Shaw is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington DC, immersed in African-American history with a cool shopping district and restaurant scene, perfect for the inner shopaholic and foodie! Current residents of Shaw love attending shows at the historic Howard Theatre and the Lincoln Theatre. If shopping is your hobby, U Street, CityCenterDC, and Penn Quarter are the ideal shopping centers around Shaw. If you love to eat, and claim to be a foodie, living here will make your taste buds explode. A few local favorite restaurants, bars, and cafes include: Espita Mezcaleria, The Dabney, The Red Hen, Thally Restaurant, Glen's Garden Market, Buttercream Bakeshop, Right Proper Brewing Company, Columbia Room, Sundevich, Convivial, and Kyirisan. (Renter Statistics Source: www.livability.com and www.areavibes.com)