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contents P. 98

French bulldog BeBe waits to be seen at Friendship Hospital for Animals.

86 constant companions

98 Part of the Family

Whether helping someone in a wheelchair, listening to a child who is learning to read, or searching for victims in a collapsed building, dogs can change people’s lives in ways large, small and sometimes unexpected

Every day, about 250 pets come through the doors of Friendship Hospital for Animals, where they are treated for everything from allergies to cancerous tumors. In the waiting room, everyone has one thing in common: They love their pets like children.

by Stephanie Siegel Burke

By April Witt

106 A Girl’s Best Friend

113 Crazy About Dogs

How do you help a kindergartner understand that she’s going to lose the dog she’s loved her whole life?

In the Bethesda area, we take our dogs out for drinks, pamper them at the spa, and buy them cupcakes for their birthday. Plus, who says dogs and cats can’t be friends?

By Cindy Rich

cover: Photograph by Liz Lynch. Dino, a beagle, was available for adoption through PetConnectRescue.org

photo by april witt

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P. 142

Progressive rock station WHFS and live music venue Psyche Delly drew national acts to Bethesda.

142 When Bethesda Was Cool

156 Vacations Gone Wrong

164 Bethesda Interview

172 Winning Words

From the late 1960s to the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, downtown Bethesda was the center of the local music universe

Cramming two families into a beach house for a week can cause all kinds of problems

MOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organic Market CEO Scott Nash on organic food, free-range parenting and his obsession with pinball

The short stories and essays that took top prize in our annual writing competition

By Nevin Martell

By Carole Sugarman

By James Michael Causey

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departments 22 | To Our Readers 24 | Contributors 30 | From Our Readers

good life

art. festivals. day trips. hidden gems.

42 | Best Bets Can’t-miss arts events

46 | ARTS Calendar Where to go, what to see

banter

people. politics. books. columns.

56 | Figuratively Speaking

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home

272 | review

Bright colors, sleek shapes and contemporary patterns are everywhere this summer

With Kapnos Kouzina, chef Mike Isabella extends his Greek restaurant brand into Bethesda

196 | welcome home How restaurateur Barbara Black added warmth and personality to her family’s newly built home in Chevy Chase

276 | Table Talk

205 | stunning stairways

Refreshing fruit soup

With wow factors such as glass walls, inset windows and rustic wood risers, stairways have evolved from the practical to the beautiful

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62 | Quick Takes

234 | Be Well

68 | Book Report New books by local authors, literary events and more

72 | suburbanology My search for Donald Trump supporters in Montgomery County By April Witt

For Rockville’s Charlie Sun, a new American citizen, home is where his smartphone is By Steve Roberts

What’s happening on the local food scene

282 | Cooking Class 284 | Dining Guide

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302 | Shop Talk Travel and packing tips from a stylish, seasoned blogger. Plus, a peek inside Morley, a new clothing store on Bethesda Lane.

306 | Weddings

Nighttime with a newborn is exhausting— unless a pro is there to help while mommy and daddy sleep

Abbey Kendzior and David Stickney’s Fourth of July wedding had kazoos, barbecue and a sparkler send-off

236 | “The Dark is Closing In”

318 | Get Away

For more than 40 years, Carole Metzger has known that one day she will go blind. She’s tried not to let that shape the way she lives her life.

321 | Driving Range

244 | Get Up and Move

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Pets by the numbers

News you may have missed

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From lunges and pushups to kickboxing and Zumba, some companies find ways to make fitness part of the workday

250 | Wellness Calendar

Your cheat sheet for a weekend away

With more than 500 miles of shoreline, St. Mary’s County is rich in water views and Colonial history

327 | Flashback Forest Glen’s Lavinia Margaret Engle fought for suffrage and justice

328 | Family Portrait

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women in business profiles 125

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showcase: luxury condos, apartments & townhomes 223

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dog days I am a dog person who lives in a house with two cats. This isn’t by design. It was the (small) price to pay for marrying my wife 11 years ago. The cats and I have coexisted—not always comfortably—since then. I grew up with dogs. First, my family had Schnapps, a Hungarian sheepdog with a penchant for biting delivery people, and then Jenny, a springer spaniel who stole my heart. To this day (35 years after she died), I remember how excited Jenny would get whenever I arrived at my parents’ house in Danbury, Connecticut. As soon as she heard my car in the driveway she would push open the screen porch door and greet me like she hadn’t seen me in months—even if I had just been to the store and back. In this issue we cover the extraordinary relationship between dogs and their owners. (Before the cat lovers among our readers start canceling their subscriptions and/or posting angry comments on our Facebook page, please note that we have written about cats before—as recently as the March/April issue—and will do so again. Promise.) Our coverage includes inspiring stories about service dogs as well as the lengths that people will go to pamper their dogs and keep them healthy. We also share a poignant first-person account of a family’s reckoning with the terminal illness of their beloved dog, Bailey. Our cover package begins on page 86. On a recent Saturday night, my wife, Susan, and I met friends who were celebrating their wedding anniversary at Jaleo in Bethesda. We got there at about 10:30 and our group was the last to leave the restaurant at 1 in the morning.

When we got out on to the sidewalk to say our goodbyes, we were surprised to see that downtown Bethesda was a ghost town. The traffic lights were already blinking and there wasn’t another person in sight. I half expected to see tumbleweed go blowing by. Bethesda is many wonderful things, but “cool” isn’t one of them. Unlike Silver Spring, there isn’t much of an edge to Bethesda; there’s no Bethesda “scene.” But that wasn’t always the case. From the late 1960s to the early 1980s, Bethesda had a rollicking and revered music scene, which writer James Michael Causey chronicles in his story “When Bethesda Was Cool” on page 142. There were three pillars of the music scene: radio station WHFS, which was located on Cordell Avenue in the Triangle Towers apartment building; the Psyche Delly music club, which was across the street, where Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle is today; and the Red Fox Inn on Fairmont Avenue, where Positano Ristorante Italiano is now located. All three drew national acts to Bethesda, including Bruce Springsteen, Gregg Allman, Jerry Garcia, Stevie Nicks and Emmylou Harris. And the musicians often hung around after their performances, sometimes stopping by the Tastee Diner in the wee hours.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Bethesda Magazine. Please send me your thoughts at steve. hull@bethesdamagazine.com.

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Liz Lynch Lives in: Washington, D.C. grew up in: Haymarket, Virginia In this issue: Photographed dogs and their owners in “Constant Companions” on page 86, Scott Nash on page 164, the Conley family for Family Portrait on page 328, and the dog on the cover. Lynch, who describes herself as a dog-lover, very much enjoyed working with the service dogs in “Constant Companions.” “I considered myself not so bad at training dogs until I saw these dogs,” she says. “The people were inspiring as well. Some of them live with these debilitating physical conditions but they were all open and honest and very ready to share their stories and their dogs.”

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SUMMER PLANS: Lynch spends a lot of time every summer at Virginia’s Smith Mountain Lake. She says her goal this year is to help her 1-year-old German shorthaired pointer, Jack, become more comfortable swimming.

What she does: A freelance travel, lifestyle and essay writer, Koubek has written for The Washington Post, Coastal Living, The Dallas Morning News, Brain, Child and other publications. She teaches travel writing and personal essay writing at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda. In her suitcase: Running shoes. “That first morning run is my favorite way to get the lay of the land and find the best coffee.” Family life: Koubek and her husband have two sons and a Labradoodle named Rookie.

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In this issue: Wrote the Driving Range story about the role St. Mary’s County played in America’s early history; researched and wrote her regular Get Away column, which includes updates on three new southern New Jersey beach resorts; and wrote about paddle-boating at RIO Washingtonian.

What she does: A former staff photographer for National Journal, Lynch now works as a freelancer. “Being a photographer is a challenging, thoughtful process,” she says. “What lighting do I need? What gear do I need? What angle should I shoot from? It’s putting all those pieces together. I love that—especially when I get it right.”

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Regarding your excellent article on Montgomery County’s Collision Reconstruction Unit (“Lasting Impact,” May/June 2016), several years ago I was driving to work down Fernwood Road in Bethesda when a Honda Accord two cars ahead suddenly swerved into the oncoming traffic lane right into the path of a huge garbage truck. The truck swerved into our lane to avoid a head-on collision, but, unfortunately, the Honda Accord swerved back too. The resulting crash looked and sounded like an explosion. I will never forget it. Several of us stopped and ran up to the Accord, which no longer looked like a car. It looked more like a crushed vehicle from an auto wrecking yard. All I could make out inside the wreckage was a woman’s head, and she was moaning. Several of us tried to help her, but there were no car doors left, no window

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pedal on the water Although Gaithersburg’s RIO Washingtonian Center is a shopping and dining complex, it’s akin to a giant playground for families. Pick a swan, dragon, flamingo, traditional blue paddle or rubber duckie boat, and then cruise around the 6-acre lake—or huff and puff around if your feet are the ones pushing the pedals. The lake is surrounded by a landscaped pathway that leads to the paddleboat dock, which is home to the four- and five-passenger boats. From the water, you can scope out more entertainment: an Americanathemed carousel with 30 Allan Herschell-style dancing horses, a

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and special shoes that can grip rock, adventure seekers who go bouldering—a form of rock climbing—navigate up the side of a craggy boulder, tackling routes or “problems” without ropes. Still, many suggest having a friend act as a spotter and placing a foam crash pad below. One of the most convenient bouldering spots in the area is in a section of the Northwest Branch Trail just off of Route 29 in Silver Spring (shown here). For easiest access, visitors park in a lot on the east side of Burnt Mills East Special Park, past University Boulevard and before Trader Joe’s. About five minutes into the trail, you’ll find a rocky field of variously shaped boulders—roughly 10 feet high—in a lush forest with a creek. The park features a range of bouldering challenges for beginners and advanced climbers. “I find the park really peaceful,” says Lindsay Rohrbaugh, 34, who lives nearby in Silver Spring and has been bouldering there for five years. “You have these cool boulder problems that are just right there. You don’t have to worry about hiking in several miles to get to your climb.” —Caralee Adams

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Wander among sculptures driving on Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. It anchors the sculpture garden at the Strathmore arts complex, where a walkway leads you past 12 works by 11 artists (another seven are sprinkled around the campus). Among them: a long-limbed figure arced in a side plank, a whimsical lamppost wearing a necktie and bowler hat, and a trio of human figures entwined to create a musical symbol. Though climbing on sculptures is not allowed, the shaded garden is a nice place to spread a picnic blanket on the grass. It’s also fun to wander the grounds and happen upon the works of art. If you’re with kids, stop inside the mansion and ask for a brochure for “The Great Sculpture Garden Hunt,” which takes you on an art-themed adventure around the campus. Strathmore Sculpture Garden, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda; 301-581-5109, www.strathmore.org —Kathleen Seiler Neary 38

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dried lavender flowers. During happy hour (5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and all day Sunday), they’re $6—or better yet, $25 for a pitcher. Urban Butcher, 8226 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring; 301-585-5800, urbanbutcher.com —Mary Clare Glover

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Our picks for the best things to see and do in July and August By Stephanie Siegel Burke

Through July 17

Vaudeville, a popular form of American theatrical entertainment from the 1880s to the 1930s, incorporated song, dance, comedy and magic. The Rockville-based Happenstance Theater ensemble re-creates the experience in Moxie: A Happenstance Vaudeville, featuring live music, period costumes and physical comedy. Described as a “theatrical collage,” the show at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre is inspired by the great age of vaudeville and infused with the joys and struggles of its performers’ lives. Round House Theatre, $26, www.roundhousetheatre.org

July 14-31 Through Aug. 28

Join the Game In Chris Van Allsburg’s classic children’s story Jumanji, Judy and Peter become immersed in an extraordinary fantasy world as the board game they’re playing comes to life around them. In Adventure Theatre-MTC’s world premiere production based on the book, audiences in Glen Echo Park will have a similarly immersive experience, promises Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt. The production will use visual projections, enhanced sound and puppetry to make viewers feel as if they are inside the play, which is recommended for ages 4 and up. Expect to get blasted with wind, and to see a blizzard and a flood. Adventure Theatre, $19.50, www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org

Recovery Train Deb Margolin is an award-winning playwright and actress. She’s also a cancer survivor, and it’s her personal experience with the disease that is the basis for 8 Stops, her one-act solo show in Wheaton. Living with her young child in a wealthy New Jersey suburb, Margolin faces the heartache and hardships of her illness with humor. Her son is worried about death, and her neighbors are self-absorbed. Meanwhile, Margolin raises thought-provoking questions about facing illness and what might come after. Randolph Road Theater, $5-$25, www.unexpectedstage.org

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Music lovers have many opportunities to attend free performances outside during the warmer months, but Strathmore’s Free Summer Outdoor Concerts stand out for the charm of the setting and the caliber and diversity of the acts, which include jazz, folk, bluegrass and soul artists. Performances take place on the lawn outside the Strathmore mansion, and concertgoers are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic fare. Highlights include neo-folk band The Wild Reeds, the all-female mariachi band Mariachi Flor de Toloache, Brazilian jazz vocalist Cissa Paz and the big band jazz group Sammy Miller and The Congregation. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Gudelsky Gazebo at Strathmore, free, www.strathmore.org

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Summer Screenings Garbage Critters and Trash Tapestries Eric Celarier’s show Trash at VisArts features curious and whimsical creatures from his “Alternative Evolution” series. The Silver Spring artist assembles these strange yet somewhat familiar looking “life forms” from pieces of garbage, such as broken remote controls, discarded lamps and old razors. The idea is to portray imaginary creatures who have adapted to and evolved from a world irrevocably changed and shaped by human interaction. Also on display will be items from his “Wasteland” series, in which he sews together used circuit boards and innards of old electronics to create tapestries. There will be an opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 22. The artist will hold a workshop for participants of all ages to make their own creations out of trash at 2 p.m. on July 31 ($10, registration required). VisArts at Rockville, free, www.visartsatrockville.org

8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, $30-$75, www.strathmore.org

Bethesda Outdoor Movies, 9 p.m., July 26-30, corner of Norfolk and Auburn avenues, free, www.bethesda.org Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival, gates open at 7:30 p.m., films start at 9 p.m., Aug. 20-22, Gudelsky Gazebo at Strathmore, free, www.strathmore.org

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Uptown Funk Much like the seemingly endless percussive beat of the music he created, Chuck Brown’s legacy as the Washington, D.C., godfather of go-go continues on and on. The musician credited with founding the District’s homegrown dance music, born of funk and soul, died in 2012, but his band is still playing, keeping the music and the memory with us. Led by vocalist and guitarist Frank Sirius, The Chuck Brown Band includes several of the performers who toured with Brown. They strive to keep Brown’s music relevant by playing old favorites and new songs. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, $25, www.bethesdabluesandjazz.com

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Outdoor movies have become a seasonal tradition. In July, the Bethesda Urban Partnership presents five nights of films alfresco during its Bethesda Outdoor Movies series. This summer’s films are Pretty in Pink, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Brooklyn, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Creed. In August, the Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival features Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back, Minions and The Wizard of Oz. The festival has changed locations several times, but returns to Strathmore this year.

British pop-reggae group UB40 was famous in the 1980s and ’90s for its Jamaican-influenced covers of “Red Red Wine” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You.” The band lasted with its original lineup from 1979 to 2008. Founding members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue reunited a few years ago, and for their 2014 album, Silhouette, they returned to their tried-and-true formula of reggaefied covers—such as a version of the Beatles’ “Any Time At All”—and originals. Expect a mix of new tunes and old songs that hearken back to the band’s heyday.

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Paying Tribute Tribute bands are not the real thing, but they often come close. This summer offers lots of acts honoring musical giants. Slippery When Wet This Bon Jovi tribute band formed in 2003 after singer Jason Morey was repeatedly mistaken for Jon Bon Jovi. The Atlanta-based group takes on the look, sound and onstage presence of the original to duplicate an arena concert experience in an intimate setting. July 8, 9 p.m., The Fillmore Silver Spring, $15, www.fillmoresilverspring.com

Friendship Train From the 1960s through the ’80s, Gladys Knight & The Pips had a string of soul and R&B hits, including “Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.” If you missed your chance to see them live over those three decades, you’ve got another shot with tribute band Friendship Train. Aug. 6, 8 p.m., Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, $30 in advance, $35 day of show, www.bethesdabluesjazz.com

BandHouse Gigs Tribute to David Bowie There have been many tributes to singer David Bowie since his death in January. This one, by BandHouse Gigs, will be different. Rather than re-enact a Bowie concert, the Bethesda-based music organization brings together local and regional musicians to perform Bowie favorites. Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., The Fillmore Silver Spring, $22-$27, www.fillmoresilverspring.com

Bruce In The USA Imagine a Bruce Springsteen concert where you hear your favorite songs and are close enough to the stage to jump up and dance a la Courteney Cox in the “Dancing in the Dark” video. Cover band Bruce In The USA sounds just like Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and even dresses like them. Aug. 20, 8 p.m., Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, $25 in advance, $30 day of show, www.bethesdabluesjazz.com BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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July 28 BACH & BLUE. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs “Three Dance Episodes” from On the Town by Leonard Bernstein, Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2, Quiet City by Aaron Copland and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. 8 p.m. $25$55. The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100, www.bsomusic.org.

Brian McKnight takes the stage at The Music Center at Strathmore on July 16.

MUSIC July 8 ROCHELLE RICE. The jazz vocalist celebrates the release of Wonder, her debut album. 8 p.m.; doors open 90 minutes before performance. $20-$30. AMP by Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301581-5100, www.ampbystrathmore.com. July 15 THE NIGHTHAWKS. The band blends blues, rockabilly, rock and soul to create its sound. 8 p.m.; doors open 90 minutes before performance. $20-$30. AMP by Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-5815100, www.ampbystrathmore.com. July 16 BRIAN McKNIGHT. The multifaceted singer/songwriter/producer/ instrumentalist released his most recent album, Better, in February. Copresented with Blues Alley. 8 p.m. $45$95. The Music Center at Strathmore,

July 30 THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS FEATURING KIM WILSON. Band co-founder Kim Wilson is the only original member of the T-Birds, known for the hit “Tuff Enuff.” 8 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $35. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Bethesda. 240-330-4500, www. bethesdabluesjazz.com.

OUTDOOR MUSIC You bring the picnic fare, blankets and lowrise chairs, they provide the tunes. Concerts are free. Mondays through July 25 LUNCHTIME LOUNGE. Pop out of the office for a midday bite to eat and enjoy some live Dixieland and zydeco (Dixie Power Trio, July 11), pop and soft rock (49 Cent Dress, July 18) and pop (Lloyd Dobler Effect, July 25). Noon-2 p.m. No performance July 4. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. www.downtownsilverspring.com. Thursdays through July 28 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Performers are 8 Ohms Band (funk, July 7), David Cole and the Main Street Blues Band (blues, July 14), Chuggalug (rock, Top 40, July 21) and U.S. Navy Band Cruisers (July 28). 6 p.m. Veterans Park, Bethesda. 301-2156660, www.bethesda.org. Thursdays through Aug. 4 SILVER SPRING SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Scheduled performers are Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys (zydeco, July 7), The Rock & Roll Relics

(’50s, ’60s and ’70s oldies, July 14), Montgomery County’s Got Talent Winners (July 21), Appaloosa (classic rock, July 28) and Moxie Blues Band (blues, Aug. 4). 7 p.m. Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring. www.silverspringdowntown.com. Thursdays through Aug. 25 SUMMER CONCERTS AT GLEN ECHO PARK. Scheduled performers are The Rock & Roll Relics (oldies, July 7), U.S. Marine Jazz Combo (July 14), Dave Kline Band (blues/jazz, July 21), Hit the Roof (alternative, July 28), Trifilio Tango Trio (tango, Aug. 4), Brian Gaffney with opening act Elle Hope (Irish music, rock, Aug. 11), Dave Chappell & Friends featuring Anthony Pirog (roots rock, rock, Aug. 18) and the Montgomery County Jazz Ensemble (Aug. 25). 7:30 p.m. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo. www.glenechopark.org/summerconcerts. Fridays through Aug. 26 DOWNTOWN LIVE! Scheduled performers are Oasis Island Sounds (reggae/island music, July 8), King Teddy (new swing, July 15), Grupo Latino Continental (Latin, July 22), Lloyd Dobler Effect (pop, July 29), Fabulous Exaggerations (R&B, classic rock, pop, Aug. 5), Bad Influence (blues, Aug. 12), Ro Cube & Friends (Motown, R&B, pop, Aug. 19) and Gringo Jingo (Latin, Santana tribute, Aug. 26). 6:30 p.m. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. www.downtownsilverspring.com. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 24 RIO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Scheduled performers include Bobby & the Believers (Motown, July 1), Route 66 (classic rock, July 2), First Class (rock, pop, Motown, July 8), Debonaire (R&B and funk, July 9), Back Pages (oldies, July 15), New Censation (Motown, pop, rock, July 16), Diamond Alley (classic rock, Motown, July 22), Four Star Combo (rockabilly and oldies, July 23), Unity (reggae, July 29), Fabulous Exaggerations (classic rock, pop, Motown, July 30), The Rock & Roll Relics (oldies, Aug. 5), 49 Cent Dress (classic rock and pop, Aug. 6), Jesse Garon (Elvis impersonator, Aug. 12), Mason Dixon (country rock, Aug. 13),

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Wednesdays, July 6-Aug. 24 FREE SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS. Scheduled acts are Tuelo (soulful rock, July 6), Charm City Junction (acoustic roots music, July 13), The Wild Reeds (rock, country, July 20), Aztec Sun (funk, soul, July 27), Cissa Paz (Brazilian, Aug. 3), Mariachi Flor de Toloache (mariachi, Aug. 10), Uke Fest (Strathmore’s annual celebration of the ukulele, Aug. 17) and Sammy Miller & The Congregation (jazz, Aug. 24). 7 p.m. Gudelsky Gazebo, The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-5815100, www.strathmore.org.

THEATER July 8-24 RENT. The Tony-winning musical, which loosely follows La Bohème, is about a group of artists struggling to survive and create their works under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Presented by Rockville Musical Theatre. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. No performance July 10. $22; $20 for seniors and students. The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville. 240-3148690, www.r-m-t.org.

Meet artists and see demos at Glen Echo’s monthly Art Walk in the Park, on July 1 and Aug. 5.

July 8-Aug. 7 THE LADY WITH THE LITTLE DOG. The play is an adaptation of Chekov’s short story in which a man looking to escape his routine and a woman seeking a meaningful life find each other. Presented by Quotidian Theatre Company. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Also 2 p.m. Aug. 6. $30; $25 seniors; $15 students. The Writer’s Center, Bethesda. www. quotidiantheatre.org. July 15-17 and 20-23 GREASE. Will Danny sacrifice his cool, greaser reputation in order to pursue good girl Sandy? Presented in partnership with Wildwood Summer Theatre. Recommended for ages 14 and older. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $22; $18 ages 15-22 with student ID; $12 ages 14 and younger. The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394, www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/arts/ theater-at-the-arts-barn. Aug. 5-7 and 11-13 NINE. The musical follows director Guido Contini as he tries to come up with a plot for a new movie, and all the while he’s being pursued by hordes of women. Presented in partnership with Wildwood Summer Theatre. Recommended for ages

15 and older. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Also 2 p.m. Aug. 13. $22; $18 ages 15-22 with student ID. The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394, www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ leisure/arts/theater-at-the-arts-barn.

ART Through July 2 FIVE. The show highlights five new artists who have joined Waverly Street Gallery: Jill Tanenbaum (fused glass), Ronnie Spiewak (collage), Kate Radi (photography), Wanjin Kim (metal sculpture) and Cristian Ianculescu (sculpture). Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Free. Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda. 301-951-9441, www.waverlystreetgallery.com. Through July 31 OFF THE BEATEN PATH. Artists from the Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region take botanical illustration techniques—typically very precise work used for scientific purposes— and use them to have a little more fun with composition and presentation. The results are artworks that showcase the full breadth of horticulture. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10

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634-2222, www.glenechopark.org. July 6-30 ANTONIO SCOTT. A reception for the painter’s exhibit will be 6-9 p.m. on July 8. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Free. Gallery B, Bethesda. 301-215-7990, www.bethesda.org. July 10-29 UNCOMMON THREADS. Quilts by artist and quilting instructor Lois Smith will be displayed. An opening reception will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 10. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Free. Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, Rockville. 240-314-8682, www.rockvillemd.gov. Aug. 7-26 MARILYN SIMON, DEANNE CELLAROSI and CARLA STECKLEY. Simon works in clay and bronze. Cellarosi is known for portraits, landscapes and paintings of racehorses. Steckley is a fine-art photographer. An opening reception will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Free. Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, Rockville. 240-3148682, www.rockvillemd.gov.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Through July 17 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD & THE 3 LITTLE PIGS. Are the wolves in fairy tales really that bad? B.B. (Big Bad) Wolfe tells his side of the story in this humorous performance that incorporates audience participation. Recommended for ages 3 and older. 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $12. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo. 301-634-5380, www. thepuppetco.org. Through Aug. 14 THE LITTLE MERMAID. A mermaid falls for a prince and, to join him on land, loses her singing voice so that she can have legs. Recommended for ages 5 and older. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to Friday and 1:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15-

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Thursdays, July 7-28 BACKYARD THEATER. Scheduled performers for Strathmore’s annual series of outdoor, family-friendly shows are bilingual band Moona Luna (July 7), kiddie pop band Recess Monkey (July 14), “drumcussionist” Uncle Devin (July 21) and the duo Ear Snacks (July 28). 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. $8; free for 2 and younger. The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100, www. strathmore.org. July 17 FAMILY JAZZ DAY. Enjoy an afternoon of lively jazz with performances by the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra and other youth jazz bands. 3-7 p.m. Free. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo. www.glenechopark.org/summerconcerts. July 21-Aug. 28 PETER AND THE WOLF. The classic show is based on Prokofiev’s tale of good versus evil. Recommended for ages 4 and older. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $12. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo. 301-6345380, www.thepuppetco.org.

SEASONAL Through Sept. 25 WINGS OF FANCY LIVE BUTTERFLY & CATERPILLAR EXHIBIT. Hundreds of butterflies flit about as you walk through the exhibit and learn about metamorphosis and butterflies’ roles in an ecosystem. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8; $5 ages 3-12; free for younger than 3. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton. 301-962-1400, www. montgomeryparks.org/brookside/wings_of_ fancy.shtm. July 4 127th ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade in the morning, then live music and fireworks at night. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Carroll and Ethan Allen avenues, Takoma Park. The evening program, at Takoma Park Middle School, begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. www.takomapark4th.org. July 4 GERMANTOWN GLORY. Live music by Quiet Fire starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Free. Germantown Recreational

Park, Germantown. 240-777-0311, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Bring a blanket and picnic and celebrate the country’s independence with live music, family activities and fireworks after dark. 6-10:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Free. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg. 301-2586350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov. July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Live music will begin about 7 p.m. and fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m. Free. Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, Rockville. 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov. July 4 MID-COUNTY SPARKLES. Live music by Gringo Jingo begins at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Albert Einstein High School, Kensington. 240777-0311. www.montgomerycountymd. gov/rec.

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Aug. 3-24 MOVIES IN THE PARKS. The City of Rockville will host five outdoor movies in five neighborhood parks. Details on the locations and films are pending. Films will begin at dusk on Wednesdays. Free. 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov.

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Aug. 12 PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER. Gather to watch the meteor shower, which can produce as many as 60 meteors in an hour. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Observatory Park, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6160, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

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By julie rasicot Allie Onorati decided when she was 7 years old that she wanted to join a baseball team. At older brother Gianni’s games, she watched with envy whenever the only girl on his team got ready to bat. “She had a pink helmet, and I wanted a pink helmet,” says Allie, now 14. “And my parents told me the only way I could get that helmet was if I played baseball.” Allie already knew the fundamentals of the game. She first picked up a small bat at age 3½ while participating in Potomac’s Kidball program. Like many parents, Paolo Onorati had signed up his daughter for T-ball so she would be involved in the same activity as her brother. “My daughter followed in my son’s footsteps by being dragged to every game,” Onorati says.

By age 11, Allie had sharpened her skills by playing on recreational teams and attending camps and clinics. In the fall of 2012, she tried out for a select team offered by Bethesda Chevy Chase Baseball. The organization’s leagues are open to kids ages 6 to 18 and play both spring and fall seasons. Its select teams are more competitive than the recreational teams, but less so than its travel teams, though players must try out at the end of the fall season and then be selected in a draft. Longtime BCC Baseball coach Arnie Brooks of Bethesda decided to conduct what he calls “a social experiment” by drafting Allie for his team of boys 11 and younger. Allie, who lives in Rockville, wasn’t the first girl to play in an area baseball league, though she’s the first that Brooks can recall playing for BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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girls in second grade and above at the request of parents. When Brooks left Allie’s team last fall to coach younger kids, Onorati, who’d been Brooks’ assistant coach, took over as head coach for the spring season at his daughter’s request. And when draft day came along, he picked another girl, 13-year-old Katherine Weaver. “Someone gave my daughter the opportunity and I can’t not do the same for her,” Onorati says. This past spring, Allie played second base while Katherine pitched or played first base. The girls, who poked their pony tails through the gap on the back of their baseball caps, say they weren’t fazed by being the only females on the field. “I never really thought about that because everyone makes errors and it’s just to have fun, really,” Allie says. Katherine, now 14, also participated in T-ball when she was younger. She was drawn to baseball because her older brother played and she couldn’t find a

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Figuratively Speaking Pets By the Numbers Montgomery County residents love their pets. We walk them, preen them, pet them, and bring them to the park to play. Stores put out water bowls and treats for them. Luxury condos cater to them. Here’s a look at our best friends, by the numbers.

