In Petworth, despite changes, the community vibe lingers

1. Domku Bar & Cafe 821 Upshur St. NW Kera Carpenter, a former Peace Corps volunteer in Poland, opened the Scandinavian and Eastern European eatery in 2005. Check out the restaurant's meat-free Tuesday menu and winter pierogi night, when diners can choose from 10 to 12 handmade sweet (cheese and fruit) and savory (pork and cabbage) dumplings. "I still call myself a home cook," says Carpenter, a self-taught chef, "just on a larger scale."