It’s all about the neighborhood
Several years ago I was out on a walk with my new baby. It was a bright sunny day, and I saw it. Something large and shiny. I knew what it was: a pizza oven.
That baby who saw the pizza oven with me is now five and started kindergarten a few weeks ago. The pizza place at 701 Kennedy Street is still not open and the likelihood of that happening has decreased to near zero.
Read More“I always wanted a sports bar, and I don’t think there’s any true sports bar in this area — there’s definitely bars where you can watch sports, but not places where you can get multiple TVs and watch any sport you want,” owner Jay Butler explained. “I want to make sure that we show all sports. If we don’t have it on the TV when you walk in, just ask us and we’ll put it on.”
Read MoreRestaurants in Petworth are excited to move towards the pre-pandemic “normal,” but they acknowledge that normal may still be a ways off — even with increased vaccine distribution in DC and the Mayor’s decision to allow restaurants to return to 100% capacity. With that in mind, they are ensuring their staff comes first as they navigate the new economics of a post-vaccine District.
Read MoreGet ready Kennedy Street, because premium ice cream is coming to you in a few weeks. Everyday Sundae is opening at 713 Kennedy Street on Sunday, July 4th. This space is right next to ANXO, and is where Cheesemonster vacated in April.
Read MoreDan Ziegler began moonshining out of his kitchen for three and half years until he perfected an aguardiente more to his taste. Infused with jalapeño, this new liquor was christened Chacho, (rhymes with “muchacho”), a namesake for the llama he rode in Bogota. Now it’s finally available at his bar, "Chacho,” on Kansas Avenue in Manor Park.
Read MoreANXO cidery announced that they are planning on shutting down their flagship location in Truxton Circle because of a 15-month struggle to find common ground with their landlord. While being heartbroken to have to close their Florida Avenue location — ANXO opened over 5 years ago at that spot — they have grown from a small restaurant and cidery to an international distributor of their house-made ciders.
The silver-lining of this news is that ANXO plans on expanding their Brightwood Park location at 711 Kennedy St NW.
Read MoreUptown Main Street, Solar Solution, and a dozen uptown small businesses will celebrate Pride Month with the Wear Your Pride Block Party on Saturday, June 5 from 11am - 4:30pm starting at at 4700 14th Street NW.
Read MoreWhile the bakery isn’t open yet, it’s slated to open doors later this Spring/early Summer. Owner Nieshia Williams plans to open each morning at 5:00am selling hot coffee, fresh scones and muffins. She chose Kennedy Street because she believes “every neighborhood should have the opportunity to have fresh food using superior ingredients.”
Read MoreAnts are not the only item on the menu at Chicatana but they are by far the most unusual.
Opened mid-April, Chicatana (located at 3917 14th St NW) has joined a block bursting with more casual Mexican restaurants such as Anejo and DC Corazon. With Mexican-inspired murals and colorful hanging lights, the cozy interior of Chicatana can almost make one forget they are still in the District. What sets Chicatana apart is their trompo and upscale contemporary Mexican cuisine.
Read MoreIt goes without saying that a great way to celebrate Mexican-American culture is to check out some of the Petworth area’s amazing Mexican restaurants. Here are a few that have specials for the Cinco de Mayo holiday…
Read MorePetworth has great restaurants making amazing food, even if life is topsy-turvey.
MICHELIN, which rates expensive restaurants with stars for their food quality, prices and more, also rates what you and I would consider “normal every day” restaurants for their quality and cost.
In this year’s announcement, The Hitching Post and Taqueria Habanero have joined Timber Pizza on the list of Bib Gourmands for the Petworth area. The quality of these restaurants is of no doubt to Petworth residents.
Read MoreJosie has created a gorgeous gem of a restaurant, that deserves as much support as possible. Go experience for yourself DC Corazon’s powerful flavors, warm ambience and uplifting sense of community.
Read MoreBooker Parchment, from Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen in Park View, managed DC participation in a national Day of Service campaign this month to provide free meals to frontline workers, community centers, and others.
On March 6th and 7th, Mr. Braxton, in association with and supported by Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Food and Friends, and nutrition expert Camille Range MPH RDN, among others, provided 700 meals across the city.
Read MoreWhile there won't be a dine-in seating area for now, that could change in the future. She also mentioned she would love to teach others to cook through cooking events or classes once we are in the clear from Covid-19.
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Petworth News is a news site about Petworth area neighborhoods in Washington DC, written by Drew Schneider and other amazing contributing writers. It features facts and objective reporting, as well as an occasional subjective point of view and opinion.
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