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RUnning Man Bethesda’s Bob Fleshner is the force behind the American Odyssey Relay

On April 29, Bob Fleshner sent off the first group of runners on a 200-mile journey from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to the southwest waterfront in Washington, D.C. It was the beginning of an extraordinarily long weekend for the founder and director of the American Odyssey Relay. Once the last of about 107 teams crossed the starting line, the Bethesda resident began his own trek back to the District while also overseeing the logistics to operate 35 exchange points, a massive campground and runners oasis along the route, and a finish line festival 58

worthy of such an endurance feat. This was the eighth year that Fleshner, 61, had directed the relay, in which 12 people on each team take turns running on a series of roads and trails through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia to reach the D.C. finish line. The race benefits Team Red, White and Blue and Hope Connections for Cancer Support. It took the winning team about 24 hours to finish this year, but as many as 39 hours for other teams—participants who weren’t out running caught a few hours of sleep on the ground or

in a transport van at exchange points, in a high school gymnasium at the “Odyssey Oasis,” or at hotels along the course. Fleshner didn’t get much sleep until the race was over. “In the few days leading up to it, I think, why am I doing this? Why am I putting myself through this stress?” he says. “And then during the event I have a blast, and when it’s over I just feel so great.” After working for years as a lawyer and health care executive, Fleshner came home one day and told his wife, Phyllis, that he was leaving corporate

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life behind to pursue his passion for running and entrepreneurship. He went looking for a way to combine the two and found Eric Lerude, a lawyer who, in his spare time, was putting on the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey, a relay race that starts in Reno, Nevada, and takes runners around Lake Tahoe. “One thing led to another, and we agreed that it made a lot of sense to bring an Odyssey-branded relay to the East Coast,” Fleshner says. “And so, in 2007 we started working on the American Odyssey Relay.” Fleshner spent the next 18 months mapping out his dream course, one he considered worthy of being called an “odyssey.” He relied on his connections in the running community to create a course that showcases the region’s best routes. His favorite leg is the fourth, which takes runners through farmland and onto a covered bridge before ending at Liberty Mountain Resort in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania. “It’s a beautiful leg,” he says, “but not impossible like leg six,” which sends runners up the side of a small mountain. “Bob’s passion for running is off the charts, but what is even greater is his desire and effort to put on such a cool event for his fellow runners and for the community,” says Lerude, a member of the team that helps Fleshner organize the relay. “During the event, he is everywhere, …[making] sure all of the details are being executed to his high standards. …There is not a race director who cares more than Bob.” Fleshner says his favorite part of organizing the relay is the people he meets. One woman he contacted in order to correct a mistake on her entry form has become such a good friend that she was a guest when Fleshner’s daughter, Michelle, married in April. Another runner treated him to a Capitals playoff game. “It’s those kinds of relationships that have been built up over the last seven or eight years,” Fleshner says. “Those are my favorite memories.” n

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Grew up in: Aspen Hill/Twinbrook area of Rockville High school: Rockville High School College: University of Maryland, College Park, Class of 2014 In the spotlight: Lasko is playing Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s national tour of The Wizard of Oz, which opened in December and will run through mid-July. “Dorothy is on a journey on which she realizes the importance of family and community. In the last few years, especially, I’ve come to realize how having a community and closeness to your family is what life is about. I love getting to act that story out on stage every night.” Most memorable role: Playing Abigail Williams in the 2011 Ireland tour of The Crucible with The Keegan Theatre. “I got to play a villain—something I don’t get to do very often. You don’t want to become a mustache-twirling, evil-laughing caricature, and I think the way to avoid that is in finding the humanity behind the selfish choices the character makes.” What’s next: Lasko wants to continue working in theater in D.C. and New York City, and also to pursue roles in TV and film. “If Disney ever wants me to voice their next movie princess, I’m in, no questions asked.”

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Grew up in: Silver Spring’s Woodside neighborhood High school: Georgetown Day School College: Vassar College, Class of 2014 In the spotlight: Slater is playing SpongeBob Squarepants in the preBroadway production of The SpongeBob Musical in Chicago, which runs until early July. “I’ve been really able to delve beneath the cartoon surface and explore SpongeBob’s human core—he has a beautiful innocence and optimism. He sees the good in people even when they don’t see it themselves.” Most memorable role: “I had so much fun playing Leo Bloom in The Producers in high school, and I’ve also always remembered the advice the director gave us: ‘If you have a bad dress rehearsal, it just means you’ll have a good show.’ ” What’s next: In addition to acting, Slater plans to continue writing music, lyrics and scripts for musicals. july/august 2016 | BethesdaMagazine.com

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Grew up in: Edgemoor, Bethesda High school: Ashworth College (online high school diploma) College: Took English classes at Montgomery College In the spotlight: Hodges is playing LeFou in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this summer. “There’s a lot of physical comedy in the part, and I’m naturally quite a goof, so it’s a lot of fun.” Most memorable role: “I was playing Michael Banks in Mary Poppins on Broadway, and toward the end of the run I also acted in Macbeth with Patrick Stewart. It was a fantastic experience because I got to play two ends of the

spectrum. One was a musical dance kid kind of role, and the other was the polar opposite: dark, grim, gruesome. I was getting killed every night. Doing both at once was a great stretch, and it was also a transition for me away from younger, musical roles and into young adult and teenage roles.” What’s next: Hodges would like to teach acting, and tackle harder roles and more dramas. He’d also like to do more voice-over work—he performed in the 2008 Disney animated movie Snow Buddies with Whoopi Goldberg and James Belushi. “Since you can only use your voice, you’re really focusing on your inflections and your tonality. It’s a lot of fun.”

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Noah Robbins, 25

Grew up in: Potomac High school: Georgetown Day School College: Columbia University, Class of 2015 In the spotlight: Robbins played Eugene in Grease Live!, which aired on Fox in January. “In previous productions, Eugene was more of the nerd—kind of bullied. I really was interested in playing him not as a loser but as a winner, as the smartest kid in the room, the one who would grow up to make a million dollars.” Most memorable role: “Max Bialystock in The Producers in high school. You would think that the older I get, the more likely it would be that I’d look back and think, ‘Oh, that was just a high school production.’ But it was all of my friends, with great costumes and sets, and I always have it as the last line in my bio: ‘Noah Robbins got his big break in an offoff-off Broadway production of The Producers, playing Max Bialystock.’ ” What’s next: “I am totally open to not being an actor 10 years from now. I can see a universe in which I’m doing something totally different—maybe teaching or practicing law—or one in which I am still acting.” n BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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News you may have missed By Aaron Kraut and Andrew Metcalf

Calling All Card Sharks Poker players can break out the cards without worrying about a visit from the cops. A new state law signed by Gov. Larry Hogan in May allows residents to host card games as long as the wagering doesn’t exceed $1,000 in a 24-hour period. Other rules: Games can’t be held more than once a week and can’t be advertised.

Two Men and a Tub

A + D = B? Some say the county school system’s new high school grading policy is bound to produce inflated results. Final exams have been eliminated, so students’ semester grades will be based on the grades awarded for two marking periods. The new system gives more weight to higher grades, which means a student who gets an A in one quarter and a D in the other can count on a B instead of a C for the semester.

Police say two men used a credit card scam to steal a $6,700 bathtub from Bethesda’s Union Hardware in May. To pull off the heist, the suspect had a store employee call his “bank” after his credit card was declined. Police say the thief’s accomplice, posing as a bank employee, provided instructions on what to enter into the store’s credit card machine “in order to obtain an approval.” The store’s bank later called to say the credit card information was fraudulent.

Police have responded to multiple reports of stolen copper downspouts in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Northwest Washington, D.C. Copper has always been a valuable commodity, making it a target for thieves. But in some of the Chevy Chase incidents, someone was bold enough to rip the downspouts off the sides of homes at night while residents were sleeping inside. 62

Ferrets Rescued Montgomery County Animal Services rescued 11 ferrets in May from a Silver Spring home where they were living in unsanitary conditions and suffering from malnutrition. After being treated, the ferrets were put up for adoption. The homeowner has been charged with 33 counts of animal cruelty.

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Autism Speaks 5K founder Susan Pereles

of runners and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars every July 4. Last year, in bad weather, the race drew 1,553 participants and raised $255,000. “I think I’m making a difference not only for my family but for so many

families that are struggling,” says Pereles, 52, who ended up joining Autism Speaks in 2008 and now works as the organization’s director of field development. In addition to raising funds for research, the Autism Speaks 5K brings

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The first time Susan Pereles organized a 5K, she expected to lose money. She had heard that charity races often take years to get off the ground, and that the first year is more about establishing a base of donors and supporters than raising money. But Pereles, a Potomac resident with a background in nursing, didn’t let that discourage her. Her nephew Shant Ayanian had been diagnosed with autism in 2000, and she was determined to do something to help raise awareness and money for the developmental disorder. In the fall of 2000, she set out to find people who might be able to contribute, starting with neighbors and friends, and later promoting the event through advertising in local media. She also recruited other organizations to help, including advocacy groups and running associations, such as the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Pereles’ work paid off. In 2001, the first year of the race, more than 700 people participated and raised nearly $100,000 for Cure Autism Now, a national advocacy organization that funded awareness campaigns and research and eventually merged with Autism Speaks. Now, as Pereles prepares for its 16th running, the 5K has become a yearly affair in Potomac, involving thousands

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you gotta start somewhere By Maura Mahoney

Working construction, waiting tables, going on coffee runs—summer jobs are a rite of passage. We asked four notable locals about their most memorable summer jobs.

Montgomery County Council member “I worked at the Plaza del Mercado McDonald’s in Silver Spring starting in 1988. I was a cashier at first, but then became a swing shift manager on the weekend. I had to open on Saturday and prepare the breakfast buffet, prep the restaurant, order supplies/inventory, and train new employees with the store manager. When I first started, I was making minimum wage, which I think was $3.35 an hour. But then when I became swing shift manager, I actually made $5 an hour, which was a lot of money at the time. I remember we used to have competitions to see who could make the biggest ice cream cone and hand it to the customer without it falling over. The looks on their faces when they got an 8-, 9-inch tall ice cream cone were priceless. It took some real skills to make the layers just right.” 66

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Political commentator and analyst for ABC News and National Public Radio “I worked the summer of 1961, after freshman year of college, for the Office of Civil Defense Mobilization that was later split up, with some of it going to the Department of Defense and some of it eventually becoming FEMA. I think I was supposed to look at evacuation plans in case of emergency. As I remember, they made no sense at all. I don’t know how much I was paid, but it was enough to keep me showing up every day and living through it. I guess I learned what everyone learns with the first job: Your paycheck is much smaller than you expect. Whoever heard of deductions before that first check?”

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“I had a construction job as a carpenter’s assistant the summer after I graduated from high school in 1964, helping build an apartment building just over the line in D.C. It was unbelievably hard, hot, dirty. The first day I went to work it was 100 degrees. I think that whole summer was 100 degrees. I’m carrying around these steel I beams, I’m fetching stuff, pulling nails and occasionally pounding nails in. The second day of work I didn’t have anything to do for about five minutes, so I sat down and caught my breath. Thirty seconds later the foreman walks by and yells, ‘Boy, get off your ass!’ I learned that no matter what was going on, I had to look like I was doing something. Six weeks later I got an offer to do inventory at the Music and Arts Center in Bethesda—and it was indoors! I thought I had died and gone to heaven.”

“My most memorable summer job was as a copyboy at the old Washington Star in 1974, between my senior year of high school and freshman year of college. A core responsibility of copyboys/girls was to monitor the wire room. That’s where news poured in via a bank of loud machines that spit out continuous streams of printed material from the AP, UPI, etc. In my initial orientation session, an editor explained that I needed to bring him immediately any wire stories marked URGENT or BULLETIN—the designations signaling really big news. An hour or two later, he walked into the wire room and asked me where all the wire copy was he needed to do his job in putting out that afternoon’s paper. ‘I didn’t see anything marked URGENT or BULLETIN,’ I replied, ‘so I threw it all away.’ I quickly set about digging copy out of trash cans. At least he didn’t fire me.”

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Bethesda’s Carol Stock Kranowitz says that as soon as she published her 1998 best-seller, The Out-of-Sync Child, she started getting letters and emails from readers thanking her for bringing awareness to Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). “I heard from teenagers, parents and even grandparents who wrote that they finally understood their own childhoods,” she says. Her follow-up, The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up (TarcherPerigee, 2016), provides information and advice for young people living with SPD. “We can help people with SPD help themselves through occupational therapies, easy-to-follow strategies (such as wearing noisecanceling headphones or planning dates that don’t involve meals) and the support and encouragement of loved ones,” says Kranowitz. 68

Chevy Chase resident Laura Gehl’s children’s book Peep and Egg (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016) is the first installment in a new series that features an optimistic chick named Peep and her shy, hesitant younger sibling, Egg. Egg is scared to hatch, and comes up with delay tactics that are recognizable to toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Gehl, who has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and has four young children, says she spent many years dealing with her children refusing to do things. “Gradually I realized that it was coming less from stubbornness but from genuine fears,” she says. Gehl says she hopes the book will “give [children] this sense that everyone is scared of things, and ultimately we can get through it, maybe with the help of someone who loves you.”

Bethesda resident Allison Leotta, a former federal sexcrimes prosecutor, has written her fifth novel, The Last Good Girl (Touchstone, 2016). Inspired by real cases of campus rape, Leotta explores the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses, the struggles of Title IX activists fighting for change, the technology that has revolutionized the ways crimes are committed and investigated, and the lengths people in power will go to protect their own. “Campus assault is a shocking epidemic,” Leotta says. “It happens to one in five girls who go to college. It’s something we need to talk about and figure out.”

Chevy Chase resident Deborah Kalb’s new children’s book, The President and Me: George Washington and The Magic Hat (Schiffer, 2016), is about Sam, a fifth-grader who is struggling after his best friend abandons him. On a class trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, Sam buys a tri-cornered hat that transports him back in time—and into a friendship with the first president. Kalb worked as a journalist and freelance writer in Washington, D.C., for more than 20 years and is the co-author of Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama. She says she wanted to write a historical novel for kids that is set in the present day. “The history is in there,” she says, “but it’s in a fun way.”

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What’s on your bedside table? Jan Jeffcoat has been the weekday evening co-anchor at WUSA 9 in Washington, D.C., since September 2013. Before that, Jeffcoat spent five years in Chicago as anchor of Good Day Chicago and FOX Chicago News at Noon. She also co-hosted for a year the national newsmagazine show The List in Phoenix, Arizona. We caught up with the Chevy Chase resident recently to ask what’s on her bedside table: “I love interviewing people and telling their stories, so it’s probably not surprising that most of the books I read

are nonfiction. I just finished My Brother’s Keeper: Above & Beyond “The Dotted Line” With the NFL’s Most Ethical Agent by Eugene Lee. Eugene appeared on an ESPN documentary several years ago that showed the inside world of sports agents. His book delves into that cutthroat world while also profiling his own personal dilemmas as he strives to maintain his morals and ethics while helping NFL players reach their dream. The book is a fascinating—and rare—look from a top NFL agent at what it takes to secure a position for an athlete on a pro team.”

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1. Eligible, Curtis Sittenfeld

JOSEPH MADISON BECK. An Atlanta attorney, Beck discusses and signs copies of his book My Father & Atticus Finch: A Lawyer’s Fight for Justice in 1930s Alabama (W.W. Norton & Co., 2016). 3:30 p.m. Politics and Prose, Washington, D.C. 202-364-1919, www.politics-prose.com.

July 21 HANNAH PITTARD. Pittard reads from and signs her latest novel, Listen to Me (Houghton Mifflin, 2016), which chronicles a couple’s dangerously chilling drive east to visit family. 7 p.m. Politics and Prose, Washington, D.C. 202-364-1919, www.politics-prose.com. 70

3. The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

1. 15th Affair, James Patterson, Maxine Paetro 2. The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins 3. The Last Mile (Amos Decker Series #2), David Baldacci

4. The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins

4. The Nest, Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

5. Everybody’s Fool, Richard Russo

5. Extreme Prey (Lucas Davenport Series #26), John Sandford

6. Extreme Prey (Lucas Davenport Series #26), John Sandford 7. The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah

6. Beyond the Ice Limit (Gideon Crew Series #4), Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

8. 15th Affair, James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

7. The Weekenders, Mary Kay Andrews

9. Miller’s Valley, Anna Quindlen 10. Zero K, Don DeLillo

8. The Fireman, Joe Hill 9. Bloodline (Star Wars), Claudia Gray

1. When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi 2. The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love and Loss, Anderson Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt 3. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, Marie Kondo 4. The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, Vishen Lakhiani

1. Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies: The Patriots, David Fisher, Bill O’Reilly 2. The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love and Loss, Anderson Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt 3. Five Presidents: My Extraordinary Journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford, Clint Hill, Lisa McCubbin 4. The Gene: An Intimate History, Siddhartha Mukherjee

5. Before I Forget, B. Smith, Dan Gasby

5. Valiant Ambition, Nathaniel Philbrick

6. It’s All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook, Gwyneth Paltrow, Thea Baumann

6. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, Marie Kondo

7. Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting, Lesley Stahl

7. When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi

8. Valiant Ambition, Nathaniel Philbrick

8. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth

9. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth

9. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, Phil Knight

10. Hamilton: The Revolution, Lin-Manuel Miranda

1. Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow

10. The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, Melissa Hartwig, Dallas Hartwig 1. Me Before You, Jojo Moyes

2. Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand

2. Milk and Honey, Rupi Kaur

3. Dead Wake, Erik Larson

3. The Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown

4. My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante

4. The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George

5. Me Before You, Jojo Moyes

5. You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero

6. Milk and Honey, Rupi Kaur

6. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck

7. You Are a Badass, Jen Sincero 8. The Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown 9. H Is for Hawk, Helen Macdonald 10. A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara

7. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, Gary D. Chapman 8. Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow 9. In a Dark, Dark Wood, Ruth Ware 10. Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee

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2. The Last Mile (Amos Decker Series #2), David Baldacci

10. After You, Jojo Moyes

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outnumbered The food at a recent dinner party I attended in Kensington was fantastic. The company was smart and fun. Wine and laughter flowed as the conversation veered from vegetable gardening to Eastern mysticism to an organization that fosters world peace. Then a new topic landed on the table like a Scud missile: GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. One charming couple—liberals unhappy with the Democratic National Committee’s treatment of their preferred candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont—said they expected to vote for Trump in November. I said that my elderly mother, a lifelong Democrat and ardent Sanders fan, was threatening every DNC fundraiser who telephoned her that she’d vote for Trump in protest if Sanders wasn’t on the ticket. Our lovely hostess, who supports Hillary Clinton for president and often works for Democratic campaigns, was apoplectic. She couldn’t have looked or sounded more shocked if her dinner guests had announced that they worship Satan. In liberal, politically-correct Montgomery County, Trump supporters

can feel as unwelcome as a Black Lives Matter protestor at a Trump rally. I know because after that dinner party I went looking for Trump supporters in the county to find out why they like him, and whether they tell their neighbors about their political leanings. I started by calling a Republican neighbor for advice on how to find them. “Look for a white guy driving a truck,” he quipped. Well, not exactly. Gail Weiss, 55, of Bethesda, drives a Volvo. The things Trump says that shock and offend so many give her hope. She loves that Trump said he’d combat terrorism by closing U.S. borders temporarily to all Muslim immigrants. Americans are tired of feeling afraid, says Weiss, who grew up in Bethesda and is married to a former U.S. Marine who served in

Afghanistan. “If Americans don’t say ‘America first,’ who is going to? “Trump has really broken open the calcifications of our current national political process,” Weiss says. “It’s making a lot of people on both sides who are part of the entrenched political class very uncomfortable—and that suits me just fine.” Even so, Weiss isn’t sure she’ll slap a “Trump For President” bumper sticker onto her car. “Not that it is a Ferrari,” she says, “but I don’t want anyone to key it.” I tracked down a few local Trump supporters who hosted early campaign events for him in Montgomery County and now have official roles with the campaign, including a female physician and a man who owns a six-bedroom home on a large wooded lot in Bethesda. Neither

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wanted to be interviewed and named for this column, saying they didn’t have permission from the Trump campaign. The doctor, who practices in Rockville, also said she didn’t expect her support for Trump to become public and was concerned that she could lose patients. Alirio Martinez Jr., 40, of Germantown, will be a Trump delegate to the Republican National Convention this summer. Martinez works for Rentals Unlimited, delivering construction machines and equipment all over the county. His family came to the United States legally from El Salvador when he was 14, he says. A cousin has been waiting for years to join them legally. Martinez says he wants Trump to clamp down on illegal immigration because it’s unfair for undocumented people to “jump the line.” Trump’s statements characterizing some Hispanic immigrants as rapists

or murderers don’t bother Martinez, he says. “I knew what he was talking about,” Martinez says. “There are a lot of people who come here who are doing bad things. Not everybody. He didn’t intend to say everybody. That’s the way he talks. “That’s another thing I like about Trump,” says Martinez, a member of the county’s Republican Central Committee. “In the Republican Party, they are afraid to speak the truth. They are so afraid people will call them racists. That’s why Trump is winning so big, even with some on the Democrat side—he is saying what people are thinking.” Even before Trump launched his presidential bid, it was tough for some Republicans to feel comfortable touting their political views in Democrat-controlled Montgomery County. “It’s hard to get a date in Montgomery County being a Republican,” says Dan McHugh, vice

president of the Montgomery County Young Republicans. “I’m 34 years old and I’m still single.” Kat O’Connor, 48, communications chair for the Montgomery County GOP, says it’s long been a challenge to convince Republican homeowners in Potomac and the close-in neighborhoods of Chevy Chase and Bethesda to put signs on their front lawn supporting Republican candidates. “They are afraid to put up signs in their neighborhood,” she says. “They will be ostracized. They will be ridiculed. They will be shunned.” Party activists say that in the run-up to the Maryland Republican primary this spring, which Trump won, Trump campaign signs were the only Republican signs vandalized in the county. “There are a lot of very angry people who don’t like Trump,” McHugh says. “I am going to vote for Trump. I am going

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KAREN SHAPIRO to support him. I might wear a Trump T-shirt, but I don’t want to put a sticker on my car. They won’t shoot me for supporting Trump. But they might damage my car.” O’Connor lives on a farm in Damascus with her lawyer husband. A munitions manufacturer and licensed arms dealer, she is not anybody’s idea of a typical suburban mom. But she has at least one thing in common with many longtime Montgomery County homeowners: She’s afraid her kids won’t be able to afford to live here when they grow up. “Trump not having a track record as an elected official, that’s a plus for me,” she says. “The people in D.C. right now have really let us down.” Jeff Brown, a Trump supporter who grew up in Montgomery County, says he and his wife can’t afford to retire here. He is 64. He’s run a small wallpaper and painting business since his undergraduate days at the University of Maryland. He says his business, J.A. Brown Associates, has been hurt by illegal immigrants who don’t pay taxes and underbid him for work. At the same time, he says, his county taxes have risen in part to educate and to provide social services for illegal immigrants. He is hopeful that Trump will reverse trends that make his family less economically secure. Brown expects to work hard to try to elect Trump, but doubts he’ll stick a Trump sign in front of his townhouse. He lives in a Gaithersburg neighborhood that is seeing a big influx of Hispanics. Brown is president of his homeowners association. He worries that a Trump sign would “stir up a lot of animosity,” he says. Weiss, the Volvo-driving Trump supporter from Bethesda, says she has an idea for the perfect, vandal-proof suburban lawn sign for the 2016 election season: “Our Candidate Might Suck, But Yours Sucks Worse.” n April Witt is a former Washington Post writer who lives in Bethesda.

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cyber citizen Charlie Sun sits in a deli in Rockville, chewing on corned beef and checking out the world. He pulls out his smartphone and shows me an app for Vchat, a videomessaging service popular with Chinese expatriates. Using that app, he can talk easily to friends and business associates back in China, or read research reports from Chinese scientists scattered around the world. “At some point I want to go back to China and do some stuff on my own,” he says, referring to his dream of returning home and starting his own company. “I have a lot of good connections over there, a lot of resources over there.” He is already working with Chinese partners to produce a simple kit to diagnose the presence of cancer. “I cannot go back full time now, the kids are still young, the family needs me,” he says. 76

Charlie Sun was born in the Shandong province of China and now works as a software developer for the National Cancer Institute.

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“But you can do a lot of remote things now.” Sun is the new face of immigration in Montgomery County. He and his family moved here in 2002 from California so he could take a job in the burgeoning industry of genomic research and today he works under contract for the National Cancer Institute as a software developer. He has three daughters—ages 14, 6 and 4—and a wife who commutes to a job teaching business at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. They live in the Travilah section of Rockville, a center of the region’s booming Asian population. One in seven county residents has Asian origins, but at Lakewood Elementary, which the middle Sun child attends, the figure is 44 percent. Yet something is missing in his life. He has a good job, but his lack of language and cultural skills holds him back from being an entrepreneur, from doing “some stuff” on his own. Meanwhile, the booming Chinese economy means that many friends who stayed home are getting rich. In a way, an old axiom has been turned on its head. To Sun and many expatriates like him, China—not America—seems like the land of opportunity. “We always thought that everyone would want to be here and never leave and that’s no longer true,” says Lily Qi, who was born in Shanghai and works for County Executive Ike Leggett on economic development. “We’re very mobile, we’re always looking for the next opportunity. People are itching to do something beyond their very predictable jobs.” I met Sun after President Obama spoke at a ceremony in December at the National Archives naturalizing 31 new American citizens. “We can never say it often or loudly enough,” said the president. “Immigrants and refugees revitalize and renew America.” 78

I asked U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services if any of the 31 were from Montgomery County. They weren’t, but the agency put me in touch with other new citizens who were local residents, including Sun. And as I heard his story, I realized some dimensions of his life are very familiar. Like virtually every immigrant in every country in every age, Sun is torn between two worlds. Now 46, he has aging parents back in China, but also three children who are American citizens and barely speak Chinese. He cannot live in the same country as all of them at once. And he’s not fully at home in either place. Separation from family and friends “comes with a huge emotional cost” for any immigrant, says Qi. “Holidays are very lonely.” But China has changed since these immigrants left. “You go back home and you don’t feel you belong there either,” she says. “You’re just a guest.” As Sun’s journey demonstrates, traditional immigration patterns have been seriously disrupted by economic and technological upheavals. “For the whole of American history, immigrants have come here on one-way tickets,” says Vivek Wadhwa, an immigration scholar at Duke University in North Carolina. Not anymore. No matter what his passport says, Charlie Sun is really a citizen of Cyber Nation. That was not his goal growing up in Shandong province just south of Beijing. His mother was a self-taught expert in Chinese medicine who eventually worked in a hospital pharmacy and young Qiang (his Chinese name) would help her gather medicinal herbs in the surrounding countryside. That led to an interest in plant science, and eventually, an offer to do graduate work at UCLA. But his poor English produced growing frustration. “It was very hard to understand what the

teacher was talking about,” he recalls. His financial aid package included a teaching obligation but he failed a language proficiency test—twice—before passing. And he hated the food, especially Italian food. “They put cheese on everything,” he says with disgust. Still, Sun was ambitious and clever. When the IT boom hit California, he switched his biology major to computer science. When a full-time job opened up at a small company in Los Angeles, he dropped out before finishing his degree. After the family moved east he realized how fractured they had become. His wife, who taught part of the year in Singapore, traveled on a Singapore passport. The girls had American documents. Sun still had his Chinese passport. “It was very complicated,” he says with a laugh. So last year he and his wife applied for American citizenship. It was not the culmination of a lifelong dream but more a matter of convenience. As long as he has his smartphone, he is not limited by his location or identity. Information flows across borders in real time. Recently a factory exploded in Sun’s hometown and when he learned about it on Vchat, he immediately called his parents. They hadn’t heard the news yet. Sun knows China has an authoritarian government. In contemplating a return to his homeland, he sees a tradeoff: economic opportunity for political openness. And meanwhile, as a cardcarrying Cyberite, he can sit in Rockville or Shandong and pretty much have the same conversations and do the same deals. Except the corned beef is better in Rockville. n Steve Roberts teaches journalism and politics at George Washington University and has written a book about modern immigration, From Every End of This Earth. Send ideas for future columns to sroberts@gwu.edu.

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Michael Morris, M.D. Elizabeth Morrison, M.D. Jennifer Morrison, M.D. Anthony Morton, M.D. Allen Mosenkis, M.D. Sami Mourad, M.D. William Mullins, M.D. Douglas Murphy, M.D. Robert Musselman, M.D. Pothu Nagabhyru, M.D. Kanwaljit Nagi, M.D. David Nagle, M.D. Archana Nair, M.D. Ketan Naran, M.D. Fadi Nasrallah, M.D. Aruna Nathan, M.D. Victor Nava, M.D. Esfand Nawab, M.D. Ahmed Nawaz, M.D. Patricia Nay, M.D. Yeheyis Negussie, M.D. Corliss Newhouse, M.D. William Nghiem, M.D. Thuan-Hoa Nguyen, M.D. Vinh Nguyen, M.D. Siu Ng-Wagner, M.D. Ogundu Ngwu, M.D. Dontese Nicholson, M.D. Cosette Nieporent, M.D. Narieman Nik, M.D. Nirjal Nikhar, M.D. Janet Noel, M.D. Samuel Nokuri, M.D. Anna Noriega-Nalls, M.D. Samuel Norvell, M.D. L. Alberto Nunez, M.D. Cecilia Nwankwo, M.D. Shannon O’Connor, M.D. Carolyn O’Conor, M.D. Tamara Oei, M.D. Donald O’Kieffe, M.D. Roger Oldham, M.D. Elizabeth O’Leary, M.D. Chinedum Olisemeka, D.O. John O’Neill, M.D. Adaku Onukogu, M.D. Ronald Orleans, M.D. Irnest Oser, M.D. Karen Ospina, M.D.

