Capital One Arena

"A major venue for sports and entertainment events, home to the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals." - Michael He

"A venue in D.C. where the holiday-ready cinnamon espresso martinis by Blossom Beverages are sold." - Emily Venezky

"A place where Ryan Ratino enjoys basketball games." - Nancy DePalma

"The Washington Capitals and Wizards will keep playing in D.C. for the long game. Last night’s newly reached deal between the city and Monumental Sports officially shuts down the proposal to move across the Potomac (or elsewhere). The ability to expand into its adjacent Gallery Place complex, complete with a new walkway, was a big factor in Ted Leonsis’s about-face decision to keep his NHL and NBA teams at the 20,000-seat arena." - Tierney Plumb

"Capital One Arena just kicked off NHL season with a fresh influx of concessions that root for the home team. That includes DMV-wide chain Chiko, which brings crab rangoon and sticky Chinese ribs to Section 106; sandwiches from Petworth parlor Honeymoon Chicken (Section 110); and Mexican street foods from Little Miner Taco (Sections 107 and 432). Baltimore-born Stuggy’s Sandwich Shop adds crab mac-and-cheese hot dogs, mini corn dogs, cheese curds to the mix in Section 105. High-tech alcohol additions throughout the arena include perfectly poured beers and cocktails at the touch of a button." - Tierney Plumb