Truxton Circle

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About this Neighborhood

Truxton Circle, sometimes called East Shaw, is a compact Northwest DC neighbourhood with a food scene well beyond its footprint: 29 restaurants rating a strong 4.6, nine coffee shops at a superb 4.7, plus 15 grocers and nine parks. The area pulls a hefty 3,905 Yelp reviews. The standouts are neighbourhood staples, from Poke Papa to the acclaimed Pearl's Bagels and Andy's Pizza in Shaw. Foursquare regulars gather around cafés, coffee shops, a church, pubs, wine stores and BBQ joints, the lively, brunch-and-happy-hour energy of a rising DC pocket.