Michael's Guidebook for Washington DC
Food Scene
Solid BBQ joint, reasonably priced, they have an extensive whiskey menu.
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Cinder BBQ
800 Upshur St NWSolid BBQ joint, reasonably priced, they have an extensive whiskey menu.
This is our favorite restaurant in Petworth. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. On the 3rd floor there’s a whiskey bar with a large rooftop deck. Try the Hot Chicken, yum!
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Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue NorthwestThis is our favorite restaurant in Petworth. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. On the 3rd floor there’s a whiskey bar with a large rooftop deck. Try the Hot Chicken, yum!
Delicious wood fired pizza, Timber was named to Bon Appetit’s Top 100 Restaurants in the country in 2018. On weekends they serve bagels and breakfast empanadas.
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Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWDelicious wood fired pizza, Timber was named to Bon Appetit’s Top 100 Restaurants in the country in 2018. On weekends they serve bagels and breakfast empanadas.
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestA good neighborhood staple for Tacos and Mexican. Ask about the Tecate with a shot of tequila special.
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Taqueria del Barrio
821 Upshur St NWA good neighborhood staple for Tacos and Mexican. Ask about the Tecate with a shot of tequila special.
Amazing wood fired bagels. About a 10 minute walk, but worth it. There can be lines on the weekends.
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Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWAmazing wood fired bagels. About a 10 minute walk, but worth it. There can be lines on the weekends.
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWThe Coupe
3415 11th St NWBreakfast, coffee, lunch spot
Our go to spot for Thai and Sushi, either dine in or carry out.
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Pantry
3716 Georgia Ave NWOur go to spot for Thai and Sushi, either dine in or carry out.
Everything Else
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWPrivately owned coffee shop roasted in house.
Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
847 Upshur St NWTheir ice cream is outstanding.
Drinks & Nightlife
DC Reynolds
Cheap eats, hole in the wall bar.
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestDive bar
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NWDive bar
Dos Mamis
819 Upshur St NWCapitol Cider House
3930 Georgia Ave NWRed Derby
3718 14th St NWLyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street NorthwestReliable Tavern
3655 Georgia Ave NWThe Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWHook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NWHuge indoor bar with bigger outdoor heated beer garden.
Located in Yards Park in SE DC, District Winery is a cool spot to do some wine tasting and take in the views of the water.
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District Winery
385 Water St SELocated in Yards Park in SE DC, District Winery is a cool spot to do some wine tasting and take in the views of the water.
Shopping
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWSafeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWParks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWGetting Around
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NW