Guidebook for Washington

Alison & Yohan
Alison & Yohan
Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

Classic diner with great decor and delicious breakfast-all-day eats! Slim's is new and they're still working out the operational kinks, so service may be a bit slow. Definitely worth it if you have the time.
42 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Slim's Diner
4201 Georgia Ave NW
42 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Classic diner with great decor and delicious breakfast-all-day eats! Slim's is new and they're still working out the operational kinks, so service may be a bit slow. Definitely worth it if you have the time.
Jamaican home cooking with sizable portions. Converts into a reggae dancehall on weekends.
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sandovan Restaurant & Lounge
4809 Georgia Ave NW
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Jamaican home cooking with sizable portions. Converts into a reggae dancehall on weekends.
Authentic Neopolitan style pizza (with tons of bubbly charred crust bits), a focus on local DC-area ingredients, cacti galore, pizza printed bathroom wallpaper, reclaimed wood, and on-brand tin products to decorate every single corner and space.
175 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NW
175 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Authentic Neopolitan style pizza (with tons of bubbly charred crust bits), a focus on local DC-area ingredients, cacti galore, pizza printed bathroom wallpaper, reclaimed wood, and on-brand tin products to decorate every single corner and space.
One of Petworth's newest restaurants/bars! Local and regional beers, ciders as well as wines and cocktails. Happy hour is typically 5-7p, sometimes with music. 3 levels of seating and bars to choose from.
71 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue Northwest
71 місцеві жителі рекомендують
One of Petworth's newest restaurants/bars! Local and regional beers, ciders as well as wines and cocktails. Happy hour is typically 5-7p, sometimes with music. 3 levels of seating and bars to choose from.
Amazing deli curing their own meats. Sandwiches are absolutely worth the wait. Cheeses, olives oils, spreads galore.
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Amazing deli curing their own meats. Sandwiches are absolutely worth the wait. Cheeses, olives oils, spreads galore.
Great burger joint with classic rock and metal jukebox. Happy hour specials every weeknight. Mondays = all burgers 1/2 off.
54 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NW
54 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Great burger joint with classic rock and metal jukebox. Happy hour specials every weeknight. Mondays = all burgers 1/2 off.
Hole-in-the-wall local cafe with excellent coffee and unique herbal tea mixes. Mrs V makes a decent sandwich too. Wifi available. Live soul and jazz jam sessions select nights.
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Culture Coffee
709 Kennedy Street Northwest
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hole-in-the-wall local cafe with excellent coffee and unique herbal tea mixes. Mrs V makes a decent sandwich too. Wifi available. Live soul and jazz jam sessions select nights. 
Best local micro-roaster and coffee in all DC! Grab a cup to go on your way to the Metro station in the mornings.
149 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NW
149 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Best local micro-roaster and coffee in all DC! Grab a cup to go on your way to the Metro station in the mornings.
Saturday mornings only. Local and regional farmers, bakers, soapmakers, craftmakers and musicians. Upshur and 9th Streets NW every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, May to November.
9 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Petworth Market
4148 9th St NW
9 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Saturday mornings only. Local and regional farmers, bakers, soapmakers, craftmakers and musicians. Upshur and 9th Streets NW every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, May to November.
Asian Street Food Dining meets Tea House meets Cocktail Lounge. Happy hour 5-7p. Cozy lounge with a fireplace too.
16 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Ten Tigers Parlour
3813 Georgia Ave NW
16 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Asian Street Food Dining meets Tea House meets Cocktail Lounge. Happy hour 5-7p. Cozy lounge with a fireplace too.
DC-style Mexican serving tacos with housemade tortillas, torta sandwiches, and traditional specialties.
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Taqueria del Barrio
821 Upshur St NW
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
DC-style Mexican serving tacos with housemade tortillas, torta sandwiches, and traditional specialties.
Latin American wine bar and restaurant.
33 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Ruta del Vino
800 Upshur Street Northwest
33 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Latin American wine bar and restaurant.
Brick-walled soccer bar & beer garden with European & local brews, plus unique pub fare.
23 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Airedale DC
3605 14th St NW
23 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Brick-walled soccer bar & beer garden with European & local brews, plus unique pub fare.
Modest Mexican serving homemade tortillas & fillings, plus pitchers of margaritas & sangria.
93 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NW
93 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Modest Mexican serving homemade tortillas & fillings, plus pitchers of margaritas & sangria.
When in DC, you have to try Ethiopian Food. Mignot just arrived in our neighborhood. Authentic food served by very friendly staff in low-key diner. Available for delivery or takeout. Coffees and teas also served.
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Shashemene Ethiopian Restaurant
1909 9th St NW
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
When in DC, you have to try Ethiopian Food. Mignot just arrived in our neighborhood. Authentic food served by very friendly staff in low-key diner. Available for delivery or takeout. Coffees and teas also served.
Japanese homecooking and select sushi. Intimate dining experience with an open kitchen. Menu changes seasonally.
82 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street Northwest
82 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Japanese homecooking and select sushi. Intimate dining experience with an open kitchen. Menu changes seasonally.

