Capitol Riverfront What’s New in the Neighborhood

Bon Chon’s perfectly crispy, double-fried chicken and cold draft beer are the South Korean version of burgers and fries, and the perfect pre-Nationals game meal. Located just across the street from the Nationals Park lots, Bon Chon is also the ideal place to wait out the post-game crowd and keep the party going. Grab their signature bone-in fried chicken with pickled daikon radish and a brew from their impressive selection. A new expanded menu comes out on MLB Opening Day. Bon Chon: 1015 Half St. SE, DC;  www.navyyarddc.bonchon.com

Located between the Navy Yard Metro stop and Nationals Park, Buffalo Wild Wings certainly has the convenience factor down. With tons of seating and televisions to keep tabs on sports, this is an easy and casual spot to meet a group ahead of the game. The wings are the obvious stars of the show, with traditional and boneless being the top two picks, plus a variety of sauces. Beer specials happen monthly and the food isn’t pricey, so this is definitely a good spot to get your grub and drink on. Buffalo Wild Wings: 1220 Half St. SE, DC; www.buffalowildwings.com

Southern comfort comes to the Capitol Riverfront with Due South, where you can feast on heavenly BBQ, enjoy unique twists on Southern classics and sip delicious beverages. The gorgeous rustic chic bar area is the perfect location for a happy hour and bite, which with nice weather can be taken outside to the expansive patio. As you people-watch, get some plates for the table, like their bourbon chicken liver pate or Lowcountry pickled shrimp. The Sweet Tea Julep is definitely a go-to for sipping and will have you feeling like you’re down South in no time. Due South: 301 Water St. SE, DC;

www.duesouthdc.com

It only made sense for Hugh & Crye to open a location near Nationals Park given their focus clientele. Counting Nationals and D.C. United players among their customers, the menswear retailer uses their own sizing system based on height and build of guys’ torsos to give a better slim fit to blazers, and casual and dress shirts. With 90 percent of their sales online and a smaller location in Georgetown, Hugh & Crye is looking forward to their new, larger location with a grand opening event on April 7 with neighbor Bluejacket. Hugh & Crye: 300 Tingey St. SE, DC; www.hughandcrye.com

The 7,000- pound, Italian-made oven should be indication enough that this place means business with its pizza. Having taken over the space of the former Park Tavern, Il Parco brought in Italian chef Roshan Ashiq, formerly of Il Canale, to craft authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, which he tops with his handcrafted mozzarella and other freshly prepared ingredients. Along with pizza, the restaurant boasts other Neapolitan specialties, along with an impressive Italian wine list and rare Italian craft beer menu. Grab a margarita pizza and Italian craft beer and sit on the patio before or after the game. Il Parco: 202 M St. SE, DC

This Latin American restaurant is a low-cost and tasty option for a casual meal, and gaining quite the following. The menu has a mix of Salvadoran seafood and Mexican specialties, including signature dishes like salmon campeche and enchiladas de carne asada. I highly recommend ordering pitchers of their margaritas for the table. Las Placitas: 1100 8th St. SE, DC

With runners all around, the Navy Yard location for Pacers Running is a natural fit. The beautiful new store location is a welcome addition to the burgeoning neighborhood community, with a friendly staff that can do a unique personalized assessment of your running footwear and gear needs. Standing apart from the restaurants and other retailers, Pacers looks to be part of the community in a different way, with its local fun runs and other organized athletic events. Pacers Navy Yard: 300 Tingey St. SE, DC;www.runpacers.com

Named after the District’s official tree, Scarlet Oak is all about keeping it simple and made from scratch, with a focus on locally-sourced organic ingredients. The menu offers a variety of options, but the definite must-have is the homemade pasta or pizza, courtesy of the chef’s Italian background. Drinks go along with the simplistic theme, with few ingredients and a focus on the lead spirit, such as the restaurant’s bourbon cocktail with rosemary lemon and touch of maple syrup. Close to the park, Scarlet Oak is perfect for a pregame stop with a beautiful spacious bar area.   Scarlet Oak: 909 New Jersey Ave. SE, DC; www.scarletoakdc.com

Without a doubt, the Hampton Inn has claimed the prize for drinks with a view. Set to open in time for the start of this baseball season, the rooftop lounge is definitely a bit more upscale than your other neighborhood options, but nonetheless somewhere you need to try, especially with gorgeous weather (pregame tan, anyone?) Several couch areas atop green grass give the space a backyard feel from high above, while the bar area and high top seating makes it a great location for a small group. Hampton Inn & Suites Top of the Yard Rooftop Lounge: 1265 First St. SE, DC;

Quickly gaining popularity among the work lunch crowd, Ziaafat Grill and Restaurant has carved their niche in the Eastern Market restaurant arena. The Indian and Pakistani restaurant prides itself on cooking fast, healthy and freshly made, with flavors and spices unlike anything you’ve tried in the neighborhood. Signature dishes include their meat stews that take several hours to make. All items are under $13 and come with naan and sides, so it’s perfect for an economic meal. Ziaafat Grill and Restaurant: 1102 8th St. SE, DC;  www.ziaafatgrillrestaurant.com