These Petworth businesses made the Washington City Paper “Best of DC” list

by Becca Kraybill

The Washington City Paper has announced its 2018 “Best of DC” list, and several Petworth establishments are among those to receive superlatives. From praise for Slash Run’s greasy burgers to Timber Pizza and Ruta del Vino, never has Petworth’s growing recognition as a cultural and culinary destination been so evident. 

Here's a look at the Petworth winners:

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Best Museum Off the Mall
President Lincoln’s Cottage

FOOD & DRINK

Editorial Pick: Best Neighborhood Joint
Slash Run

Best Happy Hour
DC Reynolds (3rd Place)

Best Pizza
Timber Pizza Co. (2nd Place)

Best Wine Bar
Ruta del Vino (3rd Place)

Editorial Pick: Best Restaurant
Himitsu

Editorial Pick: Best Bar
Jackie Lee’s

Editorial Pick:Best Bloody Steak 
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar

GOODS & SERVICES

Best Clothing Boutique
Willow (3rd Place)

Best Hardware Store
Annie’s Ace Hardware (2nd Place)

PEOPLE & PLACES

Best Elementary School
Powell Elementary (3rd Place)

Best Community Blog
Petworth News (3rd Place)

Plus, a nod to some winners in adjacent neighborhoods:

Editorial Pick: Best Selection of Exotic Plants You Can Have Delivered To Your House, If That’s Your Thing
Urban Jungle (Check out our article on Urban Jungle)

Editorial Pick: Best Pupusas
Gloria’s Pupuseria

Editorial Pick: Best Place to Get Your Hands Dirty
Wangari Gardens

Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Heights (2nd Place)

Best Vegan/Vegetarian Café
NuVegan Café

Best Dive Bar
Red Derby (2nd Place)

Did any of your favorite places make the list?