Happy Friday!
Concert season is in full swing and the Capitals are still playing meaningful hockey, which means a lot of you are heading to Capital One Arena in the coming weeks.
Before you do, we put together the most complete pre-game guide to Penn Quarter and Chinatown we could manage.
Here's what's inside:
The 5 best happy hours within walking distance of the arena (one runs 7 days a week)
Where to grab a proper sit-down dinner before tip-off without missing the opening faceoff
Two ready-to-use itineraries depending on how much time you have
Parking tips, Metro directions, and things to do if you arrive early
8 FAQs covering every question we get asked about the neighborhood
The short version: Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is your go-to for cheap drinks ($4 beers, 4-7 PM weekdays), Boqueria is the move if you want tapas and it's a weekend, and Mi Vida has a margarita pitcher deal that is genuinely hard to beat before a game.
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As always, if you know a bar or restaurant we should be covering, just reply to this email. We read every one.
See you out there,
Steven
