, strength training and HYROX, mobility and injury prevention, sports nutrition, and heart health.
“This sucks. Someone broke in last night at our DC location and stole valuables. Our team is safe and we’ll be open at 11am as usual at both locations! At least they didn’t take the barbecue” (more…)
UPDATE: From Saint EX IG DM: “We are not closed, and we have stated clearly on our social media that we are going through renovation on the first floor.” The wording on the original auction listing “was an error on their part, not ours.”
“📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
Demo has begun upstairs in the Terminal. While under construction, we will keep Gate 77 open, and ask you to enter from the SIDE door to the left of the patio as you join us in the coming weeks!
Follow here for updates as we work to bring you the best version of Saint, yet!”
Thanks to J. for the heads up.
From Rasmus auctions: “URGENT SHORT NOTICE! Cafe Saint-EX Washington DC(more…)
“Hello,
This is an important message about your Pepco account.
Due to a miscalculation of the DC Administrative Credit on your February bill, your account received a larger credit than intended. To correct this, you will see a debit adjustment applied to your next bill.
You do not need to take any action at this time.”
Anyone else get that? Time to go solar?
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen: (more…)