Parks & Nature

The Smithsonian Zoo is free and open to all. Animal beauty and discover abound, including with our beloved Bao Bao and Bei Bei giant Panda bear babies. Free open and free to all, situated in Rock Creek Park where the sounds of nature surrounding you.
771 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Національний зоологічний парк Смітсоніанського інституту
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Smithsonian Zoo is free and open to all. Animal beauty and discover abound, including with our beloved Bao Bao and Bei Bei giant Panda bear babies. Free open and free to all, situated in Rock Creek Park where the sounds of nature surrounding you. 
Favorite stretch for a jog, hike, stroll, bike ride, dog walk... you won't even know you're in the city! You can take the hiking path to Adams Morgan, Georgetown, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial... and even up to Silver Spring, Maryland. Designed by Olmstead, who also is known for designing Central Park in NYC and founding landscape architecture in the US. Entrances near our house: 1) Carter Barren (Kennedy St & 16th St); 2) Kansas Ave & Piney Branch (near Kansas & 16th St)
584 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW
584 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Favorite stretch for a jog, hike, stroll, bike ride, dog walk... you won't even know you're in the city! You can take the hiking path to Adams Morgan, Georgetown, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial... and even up to Silver Spring, Maryland. Designed by Olmstead, who also is known for designing Central Park in NYC and founding landscape architecture in the US. Entrances near our house: 1) Carter Barren (Kennedy St & 16th St); 2) Kansas Ave & Piney Branch (near Kansas & 16th St)

Essentials

Open 7 days a week. (202) 722-6690
Petworth Laundry Mat
4015 Georgia Ave NW
Open 7 days a week. (202) 722-6690
Biggest grocery store in our neighborhood. Super close to the Metro station.
855 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
855 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Biggest grocery store in our neighborhood. Super close to the Metro station.
Organic produce and non-perishables, bulk foods, meats, cheeses, breads, wine and beer.
161 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NW
161 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Organic produce and non-perishables, bulk foods, meats, cheeses, breads, wine and beer.

Getting Around

Closest Metro subway station. Direct bus lines to major sites (Smithsonians, National Mall, Chinatown, White House, etc) run 2 blocks from our house.
148 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NW
148 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Closest Metro subway station. Direct bus lines to major sites (Smithsonians, National Mall, Chinatown, White House, etc) run 2 blocks from our house.

Shopping

1 of the top 5 best bookstores in DC. Active schedule of events from book readings and cupcake tastings to art shows.
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Upshur Street Books
843 Upshur St NW
31 місцеві жителі рекомендують
1 of the top 5 best bookstores in DC. Active schedule of events from book readings and cupcake tastings to art shows.
Local designer with seasonal women's fashion lines. You'll love it!
34 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Willow
4203 Upshur St NW
34 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Local designer with seasonal women's fashion lines. You'll love it!

Entertainment & Activities

DC’s home for Kundalini and alignment-oriented Hatha Yoga. Instructors talk to everyone before class to learn about challenges or injuries. Very personable.
13 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Lighthouse Yoga Center
502 Kennedy St NW
13 місцеві жителі рекомендують
DC’s home for Kundalini and alignment-oriented Hatha Yoga. Instructors talk to everyone before class to learn about challenges or injuries. Very personable.
Yoga, pilates and nutrition to create balanced wellness for every body, at every level and every budget. They also have rooftop and chair yoga classes.
21 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Yoga Heights
3506 Georgia Ave NW
21 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Yoga, pilates and nutrition to create balanced wellness for every body, at every level and every budget. They also have rooftop and chair yoga classes.

Drinks & Nightlife

Sports dominate the screens at this hangout that also hosts live bands & serves beer & bar snacks.
16 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Pitch Tavern
4015 Georgia Ave NW
16 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sports dominate the screens at this hangout that also hosts live bands & serves beer & bar snacks.
Favorite dive bar in the neighborhood! Nightly specials on drinks and bar foods. Trivia, movies, board games, you name it. Rooftop too.
127 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Red Derby
3718 14th St NW
127 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Favorite dive bar in the neighborhood! Nightly specials on drinks and bar foods. Trivia, movies, board games, you name it. Rooftop too.
Hipsters love their boozy drinks, local microbrews and pinball machines.
59 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street Northwest
59 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hipsters love their boozy drinks, local microbrews and pinball machines.