Caps Opening Night - We're On.

by gotsparkly on Sep 22, 2009 9:42 AM EDT

Score! Good news, everyone. I've got a place that has alcohol and a full menu and will be showing the Caps opener, so we're on for opening night. I'm not sure about the quality of the beer there, but they do have a full bar and lots of seating. I've been there a couple of times - it's pretty nice and should work for us, even if it is a little pricey. But well, we don't have a lot to work with (thanks, DirecTV).

ESPNZone, Washington DC
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

The closest Metro stop is Metro Center; it's about a two-block walk away.

I'd like to get a headcount so that I can let ESPNZone know we're coming and see if I can get any specials or save us seats or something.

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So - you comin' and how many you bringin'?

Just me

4 votes

Me and one other

2 votes

Me and two others

0 votes

Total of four or more (comment pls)

1 votes

Crap. Maybe another time.

22 votes

29 votes | Poll has closed

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ESPN Zone is a great option. Very pleased with that location. Go Caps.

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by EmilyB on Sep 22, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions

Luckily, I do not have DirecTV, so I’m pretty sure I will opt to watch the opener from the comfort of my own home (with a few friends, natch).

ESPN zone has decent selection of beer and food, but I frankly find it overpriced.

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 22, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I was looking for somewhere cheaper.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 22, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions

we may go, since ESPN is a quick hop from our house.

by RedBirdie on Sep 22, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

Even assuming I skip CS lab to watch all three periods of opening day, I wouldn’t be able to get from Burke to DC in time. As fun as it sounds, I’ve got to pass.

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by winterion on Sep 22, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

I was thinking of going to Baileys with a group of friends but if a bunch of people will be at ESPNZone then I will get them to go there.

by PKLords76 on Sep 22, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions

The issue is that the game won’t be available on DirecTV (which most bars/restaurants have). Where ever it is you go, you have make sure that they will BE ABLE to show the game…

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 22, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Class until 7:15 on Thursday. No way I’ll make it. Good job, though, gotsparkly. Hopefully we get another one of these together.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 22, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll be there, pending getting the schedule I requested.

Thank you for doing the heavy lifting to put this together.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 22, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Caps’ newsletter sez:

Kickoff the season
The Caps may start the regular season on the road in Boston on Oct. 1, but fans can catch all the excitement back in the District with a 7 p.m. viewing party at the Hard Times Cafe in Springfield, Va.

Technically, Springfield ain’t eggzackly “in” the District. And neither is it very convenient for me. So I’m still planning for ESPNZone.

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by EmilyB on Sep 22, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

as a former MoCo resident, Springfield is a MAJOR pain in the ass for Marylanders. (and, honestly, its not much better from most DCers)

by RedBirdie on Sep 22, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Second that. I’m coming in from Western MoCo, Springfield in rush hour? Nothx.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 22, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Third that. Coming from Baltimore is even worse. Seems like the Caps aren’t willing to do the Maryland folks a lot of favors.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 23, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Sponsorship, baby. If there’s a place in Maryland that wants to do that, I’m sure it would happen.

Hey, I live in Virginia, but I’m not schlepping to Springfield for a viewing party, either.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 23, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m likely to attend that. I like Hard Times, and Springfield’s just up the road from the little DC.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Sep 23, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Went to one of these at the Woodbridge location last season. Not a bad experience and would probably do again if not for the overwhelming cigarette smoke. Looking forward to VA’s new bill going into effect.

by capfan on Sep 24, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions