"The chef behind one of the most respected barbecue joints in the D.C. area will turn his attention to fried chicken buckets, chicken wings, and chicken sandwiches at a new restaurant coming to Petworth’s main drag later this year. Honeymoon Chicken, which will replace Slim’s Diner at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street NW, aims to provide higher quality food than fast-food chicken joints with a menu of chicken brines, seasoning flours, frying times, and frying devices. Side dishes will bring more flair, including classics and new recipes such as chicken dipped in hot honey and mumbo sauce. The restaurant is part of Salis Holdings group, planning to open between Thanksgiving and Christmas and aims to be a once-a-week stop for people in the neighborhood, offering dishes like poutine with wedge fries and chicken gravy, fried balls of chicken boudin, and lighter options such as acorn squash with honey goat cheese." - Gabe Hiatt
