Nationals Park Questions

[Copecwby20]

I like Boog's BBQ.

I'll give you that. And he's such a personable character. It's cool to have him come out and sign baseballs and take pics with the kids.

[imref]

The Nats are replacing the giant player portraits on the parking garages with pictures from six iconic moments from the first 20 years:

The ones that they shared so far on social media:

1. Howie's HR in game 7
2. Strasburg debut
3. Teddy winning his first race

[varoadking]

The Nats are replacing the giant player portraits on the parking garages with pictures from six iconic moments from the first 20 years:

My thoughts:

1.  Howie's HR in game 7 of the WS
2.  Howie's Grand Slam in Game 5 of the DS
3.  Trent Richardson's Wild Card Game error in right field
4.  Werthquake
5.  The Souza / Zimmermann No-hitter
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6.  Take your pick...doesn't really matter...maybe one of the concerts...

[Ali the Baseball Cat]

2005 home opener at RFK

[madj55]

The Nats are replacing the giant player portraits on the parking garages with pictures from six iconic moments from the first 20 years:

The ones that they shared so far on social media:

1. Howie's HR in game 7
2. Strasburg debut
3. Teddy winning his first race

Walked past the park yesterday, the other two are Zim’s walk-off to open Nats Park in 2008 and Werth’s 2012 NLDS walk-off.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Walked past the park yesterday, the other two are Zim’s walk-off to open Nats Park in 2008 and Werth’s 2012 NLDS walk-off.

Yes. And I  would have Soto's single past Trent Grisham rather than a Teddy moment. Heck, I would have a Springsteen concert ahead of Teddy if you are going with a non-baseball event

[varoadking]

Heck, I would have a Springsteen concert ahead of Teddy if you are going with a non-baseball event

Manfred would never have approved that...it went on far too long...

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Manfred would never have approved that...it went on far too long...

but Manfred Mann would.

[imref]

11 new local restaurants opening at Nats Park this season:

https://wjla.com/news/local/nationals-park-adds-11-new-local-restaurants-for-upcoming-season-washington-dc-events-food-opening-day-tickets-business-dmv-maryland-virginia-concessions-sports-baseball

Cotton & Reed (Section 109): Cocktails including the 'Cocomotion' strawberry daiquiri, dark and stormy and rum old fashioned
Dog Tag Bakery (Suites, select marketplace locations): Baked goods including brownies, blondies, raspberry bars, cookies and more
Electric Cool-Aid (Sections 102, 147): Boozy slushies
Kam & 46 (Section 105): Hawaiian and Filipino recipes with a modern twist, including tuna tartare nachos, kalua pork sisig nachos and more
Lucky Danger (Section 238): American-Chinese food, including veggie lo mein, orange chicken bites and dumplings
Maracas Ice Pops (1 mobile bicycle per level): Locally handcrafted Mexican ice pops
Moore Crunch (Sections 110, 129, 141, 205, 229, 306, 314): Seasoned mini crunchy pretzels
Mush (Section 137): Plant-based sandwiches, bowls and sides
Party Of (Sections 110, 129, 141, 205, 229, 306, 314): Thai chili lime popcorn, pad Thai popcorn
Phowheels (Section 140): Vietnamese street food including egg rolls, Vietnamese tacos and banh mi sandwich
Taqueria Picoso (Section 117): Authentic tacos and tortas

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Phowheels has a stand in the CC Waterpark that I hit occasionally. Positive, but pricier than the 54 Restaurant on E St at 12th. Bank Mi is good at both places. The Banh Mi dog at Haute Dogs were a go to last year. I hope HDs is back.

[imref]

Blanco:

The Budweiser Brewhouse is now the Changeup, which will have four stations and change throughout the season, including player choices and offerings related to the opposing team’s city.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

Blanco:

That's just the CF entrance-level operation and not the Loft, right?

[JCA-CrystalCity]

the answer to "what's new?"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/24/nationals-park-guide-food-promotions-drinks/
More drink options, several new food options (including foot long dogs and chinese food), a post-game concert list, beer on the tuesday $5 menu (well, it's Bud light), and guide to promos. Some of this has been covered in other posts.

[imref]

https://dc.eater.com/24391028/best-food-nationals-park-baseball-stadium-washington-nationals-games

[JCA-CrystalCity]

My big question is whether there's going to be a Kosher stand and who will operate it. Not that I keep Kosher, but for an occasional potato knish or beef sausage it's a good take in. I think that operation had a big step down from Max's to the more  recent operator. Even BiL acknowledged the Max falafel was very good. I need falafel at the park, but Mush sounds interesting.

[imref]

15th: https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/03/24/best-mlb-stadiums-ranking-2025-edition-baseball-ballparks/82546499007/

[varoadking]

15th: https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2025/03/24/best-mlb-stadiums-ranking-2025-edition-baseball-ballparks/82546499007/

I'll take Nats Park over higher rated OPACY, Fenway, Wrigley and Citi Field any day of the week...

I wouldn't set foot in CBP...

[Natsinpwc]

I'll take Nats Park over higher rated OPACY, Fenway, Wrigley and Citi Field any day of the week...

I wouldn't set foot in CBP...

CBP is great.  And the fans are most friendly to visitors. 

[imref]

I'll take Nats Park over higher rated OPACY, Fenway, Wrigley and Citi Field any day of the week...

I wouldn't set foot in CBP...

I'd probably pick Wrigley over Nats Park. I definitely prefer Nats Park to Camden (though I'm curious to see if the new scoreboard and sound system improve the experience). I haven't been to Citi but the trash dump on Staten Island was preferable to Shea.

No plans to see a game in Philly any time soon.

[varoadking]

CBP is great.  And the fans are most friendly to visitors.

Where were you when I was sellin' swamp land in Florida...I could have used a closer?

[Natsinpwc]

Where were you when I was sellin' swamp land in Florida...I could have used a closer?

Just have to be honest.  Wink wink.

[Natsinpwc]

I liked Wrigley for the history. 

Liked Seattle.  Was nice to go to a day game in August and not swelter. 

Looking forward to going to Pittsburgh, SF and SD someday.

[imref]

i went to Chase about 20 years ago and didn't hate it. Better experience than either Camden or Miami.

[varoadking]

Worst baseball experience ever was the Astrodome...even worse than Wrigley, which was no easy feat...

[wj73]

Kingdome was pretty bad, too.