Almeda

A number of chefs have had their go at this tiny Petworth space, which has room for fewer than 20 seats. Chef Danielle Harris is the latest talent determined to stick the landing. Her inspired, Afro-fusion cooking comes in the form of grilled galbi short ribs coated in an awaze marinade, jollof risotto, and shrimp boil aguachile with masa chips. Fried cornbread and panko-crusted catfish served with spaghetti and a bottle of Chrystals Hot Sauce is pure home comfort. All of it, down to the warm coconut crunch cake, strikes a familiar, immensely satisfying chord that rings of careful preparation. All of it is also properly portioned to share. During the day, the restaurant becomes Little Food Studio Café serving pastries and sandwiches.