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Monty, a six-year-old black Lab, with his owner, Mark Connor

Whether helping someone in a wheelchair, listening to a child who is learning to read, or searching for victims in a collapsed building, dogs can change people's lives in ways large, small and sometimes unexpected By Stephanie siegel burke | photos by liz lynch BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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Perfect Match

When 24-year-old Mark Connor first started taking training classes with his black Lab, Monty, it took him awhile to get his words out. Connor, who was born with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3, a progressive neuromuscular condition that limits his mobility and speech, had been working with Fidos For Freedom for a year to prepare for having a service dog. The Laurel-based organization trains service dogs and places them with people with disabilities. “The moment I knew they were perfect for each other was when I saw in training how Monty would sit and wait for Mark to be able to voice the commands,” says Connor’s mother, Madeleine Beary. “It was as if he understood how difficult it was for Mark, and he would wait patiently.” Connor lives in Gaithersburg with his mother and his older brother, David, who also has the condition. His father, who suffered from the disease as well, died when Connor was 13. “There are a lot of reasons to be sad and withdrawn. However, with the advent of Monty, life [has been] so much more joyful,” Beary says. Six-year-old Monty fetches items for Connor and retrieves things that he drops, since he has trouble using his hands. Monty can also open doors for Connor, who uses a power wheelchair, and remove his socks and coat. Sometimes Connor wakes up in the middle of the night needing pain medication, so he wakes Monty, who sleeps in his bed, and says, “Mom.” Monty knows that’s his cue to go to Beary’s room, jump onto her bed and alert her to Connor’s need. When Connor was hospitalized with an infection last year, Monty came to visit him. “It was almost like he seemed to get better just having Monty there,” Beary says. Connor’s speech has deteriorated to a point where it’s hard for Monty to understand him, so Beary has taken training classes so that she can work with the dog, too. Connor and Monty volunteered at the Montgomery Village Health Care Center in Gaithersburg for several months last year, visiting nursing home patients to provide comfort and companionship. Beary says the visits gave Connor a sense of purpose. “Monty is a wonderful partner for Mark and has made his life infinitely better,” Beary says. “Mark has more confidence to get out in the world and participate, despite his handicap.” A few years ago, Monty helped Connor score a meeting with Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper. Before a game at Nationals Park, Connor and Monty were watching batting practice when Harper, a dog lover, spotted the pair and came over to meet them. He told Connor that Monty was a beautiful dog and that he, too, had a Labrador retriever—a chocolate Lab named Swag who has occasionally appeared in photos on Harper’s Twitter feed. “People want to connect with Monty,” Beary says. “He makes Mark feel special.” BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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The Reading Tutor

It’s 4 p.m. on a Thursday, and Katey, a 13-year-old Dalmatian, is waiting in the children’s section of the Twinbrook Library for her first student to show up for tutoring. After a few minutes, two young boys walk over to her with a book about an insect who’s also a superhero and take turns reading aloud. Then a shy girl quietly reads Katey a story about a dog, followed by another student who reads Shel Silverstein poems to her. It doesn’t matter to Katey what her students choose to read. The canine reading tutor just sits quietly on her mat, listening and encouraging with a gentle tail wag or lick. “Not all Dalmatians are calm enough for this kind of work, but Katey’s one of the special ones,” says her owner, Jackie Stillwell. “She gets all excited when I tell her we’re going to the school or the library.” Katey works with children at Forest Knolls and Oak View elementary schools in Silver Spring, and at the Twinbrook Library in Rockville, serving as a calm and nonjudgmental listener for students who are learning to read. She started training to be a therapy dog just before she turned 2—she’s licensed through New Jersey-based Therapy Dogs International—but didn’t find her true calling until she started working as a reading tutor. “We started out doing nursing homes, but that wasn’t really her thing,” says Stillwell, who lives in Colesville. “She didn’t like the slick floors, and she’s more in tune to kids.” According to Therapy Dogs International, the objective of the Children Reading to Dogs program is to provide a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere for children to practice reading. Several of the students at Forest Knolls and Oak View are struggling with reading, self-esteem or language issues. Some have parents who don’t speak English, or don’t have time to help them with school assignments. Students in the program get one-on-one time in a room with Katey, separated from their peers. She sits next to them as they read to her and pet her, which gives them a sense of comfort and security, says Shelly Kimnach, the reading specialist at Oak View Elementary, where Katey is one of three canine reading tutors. “We have a few students who are severely shy and won’t speak in the classroom, but when they are with Katey or another dog, they talk away,” Kimnach says. “Sometimes they read and tell Katey something about themselves. It is such a great thing to see how these students open up to the dogs and let all of their insecurities and fears disappear for the 15 minutes they are reading.” Through the years, Stillwell has witnessed Katey’s impact on young children. One student was selectively mute, and though he didn’t read aloud to Katey, he loved petting her as he paged through books. “He absolutely adored her,” Stillwell says. An autistic girl who was a regular visitor to the Twinbrook Library especially enjoyed sitting with Katey. “She didn’t speak that well, but she could read quite well.” Katey has worked as a reading tutor for the last nine years, but when she was younger, she competed in American Kennel Club obedience trials—competitions for dogs specially trained to behave at home, in public and among other dogs. She once earned the Utility Dog title, one of the highest honors awarded by the organization. These days, Katey is considered a senior citizen. She lives with two other Dalmatians, a 9-year-old and a 2-year-old. Stillwell hopes the younger dog will get into therapy work after Katey retires next year. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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The Listener

Bryce, a smooth collie, is a constant companion for Ben Chatterson, a 61-year-old retiree who has Parkinson’s disease. But Chatterson depends on 7-year-old Bryce for more than company. When he was an accountant for the U. S. Department of Energy, Chatterson took Bryce to work every day for about three years. One of Bryce’s most important jobs was to help Chatterson if he had a freezing episode, a symptom of Parkinson’s that causes a temporary inability to move. When Chatterson froze, the feeling of Bryce’s paw on top of his foot would help get him walking again. “He’d step on my feet so I could get to my meetings on time. He’d even hold my pencils and pens and notebooks,” says Chatterson, who lives in Gaithersburg. “He helped pick up my office, pick up papers that I had dropped. At 4 o’clock, he’d remind me it was time to go home. He gave me a lot of confidence to go out in public.” Now Chatterson relies on Bryce to help him around the house by fetching items such as the TV remote or shoes. “On cold mornings, he’ll just bring me a blanket—I won’t even have to ask him for it,” Chatterson says. “He’ll take notes to my wife, or if I need something, he’ll go find her. He’s always happy to do it. 92

“He’ll even open the refrigerator door,” Chatterson adds, “but he likes to eat everything in the house.” As Chatterson’s disease progressed—he now uses a wheelchair and stays at home most days—Bryce adapted. The dog used to help Chatterson get from place to place and stay mobile. Now he makes sure Chatterson has what he needs within the house. “I’m a lot more isolated now,” Chatterson says. “I talk to Bryce all day long. Sometimes he’s the only one I’ve got to talk to, and he just sits there and listens.” The two weren’t always great friends. Chatterson was paired with Bryce in 2011 at a training session by Fidos For Freedom. At first, Chatterson wasn’t sure it was the right match. “He was 2 years old and he was really a wild dog,” Chatterson says. “He’d pull me across the floor. I called him a ‘devil dog,’ and I told them I didn’t want that dog.” With some encouragement from trainers, Chatterson kept working with Bryce and eventually changed his mind. “When I started taking him home, we had a real test of wills. He was just like a kid testing boundaries,” Chatterson says. “I stuck to my guns, and after that he shaped up. After a year, we were good buddies.”

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A Pair of Heroes Lt. Col. Mary Cheyne spent 22 years in the U.S. Army and had assignments all over the world, including Afghanistan, where she deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. But her hero is Pepper, a small black Lab with soulful brown eyes. Cheyne, who developed a host of medical problems due to her deployments, retired from the Army in June 2015. With constant pain from fibromyalgia, migraines and herniated discs in her back, along with post-traumatic stress disorder and mobility issues affecting her shoulder, hip and ankle, she was barely able to leave home, let alone get out of bed some days. Then she was paired with Pepper. “I was essentially a prisoner in my own house,” says Cheyne, 45, who lives in Silver Spring. “She’s enabled me to go out. This is the start—this is just taking those baby steps to get back.” Cheyne, who walks with a cane and uses a brace on her wrist, was matched with Pepper through America’s VetDogs, a Long Island, New York-based organization that trains service dogs and pairs them with active and retired military service members and first responders. Like most service dogs, Pepper was donated to America’s VetDogs by a breeder when she was a puppy, and raised by a family until she was about 2 years old. She then learned basic service commands from a trainer until she was matched with Cheyne last August. Pepper helps Cheyne open doors and retrieve things such as a dropped phone or a wallet, and serves as a support for her when she’s getting up from a seated position. When Cheyne is doing laundry, Pepper opens and closes the washer and dryer. She helps in other ways, too: When Cheyne cries out in her sleep because she’s having a nightmare, Pepper touches her owner’s leg with her paw or chin to wake her. “She takes a little bit of the burden off, and then one day turns into the next,” Cheyne says. “She makes me laugh.” With 3-year-old Pepper in her life, Cheyne is now doing things she didn’t dream were possible a year ago. She’s joined a gym and gone to a theater performance, along with Pepper, who goes with her everywhere. She says Pepper gives her a responsibility and a reason to get out of bed each day. Having a service dog to assist with day-to-day tasks is a gift and a blessing, Cheyne says. “It’s given me my life back.” 94

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To the Rescue

In 2005, Michael Berry and his black Lab, Pierce, spent nearly two weeks in Waveland, Mississippi, looking for trapped victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. “She was searching home after home and wasn’t finding anything,” says Berry, 49, a firefighter and paramedic with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and member of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. “It was stressful for her because she never wanted to stop.” To relieve some of the pressure on Pierce, Berry had a fellow rescuer hide in rubble so Pierce could find him and get her reward—playtime with a squeaky fire hydrant toy. Later, Pierce earned her playtime for real when the team located a woman who was trapped in her home with a serious infection. Pierce was the first one to go inside. “Pierce carried on barking and stayed right there with her,” Berry says. Pierce trained for nearly two years for her job as a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue canine with Maryland Task Force 1, based in Montgomery County. She learned how to sniff out the scent of a live victim in a disaster area and mastered agility tasks, such as climbing a 6-foot ladder, walking across a plank 6 to 8 feet off the ground, balancing on unstable surfaces, and belly-crawling through tunnels. Pierce, 15 years old now and retired, deployed to Long Island, New York, four years ago after Hurricane Sandy. Though she didn’t find any victims, she boosted the morale of rescuers and of residents whose homes had been devastated. She also got to ride in Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters. “She didn’t mind getting in, but she didn’t like getting out,” Berry says. During her 12-year career, Pierce accompanied Berry to work each day at the Milestone Fire Station 34 in Germantown, where he’s still stationed. She assisted on several local searches of collapsed buildings and garages. Her last job before she retired was searching for trapped construction workers in a basement collapse in Washington, D.C. Now Pierce spends her days at Berry’s house in New Windsor, Maryland, as the family pet. She shares the home with Berry, his wife, Carol, and their 19-year-old son, Brandon, a student at the University of Maryland. There’s also a new dog in the family—Berry’s canine partner, Proctor, a 3-year-old black Lab who he describes as “solid energy.” Berry, who works as a canine search team handler, is still amazed that dogs can be taught to find a person in distress under a pile of rubble. “It surprises me how smart they are,” he says. “When they get it, it just clicks, and you can see it in their minds.” n Stephanie Siegel Burke is a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Bethesda with her husband, their son, and their dog, a mixed breed rescued from the Montgomery County Humane Society. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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part of the family Every day, about 250 pets come through the doors of Friendship Hospital for Animals, where they are treated for everything from allergies to cancerous tumors. Everyone in the waiting room has one thing in common: They love their pets like children.

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After a recent addition, Friendship Hospital for Animals has expanded to more than 16,000 square feet. This room is a central hub and the first stop for most pets. Vets and veterinary technicians give routine vaccinations and checkups here, along with preparing pets for diagnostic testing or routine surgical procedures.

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French bulldog, BeBe, who has just had an ultrasound to try to find out what ails her. A technician shaved the 7-year-old dog’s stomach to perform the test. “BeBe, you got a little bikini wax for summer, didn’t you?” Hamidi, 41, a real estate agent, says in a soothing coo. “What is wrong with you? I wish you could tell me, stinky face.” Nearby, Diane Rehm, the lauded NPR host, is packing up to go home with the sweet-natured, long-haired Chihuahua she loves so much that she wrote a 2010 book about him: Life with Maxie. Maxie’s snout is gray with age now, but Rehm, 79, wraps him in a green and white striped towel and cradles him like an infant. Across the room, Basanti Kayoumy, 74, of Bethesda, is bereft as she scrolls 100

through photos on her iPad of Zeus, her beautiful blue-eyed cat. Every morning for more than a decade, Zeus has jumped on her bed to wake her. One recent morning, he didn’t appear. Kayoumy went looking and found Zeus limp. He’d had a stroke, and his prospects for recovery are slim. Kayoumy is reluctant to say goodbye. “His eyes are telling me that he wants to keep fighting,” she says. Kayoumy, who is retired, is waiting for her partner to arrive to help her decide whether to euthanize Zeus today. “He is special,” she says. “When we pray, he always comes and sits with us. When we say ‘amen,’ Zeus says ‘meow.’ Every time we say ‘amen,’ he says ‘meow.’ ” The sunny waiting room at Friendship Hospital for Animals on Brandywine

Street in Upper Northwest D.C. looks like any other bustling veterinary clinic, except for the fancy coffee machine in the corner and the occasional appearance of a local celebrity like Rehm, a longtime client. But with 56 full-time veterinarians and a total staff of 208, Friendship is one of the largest private veterinary hospitals in the country. It sees about 250 patients a day. Friendship is the only veterinary facility in the Washington, D.C., area to offer a complete continuum of care—from pet vaccinations to 24/7 emergency services and specialty care in areas such as oncology, radiology, anesthesiology and dental care. On a given day, veterinarians may be performing an endoscopy, administering chemotherapy,

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removing a tumor, or simply giving a pet a massage to relieve pain. For Friendship’s clients, that means the convenience of getting all their pets’ veterinary care under one roof. It also means that clients often have more options for care right at their fingertips when a pet is sick. More and more, people are providing their pets with the kind of medical care they’d want for any member of their family. “People value pets differently than they used to,” says Dr. Peter Glassman, who owns the hospital. “I like to say dogs have moved from outside to inside to on the bed.” Glassman, 67, graduated from Sidwell Friends School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He went to work at Friendship in 1978, right out of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. At the time, Glassman was one of three veterinarians on Friendship’s staff. A few years later, when his boss retired, Glassman bought the animal hospital. His oldest son, Mathieu, joined the practice in 2011 as chief of surgery. Since the 1990s, vet schools have been graduating more specialists, and options for buying pet medical insurance to help pay for all that specialty care have improved, Glassman says. At Friendship, 12 of the hospital’s 56 vets are specialists, and two veterinary dermatologists are slated to join the staff in the fall. They will do many of the same things dermatologists do for humans, such as screening for skin cancer and treating skin ailments caused by allergies. Friendship’s growing roster of veterinarians frequently collaborate on challenging cases, Mathieu Glassman says. One of his recent patients, a cat, needed surgery to remove an aggressive cancerous tumor. But the cat had a heart problem that made anesthetizing it—either for surgery or radiation treatments—high-risk. Friendship’s anesthesiologist designed a mix of nerve blocks, light anesthesia and pain medications that allowed the surgeon to

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Friday, a rescued pit bull mix, gets regular acupuncture to try to relieve the pain of his arthritic joints. The pooch, his owner, Stephanie Reich (right), and Dr. Nicole Karrasch don sunglasses to protect their eyes while Karrasch uses a laser to try to increase Friday’s pain relief.

remove the tumor safely, Glassman says. The hospital, which recently added a second floor, offers advanced diagnostic testing options, including an MRI, which costs between $1,600 and $2,200 per session, and CT scans that run from $450 to $1,100. Among its new treatment options is hydrotherapy, which costs $85 per session if purchased as part of a package. Friendship attracts clients from throughout the region, especially the close-in Montgomery County suburbs and Upper Northwest D.C. “We are fortunate to live in this area, where people are educated and for the most part fairly affluent,” Peter Glassman says. “[But] not all of our clients have deep pockets. Some want to have elaborate services. Some don’t see the value in that.” Stephanie Reich, 41, sees value in anything that keeps her two rescue dogs healthy and comfortable. When

Casey, a Labrador mix, had tumors on her liver, Reich immediately authorized emergency surgery to save her. Reich found Friday, a pit bull mix, abused and emaciated in her Capitol Hill neighborhood. He has since had two surgeries to repair damage from old injuries. Now he’s undergoing an indefinite course of acupuncture to relieve his arthritis pain. “He is a sensitive boy, emotionally and physically, and he doesn’t tolerate medications well,” says Reich, who works in governmental affairs. “He takes to the acupuncture very well. He’s much more comfortable. His limp is less severe and his gait is more even.” On a recent morning, Friday sat on a padded mat on the floor of a rehab room upstairs at Friendship while Dr. Nicole Karrasch, 30, inserted acupuncture needles along the dog’s back. Karrasch is a veterinary anesthesiologist, which

required four years of additional training beyond veterinary school. She became interested in adding pain management to her practice after adopting a dog with hip dysplasia while she was still in vet school. Friday is cooperative. Throughout this acupuncture session he alternately licks his doctor’s face and his owner’s. He doesn’t even try to shake off the dark sunglasses Karrasch places over his eyes to protect them while she uses a laser device designed to enhance his pain relief. In this same room, a treadmill sits inside a huge glass tank. The tank is designed to fill slowly with water during hydrotherapy rehab sessions. “This guy is not going to like the water treadmill,” longtime Friendship client Christopher Wall says as he cradles Roper, his family’s 8-year-old Jack Russell terrier. Wall, a lawyer who specializes in international trade and lives in Upper

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Ben Volpe tries to comfort Rico, his young Chihuahua who became suddenly paralyzed.

Northwest, is picking up Roper after surgery to repair the terrier’s torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. “We were playing catch with a ball and it just snapped,” Wall says. “They basically put a plate connecting the upper and lower leg to stabilize it. What else was I going to do? He’s part of the family.” Specialized care can be costly. Augustus “Augie” Urschel, 24, sits in the waiting room poring over a multiple-page bill for his cat, Slinky. Urschel adopted the cat with a former girlfriend. The girlfriend left. Slinky stayed. When the cat stopped urinating recently and required emergency care, the bill exceeded $1,600. “It’s hard,” says Urschel, research coordinator for Economists Incorporated in downtown Washington. “I only had a few hours to decide what to do.” 104

Urschel and Slinky live in a group house in the District. Slinky’s vet bill exceeded Urschel’s share of the monthly rent. A pal talked Urschel into launching a Kickstarter campaign. Friends and friends of friends covered Slinky’s tab in an hour. “He’s the most social cat I’ve ever met,” Urschel says. “He behaves like a dog. He’s very vocal and playful.” Urschel beams as a technician hands him a carrier with Slinky inside. Urschel’s voice grows tender. “Hey, you little fuzzy idiot,” he says to the cat. “We are going home.” Ben and Natischa Volpe are running out of time. Their young and healthy Chihuahua, Rico, is paralyzed. They suspect that a worker who entered their apartment without warning when they weren’t there might have kicked him. Neurosurgery that might allow Rico to

walk again costs $8,500 to $10,000—and must be paid up front, the couple says. Waiting, hoping to hear options other than spending thousands they can’t afford or letting him go, they comfort each other and their dog. Rico sits swaddled in soft blankets as the couple tells their story. The first time they saw Rico was on Craigslist. He was so tiny that someone had photographed him propped inside a boot. That was three years ago. They had just gotten married. Adopting Rico was a test to see what kind of mom and dad they might be. They are, as it turns out, doting parents. “The thing about Rico is he’s emotional,” Ben, 30, says. “He can read what you are feeling,” says Natischa, 29. She is trying hard, for Rico’s sake, not to cry. But that’s impossible. “He sleeps between us on our pillows,” says Ben, a contractor with the Department of Homeland Security. “He snores in my ear all night. We’ve been treating him like a son.” Other waiting room tales are less heartbreaking. Carrie Beaudreau, 46, wrangles Hope Samurai Princess, her family’s beagle-hound mix. Hope has an upset stomach; Beaudreau thinks she ate something that didn’t agree with her. “The first week we had her she ate a pan of brownies, and we brought her here,” she says. That was three years ago. “This morning she is sick, but she was still trying to eat my son’s breakfast.” n April Witt lives in Bethesda with her husband and two rescue dogs: a sweet Labrador retriever and a bossy hound.

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a girl’s best friend When my husband, Chris, and I told our 6-year-old daughter, Haley, that our dog was sick and the vet couldn’t make him better, she started writing him letters and drawing him pictures. “To Bailey,” one note read. “I love you and you are the best dog…” She stopped and turned to me: “How do you spell ever?” She taped the pictures, including one of her walking Bailey on a leash with a little cloud above them, all over her bedroom wall. Later she collected his squeaky toys, which he’d lost interest in, and told me she wanted to keep them forever. I wasn’t sure how she would take the news about Bailey—he was our first family pet—but I didn’t expect the outpouring of emotion. My heart broke for her. She’d always adored Bailey, our 12-year-old beagle-German shepherd mix, but all of a sudden she wanted to put his food in his bowl, give him Pup-Peroni treats and take him for walks. When he stood by the door, she’d grab his leash and say she was going outside, so we’d watch her from the front steps. One day she brought him inside and told me he’d stepped in his pee and she needed to clean him up, something she’d seen me do. “I’ll just wipe off all his paws because I don’t know which one it is,” she said, insisting on wetting the washcloth and doing it herself. When she started getting out of bed at night to give him “one more hug,” I began to wonder how she would ever deal with losing him.

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Soon after Bailey got sick, Haley started drawing pictures of the two of them.

People used to laugh at me for naming my daughter Haley when I had a dog named Bailey. My mom said I’d get their names mixed up, and I told her that would never happen. “Baileyyy!” I’d find myself yelling when I wanted my daughter to pick up her Legos. “I mean, Haleyyy!” She’d often ask me, “Did you say Haley or Bailey?” Chris and I adopted Bailey from the Washington Humane Society in 2005, three years before Haley was born. He’d been abandoned in a park in Southeast D.C. He was about 2 years old, weighed 48 pounds, and had a little mysterious slit in his tongue. It wasn’t long before he was sleeping in our bed and nudging his nose under my arm when I was working on my laptop so he could rest his head on the keyboard. He couldn’t stand it when he didn’t have our full attention; friends made fun of us for treating him too much like a person. We’d prepped Bailey for Haley’s arrival by carrying around an old 108

Cabbage Patch Kid swaddled in a baby blanket, and putting the doll in the Pack ’n Play that Haley would be using. Haley and Bailey clicked from day one, but he put up with a lot from her. When she was a toddler, we’d read her a book called Be Gentle with the Dog, Dear!, but she still liked to pull his tail and pinch him. She doesn’t have any siblings, so I think she started to see him as a brother. When he occasionally decided to lie on her bed at night, instead of ours, her face lit up. “He likes me more,” she’d say. She nicknamed him “Buddy.” When Chris felt something behind Bailey’s right ear in the fall of 2014, we told ourselves it was probably a cyst. The worst thing the dog had ever had was a tick; we couldn’t imagine this was anything serious. I was at work a week later when our vet, Dr. Richard Weitzman of Liberty Falls Veterinary Clinic in Potomac, called with Bailey’s biopsy results. The words I remember hearing are “malignant” and “fast-moving.” I hung up with him, called VCA

Veterinary Referral Associates and made an appointment with a veterinary oncologist for the following day. The vet took Bailey into another room to examine him, then met me back in her office. I was sitting in a chair; Bailey was on the floor next to me. As I listened to her talk about treatment options, I started to cry, and Bailey got up and rubbed his face against my knee. “See?” I remember saying. “Look at this dog. He’s comforting me.” We waited until after Christmas to tell Haley about Bailey. We’d decided not to do chemotherapy or radiation— even if we could have afforded it, there was only a 50-50 chance that it would help. The vet couldn’t tell us how much time Bailey had left—we were giving him an anti-inflammatory drug to try to slow the growth of the tumor—so there was no reason to upset Haley when the dog was still acting like himself. When we took him to Rehoboth Beach in late October, he tried to get into the front seat of the car and drive, like he always had. He still nosed his way under the covers every night. I found myself taking more photos of him: Bailey playing in the snow. Bailey wearing his “Happy New Year” hat. Bailey and Haley lying at the end of our bed watching Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

For a while, we took Bailey on extra long hikes, gave him more chew sticks and tried to pretend he wasn’t dying. But by early 2015 he was losing weight and slowing down. The tumor was getting bigger, and a few of the parents at Haley’s bus stop—Bailey walked there with us most mornings—wanted to know what was wrong with him. We asked Weitzman’s colleague, Dr. Elise Geldon, who’d started seeing Bailey, how you tell a kindergartner who’s an only child that she’s going to lose her best friend. She suggested we tell Haley that as much as the vet wanted to help Bailey, she

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couldn’t, and that one day he would be in heaven with lots of other dogs. Her technician, Patty, offered to email me a list of children’s books she thought might be helpful. Geldon said Bailey could still have a few months left, or even longer, and she gave me her cellphone number. “Text or call me anytime,” she said. The day after the appointment, we told Haley that when Bailey was in heaven he could run around with his friends who were already there—Cody, Sammy, Sadie and Cleatus—and eat pancakes and bacon at every meal. “Will he be with people, too, or just dogs?” she asked. “Who feeds him there?” She wanted to know if Bailey would see her great-uncle, Andy, or her great-grandma, Gigi. I told her I wasn’t sure but I hoped so. She asked how he was going to die, and I told her the vet would give Bailey medicine that would make him go to sleep, and then he wouldn’t hurt anymore. I wasn’t ready for that question, and probably said more than I should have. “Stop talking about it,” she said. Bailey’s health started to go downhill fast. Haley was used to tossing him pieces of her Eggo waffles (usually the burned parts) from the table every morning, but he stopped eating them. Eventually she started putting her plate on the floor when she was done so he could lick the syrup, which he still loved. “Give him anything he wants,” Geldon had told me, “whatever makes him happy.” He ate rotisserie chicken and rice, Corn Pops, Chick-fil-A nuggets, eggs, burgers and hot dogs. I ordered Saying Goodbye to Lulu and I’ll Always Love You, both about a child dealing with a dog’s death, but Haley still preferred her favorite book, Bailey, about a dog who spends a day at school with a bunch of little kids. For a few weeks, she only wanted to wear shirts with dogs on them. “I’m writing a book about Bailey,” she announced one night. My dog Bailey is very sick, she wrote. He has a lump behind his ear.

When Haley was a baby, she and Bailey liked to wait at the window for Chris to get home.

Whenever Haley sat down to watch Dora the Explorer, Bailey followed.

In mid-March, I told Haley I was taking Bailey to the vet. He was panting a lot and starting to look boney, so I wanted Geldon to take a look at him. She’d told me and Chris that we would probably know when it was time, that Bailey would tell us somehow, but I was worried that he might be hurting and not show it. “Don’t take him,” Haley said. “I don’t want him to go to the vet and not come back.” Geldon did an ultrasound and said the cancer had likely spread to Bailey’s liver, but she didn’t think he was in any pain. Chris and I went back and forth for the next few weeks: One day we would decide it was time, the next day Bailey would wag his tail more or chase the neighbor’s pet hamster. When

Bailey snuck into a cabinet one night and pulled out an unopened package of bully sticks, I texted Geldon a photo and said we weren’t giving up on him yet. Sometimes it helped just to share things with her, and she’d always respond right away. “When Bailey’s gone, can we have a bring-your-dog-to-our-house party?” Haley asked one day. “That way we can remember what it’s like to have a dog.” “Sure,” I told her, wondering how she came up with these things. “But we’re never going to forget Bailey.” We kept wanting to see life in him, but as time went on he even stopped wanting to go for walks. “He’s existing,” a friend said. “Not living.” A few people had told us that they’d held off too long

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For the last few months of Bailey's life, Haley often wrote him notes and left them next to him.

As a preschooler, Haley liked to say that Bailey was her brother.

with their dogs and regretted it. One Sunday in early May, I texted Geldon and made an appointment for that Monday at 7 p.m. “We’ve decided it’s time to let him go,” I wrote. Haley was going to be home for two days—her elementary school was hosting kindergarten orientation—so the timing wasn’t good. There’s a lot of silly drama in kindergarten—Molly said she likes Ava more than me; Owen said the s-word (stupid) at recess—so school would have been a nice distraction for her, but we didn’t want to wait any longer. That night, when my husband told 110

Haley that Bailey was getting sicker and he would be going to heaven soon, she asked him to be quiet. We told her he had an appointment with the vet the next night. “But the vet might say he’s still OK, right? She might.” I couldn’t pretend I didn’t know. “She’s probably going to tell us it’s time to say goodbye,” I said. “I’m sorry, but I think that’s what’s going to happen.” “It might not,” she said. Later that night, Haley and I gave Bailey a scoop of chocolate ice cream with two M&M’s on top because he’d never had chocolate before. He wanted more, which made me wonder if we were doing the right thing. How could we put him to sleep when he still followed us to the refrigerator? The vet had reminded me that Bailey’s appetite was all he had left. The next morning, my parents came over to get Haley and watch her for the day while I tried to get some work done at home, with Bailey. They told her they’d take her to the indoor pool, or Dynamite Gymnastics or Chuck E. Cheese’s. But she kept saying she wanted to stay home a little longer. “I don’t want to leave you, little guy,” she said as she lay on the floor with one arm around him. “I’m never gonna want to leave.” She sat down next to me and put her head on my shoulder. She didn’t say it aloud, but she knew that once she left with her grandparents she would never see her dog again. “I have an idea,” my dad said. “Let’s go to American Girl.” The American Girl store in Tysons Corner Center is Haley’s favorite place on Earth, but their outfits—made for dolls—are more expensive than my own, so we’d only taken her there a few times. Ten minutes later, she was in the car.

Dr. Geldon told us that some people bring their kids with them when

they’re putting a pet to sleep. But Chris and I thought Haley was too young for that, and we didn’t want her last memory of Bailey to be of him lying on a metal table at the vet’s office, a place he hated to go. When it was time to take Bailey to the vet, I sat in the backseat and held him tightly as Chris drove. It was surreal, this idea that in less than an hour we’d be back in the car without him. The four of us had taken so many road trips together in that car, Haley in her car seat and Bailey next to her, trying to steal Oreos out of her hand. It was hard to imagine a trip to Chris’ grandparents’ house in upstate New York without Bailey squealing with excitement when we got off the interstate. He loved running through their cornfields. At the vet’s office, I put Bailey’s favorite green fleece blanket around him, then held him until it was time for Geldon to give him the second drug, the one that would stop his heart. Bailey leaned against me, as if he wanted me to rescue him, and I couldn’t. “I love you, Bailey. You’re the best dog ever,” I said. I kissed him on the nose, walked outside, put my face in my hands, and sobbed. It was as bad as everyone said it would be. My mother-in-law, who raised four kids and always had dogs, had told me that Haley would follow our lead—if we were OK, she would be OK. So I tried to pull myself together. My parents pulled up just as we were coming home, and we met on the front sidewalk. Haley ran toward me and Chris, all smiles, holding up a new American Girl doll that had freckles on her nose, just like hers. Before they’d left that day, my dad whispered something to me about buying Haley the doll she always talked about, the one she was hoping to get for her birthday. I asked him to get her something small instead because I didn’t want her to think that when somebody dies you get a big present. But Chris said I was overthinking it and that the doll would help, so I caved. “Look!” Haley yelled when she saw me. “I got Grace Thomas!”

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She was so excited about getting the “Girl of the Year” doll that I think it took her a minute to realize Bailey wasn’t with us. Then she looked around. “He’s not here,” I said. That’s when she broke down crying. I hugged her tightly as we walked inside, knowing Bailey wouldn’t be at the door waiting for us and that there was nothing I could say to make it better. Haley quickly calmed down and started showing me her doll’s new clothes. Then she picked up Bailey’s dog bed, dragged it into her room, and said she was keeping it for the rest of her life. I told her every day would get easier, then she wanted to know when we would be getting another dog. “It has to be a dog that looks kinda, maybe exactly like Bailey,” she said. “I think it’ll be this winter. Or this fall.” Chris and I hadn’t really talked about that—we’d never given her a time frame, so she’d made up her own. That night, I lay on Haley’s bed and tried to close my eyes for a minute. “Are you still sad about Bailey?” she asked. It had been two hours since he died. “I’ll be upset for a while,” I said. “We all will, and that’s OK.” Usually, whenever I sat down she would beg me to get up and play with her, but this time she didn’t. Instead, she handed me a stuffed animal dog to hold in one hand and her old American Girl doll to hold in the other. I washed Bailey’s green fleece blanket a few days after he died, and Haley said she didn’t want to get under her pink quilt anymore—she just wanted me to lay Bailey’s blanket over her at bedtime. “Will you still miss him the year after next year?” she asked one night. “I’m probably going to be sad about him until 2046.”

I really didn’t think we’d get a new dog, at least not for a year or two, because I figured we’d never find one as perfect as Bailey. Then I started looking at pictures online, and soon Chris and I found ourselves at PetSmart in Rockville talking to a volunteer from the

The family's hound-mix, Cooper, walks to the bus stop with Haley. He sleeps at the end of her bed at night and won't get up until she does.

