Washingtonian: "Neighborhood Guide -- Shaw and Bloomingdale"

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Neighborhood Guide: Shaw and Bloomingdale

These DC neighborhoods are among the most exciting places to eat and drink right now.

By Emily Codik | May 13, 201

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Detour east to neighboring Bloomingdale, where an influx of hip restaurants has paralleled the removal of bulletproof plexiglass from old liquor stores. If it’s before 1 pm on a Sunday, stop by the farmers marketat the corner of First and R streets for handmade cheeses and grass-fed meats. Next to the market is Big Bear Café (1700 First St., NW; 202-643-9222), home to a charming patio lined with greenery. By day, there’s coffee and treats; at night, unfussy dishes like skillet-roast chicken
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