The Bullpen Reopens Friday for Nats vs. Red Sox, Plus More Intel

Play Ball!

Opening Day is almost here, and The Bullpen (1201 Half Street SE) is getting into the swing of things this weekend. The ballpark adjacent-hangout is scheduled to open at 1 p.m. Friday, March 31 for those interested in catching the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox engage in preseason play (game time: 4:05 p.m.). The Bullpen plans to open at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 3 to cater to those flooding into Navy Yard for the Nats home opener against the Miami Marlins (1:05 p.m.). Per a release, The Bullpen’s standing happy hour special — $5 drinks from the third inning through the seventh inning — is back this season.

Rise and Dine

Brookland’s Finest Bar & Kitchen is opening up even earlier beginning Monday, April 3, adding weekday breakfast service to the dining rotation. Featured entrees include a chorizo-green chile burrito ($14), a lox platter with Bullfrog Bagels and house-cured salmon spread ($15), and a club sandwich stuffed with pork roll and cheddar eggs ($12). The restaurant also intends to have grab-and-go options including assorted pastries (biscuits, muffins, breads) as well as Zeke’s Coffee. Breakfast will be available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday.