Avocet Tower lights up with Washington Commanders colors ahead of NFC title game

The Washington Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles in a challenging but eminently-winnable National Football Conference Championship game this afternoon at 3:00 PM. Avocet Tower at 7373 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda was "ahead of the game" last night, when it made its best effort to ape Washington's burgundy-and-gold colors. The accent lighting can be customized within a limited color palette, and has been tweaked to do everything from celebrating Christmas, to showing solidarity with Ukraine. One question remains ahead of today's coin toss: Is Avocet Tower visible from Dan Snyder's yacht?

Redskins Store closes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda (Photos)

Faster than a Darrell Green interception return for a touchdown, the Redskins Store has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall. A burgundy band along the interior wall is the only clue that this was once a destination for Washington Redskins fans.

This is one of several perplexing closures at the mall recently. Sure, there have been disappointing seasons for the Skins too many years (although I remain a fan no matter how bad the record is any given year). But the team had an exciting season last year, has made some good additions for the upcoming season, and expectations are high. Not to mention that a poll of Native Americans recently sapped all the energy out of the New York-Dallas media conspiracy to strip the team of its name and history.

So, why would the Redskins Store close now? Bizarre. My only complaint was that the store was too small, and therefore couldn't carry the full spectrum of Redskins merchandise that is available.

WHERE TO WATCH REDSKINS COWBOYS IN BETHESDA TONIGHT

Sure, you'll have the best seat in the house on your own living room television tonight at 8:20, when legendary rivals the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys meet in a must-win game.

But if you want to get out tonight, here is a list of the best places in Bethesda to cheer on the Redskins:

American Tap Room
Rock Bottom
Union Jack's

REDSKINS AMBULANCE TURNS HEADS IN DOWNTOWN BETHESDA - PHOTO

EMERGENCY VEHICLE

CAME TO RESCUE OF

NFL FANS AT CADDIES

ON CORDELL

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

Early last evening, a Redskins ambulance caused many a double-take on Cordell Avenue outside of Caddies on Cordell.

Among the special equipment aboard this "Special Operations Tailgating Unit" were large flatscreen TVs.

The vehicle was on hand for Ball Hogs Radio's NFL season kickoff party at Caddies.  No word if it was exempted from the new county Ambulance Fee...

WHERE TO WATCH REDSKINS VS. BEARS PRESEASON GAME IN BETHESDA TONIGHT

Go out tonight, or watch the Redskins game?  Dilemma solved!

Head to Union Jack's Bethesda, where you can watch RG III destroy the Chicago Bears on his way to the Super Bowl, tonight at 8:00.

Over 20 flatscreen TVs, plus giant projection screens and theater-quality sound.

Get there early, and enjoy tonight's dinner special:  All-you-can-eat Crab Legs!  For $19.95, you also get fresh corn-on-the-cob, roasted potatoes, and the chef's special Fiji Apple Slaw.

Will you be watching the game tonight?  Who are you picking to win?

Union Jack's, 4915 St. Elmo Avenue.  301-6-JACK-61.