New PBS show spotlights Ruta del Vino in upcoming episode

New PBS show spotlights Ruta del Vino in upcoming episode

Local PBS station WETA (channel 26) has a new food/restaurant-focused show starting tonight, October 18th at 8pm called Check Please! Local Latin restaurant Ruta del Vino will get reviewed on the second episode on October 25th at 8pm.

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Short Eats gets showcased at the Smithsonian's IlluminAsia festival this weekend

Short Eats gets showcased at the Smithsonian's IlluminAsia  festival this weekend

Set up inside Ten Tigers Parlour (3813 Georgia Ave NW) as an ongoing pop-up restaurant, Short Eats serves delicious Sri Lankan rotis and curry bowls to Petworth residents in the know, and is one of my favorite new go-to places. And now a larger audience is getting the chance to experience this tasty pop-up as Short Eats has been selected to showcase their food at the Smithsonian's IlluminAsia Festival on October 14th and 15th.

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Petworth Citizen brings more fancy brunch options to Upshur Street

Petworth Citizen brings more fancy brunch options to Upshur Street

While you can get a bacon and egg or pancake breakfast at Slim's Diner, or a delicious weekend morning egg and sausage empanada at Timber Pizza, now Petworth Citizen's chef Jamie Rutherford has put together a new pretty fancy-looking (and tasty sounding) brunch menu for Upshur Street. You can get your own plate starting Sunday, October 8th at 11am. Here's a look at the upcoming menu...

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Cider house rules! A new cider brewery and restaurant to open on Georgia Avenue

Cider house rules! A new cider brewery and restaurant to open on Georgia Avenue

Jared Fackrell really likes cider. I mean, apples are definitely his thing. The 32-year old former Navy officer has been brewing his own cider at home for years, and with the changes to the brewery laws in DC, he recently decided to take his passion to a new level and open a cider house and restaurant in Petworth. The new place is called Capitol Cider House and will be located at 3930 Georgia Avenue NW, beneath the Fahrenheit apartment building. 

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Short Eats offers great food, free wifi and a great place to work and play all day long

Short Eats offers great food, free wifi and a great place to work and play all day long

Discover Short Eats, the Sri Lankan street food pop-up weekdays at Ten Tigers Parlour, offering a great place to grab on-the-go breakfast and lunch, or grab a chair and work all day. 

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Bon Appétit: Two guys, Daniela Moreira and a Pizza Truck

Bon Appétit: Two guys, Daniela Moreira and a Pizza Truck

Bon Appétit magazine has a really awesome write-up of Timber Pizza chef Daniela Moreira, looking back at growing up in her native Argentina to how she ended up taking a chance and becoming a pizza chef at Timber. 

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Two months after opening, Reliable Tavern heats up Petworth’s cocktail scene

Two months after opening, Reliable Tavern heats up Petworth’s cocktail scene

Is it a cocktail bar? Is it a dive? Or is it a pool hall?

Reliable Tavern General Managers Ben Long and Ben Alt don’t really care what you call it, so long as you’re having fun. 

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Here's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street

Here's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street

Alex McCoy made a splash on the Food Network Star reality TV show two years ago, even as his star was already rising in DC. From Duke’s restaurant to Alfie’s to the soon-to-open Lucky Buns in Adam Morgan, Alex has made his passion for launching new restaurant ideas his career. The restaurant at 845 Upshur Street is the next new idea he’s working on, and he’s really excited about it.

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A new patio gives Himitsu more seats, more ways to enjoy

A new patio gives Himitsu more seats, more ways to enjoy

The Japanese-inspired restaurant Himitsu opened up at 828 Upshur Street NW in late Fall 2016, and has been a successful and critically acclaimed addition to Petworth. But getting a table can be hard since they don’t take reservations. A new patio out front helps that, bringing wait times down from a high of three hours to only 45 minutes.

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Join the fun at the next Petworth News Shindig party at Homestead!

Join the fun at the next Petworth News Shindig party at Homestead!

Each time the Petworth News Facebook page hits another 1,000 likes I throw a community party, and we’re about to hit 3,000… so it’s time to party, people! Come hang at Homestead on July 15th.

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Boozy trends collide at upcoming fundraiser for LiveArtDC

Boozy trends collide at upcoming fundraiser for LiveArtDC

On Saturday, June 24th at 7pm, "LiveArtDC" is hosting a speakeasy-themed fundraiser at Third Floor above Slim's Diner to raise funds for their upcoming production of "Clara Bow: Becoming It," premiering this summer at the Capital Fringe Festival.

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Petworth Citizen refocuses with a new chef and a great bar menu

Petworth Citizen refocuses with a new chef and a great bar menu

Petworth News caught up with Petworth Citizen bar manager Jeremy Schleif and new chef Jamie Rutherford as they were prepping for a Thursday dinner shift. Jamie recently joined the restaurant in March, after having worked at the Dabney and critic’s darling Tail Up Goat.

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May's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!

May's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!

The next "First Friday" arts event is set for this Friday, May 5th from 6-8pm on Upshur Street. This event brings musicians, artists and more to retail and restaurants along Upshur Street, helping to support both the arts and our local businesses. This week, the Petworth Arts Collaborative has partnered with "Georgia Avenue Thrive" to be able to bring even more ART and community engagement.

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The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

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.

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