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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
Shaw’s Tavern is at Fifth Street and Florida Avenue, Northwest, in the Shaw neighborhood. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
The bar area in Shaw’s Tavern, where there’s lots of exposed brick and simple decor. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
A closeup of the bar area. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
One area of the dining room has couches in a light-filled nook. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
Tapenade of peaches with fennel, green olives, capers, and green lentils on frisee. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
Flat-iron steak with Yorkshire pudding, carrots, Toscano kale, and horseradish. Photograph by Erik Uecke
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An Early Look at Shaw’s Tavern
A white pizza with fresh tomatoes. Photograph by Erik Uecke