Partnership for Animal Welfare, falling for a 45-pound black hound mix. It had only been a month since Bailey died, which seemed too soon, but I told myself that there are no rules about how long you have to wait. Having a dog brought happiness to our lives, especially Haley’s, so waiting for the sake of waiting seemed silly. We put in an adoption application, passed our home visit, and started talking about what we’d name our dog. (The name he came with, Bruno, didn’t fit his sweet little face, so we changed it to Cooper.) On the way home from picking him up, Cooper rested his head on Haley’s lap. There were certain things Haley had to adjust to—Bailey didn’t chew her shoes, Cooper did; Bailey didn’t mind when she woke him up to play, Cooper did—but it only took a few days for her to get attached. She wanted to hold Cooper’s leash on walks and come to his training classes. “Watch this,” she’d say over and over again. “I can get him to sit.” They battled over her beloved Beanie Boo’s stuffed animals—he’d grab one from her bed and run, she’d take it back,

put it somewhere he supposedly couldn’t reach, and soon enough he’d have it in his mouth again. But she never stayed mad at him for long. “Coooooper!” she’d yell from her bed at night. “Come lay with me.” Even after we got Cooper, Haley used to talk about Bailey every day and carry his picture with her when we went out. But that faded over time. The kids in our neighborhood adore Cooper—in the morning, they gather around him at the bus stop, often pulling dog biscuits out of their pockets. One little girl asked her mom if they could buy him a box of treats, then wrapped it up for Cooper as a gift. Before Haley lines up to get on the bus, she has to kiss Cooper goodbye. Haley still writes dog stories, and there are piles of them floating around our house. I’ve noticed that she always writes about both dogs, never just one. I recently found something she wrote last fall. “A book about Cooper,” she titled it, “and my old dog Bailey.” n Senior Editor Cindy Rich can be reached at cindy.rich@bethesdamagazine.com.

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crazy about dogs In the Bethesda area, we take our dogs out for drinks, pamper them at the spa, and buy them cupcakes for their birthday. Plus, who says dogs and cats can't be friends? BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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Dogs are part of the clientele on the patio at Wild Tomato.

pet-friendly patios Bethesda-area restaurants where dogs can dine too The outdoor covered patio at this friendly restaurant hosts “Yappy Hours” on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., May 1-Oct. 31. Though pups are always welcome, dog treats such as marrow bones and bacon biscuits are for sale during the Wednesday events. 8301 Grubb Road, Silver Spring; 301-588-6300

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Wild Tomato The small covered patio at this popular restaurant provides water bowls and Iams dog biscuits. It’s a good spot to fuel up before or after a walk on the nearby C&O Canal. 7945 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John; 301-229-0680

Denizens Brewing Co.

The Bench

This craft brewery in downtown Silver Spring welcomes dogs in its large outdoor beer garden, which has picnic tables that accommodate about 200 people. Water bowls and $5 doggie bags with treats from the nearby Club Wags pet store are available.

The Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center allows dogs on its restaurant’s patio, which is located just off the development’s walking trail. With cushioned couches, chairs and umbrellas, it’s a nice spot to watch the sunset overlooking the lake at RIO. Water and dog biscuits are served.

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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Who says dessert is just for people? At this ice cream parlor, fourlegged friends can get a free 1-ounce vanilla scoop with two dog biscuits on the small outdoor patio. 18519 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg; 240-631-1222

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so happy t The Watchdog and the Troublemaker

Oliver, a 12-year-old corgi with strong herding instincts, puts most of his energy into looking after PoPo, the family cat. “I think he sees his job now as to sort of watch her,” says owner Cecilia Simon of Bethesda, “which is good, because she’s always up to trouble.” Oliver tries to stop PoPo whenever she attempts to leave the house—she’s supposed to stay indoors—and he jumps up and down on his short legs when she climbs up high on furniture. PoPo, who’s almost 2, generally takes a “devil-may-care attitude” toward Oliver’s reprimands, Simon says, but still shows him affection and likes to cuddle up next to him on his bed. The two didn’t get along at first—Oliver wouldn’t even look at PoPo—but eventually bonded over pet treats after Simon started rewarding them for tolerating each other.

Till Death Do Us Part Abby, a 9-year-old Lab mix, and Sheba, an 18-year-old long-haired cat, act like an old married couple. Though they no longer have the energy to run around and play, they keep each other company and often snuggle. Sheba likes to lie in certain sunny spots on the floor, and Abby often follows her there. Abby has always chased other cats away, but she’s different with Sheba, often licking her when they’re together. (Sheba returns the favor.) “They have a tendency to eat each other’s food,” says owner Dave Wolfe, who lives in Bethesda. “They like each other’s food more than their own.”

Maternal Instincts Sadie, a 4-year-old brown Lab, had been separated from her puppies before she was adopted by Olney resident Kerrie Daly. Daly’s cat, Bodie, quickly helped fill that void. Sadie acts like a mother to Bodie, who’s almost a year old, snuggling and licking him. “When he’s playing, she’s got her eye on him. When someone’s holding him, she’s watching them,” Daly says. Daly’s other dog, Murphy, a 10-year-old yellow Lab mix, treats Bodie like a little brother and a partner in crime—the cat has been known to knock down food from the counter that the dog then eats. “They’re like a serious Bonnie and Clyde,” Daly says. The three often lounge on the couch together in a dog-cat-dog arrangement and stay like that all day. 116

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Who says cats and dogs can’t be friends?

Just One of the Dogs

Nala, a long-haired cat, is seriously outnumbered by the five dogs she lives with—a golden retriever, a German shepherd mix and three smaller dogs—but that isn’t a problem. “They’re like siblings,” says their owner, Fabiola Medina, who lives in Bethesda. “They’ve always gotten along.” The dogs share their food and toys with Nala—they’ll bring her a stuffed animal so they can play with it together—and she tags along when they go on walks, even ones as long as 3 miles. Nala doesn’t have a leash (some cats do), but she follows Medina and the dogs through the neighborhood, not wanting to miss out on time with them. She keeps her distance from any other dogs they run into along the way. “I think she only gets along with our dogs,” Medina says.

In the Mix Chloe isn’t like the four other cats in her Bethesda home. When the two dogs, Watson, 5, and Raylon, 2, both Lab mixes, come around, those cats run away and the dogs chase after them. Six-year-old Chloe never runs. Instead, the Maine coon mix greets the dogs and rubs against them. While the others live in an “uneasy truce” with the dogs, says owner Marlene Cimons, “Chloe just wants to be in the mix.” Cimons attributes their unexpected camaraderie to the fact that the dogs grew up with Chloe around, and she doesn’t show any fear toward them. She’ll swat the dogs with her paws, and they’ll play bite her, Cimons says, but it’s all in good fun. At the end of the day, Chloe usually curls up next to Watson in Cimons’ bed. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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Inside Bone Jour, a grooming salon and pet boutique in downtown Bethesda and white Parson Russell terrier, Andy, into Bone Jour for a “spa day,” she loves seeing his name written on the blackboard welcoming him. Koo always asks the groomer, Billie, for “the usual,” which, in addition to the standard wash, cut, blow-dry and nail trim, means preserving Andy’s white mohawk and trimming his expressive eyebrows “just right.” When Koo returns to pick up Andy, he’s often sporting a seasonal bandanna—he came home in one that was covered in pumpkins around Halloween and another in clovers around St. Patrick’s Day. Every day, about two dozen pets are pampered at Bone Jour, a grooming, training, boarding and retail business in downtown Bethesda that’s been catering to local dogs and cats for 30 years. Owner Becky Pugh, an Arkansas native with a background in art and public relations, opened Bone Jour in Georgetown in 1986. Five years later, at the suggestion of a vet who told her that Bethesda was “up and coming,” she moved to Rugby Avenue, before settling at the current location on St. Elmo Avenue in 1996. Pugh says her business began to take off during the transformation of downtown Bethesda in the 1990s. “Now the children of my first customers are coming in with their dogs,” says Pugh, who married one of her customers, Dean Jabs, 15 years ago. A small boutique in the front of Bone Jour features toys and leashes, along with an assortment of decorated dog treats displayed bakery-style behind glass. Crystal food bowls, satin tuxedos and candles that smell like lawn clippings are also available. For customers who feel like splurging, there are $100 papier-mâché figurines and life-size moss statues of various dog breeds for the garden. Behind the desk in the back of the store is the core of the business: a large grooming room where 118

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Bone Jour’s Sandra Jacome trims poodle Cali.

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dogs and cats can be bathed, brushed and beautified. Prices range from $45 to $185, depending on the size, breed, coat type and service. Every morning, the shop fills with a stream of customers dropping off their pets. Receptionist Jennifer Fagan, who lives in Silver Spring and owns six dogs, says it’s sweet to see the owners reunited with the pets after their treatment. “[The animals] know they look good and often prance in a circle,” Fagan says. Shanee Uberman of Bethesda has her two shih tzus, Bitsy and Frankie, groomed at Bone Jour every other week, often treating them afterward to toys and gourmet biscuits at the store. Six-pound Bitsy occasionally goes with Uberman to Pilates and shops with her at Barneys in New York. “She is so cute that people go nuts when they see her,” Uberman says. 120

Pugh says the arrival of several new apartment buildings within walking distance of the store has helped her business. “All these buildings are trying to outdog each other,” she says. Last summer, Upstairs at Bethesda Row hosted a “bubble bath party” to highlight its highend doggie grooming lounge. For the party, Bone Jour made personalized gift bags for the residents’ pets. At Bainbridge Bethesda, Bone Jour helped throw a party where dogs dipped their paws in paint and made paper keepsakes for their owners. Victor Frye of Bethesda says he doesn’t flinch at spending money on his mixed schnauzer-pugs (shnugs), Louie, 14, and Bailey, 6. “The fact of the matter is, they are like family members,” says Frye, who has college-age kids. “Getting your dog’s hair cut at Bone Jour is not that expensive in comparison to what we do for ourselves.”

Bethesda resident Rocky

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Labradoodle Camden drinks from a crystal water bowl next to Bone Jour’s case of specialty dog treats.

According to the American Kennel Club, these were the 10 most popular dog breeds in Montgomery County in 2015: 1. Labrador retriever 2. Golden retriever 3. German shepherd 4. Poodle 5. Bulldog 6. French bulldog 7. Miniature schnauzer 8. Boxer 9. Cavalier King Charles spaniel 10. Australian shepherd --David Frey

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Fermented raw goat’s milk formula

Bark! pet food stores will write your dog’s name in yogurt icing on 5-inch round cakes made with peanut butter, honey, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, applesauce and flour ($27). There are also small cupcakes for $3.99 each and mediumsize cupcakes for $8.99 each. Rockville store manager Sarah Manipady says people often buy cupcakes as birthday party favors for their dog guests.

Pet owners pour this cream-colored, curdled liquid over dog or cat food regularly—or as a special treat. “Pets can end up with skin problems and allergies from eating only dry food without any live enzymes,” says Jean Colombo, sales associate at Westwood Pet Center. “This has probiotics and can help with gut health.” ($8.99 per quart, frozen)

Bark!, eight Maryland locations, including 1643 Rockville Pike, Rockville; 301-770-1077

Westwood Pet Center, 5428 Westbard Ave., Bethesda; 301-654-0604

Jumbo beef bone Many dog bones are made from compressed rawhide, but at PetSmart you can find a genuine 1-foot beef bone ($26.99). Bethesda PetSmart supervisor Jeffrey Davis says the bones can last two to three weeks, depending on the size of the dog and if he or she is an “aggressive chewer.” PetSmart, locations throughout Maryland, including 6800 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda; 240-497-1350

Bring in this coupon to receive a FREE night of boarding! Use code: ROCGAIBF Expires 12/31/2016. Only valid at our Gaithersburg (395 Muddy Branch Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878) and Rockville (5530 Randolph Rd., Rockville, MD 20852) locations. No cash back from certificate. Reservations required, please call ahead.

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can we bring her home? Here are 14 dog adoption events in July and August Sunday, July 3 K-9 Lifesavers adoption event, noon to 2 p.m., Petco, 1507 Rockville Pike, Rockville. k-9lifesavers.org

Saturday, July 23 Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue adoption event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., PetSmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington. cockerspanielrescue. com Sunday, July 31 Greyhound Welfare open house, noon to 2 p.m., Bark!, 10737 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. greyhoundwelfare.org

Saturday, Aug. 6 PetConnect Rescue dog adoption event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bark!, 235 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg. petconnectrescue.org

Sunday, Aug. 14 Greyhound Welfare open house, noon to 2 p.m., Pet Valu, 515 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. greyhoundwelfare.org

Sunday, Aug. 21 Lucky Dog Animal Rescue adoption event, noon to 2 p.m., Petco, 12960 Middlebrook Road, Germantown. luckydoganimalrescue. org

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Sunday, July 10 Greyhound Welfare open house, noon to 2 p.m., Pet Valu, 515 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. greyhoundwelfare.org

Saturday, July 9 Lucky Dog Animal Rescue adoption event, noon to 2 p.m., Bump â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Grind, 1200 East West Highway, Silver Spring. luckydoganimalrescue. org

Saturday, Aug. 27 Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue adoption event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., PetSmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington. cockerspanielrescue. com

Sunday, July 24 K-9 Lifesavers adoption event, noon to 2 p.m., PetSmart, 20924 N. Frederick Road, Germantown. k-9lifesavers.org

Saturday, July 30 Adoptable dogs meet & greet, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Petco, 18306 Contour Road, Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg. petco.com

Sunday, Aug. 7 All Shepherd Rescue adoption event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., PetSmart, 20924 Frederick Road, Germantown. allshepherdrescue.com

Saturday, Aug. 13 Homeward Trails Animal Rescue cat adoption event, noon to 2 p.m., PetMAC, 4914 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. homewardtrails.org

Sunday, Aug. 28 Adoptable dogs meet & greet, noon to 3 p.m., Petco, 8412 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. petco.com

photos from their respective web sites. Dogs may no longer be available for adoption

Saturday, July 2 Lucky Dog Animal Rescue adoption event, noon to 2 p.m., Bark!, 10737 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. luckydoganimalrescue. org

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How did you get started in your present career?

When I was young, I watched my mother, Dr. Gail Linn, in the field. I saw the impact she had and how she helped so many people and that's how I first got interested in this profession.

What advice would you offer for women just starting out?

Audiology tends to be female-dominated, and I was lucky to have really great role models. That's one of the nicest things about being in audiology, and I had wonderful mentors as a student, in university settings and in different internships. My first boss had been in the profession for a long time. All were women. My advice is to seek out good mentors. I think empathetic, willing mentors are a big advantage. Today, I work with graduate students and people just starting out, helping them and teaching them about the profession.

What is unique about your business?

People are often in denial about hearing loss, and I like educating them and helping them discover what it's like to miss sounds. We're not just selling hearing aids – we're helping people hear again and that's a bigger deal than you might think. Reconnecting with the outside world can be traumatic and a longer process. So besides appointments, there's often a lot of handholding to ease people back into hearing well.

What are your interests outside of work?

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“We're not just selling hearing aids—we're helping people hear again and that's a bigger deal than you might think.”

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I have three young children. I went to their preschool career day recently and gave a little presentation on what we do. I played different sounds for them and read them a book about a child getting a hearing aid. That was fun.

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Sintia: I have spent my entire career in the real estate industry and have gained tremendous knowledge and experience. But what sets me apart is my approachability, responsiveness and availability to my clients. I prioritize their every need and desire when it comes to the home buying or selling process.

How do you employ new technology to help your clients?

Sintia: Although I treasure a ballpoint pen and a cup of coffee at a client’s kitchen table, incorporating new technology within our group is one of our main priorities. We're always looking to implement cutting edge technology in order to serve our clients’ needs and lifestyles.

How did you get started in your present career?

Lee: I joined The Fleisher Group in 2015. After 18 years of working with Marc Fleisher on personal and investment deals as a client, I approached him with my idea to join his team. After our first or second meeting, Marc said, “Given your business background, I'm sure you could do well selling real estate, but what I really need is a COO.” For me, that actually made perfect sense. My experience cofounding, building and selling two businesses in the legal vertical was perfect training for the role. So I wear two hats—one as an agent and another as COO. On one hand I’m thinking about how to be as responsive and results-oriented as possible for my clients, on the other, I’m thinking about the technology and processes that will institutionalize those best practices for our team.

Lee Arrowood

realtor & chief operating officer

Sintia Petrosian

Hilary Schwab

realtor the fleisher group

“Although I treasure a ballpoint pen and a cup of coffee at a client’s kitchen table, incorporating new technology within our group is one of our main priorities.”

TTR Sotheby's International Real Estate 5454 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-967-3344, Sintia: 301-395-8817 Lee: 202-251-3175 lee@thefleishergroup.com sintia@thefleishergroup.com www.thefleishergroup.com

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What is your professional and educational background?

I’m a proud, fifth-generation Washingtonian with strong community roots. In my 22 years being licensed in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, I've mentored numerous agents starting out in the business and attained the highly acclaimed GRI and CRS designations in the Realtor world. I'm honored to have earned the “Business Person of the Year Award” from the Potomac Chamber of Commerce and to be recognized with numerous Kiwanis Club of Washington, D.C. awards for serving the community. I'm consistently a Top Producer in my highly respected office and in the nation.

How would your clients describe you?

“Andy helped me find and buy my first house over 15 years ago, and she’s been my Realtor ever since. I’ve used her both as a buyer and seller. I love her smart, professional demeanor and warm, friendly personality.” “Andy showed us only houses that we would take seriously. We got more done in two weeks with Andy than we did in several months with others.”… “Andy is professional, knowledgeable and caring. I would absolutely recommend her to friends and family.” “Andy Alderdice is the very best Realtor and has moved us into and out of three homes in the last 10 years. She has found us buyers and has identified perfect properties. She takes the time to really appreciate what you want and doesn't waste your time. She has impeccable taste and never gets agitated even when indecision and uncertainty sets in. She knows the business and the area having grown up here.”

W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Company 4701 Sangamore Road Bethesda, MD 20816 301-466-5898 | andy4homes@gmail.com www.andy4homes.com

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“I’m a proud, fifth-generation Washingtonian with strong community roots.”

Hilary Schwab

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I've never stopped learning about the community and population we serve.â&#x20AC;?

What makes you different than others in your profession?

Susan Rodgers

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Hilary Schwab

RN, President Capital City Nurses & The Cottage at Curry Manor 4915 St. Elmo Ave., Suite 301 Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: 1-866-687-7307 Bethesda Office: 301-652-4344 www.capitalcitynurses.com

My over 50 years of nursing service have encompassed staff and head nursing experience in several prestigious hospitals including Suburban, Sibley and Montefiore Hospital in New York City. I helped found a nurse registry and home care agency in Montgomery County, and established a Refined Residential Assisted Living community in Bethesda, The Cottage at Curry Manor. Many thousands of satisfied clients and their families have welcomed and benefited from these services.

What is the one thing that your clients should know about you?

I've never stopped learning about the community and population we serve. I'm always learning, teaching and sharing. Professional and volunteer service contributions include being the first president of Montgomery County Youth Hockey Association, participation in writing regulations for

Home Care Agencies in Maryland, and successfully lobbying the Maryland legislature to establish Nursing Referral Agency laws for Registries. They also include being a parish council member at Little Flower Church and School, chairing the MedStar Visiting Nurses Association Foundation, which raised money for home health services, and research for IONA Senior Services. As chair of the Health Council of the Junior League of Washington, we supported funding for the first in-house hospice at what is today the Washington Community Hospice. I'm also proud of an award recognizing my 20 years of service to St. John's Community Services, serving children and adults with intellectual differences.

What are your interests outside of work?

As a woman in business I've been able to build my businesses and career while my husband and I raised two wonderful children and today enjoy five grandchildren.

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How did you get started in your career?

Sales and real estate have always been a passion. I started working in real estate right out of college and I've been in the industry most of my adult life. I was invited to manage a successful sales office in 2004 after being a top salesperson for the previous 16 years.

What brings you the most satisfaction in your work? Real estate is fun. I love resolving issues and making deals work for my agents as well as buyers and sellers. I also enjoy mentoring young agents, coaching them and watching them become successful.

What is the one thing that your customers should know about you?

My “customers” are all my agents and I believe they know that I'm committed to their success. I'm not super-corporate. Our work atmosphere is more a supportive family affair. What I learned about business early on I learned from my father, who also runs a family business. He taught me the importance making everyone feel special, and I spend lots of time with my agents helping them get to the next level.

What advice would you offer for women just starting out?

I would make sure a young, aspiring agent knows this is not a hobby. It's a business and career. Success means tapping into your entrepreneurial spirit, educating yourself about the market and the process, putting systems in place to generate leads and provide stellar service throughout all stages of the transaction, all the while reserving time for family and friends. It’s a tall order, but with the right coaching and guidance, achievable in a relatively short period of time.

Ellen Katz

Long & Foster Potomac Village: Potomac/Cabin John Office 7719 Tuckerman Lane Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-4700 Direct: 301-765-3118

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Potomac Village/ Miller Potomac Offices 10200 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-6000 Direct: 301-765-5100 ellen@lnf.com www.lnf.com

“I love resolving issues and making deals work for my agents as well as buyers and sellers.”

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Managing broker long & foster real estate

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I enjoy helping my clients achieve their goals. Doing so requires proactive planning. I work with clients throughout the lifecycle of their businesses – from formation to exit and at every stop along the way – to anticipate and plan for the positive and negative events they may encounter. I work with clients to protect and grow their businesses and later transition them to new ownership. It’s gratifying to know that my skills and experience help my clients make their vision a reality.

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What makes you different than others in your profession?

I bring to every business transaction the negotiation and risk management skills of a lawyer and the strategic and operational acumen of a business owner. I focus my clients on making decisions that will accomplish their short and long-term objectives. I help them take practical steps to accomplish their broader goals.

Karen Shapiro

principal Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, PC 25 W. Middle Lane Rockville, MD 20850 301-838-3222 kshapiro@steinsperling.com www.steinsperling.com

What made you decide to get into your line of work?

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I’ve had poor eyesight since childhood. Optometry always interested me, so I followed that course of study. I'm also interested in fashion, and glasses have become super fun and stylish. So I combined my medical skills and fashion sense and opened Wink—my own optometry practice with a built in glasses boutique.

How do you employ new technology to help your patients?

Several new technologies have made a great impact in my work and patient care. The Optomap and OCT allows me to look at the retina without using dilating drops. The other, i.Scription, maps the eye and that information helps me write a perfect prescription, correcting many secondary sight problems such as difficulty with night vision.

Dr. Rachel Cohn optometrist wink eyecare boutique 1095 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-545-1111 www.wink.net

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What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?

Bringing a sense of wonder to a child is magical for me. I enjoy watching them grow into their little personalities and develop a love of playing and exploring, learning self-help skills and making friends. I tell the parents to enjoy this time, because soon kids learn to be embarrassed and think before they speak. Little by little the world will chip away at their imagination. These tiny beings are very special – they’re people before the inhibitions sink in. We can learn a lot from them. Be mindful. Listen to what they’re saying.

How did you get started in your present career?

I earned my duel degrees in Early Childhood Education and Human Relations with a Psychology minor. When I was doing internships at various businesses, hospitals and schools throughout New York, it was working with preschoolers that brought me the most happiness. After relocating to the D.C. area, I found a job teaching here. I’ve been with WCC close to 25 years and have worked every aspect of this job. I miss teaching, but I do get to all my sites and see the children as much as I can.

How would WCC parents describe you?

“I miss teaching, but I do get to all my sites and see the children as much as I can.”

This is hard to answer, but I believe they find me warm, engaging, trustworthy and a person with whom they can always speak. I have a strong work ethic and I'm very dedicated to the needs of our school community. I'm positive and easygoing. I think these are just a few of my traits that have given me the opportunity to be successful.

Libby Dubner King 5148 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-299-7161 www.wccbethesda.com

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Executive Director Westmoreland Children’s Center

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“My experience and expertise in the region’s real estate market, in conjunction with my specialties of second home purchasing and relocation services, have made me one of the area's top Realtors.”

What is the one thing that your clients should know about you?

Jill Schwartz

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Long & Foster Real Estate 4650 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Office: 301-907-7600 Direct: 301-758-7224 JillSchwartzGroup@gmail.com www.JillSchwartzGroup.com

My experience and expertise in the region’s real estate market, in conjunction with my specialties of second home purchasing and relocation services, have made me one of the area's top Realtors. I take a personal and professional interest in the success of every transaction, and I'm known for conscientious practices, assertive negotiation skills and a passion for assisting every buyer or seller. Last year was a great year! I listed and sold Bethesda’s most prominent listing, The Fernwood Estate, for $4,995,000 and received the 2015 Realtor Award from Washingtonian magazine.

What makes you different than others in your profession?

I'm the Top Individual Agent in our

Bethesda Gateway Office with over $1 billion in sales. For many years I've consistently been the leading luxury agent in Potomac, Bethesda and the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With an exceptional start-to-finish marketing approach for buyers and sellers, I continue to meet and exceed my clients' expectations. Extensive referrals from past clients continue to guarantee my spot as a leader in the local real estate market. I believe that luxury real estate experiences should exceed expectations. I keep company with a large international network of real estate brokers, sellers with exquisite properties and buyers with discerning tastes. I offer a wealth of in-depth knowledge about the local real estate market, and an understanding of the demands of an elite clientele.

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What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?

I love seeing the “lightbulb” go off when a client understands an investment concept for the first time. Often, no one has taken the time to explain fundamentals or they've not felt comfortable enough to ask questions. I'm committed to helping my clients understand why we maintain a diversified portfolio and how their income needs, goals and risk tolerance affects allocation. That understanding leads to confidence and empowerment.

Maria Cornelius

What is unique about your business?

Executive Vice President Burt Wealth Advisors 6010 Executive Blvd. Suite 900 Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-9880 mcornelius@burtwealth.com www.burtwealth.com For more information about the awards, please see the following link: http://www. burtwealth.com/files/Awards_List_Metrics_ and_Reprint_Matrix_Detailed_version(3).PDF

Hilary Schwab

We help clients achieve financial freedom with intelligent advice and great service. Over 25 years, we've received many recognitions and awards, most recently being listed on CNBC’s “Top 100 Wealth Managers” for 2014 and 2015. We have a very low client-to-planner ratio and all of our planners are Certified Financial Planners (CFP®). We offer an approach that is holistic, combining investment management with financial planning to help clients achieve peace of mind.

What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?

How would your clients describe you?

Here’s what several of my clients have said: “We appreciate your skills, patience and knowledge, but most of all we really value your integrity.” “We felt so taken care of by you through the entire process and for that we are most grateful.” “I really admire your composure under fire – your strength and your seasoned approach to the business.” “Sarah Funt was outstanding and we will follow her wherever she goes.” 134

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Long & Foster/christies international real estate bethesda gateway office 4650 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Cell: 301-509-1283 Office: 301-907-7600 Sarah.Funt@longandfoster.com www.SarahFunt.com

michael ventura

My focus has always been on referrals. Personal referrals are the highest expression of trust and confidence I can receive. It's very satisfying to be recommended to others and my business is built on that. It's also really satisfying to be celebrating my 25th year as a top agent in the number one real estate office in the entire Washington metro area.

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My job is actually filled with opportunities for satisfaction. We help people do all the right things to get their houses on the market. We like being able to help negotiate an offer. We know the right vendors you need, such as photographers, home inspectors, lenders, etc. The most satisfaction comes when clients are able to achieve their goals and you know you played a part in getting them there.

What is the biggest challenge in your job?

The biggest challenge in a real estate transaction is often being the voice of reason when a deal either starts to go sour or becomes confrontational. Clients often joke that we should be billing by the hour for our counseling services!

What is unique about your business?

Even though I have a team to work with, our goal is not to become a “mega” team or to maximize our sales volume. We're not a team that will expand into markets that are several states away. We want to “show where we know” and continue to be able to provide “obnoxiously hands-on service.” We feel strongly that we're educators, not salespeople.

What advice would you offer for women just starting out?

I'd tell all new agents (men and women alike) to spend time learning the contract. We ask our clients to put pen to paper (actually, to put electronic signature to computer) and we need to know what we're asking them to sign and to educate them properly. Finding a house is easy – but writing a strong contract is what benefits our client and holds the deal together.

Gretchen Koitz

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principal The Koitz Group

“The most satisfaction comes when clients are able to achieve their goals and you know you played a part in getting them there.”

vice president Compass 5471 Wisconsin Ave., 3rd Floor Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-442-8122 | gk@koitzgroup.com www.koitzgroup.com

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“Although I have a team, I'm involved in every aspect of each transaction, which is unique for a top-producing agent.”

Margie Halem

Margie Halem Group Long & Foster Real Estate 4650 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Direct: 301-775-4196 Office: 301-907-7600 Margie@lnf.com www.MargieHalemGroup.com

Although I have a team, I'm involved in every aspect of each transaction, which is unique for a top-producing agent. The perception might be when leading a team your agent may be too busy for your personal needs. That's not the case with me. I personally coordinate staging, decorating, repairs, photography and my client's personal marketing plan.

What is the one thing that your clients should know about you?

I’m very hands-on and attentive. Everyone involved in a transaction is a priority. Every step of the way, I make sure that my clients understand the process and feel comfortable with all decisions. Whatever their price range, they receive my highest degree of service and professionalism.

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Networking is so important, particularly when you’re selling a home. We’re extremely tech-savvy, with listings and information on Twitter, Instagram, blogs, Facebook and Pinterest. Your listing will be on as many websites as possible, and we're well connected throughout the community with colleagues and past customers and clients.

What's changed for women in business, if anything, over your career?

When I started my career in real estate in the 1980s, I began at a woman-owned and operated Georgetown boutique. The owner was competent, and strong, smart and tenacious. She taught me when I was just 22 that in real estate, to earn respect from buyers, sellers and peers, I should always be compassionate and fair and stay true to my beliefs. She also taught me to speak up and have a voice in every transaction.

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I see clients at their absolute worst— emotionally, psychologically and generally. Studies have shown that the 18 months following separation create actual psychological problems. It's my job to balance my client’s desires while predicting what a court is likely to do in order to posture a case to do well in contested litigation and pursue a reasonable settlement at the same time, if at all possible.

What makes you different than others in your profession?

As a family law attorney, I generally see spouses in high-conflict situations, when the visceral reaction is often scorched earth tactics. I'm up front regarding potential results at trial and cost of contested litigation, and I'm the first to point out that the only thing a family law attorney can guarantee a client is that they will have to pay attorneys’ fees in contested litigation. I believe it’s always in my client’s best interest to try to work out a reasonable settlement. When that's not possible, I aggressively protect my clients and their interests in court. I understand that navigating litigation is something people do not understand, and I take time to discuss their goals, court procedure and issues.

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What's changed for women in business, if anything, over your career?

“I understand that navigating divorce litigation is something people do not understand, and I take the time to discuss their goals, court procedure and issues with each client.”

Women in the law used to have to emulate men against whom they tried cases. While that's changed, it's still an uphill climb for a woman to attain partnership, balance family and professional lives, and be taken seriously at times. With more women going into law, I’ve found the most important things a woman can do is work hard, take herself seriously and do what she can to help other women succeed.

Anne E. Grover

Principal, Family Law Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 975 Rockville, MD 20850 240-399-7896 agrover@jgllaw.com www.jgllaw.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether our client is buying, selling or relocating, we make the transaction as smooth and easy as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Peg Mancuso President, Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors Daly, Mancuso & Associates W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Co. 10200 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-996-5953 Office: 301-299-6000 Peg.Mancuso@gmail.com www.dalymancuso.com

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I love working with my team and getting to know our diverse clientele, many of whom become lifelong friends. I take seriously and truly enjoy helping my clients with one of the most significant decisions they will make in their lifetimes. I'm honored that people trust and believe that my team and I are best able to help them make such personal decisions.

What is unique about your business?

My team has a unique ability to handle all types of transactions. Each situation is different. Whether our client is buying, selling or relocating, we make the transaction as smooth and easy as possible. We're recognized for being extremely knowledge-

able in all the jurisdictions in which we work, be it D.C., Maryland or Virginia, and we've earned an outstanding reputation for being trustworthy and dependable.

