Map 21 • 16th Street Heights / Petworth | ![]() |
16th Street Heights / Petworth
Map 21
It was only a matter of time before the neighborly charm of Petworth’s ticky-tack rowhouses was “discovered” by upstarts. This incursion has led to spiking real estate costs and some grumbling from the old timers. But come on, where are all the liberals priced out of Logan Circle and Dupont supposed to go?
Coffee
• Qualia Coffee • 3917 Georgia Ave NW
202-248-6423
They roast their own beans.
Nightlife
• Mad Momos • 3605 14th St NW
202-829-1450
Don’t call it a “beer garden,” it’s a beer deck and it’s got momos!
• Red Derby • 3718 14th St NW
202-291-5000
Everyday specials, Charlie Chaplin on the walls.
• The Twisted Horn • 819 Upshur St
202-290-1808
Fun cocktails and bar eats from Hank’s folks.
Restaurants
• Chez Billy • 3815 Georgia Ave NW
202-506-2080 • $$$
Old school posh French bistro in the heart of Petworth.
• Domku • 821 Upshur St NW
202-722-7475 • $$$
East European and Scandinavian comfort food.
• El Torogoz • 4231 9th St NW
202-722-6966 • $$
Salvadoran sit-down with Spanish TV and outdoor seating.
• Fusion • 4815 Georgia Ave NW
202-726-2210 • $$
Fused Indian and American flavors nestled in Petworth.
• Mad Momos • 3605 14th St NW
202-829-1450 • $$
Don’t call it a “beer garden,” it’s a beer deck and it’s got momos!
• Sweet Mango Café •
3701 New Hampshire Ave NW
202-679-1333 • $$
Slow-roasted jerked chicken on the bone. Best in the city.
Shopping
• Bentley’s Vintage Furniture and Collectibles • 810 Upshur St NW
202-251-0527
Gentrifantiques: Great finds are just a little pricey.
• Flip It Bakery • 4532 Georgia Ave NW
202-291-3605
Chef Rodriguez bakes up donuts, mini cupcakes, and Salvadoran turnovers.