Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Critically acclaimed, no reservations, crazy waits, WORTH IT IF YOU GET A SEAT. Get there by 5PM to put your name on the list. Tiny spot. Walk there from the apartment. Head down 8th street towards New Hampshire Ave. Right On New Hampshire, Right on Monroe, Left on 11th.
120 locals recommend
Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWCritically acclaimed, no reservations, crazy waits, WORTH IT IF YOU GET A SEAT. Get there by 5PM to put your name on the list. Tiny spot. Walk there from the apartment. Head down 8th street towards New Hampshire Ave. Right On New Hampshire, Right on Monroe, Left on 11th.
Great roof top bar, several outdoor dining options. Consistently tasty food.
71 locals recommend
Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue NorthwestGreat roof top bar, several outdoor dining options. Consistently tasty food.
Best pizza, ever. I'm a Jersey girl, I caved. Order EVERYTHING on the menu: pizza, salads (very creative) and empanadas.
175 locals recommend
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWBest pizza, ever. I'm a Jersey girl, I caved. Order EVERYTHING on the menu: pizza, salads (very creative) and empanadas.
El Torogoz Restaurant
4231 9th St NWA bit of a "hole in the wall", GREAT PERUVIAN CHICKEN.
A bit pretentious -- but eh? There's also a Starbucks in the Safeway.
149 locals recommend
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWA bit pretentious -- but eh? There's also a Starbucks in the Safeway.
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWRestaurant, Cafe, Bar
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWGrab a rotisserie chicken to go!
Target
3100 14th St NWNot open 24 hours!
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out the Reading Room calendar for any great literary events to pair with a local brew.
121 locals recommend
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWCheck out the Reading Room calendar for any great literary events to pair with a local brew.
Hank's Cocktail Bar
1624 Q Street NorthwestCreative cocktails.
Getting Around
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWYellow and Green line trains.