What is the one thing that your clients should know about you?

I want people to know that their concerns always come first and our relationship does not end when you buy or sell your home. I've been in real estate for 30 years and I treasure the relationships with my clients.

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, my charity work, interior design, skiing and wine tasting.

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What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?

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“We don’t believe in overdoing anything because natural results are always the goal.”

What is unique about your business?

We recently moved into our new, larger office here on Wisconsin Avenue, and I think patients appreciate the convenience of downtown Bethesda. We began Tox2GO, where you can just drop in and get your Botox or Dysport treatments from Dr. Chu or myself. Check our website or social media and just show up during treatment hours. We'll have you in and out in no time.

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD, FACS

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This page: aerial photo of downtown Bethesda taken in the 1980s; WHFS bumper sticker. Opposite page: WHFS ad from local entertainment publication Unicorn Times, 1979; back cover of an album by Root Boy Slim, who often performed at the Psyche Delly in Bethesda; late-night spot Little Tavern

It was March 14, 1979,

in downtown Bethesda, and radio disc jockey Don Grossinger was sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in the cramped on-air studio of Washington High Fidelity Stereo (WHFS) 102.3 FM with reggae legend Peter Tosh, co-founder of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and Program Director David Einstein. “All of a sudden, Peter decides he wants to play some music, but he doesn’t have a guitar,” says Grossinger, now 64. Not wanting to miss the opportunity to hear one of his idols perform, Grossinger thought quickly. “I ran across Cordell Avenue to the Psyche Delly and asked Jimmy Thackery if I could borrow his guitar,” Grossinger says. Thackery, a member of the local band the Nighthawks, agreed. Armed 144

with a flashy hollow body Gretsch guitar, Grossinger dashed back into the studio, where Tosh, his distinctive dreadlocks corralled by a woolen cap, started to perform. Known for being more strident and overtly angry about social injustice than Marley and some of his reggae brethren, Tosh quietly began singing one of his more obscure songs, the gentle, spiritual “Jah Is My Keeper.” “It affected all of us,” Grossinger says. “There was a complete stillness in the studio when he performed.” Though Tosh’s unexpected on-air jam session was certainly memorable, Grossinger says he will never forget what happened immediately afterward. “He got out a cannabis plant and rolled a joint about

7 inches long,” Grossinger says. “I had some and almost died...it might have been another night for him, but it was pretty amazing for this white boy.” For the young people listening that night, WHFS represented more than a cool place to hear new music. “The WHFS ethos was showing me the way to be different, the way to be myself, take chances, overturn rocks, slow down and be subversive,” says actor Daniel Stern, who grew up in Chevy Chase and starred in Home Alone and City Slickers. From the late 1960s to the early 1980s, Bethesda’s music scene transformed what had been a quiet Washington, D.C., suburb into one of the nation’s most important rock, bluegrass and new wave hubs—all powered by an anarchic radio

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station that was so small it didn’t even appear in the Arbitron ratings. The Bethesda of the 1960s and

1970s didn’t look much like it does today. Neighborhoods were more modest. Instead of luxury condos and high-end shops, downtown Bethesda was sprinkled with record stores, music clubs, head shops plying drug paraphernalia and group houses full of musicians. WHFS’ offices were located in the Triangle Towers on Cordell, and the Psyche Delly nightclub was across the street at 4846 Cordell Avenue. Despite a capacity of just 90 until 1979, the Psyche Delly was able to book national acts such as Gregg Allman and Joan Jett because of its proximity to WHFS. Superstars Mick

Jagger and Jimmy Buffett were occasionally in the audience. “It was the center of the local music universe and a breeding ground for local acts,” Silver Spring graphic artist and documentary filmmaker Dick Bangham says of Cordell Avenue. Nearby—in the building on Fairmont Avenue that’s now home to Positano Ristorante Italiano—was the Red Fox Inn, one of the most influential bluegrass clubs in the country. Jerry Garcia was known to occasionally pop in unannounced and play after doing an interview at WHFS. At that time, it wasn’t uncommon to see Linda Ronstadt or Stevie Nicks walking out of WHFS after an interview, then ambling over to the Tastee Diner or the

Little Tavern, another diner located at the corner of Montgomery Lane and Waverly Street, for a late-night meal. Local figures who lived in or within walking distance of the Triangle Towers in the ’70s included the “voice” of WHFS, Jonathan “Weasel” Gilbert, cult musician Root Boy Slim, members of the Nighthawks, Slickee Boys lead singer Mark Noone and WHFS DJ Adele Abrams. Says Nighthawks lead singer Mark Wenner: “We’d walk around handing out flyers for a show, and people would hand us back a joint.” WHFS began broadcasting at 102.3

FM in 1961, focusing largely on classical and easy listening music, and then jazz in the late evenings. In 1967, Jacob Einstein

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became general manager and part owner. Two years later, DJ Josh Brooks was part of a group that convinced him to try a progressive rock focus. The station began featuring hip music along with concert listings and community services such as housing, job and ride boards. It even published a vegetarian cookbook. “It’s how the fans found out where to buy new records, blue jeans, army jackets, and where to find health food stores, head shops and 146

Bruce Springsteen does the first of several in-studio interviews with Don “Cerphe” Colwell. so on,” says documentarian Jay Schlossberg, a Potomac resident who has been filming Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM since 2014. Bangham is also a producer and editor on the project. (See sidebar on page 148.) Even at its height, WHFS wasn’t a top station. Instead, word-of-mouth enthusiasm and creative programming generated much of its devoted audience. Brooks hosted a guest DJ segment featuring members of Congress, Redskins players

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Josh Brooks and other DJs convince Einstein to try an expanded progressive music format.

Gregg Allman plays with the Nighthawks at the Psyche Delly.

and other hometown celebrities. Defensive lineman Bill Brundige, who blocked a field goal attempt in Super Bowl VII leading to the Redskins’ only score, played a lot of sensitive Bob Dylan songs. “That surprised me a little,” Brooks says. Abrams, one of the few female jocks at WHFS, enjoyed a loyal following among the prison population at Jessup Correctional Institution. “I got love letters all the time,” she says. “Fortunately, no one ever came to visit me after they

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got out on parole.” Seth Hurwitz, who graduated from Winston Churchill High School in 1976, landed a coveted WHFS DJ gig at age 17. “I was playing more progressive stuff, like Roxy Music, and less of [WHFS staples such as] Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt,” says Hurwitz, who now owns the 9:30 Club in the District. Hurwitz endured occasional flak from the other DJs over his music choices. “Seth was a little ahead of us

all,” Grossinger says. One night in 1978, General Manager Damian Einstein, son of owner Jacob Einstein, asked Hurwitz to stop by on his way home. “I thought he was going to talk to me about it and tell me to stop,” Hurwitz says of the songs he was playing. “He told me I was fired.” Hurwitz says he staggered out “absolutely crushed.” Hurwitz, who is now one of the area’s leading concert promoters, can laugh about it today. “I tell people WHFS

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stands for We Have Fired Seth.” WHFS eventually came around to new wave music. Carl Joseph DeMarco, Walt Whitman High School Class of 1982, listened to the station as a teenager, and remembers it vividly today from China, where he is an English teacher. “The music on HFS made us so different than kids our age elsewhere who weren’t getting the cutting edge of rock and pop music,” he says. “When punk and new (continued on page 150)

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good old days An in-the-works documentary, Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM, has generated a groundswell of enthusiastic nostalgia for a radio station with “way more listeners than I ever thought,” says Potomac-based documentarian Jay Schlossberg, the film’s executive director. He’s interviewed scores of former disc jockeys, back office personnel, listeners and musicians. The documentary exceeded a $65,000 Kickstarter goal last year and boasts more than 19,000 Facebook followers. Schlossberg hopes to have a rough version ready for previews this summer, with his eyes on an official release in December. Former WHFS DJ Jonathan “Weasel” Gilbert is working as a consulting producer on the film, helping to flesh out the history of the station and commandeer some of his old colleagues to participate. The long roster of on-camera interviews includes power pop artist Marshall Crenshaw, singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones and guitarist Nils Lofgren, who is a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Musicians, local and beyond, are rallying around the project. Last summer, NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) hosted a celebration after a show at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, at which they sold T-shirts and bumper stickers to raise money for the film. Starland Vocal Band keyboardist Jon Carroll joined Schlossberg and Weasel on a local TV show to talk it up. Schlossberg also put together benefit performances by acoustic pop duo Marti Jones and Don Dixon, and an event this past May with singers/songwriters Jonathan Edwards and Danny O'Keefe at Montgomery College. In an age when radio is often preprogrammed, Schlossberg believes the documentary has “touched a nerve.” In addition to getting a huge response from former listeners still living in the area, he says he’s gotten calls from others now living in Georgia, Oregon, Michigan and Louisiana. “They’ve never forgotten WHFS,” he says. 148

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The setup back at the WHFS offices wasn’t much more polished. Before a 1979 renovation, the offices and studios looked like a set from That 70s Show, Cerphe says. “It started with the R. Crumb-like logo on our front doors and continued throughout the suite with mismatched carpet, chipped paint, overflowing ashtrays and wall-to-wall fluorescent lighting.” Musicians regularly visited the studio. Cerphe recalls an interview with Bruce Springsteen that started late because Springsteen got lost on the Beltway. “We had a good laugh about it when he finally made it,” Cerphe says. On another occasion, four “low-key guys” stopped by, grateful that a station was playing their first album. Cerphe thought so little of the encounter that he

didn’t record it or take pictures. “They were Kiss,” he says now. “I still kick myself for not preserving the moment.” Across the street from WHFS sat

the Psyche Delly, a small sub shop. In late 1974, owner Lou Sordo began hosting local musicians, transforming the Delly into an ear-crunching musical venue at night. There was a small, low stage in the back, a nondescript food counter toward the front, and a mismatched assortment of rock and roll- and beer-related wall hangings. “The dressing room was ridiculously narrow,” remembers Slickee guitarist Kim Kane. Just 3 or 4 feet wide, it filled up quickly with fans, friends and other bands between shows. “Sometimes it was like the Marx Brothers stateroom scene in there,” Kane says.

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(continued from page 147) wave finally caught on in the rest of the country, it was already passé to us.” Station management encouraged DJs to host shows at an advertiser’s location. In the summer of 1978, Abrams and Weasel were doing a live show at a store in District Heights called Float ‘N Smoke that sold water beds and head shop supplies such as bongs and rolling paper. “Someone got the idea to have a contest to see how many people could lay on a water bed,” Abrams says. Weasel and Abrams ended up in the middle of the pile. “I got bit on the ass and yelped live on the air,” she says. “We did them live with two turntables and a mixer,” says DJ Don “Cerphe” Colwell. “People bumped into them all the time and the records would skip on the air.”

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when bethesda was cool Eric Weaver, Whitman Class of 1982, remembers women getting up on the stage to flash the audience. He and two friends sometimes put on psychedelic clothes and hopped onto the stage to dance. One night, the lead guitarist for The Cramps chewed lit cigarettes while performing. “Freaked me out,” says Tommy Keene, a member of the Walter Johnson High School Class of 1976 who was in the audience. A few years later, Keene would be playing the club as a power pop headliner. In early 1975, Gregg Allman was living in Bethesda trying to “get his musical chops back,” Weasel says. Fresh out of rehab and hoping to convince his Allman Brothers Band members to take him back, he worked out musically with the Nighthawks onstage at the Psyche Delly. (The band, which anchored the club’s Sunday night slot for years, recorded a popular live album there in 1976.) One night, at an invitation-only gathering featuring radio station personnel and assorted friends, the phone rang. “It was Cher; she was looking for him,” Abrams says. The tumultuous couple was in the throes of a messy divorce that was all over the tabloids. Allman shook his head from up onstage. “He said to tell her he wasn’t there,” Abrams says. Playing stadiums in the 1970s, Black

Oak Arkansas charted 10 albums on the Billboard Hot 100 list and had the Top 40 single “Jim Dandy.” No longer able to fill bigger venues by 1984, the band showed up for a show at the Psyche Delly with a bad attitude. “They were pissed off we didn’t get a limo to take them the block or block and a half from their Holiday Inn,” club manager Hank Thomas says. Things didn’t get better when the band began to play. “They screamed at the audience, then the audience turned on them,” Thomas says. Lead singer Jim “Dandy” Mangrum turned the monitors up as high as they’d go before kicking them around the stage. “Mangrum said, ‘Let’s fuck this place up,’ ” says Joe Lee, who at the time owned local musical mecca Joe’s Record Paradise. The angry entertainer got so out of control that club management finally threw him out. “It was right out of Spinal Tap,” Thomas says. If the Psyche Delly had a favorite son, it was Root Boy Slim. Born Foster MacKenzie III, he grew up wealthy in Silver Spring before attending Yale University on a scholarship. After leaving Yale, he moved to Bethesda, took the Root Boy moniker, formed the Sex Change Band and became a club fixture. His music was a raunchy mix of rock and blues—crowd pleasers included “Boogie

‘Til You Puke,” “Rich White Republican” and “Xmas at K-Mart.” Cheri Grasso, a 1967 graduate of Springbrook High School in Silver Spring, was a backup singer and also served as caretaker of Root Boy Slim’s overflowing trunk of onstage outfits. On any given night, he might wear a devil suit with a tail, a silver basketball uniform with red velvet cape, or a white 10-gallon cowboy hat and an orange and white-checked 7-Eleven clerk’s uniform. Now and then he sported a turban “borrowed” by a fan who worked in The Kennedy Center’s costume department. “The audience would throw things onto the stage, and Root would throw them back,” Grasso says. “Rutabaga would fly by…tambourines hurled across the stage…you had to watch out for your life up there.” Opened in 1964 by local music aficio-

nado Bobby Edwards, the Red Fox Inn on Fairmont Avenue was the epicenter of a vibrant bluegrass community in the Washington, D.C., area. Like the WHFS offices and the Psyche Delly, it was a bare-bones venue—folding chairs faced a low-rise stage, and a patchwork of album covers were stapled haphazardly to the walls. The anchor was The Seldom Scene,

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hear Cajun, rockabilly, blues and other genres of roots music.

in Bethesda without mentioning the Twist & Shout, a no-frills

It was immortalized by Mary Chapin Carpenter, who attended

club that began hosting acts in 1986—after WHFS, the

a performance by BeauSoleil there one night in 1990 and

Psyche Delly and the Red Fox Inn had all shut down.

enjoyed the band and club so much that she was inspired

The Twist & Shout was housed in the Bethesda American Legion building on Auburn Avenue. Club owner Marc Gretschel rented out the space whenever he booked a show. The venue didn’t have a stage. It didn’t serve food. It

to write what became the Grammy-winning hit “Down at the Twist and Shout.” Ironically, she never played the venue. “The people and the music made it happen,” says music promoter Tom Carrico. “It had a great sound system, that’s

had a few cafeteria-style tables toward the back and not

what mattered.” From 1992 to 1996, the club was moved to

much else. Bands played on a linoleum floor. “It looked like

Wheaton and known as Tornado Alley. In 1996, it returned

somebody’s basement rec room,” Weasel says. When the

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when bethesda was cool which played every Saturday night. The band, formed in Bethesda in 1971, helped make the Red Fox “the biggest bluegrass club in the U.S., or even the world,” says Tom Gray, the band’s bassist from 1971 to 1986. “I remember seeing bewildered Dutch and Japanese tourists walking around looking for the Red Fox Inn,” Cerphe recalls. Weasel says Jerry Garcia often went to the Red Fox to play after visiting with him in the WHFS studio. However, Emmylou Harris was the star performer. A struggling single mom in the early 1970s, Harris lived with her parents in Columbia, Maryland, after failing to make it as a folk singer in New York

record, Pieces of the Sky, in 1975. Her career soared to superstar status, and she’s continued to record and tour ever since, frequently playing in and around Washington, D.C. She returned, along with The Seldom Scene, for a reunion show at the former Red Fox Inn, now Positano Ristorante Italiano, in 2013. The first venue to leave Bethesda was

the Red Fox Inn, which closed in 1981. By 1977, The Seldom Scene had started performing regularly at The Birchmere in Alexandria, and eventually took their following with them, moving the center of gravity for local bluegrass to the other side of the Potomac River.

“She’d come into my studio for a live performance and just nail it,” Cerphe says of Emmylou Harris. “She had a voice that sent chills down your spine.” City. While auditioning for D.C.-area gigs, she landed a Red Fox slot in 1970. By 1971, she was playing the venue about once a week. “She’d come into my studio for a live performance and just nail it,” Cerphe says. “She had a voice that sent chills down your spine.” Harris and The Seldom Scene regularly performed and recorded together. After several years, Harris had a falling out with Red Fox management. “She found out The Seldom Scene were making more than she was and confronted the owner,” Gray says. Ownership told her “she was riding on our coattails,” Gray says today from his home in Kensington. Harris stormed out, and in future years played there only as an occasional guest of The Seldom Scene, he says. Harris released her first major label 154

In 1983, the owners of WHFS, of which Jacob Einstein had a minority share, sold the 102.3 frequency to the owners of WTOP, who scrapped the progressive format and the WHFS call letters. Einstein used the money from his portion of the sale to purchase WLOMFM in Annapolis, severing the physical roots in the Bethesda community and ending the unique local synergy with the Psyche Delly. His Annapolis station played progressive music, but it was less anarchic, DJs and former listeners say. A short while after launching WLOM 99.1 in late 1983, Einstein got the old call letters back and WHFS 99.1 was born. In 1987 Einstein sold WHFS 99.1 and it was moved to Lanham, Maryland, where its playlist became dominated by mainstream artists featured on MTV. Lou Sordo sold the Psyche Delly

in 1979 and retired to Florida. The club’s new owner, Massoud Mortazavi, expanded the club to hold 250 people, but in the process, lost some of its energy and intimacy. In early 1983, not long after WHFS 102.3 left the area, the club stopped hosting live music. A revival in 1984 petered out within a year. The WHFS offices are now home to RAC Solutions, a company that offers computer and audio visual rentals. The Psyche Delly eventually became Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, where today you’ll find a photo of the old Psyche Delly hanging on the wall. A few vestiges do remain. The Tastee Diner celebrated its 80th anniversary last year. The Nighthawks and The Seldom Scene still play locally. Bangham is at work on a documentary about his old comrade Root Boy Slim, who died in 1993. Though they’re no longer connected to Bethesda, you can still listen to Weasel and Cerphe—Weasel hosts a progressive show on Towson University’s WTMD-FM, while Cerphe broadcasts an online program on Music Planet Radio. Keene, who returns to the area often to visit family, barely recognizes Bethesda today. “It’s perfectly fine and affluent, but it’s bland without any counterculture,” he says. “There’s no scene—teenagers today go downtown to the 9:30 Club or other places.” At the end of a long conversation about the good old days, Thomas, the former Psyche Delly manager, sighs and says, “I hope kids in Bethesda today are having as much fun as we did, but I don’t know.” Weasel’s a bit more bullish, citing Bethesda’s new group of live music offerings, such as Villain & Saint. “The scene is coming back,” he says. Then he laughs. “Well, maybe it is skewing a little older.” n James Michael Causey can be reached at michaelcausey@me.com. Vintage photos were collected from the following sources: Dick Bangham/Synchro; Don “Cerphe” Colwell/Music Planet Radio Archive; Jonathan “Weasel” Gilbert; Joe Lee, Al Sevilla/Music Planet Radio Archive; Jay Schlossberg; and the author.

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It was supposed to be a relaxing summer getaway to West Virginia. A trio of families from Bethesda rented a cabin together on Mount Storm Lake three years ago. They were all good friends— the children attended the same schools, the families socialized together, and they had taken a couple of group trips on weekends in the past. The parents were hoping to get some sun and take a motorboat out on the lake while their kids went swimming and played hideand-seek in the surrounding woodlands. That didn’t happen. On the first day of the vacation, one of the fathers cursed loudly at his two young kids for running through the cabin in their wet swimsuits. The outburst might not have caused a problem if no one else had been around to witness it. But one of the other mothers, Sarah (not her real name), and her four daughters heard the man shouting expletives at his children. As he continued to swear, Sarah pointedly asked him to stop. “You can’t tell me what to do,” he shot back. She responded, “When my children are in the room, yes, I can.” He stormed off, leaving Sarah and her daughters—ages 4, 8, 11 and 15—standing in the living room dumbstruck. Sarah was forced to explain to her kids why his behavior wasn’t appropriate. She was so upset by the incident, she says, that she almost told her husband they had to leave. Though they ended up staying, Sarah didn’t say a word to the man for the rest of the trip. She made a point of sitting as far away from him as possible at dinner, opted out of group activities, and told her girls not to be around him unless she or her husband was present. To complicate matters, Sarah was especially close with the man’s wife. She didn’t want to drag her into the situation because she worried it would shatter their relationship. The remainder of the 158

weekend was awkward and emotionally fraught, Sarah says, certainly not the lowkey getaway she’d planned for her family.

Going on a vacation with friends always seems like a good idea. Most of us want to travel with the people we get along with best, whether it’s pals from the neighborhood or friends we’ve known forever. But it’s not always that simple. Sometimes parenting styles don’t mesh: You put your kids to bed at 8 every night and like to have adult dinners; they don’t believe in bedtimes. They only give their toddler organic

Travel takes people out of their comfort zone and disrupts their everyday routine, Kelly says. When things don’t go as planned—maybe your family gets stuck with the worst room, or bad weather keeps everyone inside for days— the scene at the beach house could start to resemble an episode of Jersey Shore. You may see a side of a friend’s personality that doesn’t come out in the office or at backyard barbecues. That’s what Sarah found out the hard way. In the past, she had made a point of overlooking the other dad’s temper

“Because you’re friends with them and you spend time with them, you think you’ll travel well together.”

foods; yours lives on chicken nuggets. You do timeouts; they don’t. Kids who play nicely together all the time at home might start fighting when they’re sharing a bedroom and beach toys for a week. “Because you’re friends with them and you spend time with them, you think you’ll travel well together,” says Colleen Kelly, host of the PBS program Family Travel with Colleen Kelly. “Unfortunately, you don’t know if you’re compatible until you actually travel with them.”

in order to preserve her friendship with his wife. Now she wishes she had heeded the warning signs and never traveled with him in the first place. The experience has made her leery of vacationing with people she doesn’t know “extremely well” and trust completely. “I knew he had some anger management issues,” she says. “I just didn’t know how bad they were.” Conflicting schedules and different traveling styles can also create problems. Kelly remembers one disastrous trip she

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and her family took with friends they’d never gone away with before. “They were a great family, but they were go, go, go,” she says. “Their kids got up earlier than mine, so we heard them up with their kids at 6:30 a.m. Then they expected us to go with them everywhere. We’re the kind of family that doesn’t like overkill or to overplan. If someone wants to take a nap, they can do it. The whole trip was exhausting.” The two families never traveled together again. Jim and his wife, Kate (not their real names), who live in Potomac with their teenage son, have traveled with other families for as long as Jim can remember. “It’s self-preservation,” he says. “It allows you to spend time with the children, while also having husband and wife time, which is key to any vacation.” The first trip they ever took together was with Jim’s sister and her family to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, just over a decade ago. They all shared a house near the beach. At first, everything went smoothly. But a few days into the trip, his sister’s now ex-husband dialed up the partying when the sun went down and became heavily intoxicated. Around 3 in the morning, Jim was awakened by his sister’s banging on his bedroom door because she couldn’t find her husband. (He’d gone out to the bars.) The trip went downhill from there. Now Jim approaches the vacation planning process differently. Every potential traveling companion is carefully vetted. “You have to know them well,” he says. “You can’t just jump into bed together. It’s serious when you’re far away. You can’t just drive home if you have a conflict you can’t get over.”

In her 30 years as a travel agent, Carla Koller has seen vacations derailed by everything from arguments about the itinerary to meltdowns over a canceled flight. When groups of friends or

extended families contact her to book a joint vacation, the first thing she does is ask about hobbies and goals. Before you make reservations, she says, you need to figure out what you want out of a trip. “One set [of people] might be interested in museums and culture, the other might want to go hiking or just see the sights,” says Koller, a leisure travel adviser at Travel Place in Potomac. “If your expectations don’t match, that’ll be a problem.” Jennifer Farley of Bethesda went to Germany with her husband, Jeff, in the

summer of 2014 to visit one of her best friends, Julie, and Julie’s husband. The couples planned to spend two weeks traveling together throughout Germany and the Czech Republic. “You don’t usually get to go with locals who know where to go,” says Jennifer, a cookbook author and food blogger for Savory Simple. “They were going to drive everywhere. It seemed like the perfect setup to bond with my best friend. What could go wrong?” Jennifer and her husband envisioned the trip as a leisurely jaunt through

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vacations gone wrong the other couple for the remainder of the trip—and they haven’t seen them since.

Eastern Europe. “We’re laid-back people,” she says. “I don’t want to cram the universe in. I’d rather enjoy a few things than be exhausted.” After reuniting with Julie, whom she’d known for 10 years, Jennifer immediately realized that wasn’t her friend’s modus operandi. Though the Farleys were coping with jet lag and still trying to acclimate to a foreign culture, the first day’s itinerary was 11 hours long. “We went to this castle and then that castle and then on the way home she said we were stopping at another castle,” Jennifer says. “I thought she was kidding. She wasn’t.” When Jennifer asked if they could decelerate the next day’s schedule, the trip began to unravel. Their hosts were clearly offended by the request. Over the next several days, whenever the Farleys asked for time off to go back to their room and rest, the other couple seemed irritated. Every time the Farleys suggested altering the itinerary, their hosts would dismiss their ideas as “too touristy.” They accused Jennifer of insulting German cuisine simply because she asked a lot of questions about it. To make matters worse, the 160

husbands weren’t getting along. By the time the couples boarded the train to Berlin together, they were at a breaking point. “They went to the café car for the trip and didn’t talk to us,” Jennifer says. “When we got off the train, we separated.” Though they were staying at the same hotel, the Farleys didn’t see

Even if you’ve been friends with someone for a long time, experts say, it’s important to discuss every facet of a trip before you travel together. That’s the approach Elizabeth and Mark Wittschen of Silver Spring took when they planned a spring trip to Walt Disney World with their daughters, ages 1 and 5, and another couple that has two small children. It helped that the husbands were best friends since childhood. “They are like brothers, so they can be frank with each other,” Elizabeth says. Still, no one wanted to take any chances. The families got together four times before their vacation to book flights, buy tickets to the park and decide on accommodations. The couples talked about the budget at length so that everyone would feel comfortable with the costs. (They decided to rent a condo together close to the park, rather than staying on Disney property.) They discussed their goals for the trip to ensure that everyone had a good time in the Magic Kingdom. Both mothers had fond memories of their own Disney trips as children, so they wanted to make sure their daughters had plenty of princess

“Expressing your opinions and desires can be tricky with friends. You want to be heard, but you don’t want to offend anyone.”

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time—while still satisfying the interests of the males on the trip. “Expressing your opinions and desires can be tricky with friends,” Elizabeth says. “You want to be heard, but you don’t want to offend anyone.” The trip went so well that the Wittschens are hoping to travel with the same family again soon. Aba Kwawu, a publicist who owns TAA PR in Washington, D.C., had always worried about traveling with friends because she didn’t want a bad trip to ruin a good relationship. The mother of two never felt comfortable with the idea until two of her lifelong friends—both also have two young children—invited themselves and their families along on a trip to Toronto that Aba had planned for last August. “I only agreed to it because they’re my friends,” says Aba, who lives in Rockville with her husband, Erwin Yaw, their 8-year-old daughter, Sela, and their 5-year-old son, Eli. “I trust their judgment and I know we have similar parenting styles.” Though they planned on spending the majority of the trip together, the families drove to Toronto in separate cars and booked their own rooms. To accommodate everyone’s financial situation, the hotels and the restaurants were mutually agreed upon. “The budget is very important,” Koller says. “If the budgets are widely different, that won’t work, because it will put people at odds or make someone uncomfortable.” The parents planned plenty of daytime activities for the kids, including visits to the aquarium and an amusement park. “If your kids are not happy, it will not be a good trip,” Koller says. “So you have to consider what the kids want to do. You can even include them in the planning so they feel like they have a say, even if they don’t really have a say.” The trip wasn’t drama-free. “I remember one now-famous screaming match at lunch one day,” Aba says. “All the kids were involved except the baby.” The parents separated the children—the boys were accusing the girls of being

bossy and vice versa—and talked to them about their behavior. After time apart, everyone apologized and the trip resumed without any further hitches. The three families are already planning to do an annual trip together. “Now, whenever we go somewhere, the kids ask, ‘Are all the other children coming, too?’ ” Aba says. Jim and Kate, the Potomac couple, go skiing at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia every year with a Bethesda family they’ve known since 2003. The families met when their sons went to day care together, and they started out hosting joint birthday parties for the boys, since they were born less than a month apart. They’d spent countless nights and weekends together before Jim and Kate felt they could take their relationship to the next level: out of state. Jim says the trips are a success in part because the families rent separate condos in the same building. “It’s OK when it’s your kid that’s being annoying, but when it’s someone else’s kid, you want to get away,” he says. “I’m sure both sets of parents feel the same way.” Jim is in charge of cooking most of the meals for the crew in his family’s condo, while the other father handles dishwashing duties. The families keep track of what they spend on everything from groceries to group passes for the ski lift. “This way, you don’t need to worry [about] who picks up which check,” Jim says. “At the end of the trip, we divide it all up and pay each other back any difference.” If a serious issue comes up, Jim and his friend grab a beer and head out to the patio. “We’re there to have a good time, so it’s always worth figuring out a solution,” he says. “We’re both grown men; we can talk it out.” n

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A Conversation with Mom's Organic Market CEO

SCOTT NASH

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Nash’s office, a humble reminder to the CEO of MOM’s Organic Market of something Apple co-founder Steve Jobs said in his 2005 commencement address at Stanford University: Remember you’re going to be dead soon. Jobs told the graduates that the face of death was his most important tool in making the big choices in life, as it forces expectations, pride and fear of embarrassment and failure to fall away. “There is no reason not to follow your heart,” Jobs said. With a passion to protect and restore the environment, Nash has been following his heart for almost 30 years. And like Jobs—who dropped out of college and started his company in his parents’ garage—Nash left the University of Maryland before graduating, and in 1987, at the age of 22, began delivering organic groceries out of his mother’s Beltsville garage. In 1990, he opened his first retail space on Parklawn Drive in Rockville. Now, MOM’s has 15 stores in three states and the District, and employs about 1,000 people. Over the years, Nash—a perfectionist who likes to challenge conventional wisdom—has made MOM’s into a market with a mission. Made with sustainable building materials, the stores provide charging stations for electric cars and recycling for everything from batteries to blue jeans. MOM’s banned plastic grocery bags in 2005, plastic water bottles in 2010, and doesn’t sell products with cartoon characters that are marketed to kids. All of its produce is organic. Last year, the company donated over $500,000 to more than 30 nonprofit organizations, ranging from the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to the Maryland 164

Forestry Foundation. MOM’s also pays a minimum wage of $11 an hour and offers a host of employee benefits, including subsidies toward the purchase of hybrid and electric cars, organic mattresses and Energy Star appliances. At his Chevy Chase home near Norwood Park, where he lives with his wife, Suzanne, and their three children, ages 16, 14 and 11, he walks the talk. There’s a honey bee hive on Nash’s property, as well as a bat box and compost pile, and he personally picks recyclables out of park trash cans and puts them in recycling bins. He drives an electric car, and mows his lawn with an electric mower. “Much to my wife’s chagrin,” he says, “I keep the heat at 63 degrees in the winter.” Outside of environmentalism, Nash is a big believer in reducing pressure on children and increasing their play and independence. He supports the idea of “free-range parenting.” When his 14-year-old son, Allan, was 9 or 10, a police officer drove him home because a motorist had called 911 when she spotted him riding his bike alone at night. Nash is also an avid pinball player (and the owner of 12 pinball machines), who recently opened VÜK, a pinball arcade and pizza shop in Bethesda with a jukebox full of heavy metal and alternative rock. He’s also preparing to farm oysters commercially on Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, a project that was started under the dock at his Lancaster, Virginia, vacation home on the Northern Neck. In his office above the MOM’s store in Rockville—now on Randolph Road—Nash spoke about his passions and personality, parenting and pinball.

