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Post by wrestlemania on Dec 11, 2019 18:23:24 GMT -5
Enough about transfers, courts etc. -- how's the food?
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Post by joey0403p on Dec 11, 2019 18:44:58 GMT -5
This is dated - but I never thought anything was good to eat at stadium
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Post by TC on Dec 11, 2019 18:45:39 GMT -5
Worst is your classic McDonough dog. We can discuss best all you want, but you can lock up worst right there. Soggy buns, terrible taste, brings back memories of that Simpsons episode where Lisa is thinking about all the meats that go into a hot dog (rat, raccoon, eagle, old boot).
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Post by DFW HOYA on Dec 11, 2019 19:17:11 GMT -5
Coming to a summer league near you.
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Post by njhoya78 on Dec 11, 2019 22:35:31 GMT -5
Thank you, Upton Sinclair.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Dec 12, 2019 11:45:21 GMT -5
While it's not at Capital One, at Madison Square Garden, I am partial to the Daily Burger cheeseburgers. For a mass-made burger, it's pretty top notch.
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Post by LCPolo18 on Dec 12, 2019 12:01:36 GMT -5
Enough about transfers, courts etc. -- how's the food? With the 2 year renovation of Capital One Arena, the arena added a lot of really good food venues. Unfortunately, because of low attendance, most of those vendors are closed for Georgetown games and only the generic concessions are available. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 12:21:39 GMT -5
Enough about transfers, courts etc. -- how's the food? With the 2 year renovation of Capital One Arena, the arena added a lot of really good food venues. Unfortunately, because of low attendance, most of those vendors are closed for Georgetown games and only the generic concessions are available. Which are terrible so you’re better off eating somewhere outside of the arena before/after the game. I’ll get my kids a popcorn/pretzel to snack on, but that’s about it. Plus you never know when the Ledge is going to have food or not and what they are serving that game so I do not take that gamble... |
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Post by LCPolo18 on Dec 12, 2019 13:14:20 GMT -5
With the 2 year renovation of Capital One Arena, the arena added a lot of really good food venues. Unfortunately, because of low attendance, most of those vendors are closed for Georgetown games and only the generic concessions are available. Which are terrible so you’re better off eating somewhere outside of the arena before/after the game. I’ll get my kids a popcorn/pretzel to snack on, but that’s about it. Plus you never know when the Ledge is going to have food or not and what they are serving that game so I do not take that gamble... Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos Chaia Tacos - Vegetarian tacos Little Sesame - Hummus bowls Wiseguy Pizza - New York style slices Shouk - Middle Eastern vegan Baked Joint - Bakery/coffee shop &pizza - Individual pizzas Casual Sit Down Bantam King - Chicken based ramen Daikaya - Traditional ramen Bar Deco - Bar food and tacos featuring smoked meats Carving Room - Sandwiches and burgers Present Company - Elevated pub food Piccolina - Italian over the counter (one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had) Busboys and Poets - Global cuisine Momiji - Japanese/sushi |
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Dec 12, 2019 13:14:56 GMT -5
Generic concessions are busted and you can expect long lines and little service. It is the double kick in the nads to playing at Cap One. There is a Ben's near section 100 that hasn't been open this year. There is a fry place around the bend that hasn't been open all year. There used to be a chicka filla keosk behind the student section but I haven't seen that open this year. All in all the new scoreboard, seats and lighting get a big thumbs up and the rest of it gets the middle finger.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 13:38:40 GMT -5
Which are terrible so you’re better off eating somewhere outside of the arena before/after the game. I’ll get my kids a popcorn/pretzel to snack on, but that’s about it. Plus you never know when the Ledge is going to have food or not and what they are serving that game so I do not take that gamble... Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos Chaia Tacos - Vegetarian tacos Little Sesame - Hummus bowls Wiseguy Pizza - New York style slices Shouk - Middle Eastern vegan Baked Joint - Bakery/coffee shop &pizza - Individual pizzas Casual Sit Down Bantam King - Chicken based ramen Daikaya - Traditional ramen Bar Deco - Bar food and tacos featuring smoked meats Carving Room - Sandwiches and burgers Present Company - Elevated pub food Piccolina - Italian over the counter (one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had) Busboys and Poets - Global cuisine Momiji - Japanese/sushi We usually stop at Bar Louie for the convenience or Matchbox if we feel like taking a walk (if they are not filled). Present Company and Bar Deco look pretty good though, will have to try them out |
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Post by DFW HOYA on Dec 12, 2019 13:47:17 GMT -5
