It’s all about the neighborhood
Last month saw the kick-off of a new social gathering called the "People of Petworth." The new social is the idea of three residents who want to create a more "social" social by meeting up at a bar. It's a good way to try out new restaurants/bars and hang out with your neighbors. Everyone is invited to attend.
Read MoreLast month, newly minted Taqueria del Barrio on Upshur Street joined Taqueria Habanero and Mezcalero Cocina Mexicano on 14th Street to form a sort of Petworth "taqueria trifecta" of taquerias. Three trendy taco joints, all opened recently or in the last few years, at all around the same price point, within half a mile of each other. When you want a taco, what's a hungry resident to do?
Contributing writer Yuliya Panfil decided this called for a taco taste test. Here's her report...
Read MoreAfter being open a few weeks, Taqueria del Barrio (821 Upshur St NW) has decided to start offering reservations for dinner. They have new operating hours as well (opening at 4pm), with brunch and lunch coming in a few months.
Read MoreThe new restaurant on Upshur wants to excite your taste buds with original and traditional Mexican dishes, with a focus on great flavor.
For dining options, Upshur Street has a diner, a Japanese-inspired restaurant, a Latin wine bar, a cocktail bar, a saloon, a wood-fired oven pizza place and heck, even a fast-food Chinese restaurant. And opening Thursday, March 30th, it also has a Mexican restaurant, Taqueria Del Barrio.
Read MorePetworth is getting known for its Socials... from Grant Circle to Southwest Petworth to Sherman Circle. Add to this list one more, a new Friday evening social to be held at local bars in the neighborhood. It doesn't really have a name yet, but the idea is simple: meet your neighbors, grab a drink and be social.
Read MoreThe Friends of Petworth Library is joining up with Petworth Citizen for a special happy hour to raise funds for the Library on Tuesday, March 21st from 5-7pm. There will be a raffle for some excellent books, and five locals will be reading their choice selections from authors who have March birthdays. Petworth Citizen will donate 10% of the alcohol sales during Happy Hour (5 -7pm) to the Friends group.
So come out and drink and listen to excerpts of the celebrated authors as read by local peeps -- including me reading from Rabbit, Run by John Updike.
Read MoreSafari, which sits on a quiet stretch of Georgia Avenue just off the Upshur Street drag, is the only Kenyan restaurant in Washington DC. It has found a following with the Kenyan and broader East African community, with customers coming from all over the DC metro area to enjoy familiar foods in the company of fellow émigrés and others interested in East African fare.
Read MoreRemember when we were kids and any playground quarrel could be decided by a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors? An organization called Playworks is taking this childhood gem to the next level on Thursday, March 9th.
Read MoreDo you have plans for Valentine's Day? Flowers, candy and a nice card? Dinner plans?
This February 14th, Hank’s Cocktail Bar invites you to order as many drinks as you and your special someone would like from the "(No) Limit To Your Love" menu...
Read MoreHelp-U-Sell realty (843 Upshur St NW) is sponsoring a survey and giveaway for Petworth residents for their favorite restaurants and dishes. When you take the survey, you enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate for a Valentine's Day dinner at a local restaurant. Nice!
Read MoreThe owners of Hank's Cocktail Bar (819 Upshur Street NW) sent out a press release today that's pretty awesome.
Read MoreAfter much anticipation, the Midlands officially opened its doors on November 8, 2016 in Park View. The beer garden boasts wide-open indoor and outdoor space as well as between 15-20 beers on tap, a selection of wines and classic mixed drinks. They have 5 TVs and two 100" projector screens that run Big 10 Network and a wide variety of other sports on an ongoing basis.
The idea for the Midlands was hatched while “Having drinks at Duffy’s [Irish Bar and Pub]. We knew we wanted a large open space with a beer bar with taps as the central point."
Read MoreWe were lucky enough to get an invite to Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana on their preview night. Gallo, the giant metal, colorful chicken out front of Mezcalero gives you an immediate idea that this place is different than everyone else. Located at 3714 14th Street NW, at the intersection of Quincy and 14th Streets, the new restaurant is an ideal location for a great-tasting, reasonably priced dinner.
Read MoreThe Red Derby told me that they're currently hiring for a new cook for their kitchen, and whether you've got years of experience behind the counter or just enjoy watching Food Network, they're interested in meeting you.
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