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name Scott Nash AGE 51 what he does Founder and CEO, MOM's Organic Market Grew up in Beltsville Lives in Chevy Chase

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How would you describe yourself? Are you a progressive, an environmentalist, a radical? Yes [laughs]. I’m definitely progressive/ liberal. I think I’m fairly radical. I’m definitely a staunch environmentalist. I’m not going to hang off a bridge or put myself between a Greenpeace boat and a whale. I’m not an activist in that way. But I do think the number one issue facing this planet and this race of humans is environmental destruction. How do you decide which issues to focus on at MOM’s? Do you have some personal priorities? The biggest issue by far is climate change, which is why we’re so gung ho on clean energy here at MOM’s. The other big one here is plastics pollution—what’s happening to our waterways and the oceans with plastic litter. Then there’s toxins from conventional chemical farming and people’s lawns. You can put stuff on land, but it will end up in water eventually. We’re always looking for ways to protect and restore the environment. We do e-cycling [electronics recycling], inflate people’s tires. We recycle batteries. It’s never, hey we’re done. These are things we’ll always work for until we’re dead. Do you have optimism about the world coming together to combat climate change? Yes, but I still have lots of concerns. I think we might come together, but it could

be too late. For example, I think gas cars will fade rather quickly, but basically we needed to be where we are now—Tesla’s Model 3, Leaf, Volt, etc.—about 15 years ago. Solar is coming on strong now, too— but it might be too late. I’m pretty sure that we will reverse carbon in the atmosphere, but not sure that we can reverse climate change. Who knows though, maybe climate change won't be catastrophic. Lots of unknowns for sure—but these are not risks we need to be taking. How much do you worry about the world your kids are going to inherit? A lot. No species on this planet is infallible—and the lifestyle we’ve grown accustomed to is certainly not guaranteed. I think our parents worried about the future of humanity, too, though— nuclear war, losing their sons in Vietnam, disease, etc. How much of a difference do you think you’re making? I think I’m making as big of a difference as I can, and that’s what’s most important. I think that some people think big corporations are bad. They’re not bad. They’re bad because they behave poorly, not because they’re big. The larger we are, the more influence we can have in the public eye. We don’t sell bottled water, for example. All our seafood is sustainable. The bigger we are, the more people will notice these things. While 100 percent of your produce is organic, what percent is local? Which do you think is more important— eating organic or eating local? The percent of local products varies with the weather. This is not a hotbed for local farming because the season is so short here, whereas California and Florida, the season is year-round. For a few months we carry tons of local stuff, so it’s seasonal. I think organic is by far the most important. Frankly, if someone is farming chemically, I certainly don’t want them residing near me or being part of the

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What led you to be concerned about clean food and a clean environment? I think I was raised with those values. My mother wanted me to be a naturalist as a career—whatever that is—maybe to be a park ranger, or I think she wanted me to be a writer on these issues. Growing up, we used to be members of the Audubon Society, we’d go on bird-watching trips, we went hiking a lot. Our family summered in Maine. So a lot of outdoors. But not just that, we were brought up knowing about pollution and environmentalism.

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What about local and organic? People call that the golden standard. But I think things are more complicated than that. My favorite thing about local produce is just that it’s so fresh and good. I do like supporting smaller farmers, and usually that pairs with local. But people are people no matter where they live. Why not support a farmer living in Missouri or Alabama? Maybe they need the support more than we do. Is there a stronger economy in the U.S. or the world [than the D.C. metropolitan area]? We’re up there. I once got into a discussion with a guy who wrote a book on buying local. And I said, “It shouldn’t just be a knee-jerk ‘support the local economy.’ ” Do the assessment. Does D.C. really need more economic support?

Some of these issues can get volatile. Do you get into heated discussions? I don’t think I get into heated discussions, but I’m sure that judgments are made when I say things like, ‘The local food movement is overrated.’ I’m not saying there’s no value to it. Farmers markets are great in that they’re able to incubate guys who are starting businesses. But sometimes the local stuff sucks. It’s expensive, it’s not good quality, or it’s chemically farmed. Again, bigger doesn’t mean bad. There are some fantastic, rather large organic farm operations. They’re doing great in every way—environmentally, with their product, with their pricing, their efficiencies. So it’s not just ‘big is bad, small is good, local is good.’ It’s all much grayer. What personal qualities have made you successful in business?

Being anti-authority and challenging conventional wisdom. Adaptability and resilience. Those are the keys to being an entrepreneur. I would never be a good doctor, or an accountant or a good lawyer. I wasn’t the best employee. I thought every boss I had was an idiot. I was disgruntled. They’ve done personality tests and found that many entrepreneurs were juvenile delinquents. Did you get into trouble as a kid? Interestingly, I had a pretty good image as a kid and didn’t get caught. I started smoking marijuana when I was pretty young...12. My parents once found a pipe and pot in my pants pocket. I lied and said I was holding it for the neighbor kid. My parents either believed me or saw it as an opportunity to show faith in me— and let me off the hook. I did quite a bit of damage with my BB gun. Shot out a lot

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interview of windows. There was a reward posted on the telephone poles in my neighborhood [in Beltsville] for tips leading to the culprit, but I never got caught. I was not a good student in high school. I barely graduated. I really didn’t like or respect most of the adult authority figures in my life—the teachers, the coaches, my bosses at work, the neighbors. To this day, I tell my kids that just because adults have authority over you, it doesn’t mean they all deserve it—and that they need to make their own determinations and assessments. Your email address is listed front and center on the MOM’s website and also on the store’s paper grocery bags. Do you get a lot of feedback? I get tons of feedback. Not only do I get that feedback, but I’m cc’d on every correspondence that we have with a customer. They might send something in just to the website. Every time there’s a Yelp review, it’s sent to me by our communications

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department. We get ideas, we get people saying how great their experience was, and we get people saying how crappy it was. Like I know right now we have a bad cashier in our Ivy City, D.C., store. What do you do with the information? We investigate. And everybody who emails me directly…if it’s feedback—positive or negative—or an idea, or even a product request, I write back to all those people. How do MOM’s customers differ from the people who go to Whole Foods? We get a little crossover. We think our shoppers are more dedicated to organics and the environment. We don’t need to educate our shoppers; they’re already experts. But Whole Foods incubates our customers— it’s a perfect bridge between conventional markets like Giant and Safeway and us. People don’t get struck with organic kale one day. They start with Whole Foods and get exposed to organic food. After three or

four years, they come our way. How important is taste in all this? Taste is very important. People can’t come out with poor tasting food anymore and expect to survive. In the old days, you could. Have things really improved with organic foods? When I got into the industry almost 30 years ago, there was one kind of organic spaghetti sauce. You had one kind of organic salsa, no ketchup. The industry has been amazing in its response and evolution. Describe your eating habits. I swear, adding this Naked Lunch kitchen downstairs [a vegetarian lunch bar in Rockville and other stores] has probably extended my life 10 years. Every day I go downstairs and get a huge kale salad. Almost everything I eat is from my store—except for Berger cookies.

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Are you a vegetarian? No, but I’ve cut back on my red meat a lot as I’ve gotten older, mainly because of the environmental impact of beef. I was behind a lady the other day in Bethesda who had a bumper sticker that said ‘abuse animals, go to jail.’ I instantly thought to myself, I wonder if she eats factory-farmed animals, which endure abject misery and suffering from the minute they're born. Pigs are even more intelligent than dogs. And yet, you have all these people passionate about their pets—who are willfully eating pigs. I really respect a vegan who’s an animal rights person. That makes sense. But to sit there and love a pet like a child and then eat a bunch of intelligent pigs—that’s contradictory at best and hypocritical at worst. I know you have a dog, but do you have other pets? And do you eat pork? Yes, our family has two cats and a dog—

and I eat bacon that we sell, which is humanely raised. Do you cook? I pretty much do all the cooking. Right now we’re eating a lot of great local trout. It’s just the best quality stuff. Cauliflower is a kick right now in our family. We eat tons of berries, especially in season. Sometimes we have waffles for dinner. I still have three kids. We’re not doing gourmet, complex things. I read in an article about you that you don’t let your kids watch TV, listen to the radio, go online, or play video games. Is that true? It was more true when that was written, when they were younger. But we watch very little TV. I think TV is partially responsible for the downfall of modern culture. And video games—I’m a big 1980s gamer. But the way they are today, there’s a lot of violence, the same with

TV. If we watch TV, it will sometimes be educational, and sometimes humorous. Now that the kids are older, we police it very closely. We might do some Doctor Who, some Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, we like Modern Family. TV is allowed on Friday and Saturday. How are you raising your children to be unconventional thinkers? Their education is very unconventional at the Washington Waldorf School, for starters. It’s a real throwback, and we believe in the throwback. But basically through healthy debate, and then books. My kids are avid readers; they’ve read thousands of books. We do let the TED Talks come into our house, and certain interesting things on YouTube. So it’s usually educational. We’re big into science, we’re big Trekkies. We’re always introducing them to new concepts. We walk the dog and talk about big philosophy issues, one-on-one.

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Do they feel that they’re being raised unconventionally? Do they like that? I think my 16-year-old daughter loves it. My 14-year-old, I think he sometimes feels like he’s too much of a misfit or outcast, and he’d like to be a little more normal. Yesterday, he was talking about how down he is on humans. I said, ‘Don’t think humans are so bad.’ We watched an osprey capture this fish and start with the head first. The thing flapped for minutes afterwards. It was torture, disgusting. I said, ‘That, my friend, is life. That’s not good or evil. So don’t just pin this on humans. Any life form is going to act like we do if it has the capacity.’ Life is both incredible and brutal. As a matter of fact, we’re about to get into that—why does evil exist? It’s these kind of discussions that I think make us think differently. Tell me about your pinball obsession. It’s that itch that always needs scratching. I can compete against myself or compete against others. It’s such a beautiful melding…there’s the visual artwork of the game, you also have sound that’s very creative. Also the way the game works—is it a really intricate deep game or a simple one? It’s so satisfying for some reason. You’re kind of an interesting mix of things. Would you say you’re unpredictable? People might make certain assumptions about the way you might think about something, but I’m not sure they’d be accurate. I think that’s probably true. I do have to watch out a little bit. I don’t know, actually. I think people might think I’m sometimes wacky, or a little nuts or radical.

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What kind of wacky or radical things do you do? I bragged on Facebook this morning that yesterday on the Northern Neck [at his vacation home] I did seven loads of laundry and I never used a dryer. I used the clothesline. I’m sure that my 250 friends on Facebook think I’m a nut. They’re probably thinking, ‘Don’t you have more important things to be doing than hanging laundry?’ n Contributing Editor Carole Sugarman lives in Chevy Chase.

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Winning Words The short stories and essays that took top prize in our annual writing competition Illustrations by david owens

a catholic priest’s world is shattered by a love affair. A military

family confronts yet another relocation. A mother facing a health issue plays a board game with her son. A teenage boy connects with his roots on a remote Pacific island. The winners of this year’s short story and essay contests present eloquent and nuanced views of human existence. There were 120 adults and 60 high school students who entered the short story contest; 170 adults and 30 high school students entered the essay contest. The winners and runners-up of the contests, which were sponsored by Bethesda Magazine and the Bethesda Urban Partnership, each were awarded cash prizes ranging from $25 to $500 at the Bethesda Literary Festival in April. The first-place winners’ submissions appear on the pages that follow. Read the runners-up at www.BethesdaMagazine.com and at www.bethesda.org.

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On the last day of a former life, I sat near the back right corner of the church and gazed at the cryptic statue of the Blessed Virgin presiding over the burning candles. I took a moment to ponder my situation, real and solid as the marble columns holding the late 19th century stone structure in place. That Susan was leaving an emotionally abusive marriage to be with me should be enough to make a 35-year-old man feel overwhelmed. That I was leaving my vocation three years after ordination as a Catholic priest should be enough to make me sad that my life hadn’t worked out as planned. Instead, I felt nothing. I reached into my pocket and checked my phone. 9:30 a.m. No word from Susan. At the front of the church, the Virgin’s hands extended from her blue cape in open invitation toward the burning wax offerings. The votive candles represented prayers that are not yet dead. They would burn out in about a week, and the old ladies and God-fearing former steelworkers who lit them would be too fear-driven and tradition-bound not

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to return and re-light them, even at $4 a pop. I walked up, lit a candle for my long-dead father, and placed it under the Virgin’s gaze. Weirton, West Virginia, was a dead town. Almost everyone seemed to know it. In the postwar years, the steel mill had employed 15,000 people, old-timers would tell anyone who cared enough to ask. And they would flash grins at memories long past and talk about how the whole town was washed in graphite. The pollution was the curse of homemakers and shopkeepers, and the benefit of industrial progress. Now the old men with bald heads and faded tattoos would go to the Eat Rite diner in shifts with their former work buddies, flirt with the waitresses and try to forget that the mill was mostly shuttered, employed few and only produced tin. Drinking beer and playing bocce helped to ease the truth that their pension funds had vanished when management filed for bankruptcy. Laughing heartily at stories told time and time again, they could almost (continued on page 178)

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Lives In: Washington, D.C. Hometown: Huntington, West Virginia Age: 32 What He Does: Master’s of social work student at the University of Maryland School of Social Work How He Got His Start: “My great aunt Estelle ‘Bill’ Belanger was the first female member of the West Virginia Press Association and the first female reporter in the Mountain State not confined to the society pages. She wrote for the Huntington Advertiser and The Herald-Dispatch in Huntington. She always encouraged me to write. After she died, I found a note she had written to me which read, ‘Adam, writing talent is no good unless you do it, do it, do it!’ I followed in Bill’s footsteps by earning my B.A. in journalism at Marshall University and writing for publications in and around my hometown before moving to the District.” Favorite Place to Write: “I’ll never tell!” Up Next: “I am currently working on the short story collection Solastalgia, which will be available on Amazon as an e-book in September.”

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Military Life in Six Parts

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By elizabeth mccarver

I. Orders Before we even get to our next station, we know when we’re going to move. Where to is the eternal question mark. Military families have grown accustomed to the constant uncertainty, and I sometimes feel even more alien than I already am when my civilian friends wonder how I live with it. It’s not a choice, really, I tell them. It’s just how it is. Not knowing where we’re going to go next is as constant in my life as gravity. It’s amazing how people can adjust to any circumstance. Dad receives his orders the spring before we move, and the question mark is laid to rest for a few months, at least. Mom starts to view the house in terms of packing. Everything gets cleaned. I begin to imagine who I’ll meet at our next duty station, what my room will look like, what my school will be like. Mom and Dad begin to scope out a new house to rent. We’ve never owned a house—it’s too permanent. II. The Smell of Cardboard School ends and my house begins to dissolve. We’ve been fortunate enough never

to have to move during the middle of a school year, a small blessing. On a military installation, summer means people leaving and endless hail-and-farewell parties, but my civilian friends are bewildered by my calm acceptance of my move. I want to explain to them that it’s just how I grew up, it’s natural to me, but it’s like describing color to a person who was born blind. The words don’t translate. The house is invaded by movers, and bit by bit they wrap our lives up in paper and tape and cardboard and carry it away. My mother is the grand maestro of the whole discordant symphony. I try to stay out of the way, taking extra-hard notice of the things I had taken for granted during our stay here—the library down the street, the creek near our house, the stubby crab apple tree in our front yard that I spent hours hanging from upside down until the neighbors called me Batgirl. If I don’t look hard at these things now, they will leave me, and I will need these memories in the months to come.

Elizabeth McCarver Lives In: Kensington School: Rising senior at BethesdaChevy Chase High School Age: 17 Favorite Place to Write: “Anywhere peaceful, like a library or my room.” Favorite Authors: “I like so many! But some particular favorites are Markus Zusak, Muriel Barbery and Jane Austen.” Beyond Fiction: “I also write poetry, and I enjoy many genres of writing.”

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Amy Mermelstein Lives In: Cabin John, with her husband, Roger, and children, Sam and Danny Hometown: Flourtown, Pennsylvania Age: 46 What She Does: “In 2014, after 20 years in the real estate industry, I retired in order to have more time for my family and my writing.” How She Got Her Start: “I have owned a sketchpad and notebook for as long as I can remember. When I stopped renovating investment properties a few years ago, I quickly realized that I needed a new creative outlet. I began studying the craft and art of writing fiction and immediately became hooked. The majority of my writing education has been self-taught.” Previously Published In: The Washington Post Magazine and Cabin John’s The Village News Favorite Place to Write: “I physically write at the table in my breakfast nook overlooking my garden, but mentally I am always at the beach.” Up Next: “I am currently working on my first novel.”

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The Game of Life By amy mermelstein

Kids don’t allow you the time to sit around having a pity party for yourself for very long. “Do you wanna play?” Danny, my youngest, asked while holding up The Game of Life as I sat on the couch—my torso wrapped in a gigantic compression bandage—feeling like a human cocktail frank minus the soiree. I was busy thinking about the derailment of my meticulously planned summer, which began back in June when my breasts were stretched out like pieces of taffy, slapped between two glass plates and flattened to the thinness of a crêpe. Suspicious findings, second opinions and one lumpectomy later, here I was, lopsided and left in limbo, waiting for biopsy results to determine how the remainder of the summer would play out. Did I want to play The Game of Life? “Not really,” I said. Instead, I wanted to throw the game on the floor, upend it. That would be “real” life. I wanted to teach my son about the deception contained in the box he held in

his hands. The idea that there were controlled outcomes, certain paths and guarantees in life was a big lie. But I wouldn’t end up being the teacher that day. “Well, I can’t play by myself,” Danny said. And without delay, he began setting up the board game. There would be no opting out of life for me. “Do you remember how to play?” he asked. “Yep, you pick a car, dream job, get married, plop a couple pink or blue people-pegs in the car.” As if life were that simple. Danny’s eyebrows squished together and he looked at me. Then he shrugged his shoulders and took his turn. What? Where were the “real” paths that “real” people in “real” life were experiencing: divorce, infertility, unemployment, illness? Where was the path I was on? “Um, Mom, hello, are you paying attention?” Danny asked, nudging my arm. “It’s your turn. You have to spin. Move forward.” (continued on page 184)

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Molokai Mo’ Bettah

Jack Kiyonaga

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Molokai, Hawaii is the most remote place on Earth. When standing on a particular point, deep blue water stretching into infinity, the closest northern land mass is Alaska. The vastness, the nothingness in between, is unfathomable. Wading, chest deep, into placid turquoise water, you can feel the darkness of the abyss. I like the way that it tears at me and dares me to plunge to its depths. Molokai is not typical Honolulu, Waikiki or Maui. Society banished the lepers here because no living thing can survive it, escape it, surmount it. A geographic ghetto, its harsh volcanic surface is populated by only a few thousand, including obese Hawaiians, poor Japanese immigrants and the occasional family, like mine, visiting from Chevy Chase, Maryland. Jacked up, rusty, dented Toyota Tundras and salty, beat down Chevys buzz by as I, the sole jogger on the island, trot along its main road. The smells of salted pork, stale fish and, almost surprisingly,

fresh bread permeate the air. The only sense of economy on the one-block Main Street is a T-shirt shop, proudly displaying slogans in pidgin English like “Molokai Mo’ Bettah.” The nights appear blacker; the days seem brighter; the sunsets objectively more beautiful. Hammerhead sharks congregate to dance offshore. Red barren deserts, sheer green cliffs, provocative beaches and explosive skies set my backdrop. But it’s the rabid barking of pit bulls that keeps me from drifting into paradise. As I round the bend at mile marker 22, I come to a small clearing, and my pace respectfully slows. If you squint, you can make out the remnants of a small wooden shack. Forever, the paradox of Molokai will be its surreal, breathless beauty and yet corporeal poverty. It is this obscenely wild and defiantly sublime place that my grandfather called home. This is where I come from. My history is here. My roots lie among the banyan trees. n

Lives in: Chevy Chase School: Rising senior at Gonzaga College High School Age: 17 Favorite Place to Write: “Sitting on the floor, leaning against my bed frame.” Favorite Author: Dave Eggers His Other Passion: “I have rowed on the crew team at Gonzaga since my freshman year and am currently on the first varsity boat. Rowing has pushed me to surpass my limits and expand my realms of possibility. I hope that this same disciplined fury and unabashed passion that characterizes rowing will help me to find my voice as a writer.”

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Dana Cann is the author of the novel Ghosts of Bergen County from Tin House Books. His short stories have been published in literary journals, including The Sun, The Massachusetts Review and Blackbird. He’s received fellowships from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. He lives in Bethesda, where he also teaches fiction workshops at The Writer’s Center.

Carmelinda Blagg’s short fiction has been published in a number of journals, including Halfway Down the Stairs, O-Dark-Thirty, The Lindenwood Review and Barrelhouse. Her story “Geographies” was selected to be included in the anthology Best of the Web 2009. She is a past recipient of an Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council. She also serves as a contributing editor for O-Dark-Thirty. She received her M.A. in writing from Johns Hopkins University and lives in Bethesda.

icons (continued from page 174) forget that the only people still thriving in town were the doctor, the undertaker and clergymen. Back in my pew, I ran my index finger over the Celtic cross on my breviary cover. My father had worked the leather and fit it to the dimensions of the prayer book. Dad branded the cross on the front and Donahue on the spine. He’d given it to me during my first Christmas home from seminary, and told me it was like saying a prayer for him every time I opened it. The leather felt right in my hands—broken in 178

Lisa K. Friedman writes a regular humor column for The Huffington Post. Other essays of hers appear in The New York Times and in national and regional magazines. She has written two novels and eight nonfiction books. She lives in Washington, D.C.

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Catherine Bell lives in Washington, D.C. Her fiction has been published in a number of journals, including Green Hills Literary Lantern, Sixfold, The Northern Virginia Review (2014 Prose Award) and the Concho River Review (forthcoming). In 2014, her novel, Rush of Shadows, a story about 19th century California, won the Washington Writers’ Publishing House Fiction Prize and honorable mention for the David J. Langum Sr. Prize for American Historical Fiction.

and smooth from frequent use. I didn’t open the book today. Instead, I turned the form of my father’s faith over and over in my hands, as if that would make his wishes come to life. In the back flap of the breviary was the prayer card from the funeral, with a picture of Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, on the front and my father’s name and dates of birth and death on the back. I’d always thought funeral prayer cards should have pictures of the deceased. You could collect them like baseball cards. On the back should go their achievements, no matter if they were grand or mundane. Dedicated family man, lifelong marathon runner, millionaire. Compas-

Elizabeth Word Gutting is the program director for the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and a fiction writer who lives in Washington, D.C. Her work has appeared in The Millions, The Washington Post, Humanities, Paper Darts and other publications.

Aaron Hamburger was awarded the Rome Fellowship in Literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for his short story collection, The View From Stalin’s Head, which also was nominated for a Violet Quill Award. His novel, Faith For Beginners, was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post and other publications. He has taught writing at several universities. He lives in Washington, D.C.

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sionate caretaker, lover of poodles and opera. You’d remember your loved one for the person they were, not how and when their life ended. Susan had laughed when I’d told her that, thick red curls that just reached her shoulders bouncing up and down. Printed on the back of my father’s card was the Ignatian prayer of surrender. I glanced down at the phone, a bit more nervous now than before. Maybe the reality that I was leaving was starting to set in. I still hadn’t heard from Susan. I had no choice but to pray. Take, Lord, and receive my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will. Everything I have and call my own. I surrender it to you to be disposed

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Kathleen Seiler Neary lives in Kensington and is an associate editor at Bethesda Magazine. She has been a writer and an editor for nearly 20 years. She’s worked for magazines, including George and Ladies’ Home Journal, and her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Parenting and other publications.

Lynn Stearns’ short fiction, memoirs, poetry and personal essays have appeared in The Baltimore Review, FlashPoint, the Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, other literary magazines and several anthologies, including Gravity Dancers: Even More Fiction by Washington Area Women. She serves as an associate fiction editor for the Potomac Review and has led fiction and memoir workshops at The Writer’s Center for more than 10 years. She lives in Poolesville.

of, according to your will. Give me only your love and grace. These alone, O Lord, are enough for me. A small, feminine hand on my shoulder pulled me from my thoughts. “Um, do you want to lead the rosary, Father?” “Sure, Stella, sure.” “OK, Father. We’ll start shortly, Father.” “I can’t do it,” I screamed—but only in my head. Out loud, I was saying Hail Mary, full of grace, and Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Since it was Friday, we were reciting the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary. The 10 or so gathered contemplated the

Tim Wendel, Writer in Residence for the Johns Hopkins University M.A. in Writing Program, is the author of 11 books, including High Heat, which was an Editors’ Choice selection by The New York Times Book Review. His reporting and essays have appeared in The New York Times, Esquire and other publications. Wendel’s fiction has been published in Gargoyle, Stymie and the Potomac Review. He lives in Vienna, Virginia, and contributes regularly to The Huffington Post and USA Today’s op-ed page.

Bethesda Magazine and the Bethesda Urban Partnership work together to honor local writers through the short story and essay contests. Short stories are limited to 4,000 words, and authors must be residents of Montgomery County or Upper NW Washington, D.C. (20015 and 20016 ZIP codes). Essays are limited to 500 words, and writers must live in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. In the winter, keep an eye out for next year’s contest details at BethesdaMagazine. com and at www.bethesda.org.

Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, all culminating in the Crucifixion of Christ. I’d never believed in shaming oneself in order to achieve love. Susan didn’t, either. She’d never tired of saying her religion was a cup of coffee and a good book. I thought of the apartment awaiting us in St. Louis and I couldn’t help but smile. I could picture us sleeping in late and reading to one another on a Sunday afternoon, curtains dancing in the breeze. John Rooney and Mike Shannon calling a Cardinals game on 1120 KMOX. It’s late in the final inning at Busch Stadium, and with the score tied, Albert

Pujols hits a hanging slider. “Here’s a long one to left, over the head of the fielder, Ramirez can’t get to it, get up, baby, get up, yeah.” After saying the noon Mass, I went back to the office to handle some administrative tasks. The parishioners knew I was going on vacation for two weeks and that Sunday Masses were being covered by the priest from a few towns over. They didn’t yet know that I wouldn’t be coming back. After finishing in the office, I got into the car and drove down the hill for a late lunch. I hadn’t wanted to, but Susan had insisted that I go to happy hour with her father, Terry, at the Riviera Club as I did every Friday. We can’t provoke suspicion, she’d told me two days ago at her house, the last time I’d seen her. I’d met Susan through Terry. When you’re a priest, your friendships often emerge from tragedy. Terry’s wife, Isabelle, had suffered a stroke and was in and out of the hospital during my first year at the church. I would visit her a few times a week. Though Terry didn’t believe in God, he believed in loyalty. After Isabelle died, Terry and I became friends. We’d gone to see the Pirates and also to a few Steelers games. We’d drank beer at the bar every week. Terry had become a kind of role model to me. He didn’t have a college education, but he was smart. Cool and collected, he knew how to handle almost any situation, which gave him high standing in a community that was always on the defensive from the modern world. “Stepping into Weirton is stepping into 1973,” Susan had said, not long after we’d met. “It takes time to get used to it.” Sitting in my car, I checked my phone again. I still had not heard from Susan. I called and got her voicemail. I left her a message and texted, letting her know that I was going to the bar. We would

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meet at Lookout Park in a few hours, transfer her belongings to my car and kiss this place goodbye. I scrolled though the photos of Susan on my phone, images of our indiscretion. The pictures were taken on a weekend trip to a state park in Pennsylvania. In the first photo, Susan had her hands in her red hair, playfully posing for the camera. In the next, she was pulling a golden colored sweater over her head. The pictures got more revealing—definitely indiscreet. It comforted me to see her body. Reminded me why I was leaving one life for the promise of another. We had taken the trip three months earlier. She’d come to me one night in a fit of tears not long after we’d begun seeing one another. She’d never talked about her marriage, and I hadn’t asked. I didn’t want to think of our relationship as adultery. That night, when I’d opened the front door of the rectory she’d melted into my arms and cried. She’d told me her marriage was over. Her warm tears coated my black clerical shirt and I let her sob. When she’d finished crying, we’d devised a plan. St. Mary’s, along with its adjoining primary and secondary schools, sat on the highest point in the city. All of the respectable businesses in Weirton were on the hillside, along with the town’s most expensive houses. Everything good and decent moved up the mountain through the blue mist from the bottom of the town to escape the mill’s orange lights and smokestacks spewing graphite and yellow flame. At times, the biblical imagery seemed too much. Although the church was built and sustained by the folks at the top, it had a responsibility to look out for those on the bottom. But St. Mary’s parishioners never wanted sermons that addressed inequality. Despite my best intentions, neither money nor prayers nor goodwill ever trickled down the mountain. I pulled into the Riviera Club parking lot, which was filled with Americanmade cars five to 10 years old. The late afternoon July heat radiated from old potholes half filled with tar but still dan-

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gerous enough to make the occasional driver swerve erratically to avoid a flat. To my left, large rusting steel vats and pipe rigging conducted the heat and added to the overall dinginess of the place. It was only the cars, however, that let me know I’d found the Riviera Club, a dilapidated brick building across the street from Weirton’s mostly shut-down steel mill. I checked my phone before walking in the door. Nothing. The patrons looked up to stare at me. I wasn’t clearly a steelworker, but my father had worked in a mill. I’d grown up on a mill worker’s salary. I’d grown up on rumors of shutdowns, bribes and stories of places like this. “Here to meet Terry,” I said, looking over the Steelers and Mountaineers memorabilia hanging on the wall. It was the same thing I said every week. If I’d come here every week for 30 more years, I’d still be an outsider in this world, tolerated here only because of my association with Terry. Back at the other end of the bar, free drink chips started making their way down. Terry bought everyone a round, and Dom followed his lead. Before I knew it, I’d had three beers and only paid for the first one. On their way in and out, guys worked the bar as a politician would work a rope line. At our end of the bar, the activity centered around Terry. He’s a good man, has principles—old school, baby, people said of him. “Dom, you old fuckin’ dago, how you been? You gotta watch these fuckin’ dagos, Colin, they can’t hold their liquor.” “You just watch this man here,” Dom replied, pointing a calloused finger at Terry. “These Polacks are so dumb they’ll get ya into trouble before you know it.” “When are you bringing down the baby?” Terry asked. I smiled, because bringing a new baby to the Riviera was only a matter of time. “After the baptism,” the man replied. “My wife’s Serbian Orthodox, and they don’t let them leave the house until after they’re baptized.” “You can bring her down here, Colin will do it.” They looked at me. BethesdaMagazine.com | July/August 2016

