2016 has generally been a good year for restaurants in Petworth. Though the losses of Crane & Turtle and Domku were blows, several new options have debuted in the Northwest D.C. neighborhood, many of which just happened in the past month or so. Here are five to put on the radar:
Slim’s Diner
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Photo: R. Lopez
Paul Ruppert's new neighborhood diner, which just opened this week, has all-day breakfast, reubens, milkshakes, and more.
4201 Georgia Ave. NW; website
Timber Pizza Company
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Photo: R. Lopez
The former pop-up now has a permanent home (as of this week) to serve its "Neapolitan-ish" pizzas.
809 Upshur St. NW; website
Homestead
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Photo: R. Lopez
This new rooftop bar has been several years in the making for the neighborhood.
3911 Georgia Ave NW; website
Cappy’s Crabs
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Photo: Official
This is the summer replacement for the former Crane & Turtle: a casual hangout serving up Maryland crabs, beer, and more.
828 Upshur St. NW; website.
The Twisted Horn
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Photo: R. Lopez
Jamie Leeds of Hank's Oyster Bar is behind this chill and creatively-decorated Petworth bar, which opened in January.
819 Upshur St. NW; website