Which are terrible so you’re better off eating somewhere outside of the arena before/after the game. I’ll get my kids a popcorn/pretzel to snack on, but that’s about it. Plus you never know when the Ledge is going to have food or not and what they are serving that game so I do not take that gamble... Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos What is an elevated taco? (Anything above onions and cilantro is elevated to me.) |
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 12, 2019 13:49:26 GMT -5
Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos Chaia Tacos - Vegetarian tacos Little Sesame - Hummus bowls Wiseguy Pizza - New York style slices Shouk - Middle Eastern vegan Baked Joint - Bakery/coffee shop &pizza - Individual pizzas Casual Sit Down Bantam King - Chicken based ramen Daikaya - Traditional ramen Bar Deco - Bar food and tacos featuring smoked meats Carving Room - Sandwiches and burgers Present Company - Elevated pub food Piccolina - Italian over the counter (one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had) Busboys and Poets - Global cuisine Momiji - Japanese/sushi We usually stop at Bar Louie for the convenience or Matchbox if we feel like taking a walk (if they are not filled). Present Company and Bar Deco look pretty good though, will have to try them out Matchbox is now closed. It was the original location. I heard the landlord jacked up its rent. |
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Post by njhoya78 on Dec 12, 2019 14:00:44 GMT -5
Worst is your classic McDonough dog. We can discuss best all you want, but you can lock up worst right there. Soggy buns, terrible taste, brings back memories of that Simpsons episode where Lisa is thinking about all the meats that go into a hot dog (rat, raccoon, eagle, old boot). Not looking to hijack this thread back to the days of McDonough, but I don't remember a whole lot about the food in those days. Of course, we did have a full bar at McDonough when I was an undergraduate, and I recall drinking many a Tequila Sunrise while watching the Hoyas play Stonehill and St. Leo. |
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Post by LCPolo18 on Dec 12, 2019 14:06:58 GMT -5
We usually stop at Bar Louie for the convenience or Matchbox if we feel like taking a walk (if they are not filled). Present Company and Bar Deco look pretty good though, will have to try them out Matchbox is now closed. It was the original location. I heard the landlord jacked up its rent. @pahoyafan2 and SSHoya Matchbox didn't close, they just moved a couple blocks to E Street between 7th and 8th. |
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Post by LCPolo18 on Dec 12, 2019 14:11:22 GMT -5
Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos What is an elevated taco? (Anything above onions and cilantro is elevated to me.) Just fancier, more unique, and higher quality tacos for DC (I'm sure there are better tacos in Texas!). www.tacobamba.com/menus/#chinatown |
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Post by Cambridge on Dec 12, 2019 15:04:29 GMT -5
Which are terrible so you’re better off eating somewhere outside of the arena before/after the game. I’ll get my kids a popcorn/pretzel to snack on, but that’s about it. Plus you never know when the Ledge is going to have food or not and what they are serving that game so I do not take that gamble... Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos Chaia Tacos - Vegetarian tacos Little Sesame - Hummus bowls Wiseguy Pizza - New York style slices Shouk - Middle Eastern vegan Baked Joint - Bakery/coffee shop &pizza - Individual pizzas Casual Sit Down Bantam King - Chicken based ramen Daikaya - Traditional ramen Bar Deco - Bar food and tacos featuring smoked meats Carving Room - Sandwiches and burgers Present Company - Elevated pub food Piccolina - Italian over the counter (one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had) Busboys and Poets - Global cuisine Momiji - Japanese/sushi The fact that Nando's is not on this list is a crime. |
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Post by jpj on Dec 12, 2019 15:26:03 GMT -5
Wok n Roll
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$1.25 Sushi and $3.00 budweiser
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Post by LCPolo18 on Dec 12, 2019 15:56:34 GMT -5
Totally agree! For those looking for food before the game that haven't visited DC recently, here are some good options near the arena: Quick Bites Taco Bamba - Elevated tacos Chaia Tacos - Vegetarian tacos Little Sesame - Hummus bowls Wiseguy Pizza - New York style slices Shouk - Middle Eastern vegan Baked Joint - Bakery/coffee shop &pizza - Individual pizzas Casual Sit Down Bantam King - Chicken based ramen Daikaya - Traditional ramen Bar Deco - Bar food and tacos featuring smoked meats Carving Room - Sandwiches and burgers Present Company - Elevated pub food Piccolina - Italian over the counter (one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had) Busboys and Poets - Global cuisine Momiji - Japanese/sushi The fact that Nando's is not on this list is a crime. I love Nando’s but it’s been around for 10+ years so I figured most people would know about it by now. |
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Post by SSHoya on Dec 12, 2019 16:11:39 GMT -5
Matchbox is now closed. It was the original location. I heard the landlord jacked up its rent. @pahoyafan2 and SSHoya Matchbox didn't close, they just moved a couple blocks to E Street between 7th and 8th. Thanks! Good to know. |
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