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icons “That’d piss her off,” I said. Everyone laughed, including Terry. “Everything changes now,” he said, speaking of fatherhood. “It’s all going to be different.” I wondered how different things would be for Susan and me in the next few hours. We opened our eyes, apart from one another in this stifling postindustrial disease of a town. We’d shut them together somewhere else, in a life of our own making. Terry takes a double shot of vodka and long pull on his beer. “Vince,” he said, referring to Susan’s husband, “just isn’t working out.” I nodded, while my mind raced. Did Terry know? If he knew, did he care? Of course, I thought, Terry would care. It didn’t matter that he liked me. If he knew the truth of our infidelity, he would not respect me. “Well shit, they had to peel him off the side of a bridge three months ago. He’s been out of work for a year, and I know sometimes it’s hard to find work, but he didn’t get laid off from his job— he got fired.” I let this sink in for a time, while forcing myself not to run out of the bar. I hadn’t known about Vince’s situation. No wonder Susan had come to me crying. No wonder she felt as desperate to leave as I did. The beer was clouding my judgment, and curiosity got the better of me. “Was he going to jump?” I asked. “Hell no, he wasn’t going to jump,” Terry said, halfway leaping from his barstool, gesturing with scarred hands the size of oranges. “He’s not man enough to actually do it. It was just one of those attention things.” Dom consulted his beer before interjecting. “I tell you what. If I decided to kill myself, I’d be man enough to actually go through with it.” “He’s not a man,” Terry replied. “He’s been having panic attacks.” “I didn’t know things were that bad,” I said. “He’s says he’s depressed,” Terry answered. “ You don’t think I was depressed every goddamn day I worked 182

in that mill, 12 hours in the heat?” “Depression is real,” I said. “It can affect anyone.” “I know,” Terry replied, softer, more gentle. Gone was some of the fire from a few moments before. “I went through a depression that time I got laid off. Then another when Isabelle passed. Vince used to be different. Funny, into business. I thought he’d make more money than all of us.” “He may come around,” Dom said, putting an arm around his shoulder. “None of us can reach him,” Terry replied. “Susan can’t. Of course I can’t.” Terry stopped for a second and looked up at me. He took a drink and his eyes shifted around the room. He looked back. He leaned in close, his small frame dangling dangerously in the space between the scuffed up bar top and the edge of the scarred wooden stool. “Colin, you think you could talk to him for me? Maybe talk some sense into him?” I looked Terry in his wild blue eyes. They were the kind of eyes that would lead a roving picket line or console an ill friend. Eyes that sighted rifles and took potshots at scabs if they dared to break the strike. Eyes that could communicate love and safety with one look. I looked into those eyes, part of me wanting to be the priest he needed, and the other part of me unable to do so. “Yes,” I told him, clapping his right hand, which clung to the bar and partially held his body aloft. “You bet. I’ll do it.” Even as the words came out of my mouth I knew I was culpable for my lie. How could I disappoint the man I respected the most? When had concupiscence and scheming gotten the better of me? There was no honor in running away. If it wasn’t for Susan, I could never go through with it. I checked my phone again. No phone call. No voicemail. No text. It’s urgent call soon, I texted. I looked back up at Terry, but I couldn’t keep my eyes on him. It dumbfounded me that so much could happen in my mind, and no one else was aware of it. Terry had changed my world

in the last couple of minutes and was completely oblivious. Dom left, and he turned to me, talking as if nothing had changed. I wished that I could tell him. Just tell him everything. The priest needs a confessor, too, after all. Wouldn’t I be a better son-in-law than Vince? Terry would warm up to it in time. Wouldn’t he rather deal with me at Thanksgiving and Christmas? Cool it, Colin, I thought. That’s when I saw it. The magic number “1” appeared in the text icon of my phone. Lookout Park, 7:30, it read. After leaving the Riviera, I went to the grocery store and picked up potato chips, soft drinks and various other snacks. I walked through the rectory one last time, making sure I hadn’t left anything important behind. In the previous weeks I’d systematically downsized, donating old books and clothing to the thrift shop and shipping a few boxes to our new address. I would donate my chasuble and alb, my chalice, lectionary and other priestly possessions. When you’re out, you’re out. The only thing I hated parting with was the large flat-screen I had purchased about a year before. I drove to Lookout Park and hiked up the hill to the top of the bluff. I checked my watch as I climbed, realizing I was 30 minutes early. I breathed deeply and closed my eyes, focusing only on my breath. I sank into the meditation, letting the slight breeze coming in off the Ohio River blow away all worry, all people. Vince, Terry, even Susan were long gone. I stepped into the place where I acknowledged the profound truth of my maker and he acknowledged me. I heard a sound like a car hot-rodding down the road. I checked my watch again and it was 7:30. My calm retreated and I started to panic. My life for the past six months had led up to this. I was staking everything on it. Crickets began to chirp and the air cooled as the clock inched closer to 8. I called Susan. The phone rang four times and went to voicemail. I called again immediately. This time, the phone was sent to voicemail after one ring. I waited some more. I waited to hear the tires of Susan’s beat-up Honda crunching gravel,

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the crack of sticks and brush as she made her swift, steady climb. Susan, beautiful in a formfitting T-shirt and shorts would emerge from the trail and walk to the end of the bluff, sit beside me on our bench looking out at the river. As the sun set, it cast a wide red-orange flame the color of Susan’s curls over the middle of the river. A solitary fishing boat glided into the middle of the red-orange water, disrupting the pristine image. I remembered sitting with my father as a child, on a bench quite like this many years ago. The Ohio was one of the largest rivers in the country, Dad had said. You could travel the world and not find another river valley as beautiful as this one. The river may look peaceful, son, but the undertow will suck you down to the bottom and never let you back up. Whatever you do, don’t ever jump in. I wanted to leave this bench, but part of me still believed that Susan would come. We would glimpse the alien lights of the nearby mill and other industrial plants, hear the faint thrum of barges full of coal traveling upriver toward Pittsburgh, the empty vessels being pushed by the same tugboats south for southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky, to be filled up and again taken north. The endless cycle of production and destruction was vital and vicious, fascinating and real. I checked my watch and then my phone. The sun had dimmed and taken its oranges and reds to the far western corner of the horizon. Darkness gathered, a burial shroud about to be placed over the light of day. I let the gravity of the moment wash over my body, too shocked to be angry, to hurt to feel anything but numb. I returned to the car, glimpsed my puny possessions sitting in the backseat. I pulled out of the parking lot, thinking that I should turn right and go by Susan’s home. Maybe she just needed time. Maybe she would want to talk in a day or two. What no one knew wouldn’t hurt them. Bullshit, I thought as I reached the main road. I felt my hands make the three quarters turn and then pull back around like my father taught me. I drove west. n

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military life in Six parts (continued from page 175) unpacking our belongings on the other side. My mother unwraps the dishes and pictures and other belongings, my brothers put them away, and I, the youngest, stomp the packing paper as if I were crushing grapes to make a new vat of wine. Chateau McCarver, 2007, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. We’d make millions. My dad goes around the house, hammering in nails and hanging up pictures according to my mother’s specific instructions. I try to escape to an undisturbed bathroom to read The Once and Future King and thereby avoid doing work, but my mother is a tyrant and I her serf. The smell of cardboard is everywhere, embedded in my clothes, my skin, and it will take the rest of the summer for the house to stop smelling like a move. III. The Empty House, Part 1 We don’t always leave right away after packing up our house. On our overseas moves, we would pack the majority of our house in advance, keeping only the essentials. The Army would very generously loan us temporary furniture of the worst quality. The mattresses were covered in crinkly plastic that made sleeping difficult, and the vinyl cushions of the hard couch stuck to my legs in the sweaty summer humidity. The acoustics of a house devoid of furniture are beautiful, and my mother and I fill the spaces where we used to live with songs. Once we are on our way to our next destination, my brother and I take great pleasure in informing everyone that we are homeless. Technically, it’s true—we live for a time in hotels and relatives’ houses, crawling our way to the inevitable end of unpacking and adjusting to our new surroundings. We gather stories as we go like bees collecting pollen, the bright yellowness of them lighting up the dreary days when all we do is drive. IV. The Empty House, Part 2 We have a well-established system for 184

V. Lonely Summers Our house is unpacked and we begin the waiting game for school to start. In military communities, people come to our house bearing cookies and welcome, but in a civilian neighborhood, the houses around us are silent and unforgiving, either perturbed by the noisy intrusion of the moving truck or simply apathetic to our existence. I make friends with characters in books or keep up a patchy correspondence with some of my friends from the last place we lived. My dad goes to work. My mom resides in Facebook. Every night when I go to sleep I imagine the exact layout of my last bedroom, desperately clinging to the memories. The bedside table was here, the dresser there, mirror, clock, bookshelf, closet— I try to hold on, but the details fade and my world reorients itself around my new surroundings. I emerge a new butterfly from the dark cocoon and allow my wings time to dry. VI. New Friends “Where are you from?” people ask, and I hesitate, unsure what to say. “Why do you move?”

“How many times have you moved?” “Do you like moving?” “Where are you moving to next?” My interrogators think these are easily answered questions. I stand silent, unable to translate the rush of emotions and memories in my head into words. Sometimes I wish I could just pour my thoughts into other people’s heads, because it would be so much easier, but I must struggle along with an imperfect language and a clumsy tongue, and I speak and speak until my lips crack and bleed, but still, always, my listeners don’t understand, can’t feel what I want them to feel, and I give up, my soul raw from being shared with so many people for so many years. n

THE GAME OF LIFE (continued from page 176) He was right. I needed to be present. I needed to spin. After all, life was a game of chance. Where you went depended on the outcome of the spin. If you didn’t spin, you couldn’t move forward. And moving forward was the only option. The negativity racing through my brain began to subside the longer we played. I was beginning to see that my outlook on life was all wrong. Danny was teaching me the important rules of the game. Yes, we encountered some detours on our journey and we weren’t always in control of what happened, but we reached the end because we kept playing. Both games of life had positive outcomes. Danny won the game, but he wasn’t the only one smiling by the end. And five days later, a benign lab result would be a reminder—as the game suggests and my child taught me—that good fortune can be right around the corner if you don’t give up. Keep moving forward. Keep playing this game called life together. n

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Pretty and practical, these chic lattice ceramic accent tables work as a surface for a drink or book, or extra seating. They come in five cheery colors, and are available for $199 through Pottery Barn in Bethesda (301-654-1598; www.potterybarn.com).

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he house fits in nicely on its leafy Chevy Chase Village street—no different from its stately, prewar neighbors—which is why a visitor was surprised to learn that it’s newly built. The home’s owner, Barbara Black, who co-owns the Black Restaurant Group, liked the idea of buying new. She was drawn to the high ceilings with generous moldings, large kitchen and spacious master suite. Yet when she moved into the home in 2012, she discovered that the details that made new construction so appealing also posed a challenge: The house had no warmth. Her belongings further complicated the matter, Black says, referring to a mismatched set of heirloom family furnishings and other assorted pieces from bigbox stores. Her previous home with sons Simon, 17, and Oliver, 16, who attend Gonzaga College High School in the District, was a Victorian farmhouse in Kensington

that Black had decorated in a Frenchcountry style—a look that can skew feminine. “I was trying to get away from that, because I have a lot of guys in my life,” she says. The family nonetheless settled in, living in their new home for two years before Black contacted Bethesda designer Marika Meyer, who’d been recommended by a friend. Black says living in the home before making any changes helped her understand what was missing. By the time she and

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Meyer met, they were able to choose a design direction quickly. “We more or less met in three hours and selected everything,” Meyer says. Meyer and Black went through each space methodically, choosing wallpaper, rugs and drapes to soften the home’s hard surfaces and help unify the Blacks’ existing pieces. “The process was really interesting in terms of weaving in fabric and texture as a way to resolve conflicting styles,” Meyer says. The designer points to the dining

room as one of the best illustrations. Black wanted to pair an enormous hand-painted hutch that was once used as a serving station at Black’s Bar & Kitchen with a sleek modern console she’d purchased for the window niche. Meyer helped bridge that aesthetic gap with linen drapes— in a faded pattern, the drapes complement the colors of the hutch but are hung in crisp, straight panels, echoing the clean lines of the console. The custom-made dining table and

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as if you are standing at the bottom of a well. And the builder’s neutral paint job made the powder room feel lifeless, Black adds. Meyer solved those problems with large-scale floralprint wallpaper that visually expands the space with its movement and whimsy. “It is the power of wallpaper,” Meyer explains. “You would never know you’re in a confined space.” Black’s first two years in the house illuminated how much the family used the kitchen. She had placed

the French-country table and chairs from her previous home in a corner that’s bordered by large windows. But no one ever sat there, she says; everyone opted instead to crowd around the barstools at the island. “This area wasn’t being used. We wanted something more comfortable and accessible,” Black says. Meyer had a banquette built in the corner to give the space more weight, and she added plush bench cushions and down pillows to make it cozy. Simon, Oliver

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chairs have a similar contemporary shape, but the chairbacks are upholstered with a nubby tweed that evokes the rustic hutch. “It’s that balance of using my stuff and making new things work with it, and putting it all together,” Black says. In some cases, such as the small powder room on the first floor, Black asked Meyer to create a style where none had existed. Tall ceilings are nice for large rooms, Meyer says, but can feel confining in a tiny space, almost

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and their friends regularly hang out there now, and, Black says, “people have slept on it!” In the master bedroom, Meyer added a row of built-in bookshelves with an integrated desk to what had been a long, empty wall. She backed the shelving with wallpaper in the same barely-blue color as the walls. “It really is amazing,” Meyer says, “adding that little extra dose of texture—it just softens it that much more.” Also helpful was the custom rug that solved the problem of “too much wood,” Black says, and furnishings properly scaled for the room’s grandeur. The master bedroom’s bath, with its marble surfaces and glass-enclosed shower, was one of the things that caught Black’s attention before she purchased the house. Yet that, too, needed some softening. Here, Meyer solved two problems at once. Black’s aunt had given her a chair that didn’t seem to fit anywhere else in the house, so Meyer had it re-covered and suggested putting it in the bathroom. Its new plush upholstery and dark legs create a pleasing contrast against the room’s shiny, bright surfaces (see photo on page 193). In the family room, Black wanted to use a pair of vintage armchairs that were a bit fussy for the understated, casual look she was after. But once they were reupholstered in a soft linen that coordinates with the new drapes and rug, they look much more natural in the space. Throughout the eight-month design process from November 2014 to the following July, Black gave Meyer carte blanche to carry out what the designer thought was necessary to achieve the goals they’d agreed to. Having gone through similar exercises with the Black Restaurant Group’s properties, Black says she knew she had to suspend her disbelief on some of Meyer’s choices until everything was installed. “It’s like the restaurants,” she says, pointing to Meyer’s selection of a large, chunky rock-crystal chandelier in the dining room. “You think it’s going to be too much, but it never is.” n

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With wow factors such as glass walls, inset windows and rustic wood risers,

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The whimsy and Old World feel of spiral staircases appeal to Tracy Vargo and his wife, Mary. “When we spend time in Europe, I love castle keeps and buildings that evolve over time,” Tracy says. So when the couple set out to expand their 1970s Potomac farmhouse, they decided to incorporate a set of dramatic winding steps. Constructed in 2007, the stairway includes 13 recycled barnwood stairs that ascend to Tracy’s home office, which is located at the top of a clapboard tower resembling a New England lighthouse. “It’s a way of creating private space,” he says. “I like that I can climb up, leave a note on the steps that I’m working, and be in my own world.” Tracy hired Bethesda-based architect and builder Jim Rill to reimagine and expand the house’s 206

footprint and the way its spaces link to each other. For Tracy’s office, Rill planned the three-story tower, connecting it to the main house via an interior breezeway. “The idea was to create a fun, artistic stair that was comfortable to move up and down, which tied into the home’s farmhouse vernacular,” Rill says. “The stairs have a wider-than-usual radius, and they’re open at the center. If you’re a kid at the top, you can drop a water bottle on your little sister’s head at the bottom.” From underneath, the swirling, twirling stairs look like the inside of a nautilus shell, except they’re made of honey-colored fir wood reclaimed from a Maryland barn. The same kind of planks comprise the floor of Tracy’s office. “I love the wood’s imperfections from nail and screw holes, and the

way light is visible through them at various times of the day,” he says. In the stairwell, the sun filters in through small, porthole-esque windows. Bent fir handrails, also made of vintage barnwood, complete the old-meetsnew effect. The slightly rugged Craftsman energy is intentional, Rill says. “Many times, when a customer does a tower like this, they’ll want to drywall everything in, which doesn’t show the beauty of the framing. I like that Tracy wanted to have fun.” So much fun that in later renovations the two collaborated on three more spiral staircases climbing from the Vargos’ children’s bedrooms to loft spaces carved out of the former attic above. “Everyone gets a little room of their own,” Tracy says.

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Sarah and Devin Schain enjoy traveling to Colorado, where they admire the dramatic landscape and the rustic architecture. So, when their 11,000-square-foot Bethesda home was built in 2008, “they went for what I call a ‘Zen Cowboy’ look, with natural materials and an airy feel,” says interior designer Colleen Brand, who worked on the project with architect Joan Janicki of Custom Design Concepts, architectural designer Miriam Dillon, and Sandy Spring Builders. One of the key elements of this Craftsman-meets-mountain cabin manse? A statement-making two-story staircase with a rugged rock-clad wall that’s inset with jumbo windows. “The intention was that there wouldn’t be a line between the outdoors and the indoors,” says Sarah, who helped plan every aspect of the house. The team achieved a light, hautelodge feel by using reclaimed European white oak with a pale stain for the stairs, a decorative iron baluster and a matching white oak handrail. “I have three dogs, and if the stairs and floors were dark, they’d show shedding and scratches,” Sarah says. “That lighter stain is ideal, and I love that the wood is reclaimed.” The rock wall that frames the floor-to-ceiling windows blends into the often verdant landscape outside. It’s crafted of beige-gold granite from the Adirondacks, a nod to Sarah’s upstate New York roots. “There’s a lot of stone throughout the house, which really produces that Western feel,” says Sandy Spring Builders’ Chief Operating Officer Mimi Kress. The stairway’s 90-degree turns are softened by sinuous handrails and fan-shaped steps that form miniature landings. “We couldn’t have a true suspended staircase, but this was a solution to make it feel like it was floating,” Brand says. It looks ethereal in the evening, when a whitewashed iron chandelier and sconces from Laura Lee Designs illuminate the space. “The light fixtures are the jewelry of the space,” Sarah says. “At night they’re just beautiful, like white clouds.”

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Before Jeff Dorn and Airi Maeno moved into their 1921 Takoma Park bungalow in 2008, it had been a group house. “The place was disgusting—it smelled like cat pee and dudes, and it had small, dark rooms and a bad addition at the back,” Airi says. After living in the home while doing some minor renovations, the couple hired Takoma Park architect Wakako Tokunaga in 2012 to rip out the 1940s add-on and create a new, modern space that would allow the sun to shine in and provide the family with a fresh, hip kitchen. “The front of the house was charming, but the addition had made everything choppy and dim,” Tokunaga says. Central to the project was a new staircase that links the vintage bungalow to a 900-square-foot contemporary addition that features the family’s kitchen, a dining area and a home studio for Airi, who’s a potter and jeweler. Tokunaga gave the addition two-story ceilings and a double-height glass wall to open up the space; the stairs serve as both a connection and a showstopping punctuation to the space. The stairs feature a steel and wood banister with chunky wooden risers. “The idea was to play with the materials and contrast with the concrete floor in the addition,” Tokunaga says. The staircase’s industrial-cool feel is complemented by the addition’s most dramatic element: a wall clad in vintage fir wood reclaimed from the demo of the earlier addition. “It really layers the two eras of the house, putting materials from the first addition into this new stairway,” Tokunaga says. A small window, also a leftover from the demolition, peeks out of the lower portion of the wood-covered wall and provides natural light to Airi’s studio beyond. “Jeff and I met in art school,” Airi says, “and the idea of found materials was revolutionary to us as students.” Now, the couple and their 9-year-old son love making their way down the stairs and into their new living space. “It’s a place we really want to be in,” Jeff says. “It functions so much better, and the amount of light we get is amazing compared to the old house.” 210

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Like many house rehab projects, the updated stairway in Jackie and Leonard Hayes’ two-story 1970s contemporary in Potomac stemmed from a different job. “In 2009, we had Anthony Wilder Design/Build put in a new double-glass front door and move our front entrance to get more light,” Jackie says. But after the sleek new doors went in, the couple realized that their narrow staircase was also making the home’s interior seem bleak. “It was small, dark and boxed in. It didn’t feel cohesive with the rest of the house, plus you had to enter through a sort of vestibule,” says designer Keira St. Claire of Anthony Wilder, who, with company architect George Bott, came in 2012 to help the Hayeses achieve a sparkling, modern connection to the second floor. Out went the walls that separated the dining room and great room; in went an unusual openplan staircase. St. Claire and Bott combined thicker-than-normal cherry treads (a little over 4 inches each), a clean-lined matching cherry bannister, and a central steel support beam that runs beneath the stairs. A thick glass wall on one side of the stairs keeps them safe and airy. “It’s all about creating light and openness to the windows at the back of the house,” Bott says. Another set of stairs just beneath the main stairway got a mod, matching railing, and, thanks to the see-through main stairs, a less claustrophobic vibe. “You don’t feel like you are going underground anymore,” Jackie says. “The basement now seems like an inviting part of the house.” The Hayeses love the impression their new door and stairway creates. “Things just fit together better now,” Jackie says. “The wood on the stairs ties in with the outdoors, and it all just feels less divided.” n Jennifer Barger is a freelance design, travel and home writer whose work appears in The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure and Washingtonian Magazine. After working on this article, she is thinking of painting the stair risers in her 1920s townhouse shocking pink. 212

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Address: 10701 Stanmore Drive, Potomac 20854 Days on Market: 0 Listing Agent: Adaline Neely, Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/1

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$2 million List Price: $2.5 million

Address: 7400 Glenbrook Road, Bethesda 20814 Days on Market: 91 Listing Agent: Sherry Davis, Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 5/1

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$1.9 million List Price: $2 million

Address: 6024 Walhonding Road, Bethesda 20816 Days on Market: 432 Listing Agent: Joseph Zorc, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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$1.9 million List Price: $2 million

Address: 3915 Virgilia St., Chevy Chase 20815 Days on Market: 0 Listing Agent: Elizabeth Lavette, Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 4/1

Sale Price:

$1.9 million List Price: $1.9 million

Address: 8921 Holly Leaf Lane, Bethesda 20817 Days on Market: 118 Listing Agent: Marsha Schuman, Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 5/1

Sale Price:

$1.9 million List Price: $1.9 million

Address: 5305 Worthington Drive, Bethesda 20816 Days on Market: 13 Listing Agent: Dana Rice, Compass Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/1

Sale Price:

$1.8 million List Price: $2 million

Address: 10600 Burbank Drive, Potomac 20854 Days on Market: 0 Listing Agent: Xinya Zhang, Long & Foster Real Estate Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/2

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$1.8 million List Price: $1.9 million

Address: 8539 Howell Road, Bethesda 20817 Days on Market: 185 Listing Agent: Marc Fleisher, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/3

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Town of Chevy Chase. This picturesque 1928 colonial on 1/2 acre landscaped grounds offers grand hall and sweeping staircase, 10’ ceilings, 4 finished levels, 5-6 bedrooms; updated kitchen and breakfast room, 2-car garage with separate office. $2,450,000 Laura McCaffrey- 301.641.4456

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Town of Chevy Chase. This expanded and renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath gem offers a chef’s kitchen and family room addition, a 10,000 sf lot with expansive patio and close access to Metro and downtown Bethesda. $1,729,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971

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$1.8 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 5065 Macomb St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016 Days on Market: 10 Listing Agent: Katherine Kranenburg, TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 4/1

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.8 million

Address: 7008 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda 20817 Days on Market: 315 Listing Agent: James Coley, Long & Foster Real Estate Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 6/2

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 3733 Northampton St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20015 Days on Market: 9 Listing Agent: Claudia Donovan, TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 4/1

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.8 million

Address: 7608 Westfield Drive, Bethesda 20817 Days on Market: 332 Listing Agent: Bradley Rozansky, Long & Foster Real Estate Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/1

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 5602 Madison St., Bethesda 20817 Days on Market: 0 Listing Agent: Trent Heminger, Compass Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 4/1

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 6121 Temple St., Bethesda 20817 Days on Market: 19 Listing Agent: Kevin Kehoe, RE/MAX Realty

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$1.7 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 6925 Woodside Place, Chevy Chase 20815 Days on Market: 22 Listing Agent: Angelika Suisman, Long & Foster Real Estate Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 4/1

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 11315 South Glen Road, Potomac 20854 Days on Market: 0 Listing Agent: Wendy Banner, Long & Foster Real Estate Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/1

Sale Price:

$1.7 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 4502 West Virginia Ave., Bethesda 20814 Days on Market: 183 Listing Agent: Cynthia Souza, Long & Foster Real Estate Bedrooms: 6 Full/half baths: 5/1

Sale Price:

1.6 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 4519 Klingle St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016 Days on Market: 6 Listing Agent: Catherine Toregas, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Bedrooms: 5 Full/half baths: 3/2

Sale Price:

$1.6 million List Price: $1.7 million

Address: 25 Kentbury Way, Bethesda 20814 Days on Market: 13 Listing Agent: Andrew Hill, McEnearney Associates Bedrooms: 4 Full/half baths: 4/0 Note: Some sale and list prices have been rounded off.

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20015 (Upper NW D.C.) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million

20 $1.1 Mil. 7 11 8 11

12 $1.2 Mil. 35 6 5 8

20016 (Upper NW D.C.) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million

20 $1.3 Mil. 55 14 6 12

15 $1.4 Mil. 21 7 6 11

20814 (Bethesda) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million

15 $1 Mil. 71 5 8 6

21 $1.3 Mil. 39 10 9 11

20815 (Chevy Chase) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million

24 $1.4 Mil. 63 9 12 16

19 $1.4 Mil. 49 10 9 15

20816 (Bethesda) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million

21 $1.2 Mil. 60 6 13 8

16 $1.1 Mil. 53 8 7 8

37 $1.1 Mil. 78 15 19 19

48 $1.1 Mil. 66 13 30 24

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20818 (Cabin John)

20854 (Potomac)

Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million

Number of Homes Sold 39 Average Sold Price $934,254 Average Days on Market 66 Above Asking Price 12 22 Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million 9

50 $1.1 Mil. 79 8 36 21

1 4 $1.2 Mil. $880,000 10 25 0 2 1 2 1 1

20832 (Olney)

20855 (Rockville)

Number of Homes Sold 12 13 Average Sold Price $531,646 $502,838 Average Days on Market 78 52 Above Asking Price 0 6 Below Asking Price 10 5 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 7 8 Average Sold Price $560,071 $494,869 Average Days on Market 89 49 Above Asking Price 1 1 Below Asking Price 5 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

20850 (Rockville)

20877 (Gaithersburg)

Number of Homes Sold 18 25 Average Sold Price $718,995 $697,085 Average Days on Market 36 58 Above Asking Price 4 4 Below Asking Price 11 16 Sold Over $1 Million 2 5

Number of Homes Sold 11 4 Average Sold Price $364,045 $348,750 Average Days on Market 58 118 Above Asking Price 2 0 Below Asking Price 8 4 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

20851 (Rockville)

20878 (North Potomac/Gaithersburg)

Number of Homes Sold 11 16 Average Sold Price $360,681 $363,480 Average Days on Market 42 18 Above Asking Price 4 6 6 7 Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 32 35 Average Sold Price $685,891 $734,661 Average Days on Market 58 63 Above Asking Price 7 8 16 19 Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million 1 4

20852 (North Bethesda/Rockville)

20879 (Gaithersburg)

Number of Homes Sold 16 18 Average Sold Price $663,813 $754,200 Average Days on Market 26 49 Above Asking Price 5 4 Below Asking Price 9 10 Sold Over $1 Million 2 3

Number of Homes Sold 12 6 Average Sold Price $417,041 $359,657 Average Days on Market 40 43 Above Asking Price 4 2 Below Asking Price 7 3 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

20853 (Rockville)

20882 (Gaithersburg)

Number of Homes Sold 26 20 Average Sold Price $470,969 $428,515 Average Days on Market 47 35 Above Asking Price 7 8 Below Asking Price 12 9 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 11 14 Average Sold Price $451,700 $499,457 Average Days on Market 125 119 Above Asking Price 1 3 Below Asking Price 10 10 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

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20886 (Gaithersburg)

20902 (Silver Spring)

20905 (Silver Spring)

Number of Homes Sold 10 11 Average Sold Price $424,880 $451,291 Average Days on Market 126 54 Above Asking Price 1 4 Below Asking Price 8 6 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 32 31 Average Sold Price $381,495 $390,452 Average Days on Market 38 55 Above Asking Price 14 9 Below Asking Price 13 13 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 12 12 Average Sold Price $503,433 $502,179 Average Days on Market 50 63 Above Asking Price 3 3 Below Asking Price 7 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

20895 (Kensington)

20903 (Silver Spring)

20906 (Silver Spring)

Number of Homes Sold 24 22 Average Sold Price $645,600 $653,364 Average Days on Market 59 29 Above Asking Price 6 9 Below Asking Price 14 10 Sold Over $1 Million 2 1

Number of Homes Sold 4 10 Average Sold Price $411,250 $369,999 Average Days on Market 58 47 Above Asking Price 0 3 Below Asking Price 3 4 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 33 27 Average Sold Price $361,317 $376,899 Average Days on Market 64 39 Above Asking Price 5 10 Below Asking Price 24 12 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

20901 (Silver Spring)

20904 (Silver Spring)

20910 (Silver Spring)

Number of Homes Sold 22 38 Average Sold Price $473,450 $462,459 Average Days on Market 46 47 Above Asking Price 9 12 Below Asking Price 9 18 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 19 28 Average Sold Price $409,242 $456,821 Average Days on Market 72 57 Above Asking Price 4 8 Below Asking Price 14 15 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Number of Homes Sold 21 21 Average Sold Price $587,319 $549,795 Average Days on Market 49 30 Above Asking Price 10 7 Below Asking Price 9 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0

Information courtesy of MRIS as of May 13, 2016. Listing information should be independently verified. MRIS is real estate in real time™, enabling real estate professionals to list and sell more than $100 million in real estate each day in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and markets in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. MRIS powers MRIShomes.com, the only real estate home search site in the MidAtlantic brought to you by the Multiple Listing Service. Visit MRIShomes.com or text MRIS2Go to 87778 to download the MRIS Homes™ app for real-time local listings. Note: Some sales and list prices have been rounded off.

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The Brownstones at chevy chase lake bio

8547 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-634-8600 | EYA.com

Founded in 1992, EYA is an urban infill developer specializing in creating walkable neighborhoods where residents can enjoy the best of city living with easy access to shopping, dining and transit. Since its inception, EYA has built over 4,000 new homes in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Visit EYA.com to learn more.

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the project: The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake offer a new level of luxury to one of the region's premier neighborhoods. These 62 stately townhomes from EYA incorporate modern features such as elevators, open floorplans, expansive rooftop terraces and two-car garages. Located along Chevy Chase Lake Drive, residents will have access to unparalleled amenities within walking distance, including retail shops, restaurants, the Capital Crescent Trail, Rock Creek Park and a future Purple Line station. The community will also feature a brand new apartment building and landscaped public park. With an incomparable location inside the Beltway, The Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake is a place where you can truly have it all.

