G by Mike Isabella

Located behind Section 136 at Nationals Park all season long, G by Mike Isabella is offering gourmet sandwiches that are pricier than the original restaurant in the U St neihborhood, but just as tasty.  We went to our first Nats game of the season and headed straight to G to grab lunch before settling in our seats.  Closest Metro is Navy Yard.

Park Tavern

Park Tavern is a new restaurant in an odd location.  Run by Xavier Cervera, the man behind Molly Malone’s, Lola’s, and Pacifico Cantina on Barracks Row, Park Tavern is in a modern rectangular shaped building with a stairwayed passage on the roof and rock gardens along the side that collect rain water for re-use.  While the interior is the typical wood-heavy design of the other Cervera restaurants, the main attraction is the outdoor seating at Canal Park that will have lots of draw after and before Nationals game. Closest Metro is Navy Yard.

Fluffy Thoughts Cakes at Nationals Park

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Opening in Nationals Park this May is the dessert slinging Fluffy Thoughts Cake.  The 18 square foot kiosk will open in the right field corner of the ballpark. A rotating list of four jumbo cupcakes will be available at the kiosk with three set flavors including: Fluffetty cake with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles, Chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream, Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, as well as one rotating cupcake which will change weekly but will include such favorites as S'mores, Samoa, Cookies 'n' Cream, and Apple Bacon.

Baseball Eats #OpeningDay

It's baaaaack! Baseball season, that is. Today is opening day of the 2013 Major League Baseball season, and our local Nationals are the World Series favorites this year.  With so many new restaurants now open (or opening soon) near Nationals Ballpark, I wanted to highlight some great places to eat before or after the game.

Ben's Chili Bowl

The first expansion of Ben’s Chili Bowl was in the Washington National’s Park, in 2008. The lines tend to get super long, so plan your attack strategically.  Enjoy a chili half smoke and all of your favorites at the Ben’s stands while watching a game this season. 

Blue Smoke

A pioneer in New Yorks' vibrant and growing barbecue scene, Blue Smoke has opened up shop at the Nationals Ballpark right here in Washington, DC. Located next to the Box Frites stand, Blue Smoke's menu offers a selection of regional barbecue styles from across the country including St. Louis, Kansas City, Memphis, Texas, and North Carolina.

Box Frites

Box Frites is a Belgian-style frites stand with a menu of delicious and fun game-day indulgences. What began as a stand devoted to thick-cut Idaho fries paired with tasty dipping sauces, has evolved to include sweet potato fries, gourmet hot dogs, individual fried pies and more. Located in Nationals Park.