It’s all about the neighborhood
It seems that constant work is paying off for Sina, who owns this welcoming Ethiopian restaurant with her daughter, Rebecca. Mignot has a 4.5 star rating on Yelp and has built up a reputation for the best Ethiopian food in the neighborhood. That’s no small feat given the proliferation of Ethiopian eateries in the District.
Get to know Mignot, the next edition of the Petworth News Restaurant Spotlight.
“Everyone here knows Highlands,” says Cheryl Mabry, a long-time Petworth resident who has been coming to this café since it opened 11 years ago. “The food is delish. The ambiance is good. And, you see your neighbors in here.”
Here's the next edition of the Restaurant Spotlight.
Read MoreEveryone knows El Torogoz, located at 4231 9th Street NW, is Petworth’s go-to-spot for Pollo a la Brasa. No? You should. The restaurant even sports a big sign on its roof, advertising the juicy, spit-roasted chicken served with spicy green and yellow sauce that’s become so popular in the District.
But did you know this Salvadorian joint also serves killer pasta?
Read MoreCabana Grill, the pint-sized eatery located at 4128 Georgia Ave NW, would be easy to miss if not for its bright yellow exterior. It's also serving up Petworth’s best BBQ. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say this is some of the best BBQ in the city.
Read MorePho Viet USA, a bright new Pho shop that opened across from the Georgia Ave metro in November, has a small menu. You can get Pho (beef pho, chicken pho, shrimp pho, combo pho, veggie pho). You can get spring rolls and egg rolls... and that’s pretty much it. That’s by design, says manager Layla Nguyen, who moved to the US from Vietnam six years ago.
Get to know Pho Viet USA, a new addition to Petworth's food scene, located at 3713 New Hampshire Ave NW.
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