Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWLocally owned & roasted coffee.
Eastern European comfort food. Also features brunch and has a small bar. If you are in the mood for something quick, choose a different place.
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Domku Bar & Cafe
Eastern European comfort food. Also features brunch and has a small bar. If you are in the mood for something quick, choose a different place.
Everything is delicious. Seriously.
It's also a Michigan bar. Seriously. If you go during a game, forget about it.
Kid friendly if you go early.
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Kangaroo Boxing Club
3410 11th Street NorthwestEverything is delicious. Seriously.
It's also a Michigan bar. Seriously. If you go during a game, forget about it.
Kid friendly if you go early.
Fish In the Hood
3601 Georgia Ave NWgreat fish. takeout mostly.
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWroofdeck, great tacos, kid friendly.
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWMake reservations, go hungry, and have an amazing dinner.
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWsmall local chain of organic markets.
Everlasting Life Cafe
vegetarian store w/ food & juices
Everything Else
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWthe basics
Washington City Paper readers voted this place "DC's Best Liquor Store."
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Lion's Fine Wine & Spirits
3614 Georgia Ave NWWashington City Paper readers voted this place "DC's Best Liquor Store."
Lighthouse Yoga Center
502 Kennedy St NWclosest yoga studio
US Post Office
1101 Wilson Blvdclosest post office
Shopping
Bentley's Vintage Furniture & Collectibles
810 Upshur St NWgreat place packed full of treasures
Similar to Buffalo Exchange but locally-owned, and smaller. Worth popping in whenever you pass. I've found some great deals here.
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Fia's Fabulous Finds
806 Upshur St NWSimilar to Buffalo Exchange but locally-owned, and smaller. Worth popping in whenever you pass. I've found some great deals here.
Corehaus
825 Upshur St NWbamboo bikes, art, reconstructed furniture/ home goods.
Entertainment & Activities
Two separate play areas for younger & older kids. Spray Park active May-September. Basketball Courts, grass field.
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Petworth Recreation Center
801 Taylor St NWTwo separate play areas for younger & older kids. Spray Park active May-September. Basketball Courts, grass field.
Tuesday/Thursday storytime at 10:30am. Kids area upstairs with computer, seats.
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Petworth Neighborhood Library
4200 Kansas Ave NWTuesday/Thursday storytime at 10:30am. Kids area upstairs with computer, seats.
Large playground. Public swimming pool from May-September.
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Upshur Recreation Center
4300 Arkansas Ave NWLarge playground. Public swimming pool from May-September.
Drinks & Nightlife
wine/food. Don't miss The Paisley Fig next door for breakfast treats.
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Room 11
3234 11th St NWwine/food. Don't miss The Paisley Fig next door for breakfast treats.
If you are into beer you'll be into this place. Also has a huge menu.
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Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdIf you are into beer you'll be into this place. Also has a huge menu.
DC Reynolds
local bar.
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street Northwestlocal bar
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWkid friendly happy hour/outdoor seating
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGreat local bar.
Sightseeing
President Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is where he was living when he developed his Emancipation Proclamation. Tours daily.
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President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWPresident Lincoln’s Cottage served as Lincoln’s family residence for a quarter of his presidency and is where he was living when he developed his Emancipation Proclamation. Tours daily.