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the Palisades of bethesda apartments & penthouses bio

4835 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 301-725-4723 | thepalisadesapts.net

Since 1965, the name Southern Management has been synonymous with quality, service and value. Whereas other companies may simply manage or own their apartment communities, Southern Management does both â&#x20AC;&#x201C; assuring the highest standards in the business. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes us the leader in apartment home living, and your first choice when searching for the perfect community.

Step inside The Palisades of Bethesda and you are immediately surrounded by indescribable luxury and charming sophistication. Boasting a premier location on the corner of Cordell and Woodmont avenues, this beautiful high-rise promises a living experience far exceeding expectations. With free concierge services and all utilities included, The Palisades provides a perfect blend of convenience, comfort and customer service. Residents of The Palisades enjoy luxury without comparison. With sophisticated colors and contemporary wood and marble finishes, the lobby lounges and library resemble private clubs while the private fitness studio offers personal training in a windowed, spacious and bright facility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and no fees are charged for any of it. The Palisades is within walking distance of countless shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities, as well as the Bethesda and Medical Center/NIH Metro. These are just a few reasons The Palisades has established a reputation as one of the most coveted residential communities in the Metropolitan area. 224

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stonehall bethesda

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Sales Gallery 7706 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-747-3177 | StonehallCondos.com

Duball, LLC, is one of the region’s leading real estate developers. In addition to Stonehall Bethesda, Duball is creating new condominium residences at Cheval Bethesda. Previous projects include Lionsgate, Foxhall Ridge and Rockville Town Center.

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the project: Stonehall Bethesda is an elegant collection of 46 condominium residences rising up at the corner of Battery Lane and Woodmont Avenue. Developed by Duball, LLC, renowned developer of the Lionsgate condominium, this nine-story building blends modern design and timeless architecture. Two-bedroom residences are priced from the $800’s, and penthouse residences start at $2.3 million. The Sales Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Those interested can choose their floor plan and begin tailoring their colors, options and added features for a limited time this summer. Residents will enjoy access to the porte cochere and reserved on-site parking. They’ll work out at the state-of-the-art fitness center and gather with friends in the club room. The rooftop terrace will be a peaceful retreat looking over the city below. A front desk concierge and on-site manager will be available to assist residents, and a new Harris Teeter is located across the street. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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crown bio

10000 Fields Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-424-4141 | SmartUrbanLiving.com

Living in Crown means vibrancy and tranquility depending on the day. No compromise, just Smart Urban Living. Amenities include a pool and an impressive climbing wall at The Retreat surrounded by walking paths and plenty of green space. Steps away is Downtown Crown with a Harris Teeter, shops and restaurants.

With 17 unique floor plans from six homebuilders, Crown offers an option for every lifestyle. Each of the homebuilders in Crown has produced stunning designs not available anywhere else in the country. The innovative spirit of the neighborhood shines through with streets named after writers, scientists, musicians and artists. Open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, light-filled rooms and plenty of outdoor living space with terraces and balconies, make living in Crown fresh and exciting. Expansive townhomes from KB Homes, M/I Homes and Pulte Homes make up the streets of Crown West with stacked townhomes from Ryland Homes in Downtown Crown. Wormald Homes brings stunning single-family homes to the community and Michael Harris Homes will soon offer condominiums, expanding the options even further. Crown, a master-planned community in the heart of Montgomery County, is located just off I-270, minutes from the Shady Grove Metro station. 226

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930 Rose bio

11572 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-288-5951 | 930RoseBethesda.com

McWilliams|Ballard is a real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in new condominiums, townhomes and mixed-use communities. During its 20 year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 15 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale.

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the project: Presenting 930 Rose. 930 Rose is a brand new collection of condominium homes now selling at Pike & Rose. Located above the new Canopy Hotel by Hilton, condominium residences begin on the 11th floor and feature studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom floorplans and a wide variety of finish and upgrade options available. Owners have access to a host of hotel services and amenities as well as easy access to the entire Pike & Rose community. • 104 spacious, light-filled residences with balconies or terraces, from studios to a floor of penthouses • Premium appliances, Italian cabinetry and luxe baths with cast-iron tubs • Á la carte access to hotel services and amenities, including valet laundry and dry cleaning, housekeeping, restaurant and bar discounts, and more • The freedom to be anywhere via convenient access to nearby Metro, Rockville Pike, I-270 and the Capital Beltway Effortless. Energized. Elevated. Spend more time enjoying what matters most to you. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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cheval Bethesda

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Sales Gallery 7706 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-476-1503 | ChevalCondos.com

Duball, LLC, is one of the region’s leading real estate developers. In addition to Cheval Bethesda, Duball is creating new condominium residences at Stonehall Bethesda. Previous projects include Lionsgate, Foxhall Ridge and Rockville Town Center.

Cheval Bethesda is the building that every other condominium residence will look up to. At 17 stories, it becomes Bethesda’s tallest condominium, with 71 residences offering exceptional views. Priced from the $900’s to $2.9 million, each residence features nearly floor-to-ceiling windows inviting abundant natural light. Cheval Bethesda opens for sales in fall 2016. Those interested can register as a VIP at ChevalCondos.com or visit the Sales Gallery at 7706 Woodmont Ave. With commercial space on the lower levels, residences begin on the sixth floor and average 1,700 square feet. The top five floors each feature four spacious penthousestyle residences averaging 2,200 square feet. On the 17th floor, penthouses include private rooftop terraces. Every resident will have access to a communal rooftop terrace, as well as a state-ofthe-art fitness center, yoga studio and a club room. Cheval Bethesda is the elevation of refinement. And it’s coming soon. 228

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Selling agent Mayhood Company 8101 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-355-2789 | quarrysprings.com

1788 Holdings is an acquisition, asset management, development and construction company developing real estate for itself and for third parties. The 1788 team has developed real estate in all major cities on the East Coast of the U.S. and has acquired properties in all the country’s major real estate markets.

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the project: Quarry Springs in Bethesda is the very definition of an estate condominium. Specific luxuries like personal elevators that whisk residents from garage to foyer, and open, spacious floor plans over 4,500 sq. ft. with 10-ft. ceilings set these residences apart from their more traditional, less well-appointed brethren. Sumptuous finishes throughout—rich hardwoods, cool marble and a serene color palette—bring a sense of classic style. A full complement of resort-style amenities—lavish clubhouse, huge outdoor pool, fitness center with yoga studio and spa, and professional concierge services—compares and often surpasses Europe’s finest hotels and resorts. All of it set in a meticulously sculpted backdrop of great, sweeping lawns, winding paths and a free-flowing waterfall that soon becomes the peaceful destination of every resident and guest out for a relaxing stroll. There is no lifestyle that really compares to life in the extraordinary community of Quarry Springs. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20817 240-517-1050 | WinchesterHomes.com

By focusing on personalization and unique features, Bethesda-based Winchester Homes, a member of the TRI Pointe Group, has helped more than 11,000 families create their perfect home. Its Camberley by Winchester line of homes combines craftsmanship and artistry to create an unmatched luxury living experience.

Above all else, Potomac Highlands is the fulfillment of a desire to live luxuriously. This new community off of Seven Locks Road in Potomac is now open for sales. The first of just 19 Camberley by Winchester townhomes will be completed later in 2016, each offering discerning homebuyers three fully finished levels with an elevator and a garage, starting from the low $1 millions. Potomac Highlands is just minutes from Westfield Montgomery Mall and provides easy access to commuter routes such as I-270 and I-495. The community borders the Cabin John Stream Valley Trail. Families will love the tot lot and the beautiful park just across the street. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also love sending their children to excellent Montgomery County schools. With so few homes available, this opportunity wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long. Visit WinchesterHomes.com/Highlands and then schedule a private appointment today. 230

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the lauren residences

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Selling agent McWilliams-Ballard 4934 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-679-7723 | thelaurenresidences.com

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the project: Located in the heart of Downtown Bethesda, The Lauren redefines the luxury condominium experience. With only twenty-nine units available, this exclusive residence combines a classic design with state-of-the-art amenities. Behind the creature comforts of valet parking, on-site concierge, and in-house sommelier, lie cutting-edge, eco-friendly LEED features, making life at The Lauren luxuriously healthy. The Lauren features floor plans ranging from 1,444 to over 6,000 SF, with floorto-ceiling windows filling the space with natural light, and providing stunning views of beautiful Bethesda. Residences also feature private elevators, premium flooring and tile, top-of-the-line appliances, private wine storage and more. Unique amenities include a rooftop terrace, with an outdoor gourmet kitchen, living green walls, and covered dining areas; a wine lounge and screening room; private guest suites; and underground parking. The Lauren in downtown Bethesda: Fall in love with coming home again. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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octave 1320 bio

1320 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-320-8484 | Octave1320.com

Octave 1320, located two blocks from Metro and walkable to downtown Silver Spring, is developed by ProMark Development. Promark’s principals have been developing in Montgomery County for over four decades and have a successful track record of neighborhood transformation projects. Designed by BKV Group. Sales by W.C. & A.N. Miller, a Long & Foster Company.

Move in now at Octave 1320 where a mix of style, location and amenities welcomes you home to vibrant, downtown Silver Spring. Octave 1320’s enviable location is just two blocks from Metro and residents are able to walk to Whole Foods, Giant, the Fillmore, AFI Theater and a variety of palette-pleasing restaurants. Octave 1320 features 9’+ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and every home includes a walk-out balcony, Juliet balcony or terrace. Other sought-after design features include engineered wood floors, stainless steel appliances, all-wood cabinetry and quartz countertops. Residents also will have use of a fitness room, an attended front desk, a rooftop Sky Lounge that can be rented out for private parties and a roof deck offering 360-degree views reaching to downtown Bethesda. The condominiums offer one and two-bedroom homes and are currently 70 percent sold. One bedrooms are priced from the low $200s and two bedrooms from the mid $300s. 232

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Taking work breaks to exercise in the office is encouraged at Wellness Corporate Solutions in Bethesda. For more on workplace fitness, see page 244.

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Nighttime with a newborn is exhausting— unless a pro is there to help while mommy and daddy sleep BY kathleen seiler neary At 4 a.m., Linda Lindsay woke the parents of the baby girl she was watching overnight and calmly told them the news: Their newborn’s breathing had become gradually labored and they needed to take her to the ER. After the baby was treated for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and sent home, the grateful mother asked Lindsay how she’d known to alert them. “I work with newborns all the time,” Lindsay told her. “I’ve been through this.” An overnight newborn care specialist can be like the manual every parent wishes came with a new baby. They know the tricks for diaper rash and the perfect swaddle. “You’re there at night and need to know the ins and outs of a newborn—understanding colic, understanding reflux,” Lindsay says. The Silver Spring resident, who has two kids in college and one in high school, works from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. She helps make the early weeks with a new baby less of a sleep-deprived blur for parents, while offering moral support and reassurance that their baby is OK. “A lot of times moms are just feeling like, I need another adult to talk to, I need to let them know what I’m going through,” says Lindsay, who works for D.C.-based Hush Hush Little Baby and is certified by the Newborn Care Specialist Association. “They can cry in front of us—we don’t want it to happen, but it’s happened.” Lindsay, 51, grew up in Ireland and came to the U.S. to be a nanny when she was 18. After focusing for many years on raising her own kids, she started working as a newborn care specialist 10 years ago. Her clients—including a single mother, a pair of doctors and parents of twins and triplets—hire her for a few nights or as long as six months, though three weeks is the norm. Hush Hush Little Baby’s overnight fees range from $25 to $35 an hour. Lindsay develops a system with breast-feeding moms—a knock on the door, a text—to let them know it’s time to feed the baby. (She’ll sometimes visit moms in the hospital right after they give birth if they’re struggling with nursing.) She uses an app called Baby Connect to keep parents posted on feedings and diaper changings. One thing she always tells new parents? “Having a baby slows things down, and you have to go along with the ride.” n Associate Editor Kathleen Seiler Neary can be reached at kathleen.neary@bethesdamagazine.com. 234

careful with Her head “You have to really know how to hold them and handle them. The parents are very nervous. When you have a little 4-pound baby, you better know how to support the head, you have to learn how to swaddle. The newborn is a specialty—no mom wants anybody around their newborn unless they have good experience. They want to know their baby is safe.”

little helpers “I’ve had siblings walk in in the middle of the night to check on the baby. They want to hold the baby, and I let them—I don’t send them off. I say, ‘Come on, come sit down. How about you hold her and snuggle with her for a few minutes and then we’ll get back to bed?’ ”

baby burritos “I love swaddling. I don’t rock the baby too much because it’s not necessary. I don’t give a pacifier—babies don’t need them in the beginning. Once they’re fed and swaddled, you can watch their eyes. They get a little heavy, then I like to put them right in their crib. Clients are really looking for [their babies to develop] good sleep habits, so we don’t want to be sitting there rocking, rocking, rocking.”

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WHAT moms worry about “Babies cry and scream, and moms are like, ‘Is that normal? Why is she doing that? What’s wrong with her?’ Sometimes we don’t know. Sometimes it’s a lot of different things. It’s all about getting to know a newborn, and them getting to know you.”

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“A lot of stuff happens when you’re sleep deprived. You become forgetful, you’re not the best mom you can be when you’re not rested. And it can also lead to postpartum depression. With a lot of moms I’ve experienced that.”

up all night “If it’s a preemie, I’m not gonna sleep on the job. And if it’s twins, I’m certainly not gonna sleep on the job. We’re not there to sleep. I always ask, ‘How do you feel if I close my eyes when the baby is sleeping?’ And if they are like, ‘Absolutely not, we really want you to be awake,’ I say, ‘Absolutely, I just wanted to check, that’s why I’m here.’ ”

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blind. I’ve tried not to let that shape the way I live my life. By carole metzger | photos by michael ventura I shuffle into the bathroom, barely awake. At my first look into the large mirror over the sink, I am not there. I am invisible. The mirror reflects the white wall opposite, but no human image appears. Overnight I must have become a vampire, the only creature that casts no reflection in a mirror. That’s just what I need—another mysterious problem to add to those I already list on every medical form. Will the box for vampire be right next to arthritis the next time I see a new doctor? I stop my mind from its vague wanderings and try to better focus my eyes. I sweep them across the whole mirror again. Aha. There I am, my white nightshirt and pale hair blending in with the wall behind me. Perhaps if I had a dark suntan or bright red lipstick I would be easier to distinguish from the plaster. With my narrow field of vision now focused in the right place, I can see 236

myself again. Puffy eyes, pale skin, hair fading from gray to white. That is me all right. This invisibility is not new for me. For a while now, I have had trouble finding my finger when I point to a spot on a map. This was a problem while I was serving as navigator for my husband, Dave, on a recent road trip from our home in Bethesda to Alberta, Canada. It was particularly bad when the bright sun glared through the window. I think of myself as the opposite of Harry Potter when he wears his invisibility cloak—I can’t see myself, but others can see me. What will it be like when I can no longer see myself at all? One blind writer speaks of his world ending at the edges of his body; nothing exists outside himself until he physically touches it. He has forgotten his wife’s face and his children’s appearance.

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Other blind people, like my older brother, Morry, carry incredible visual maps in their memory. He can tell you to turn at the next corner to reach a hidden garden in Prague he has lovingly described down to the blossoming trees and screeching peacocks. Familiar sounds, wafting smells, the movement of air, sudden small changes in temperature, or the texture underfoot all fit in with his memory, and the world around him is clear, if not seen. At 70, I see only a sliver of reality, and that can be a blessing. When I am staring at a pure white lily, I see just that blossom, not the brownish fading flower next to it or the dusty tabletop upon which it stands. When I am kneading bread dough in my kitchen, I am blissfully unaware of the dirty dishes in the sink and the forgotten ingredients that

After a day of testing at the NIH National Eye Institute in Bethesda, my diagnosis was confirmed by retinal specialists. Although I was deemed unsuitable for their study, I did learn a great deal from them. Symptoms of RP include loss of peripheral vision, difficulty seeing at night, and clumps of discolored cells in the retina; I was diagnosed based on the doctors’ observation of the discolored cells. These photoreceptor cells—called rods and cones, based on their shape—play key roles in vision, transforming the light that strikes the eye into electrical impulses that are understood by the brain. When the retina fails, so does sight. In people like me, the rods usually begin to die off first, limiting one’s field of vision. If you live long enough, the cones eventually wear out, too, and all vision can be lost.

a couple of years, I started to have difficulty seeing in dim light, but decades passed before I really started to notice the narrowing of my field of vision. It was small things at first, bumping into furniture or tripping over wrinkles in the rug. But over time, my sight continued to deteriorate. Like many RP sufferers, I am very sensitive to bright light, and usually have to wear sunglasses while outdoors. I have trouble seeing the color yellow—I’m blue-yellow color blind—so if someone hands me a form with yellow highlighting on it, I have no idea which items to fill out. Lately I’ve had to rely on family and friends to help me get somewhere I’ve never been, like a new shop or restaurant, though once I know the right streets to walk and the correct turns to make I can usually do it alone. While I am by nature an optimistic person—I always assume the rain will hold off until after my walk, and that a new recipe will be better than anything I’ve made before—I do have my occasional frustrations. I knock over one more glass of water, invisible against the white table cloth. I bruise my hip yet again on the edge of my bedroom dresser. I have to walk slowly, allowing my brain time to absorb what my cane is telling me about the pitfalls ahead. But now, after so many years, I have learned patience. I have learned to cherish what I can do, not obsess about what I cannot.

What will it be like when I can no longer see myself at all? need to be put away. I consider this a gift given in recompense for my fading vision. I have known for more than 40 years that this time would come, but it is still frightening and difficult to accept. The dark is closing in.

I was 26 when I found out that I

had retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an inherited condition that would slowly—ever so slowly, almost imperceptibly slowly— rob me of my eyesight. This progressive disease, affecting about 100,000 people in the United States, causes a degeneration of the cells in the retina at the back of the eye. I was shocked by the diagnosis. I was finishing my master’s degree in computer science at Oklahoma State University at the time. I’d gone to get my glasses checked, like I did every year, and left with a referral to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where researchers were conducting a clinical study on RP. 238

Because there are so many genetic variations of RP—the disorder results from mutations in any one of more than 50 genes—the doctors at NIH could not tell me how quickly or completely my vision would deteriorate. Over the years, I’ve asked many physicians, “How long do I have?” But the answer is always the same: “No one can say.” There is still no prevention, treatment or cure for the disease, though I am optimistic that the many research paths being followed will eventually yield success. A Food and Drug Administration-approved retinal implant provides limited vision for those who are completely blind; stem cells, proteins to change eye function, and dietary supplements are all being investigated. After my diagnosis, it took me a few months to calm my fears and get back to living my life—settling into a new job and a new neighborhood. Within

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up in Detroit, the only blind person I knew was my grandfather, who lost his sight to cataracts. I knew him as not only blind, but senile, and in my mind I could not separate the two. This irrational fear was one reason my diagnosis had hit me so hard. I knew that blindness did not cause dementia, but I feared the lack of visual stimulus would cause my mind to slow down and finally decay away. I was actually in the grip of twin fears, and the

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Married for 49 years, Metzger and her husband share the household chores. Dave usually does the dishes (she'll help with the drying), and she cooks.

second was more rational. I knew that an untreatable form of nerve deafness ran in my mother’s family, showing itself around the age of 70. What if I became both blind and deaf in my later years? Then surely my mind would slip away in tandem with my ability to communicate. I was able to calm myself with the knowledge that my vision would be good for many years, and that it would be a long time before I even knew if my hearing would be impaired. Surely treatments would be available by the time I needed them—I knew of two clinical studies already underway, and a new organization had been founded to raise funds for RP research. Dave assured me that he was there to stand by me and help in every way, which gave me peace and allowed me to put aside my worries. We’d been married for five years when I was diagnosed in 1972, and moved to Maryland that year to pursue our careers—his in architecture and mine in information technology. I enjoyed my work as I found 240

it to be akin to solving puzzles: juggling requirements, efficiency, ease of use and security. And, of course, the puzzle of finding those pesky software bugs. Soon after my diagnosis, Morry learned that he also had retinitis pigmentosa. (We both have the autosomal recessive form, which means each of our parents carried a genetic mutation associated with RP, but neither has the disorder.) While I have always grieved the fact that he, too, suffers from this disease, it has been helpful for me to compare what we are going through. We talk about the nuts and bolts: white cane techniques, the recent changes in the Braille system, the latest handheld GPS devices. While he is only a year older than I am, his vision has declined more rapidly than mine. This means that I have counted on him to lead the way in my journey to blindness, to tell me what is coming and how he has coped with it. By the time I was 30, I could no longer see well enough in the dark to drive at

night and relied more on public transportation. By my 40th birthday, my field of vision had contracted to the point where my driver’s license required the use of a right-hand side view mirror, which was not standard for cars at that time. In my 50s, I began to drive less and less, only going on routes I was familiar with and avoiding highways. As my field of vision contracted to less than 20 degrees, making me legally blind, I became less confident in my ability to find curbs and dips, and to avoid walking into lampposts. I then began to use a white cane outside my home turf. Finally, in 1999, I gave up my driver’s license. I was comfortable using the Metro and buses, and it was a relief to no longer worry about my barely competent driving. I still have nightmares about driving—I’m either rushing to get home before dark or lost and unable to read the road signs.

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the puzzles no longer held my interest and I decided to retire. My central vision remained good, and I could easily read a book or see a computer screen. I had time to do the things I had delayed for years. I wrote and published a family memoir, Strong As Iron, to preserve the stories of my parents and grandparents for my brother’s three daughters, as Dave and I had no children of our own. I started doing volunteer work. At Learning Ally in Friendship Heights, I made audio recordings of computer science textbooks for use by blind or dyslexic students. I was delighted to help others who share my disability, but I had to give this up as my reading accuracy declined. I still spend a day a week at Bethesda Cares, where I collect information about the services rendered to homeless clients and enter it into a database. Within the past year, my central vision has begun to lose its sharpness. Newspaper print is harder to see—I have to sit in bright light to read The Washington Post or Washington Jewish Week—and photographs are impossible to decipher.

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To rest my eyes, I have switched from paper to audio books downloaded from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. I have listened to everything from classic mysteries like The Maltese Falcon to biographies such as Blind but Now I See about Doc Watson, even challenging books of modern thought like Christ Actually by James Carroll. While I can still do my share of the household chores, I need my husband’s help to determine if the chicken is sufficiently browned or where to apply the stain remover on the laundry. Dave has been my mainstay over the years, never once complaining about the responsibilities placed on him by my limited vision. He is an excellent sighted guide, walking at my slower pace as I hold his arm, always signaling me when we approach a curb or staircase, helping me avoid

low-hanging branches or protruding signs. During a trip to Slovenia in May 2015, Dave guided me up and down 500 uneven steps through a forest path to reach a waterfall I wanted to visit. When I retired in 2006, I began keeping a bucket list—challenging projects I want to accomplish before I die. This includes going back to college to study symbolic logic, which I found fascinating as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, and getting published a compilation of my essays—some serious, some humorous—about losing my sight. But unlike most people, I also have a “dark list,” things I want to do before I lose my sight. Whenever I read a book that describes a new place, or talk to someone from a country I know little about, I want to go there and experience it for myself. One of the first items on my dark list was the

trip Dave and I made to Easter Island in 2011, a place I’d read about as a teenager in Thor Heyerdahl’s books. I wanted to see the moai, the giant statues with their empty eye sockets robbed of their power-giving vision. The next year we visited the Flaming Cliffs in the Gobi Desert, where, in the 1920s, Roy Chapman Andrews first found a wealth of ancient fossils, including nests of dinosaur eggs. I fell in love with Slovenia, the homeland of a dear friend whose memoir led us from flower-dotted Alpine meadows to the twisting streets of medieval Ljubljana to the salt pans of the Adriatic coast. Still on my dark list is a return trip to Israel to stand again at the Western Wall and leave a note tucked between its stones, to walk the narrow, twisting streets of the old city of Jerusalem, and to swim in the Dead Sea before it

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disappears. This summer we will travel to Spain to explore the remnants of La Convivencia, the medieval period when Christians, Jews and Muslims lived in harmony and created the finest culture and most advanced science that Europe had ever known. I still want to take that mule-back trip down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon that I was denied as an 11-year-old child too young to meet the outfitter’s requirements. There are so many places that call to me, and I fear I cannot answer them all.

In 2013, I read a story in The New

York Times about a newly-blind woman in the Bronx who refused to use her white cane. She feared it would mark her as blind and vulnerable, making her easy prey for neighborhood thieves and thugs. She was willing to risk the dangers of being hit by a car, walking into walls or tripping over curbs. She

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safely. One day, as I was walking into the Bethesda Library, a teenager who was leaving very kindly held the outer door for me, then hurried inside to hold the inner door. I love to walk the Capital Crescent Trail, which is two blocks from where I live. A few months ago, as I reached the crosswalk at Little Falls Parkway—always a dangerous spot—a man on a bicycle said he would walk across the street with me to ensure that the cars stopped. He kept his bike between me and the traffic, shifting sides when we reached the median strip. I was touched by his sensitivity. As I kept going, the air seemed fresher and the birdsong sweeter. I felt grateful that because of the kindness of strangers, the world was still mine to walk. n

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Get Up and Move From lunges and pushups to kickboxing and Zumba, some companies find ways to make fitness part of the workday By amy reinink | photos by edgar artiga

Juliet Rodman (left) leads a workout at Wellness Corporate Solutions in Bethesda, where employees often exercise together in the middle of the day.

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It was midafternoon on a weekday in March when an email went out to the staff at Wellness Corporate Solutions (WCS) in Bethesda: There would be an impromptu interval workout in the data department in 15 minutes. All employees were invited. Brandon Fields, 30, director of operations for the health and wellness company, says he and a group of coworkers received the message in the middle of a planning meeting. They were all wearing workout-appropriate clothes—sweat-wicking shirts and pants that make it easy to move around comfortably— which WCS encourages employees to do for just this reason. “There were maybe five of us in the conference room with our laptops open, and someone noticed the email,” Fields says. “We were all like, ‘Let’s go!’ ” They walked down to the data department for eight minutes of planks, lunges, pushups, situps and other calisthenics with several other employees in a session led by Juliet Rodman, the co-founder of WCS and its chief wellness officer. Then they went back to their meeting. “It really wakes everyone up, especially during those afternoon meetings when you get the 3 p.m. coffee crash,” says Fields, who tries to participate in the miniworkouts whenever his schedule allows it to supplement his marathontraining efforts. “I definitely feel like people were way more productive and focused when they came back.” At WCS, where services include creating and managing wellness programs

for workplaces across the country, there are pullup bars and resistance bands throughout the office, along with two communal treadmill desks that workers sign up to use in shifts. An employee leads 45-minute yoga classes outdoors during warm weather. All staffers receive fitness trackers to count their steps throughout the day—Rodman walks 6 miles a day with the help of her own treadmill desk. The company also sponsors circuit-training classes at Next Phase Group Ex Studio, which is a short

Bethesda gather in the ground-floor gym at corporate headquarters for Zumba, yoga and interval-training sessions, and the company also has a full Pilates studio. Honest Tea in Bethesda hosts two weekly boot-camp classes, and managers encourage employees to hold “walking meetings” on the Capital Crescent Trail when the weather is nice. The office also has two communal standing desks for employees. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Bethesda campus has a fitness center that offers a full schedule of hourlong cycling, yoga and strength-training workouts throughout the day during the workweek. The opportunity to exercise is a benefit that workplaces are offering with increasing regularity. A 2015 report by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 70 percent of employers throughout the country offer a general wellness program, with benefits such as on-site exercise classes, company-provided fitness bands or activity trackers, and wellness challenges or competitions. (WCS holds monthly challenges in which employees pledge to walk a certain number of steps or do a certain number of planks or pushups per day.) According to a 2014 study by the RAND Corporation, a California-based nonprofit, every $1 put into wellness programs yields a return on investment of $1.50 in lowered insurance premiums and other health care costs. But the reasons companies offer such programs have shifted in recent years.

“It really wakes everyone up, especially during those afternoon meetings when you get the 3 p.m. coffee crash,” Fields says.

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walk away. The classes, typically held around 4 p.m. on Fridays, serve as an alternative to happy hour. Emmaline Olson of Gaithersburg took a group class at Next Phase shortly after starting her job in the WCS customer care department in June 2015. “If it’s free, and it’s during work hours, and your boss is going, too, why not attend?” she says.

WCS isn’t the only employer in the Bethesda area offering on-site fitness classes to its staff. Discovery Communications hosts weekly boot-camp, strength-training, kickboxing and yoga classes at its Silver Spring headquarters. Employees at Marriott International in

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“Employers may have started offering wellness programs because of health care cost savings, but there’s so much more that happens when you have a robust program in place that offers benefits such as gym memberships and on-site fitness classes,” says Rodman, noting benefits such as improved morale and job satisfaction, and increased productivity. Rodman, who lives in Cabin John, says wellness programs can also serve as recruiting tools, and that millennials in particular have come to expect features such as fitness classes and on-site gyms as part of their benefit packages. 248

When employees at Honest Tea requested a company-sponsored fitness class a couple of years ago, organizers had to get creative about where and how to hold one. Their Bethesda Avenue office is small, with about 25 employees on-site. “We first had to ask whether we had the space, which we really don’t,” says Courtney Richardson, an executive assistant who lives in Northwest Washington, D.C. Richardson and a human resources representative found an instructor willing to teach within the space they felt would work best—the reception area

with the chairs cleared out—and set up the class for 5:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. They store free weights, yoga mats and other props in a supply closet. The instructor leads the five or so regular participants through a series of weighttraining and plyometric exercises in the reception area. They run sprints in the building or at a nearby park. “When people ask what I like about working at Honest Tea, it’s one of the top things I list,” says Wendy Derbak, an associate brand manager who lives in Gaithersburg. “It goes a long way toward creating a sense of work-life balance and

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Keira Lewis, a senior manager at Marriott International, teaches a Zumba class for colleagues at the company's corporate headquarters in Bethesda.

a feeling of community among the group that participates.” Rodman, who used to be a professional personal trainer, offers free headstand lessons at WCS to anyone who cares to learn. She posts photos of staff members who have mastered the inversion on her “Wall of Wow,” all in the name of encouraging employees to get moving in new and unique ways. “We’re a self-funded startup company,” she says. “But even without room to build a gym, you can make it easier and more fun for employees to move throughout the day.”

At 5:15 p.m. on a Monday in April, Keira Lewis is wrapping up a busy day as a senior manager in the tax department at Marriott International. After closing an Excel spreadsheet she’s spent the afternoon working on, she heads downstairs to change clothes and meet her Zumba class. Lewis walks into StudioM Fitness Center, the on-site fitness center of Marriott’s corporate headquarters in Bethesda. When she arrives at her Zumba class, several participants are slouching against the walls, looking tired. She greets them and makes small talk, then cues up her opening song, “Don’t Wake Me Up” by Chris Brown. “Don’t wake me up—but yeah, wake me up, because we’re about to work it out,” says Lewis, 44. Lewis leads the class through a danceaerobic routine to Latin, hip-hop and country music, letting loose a hearty “Whoop! Whoop!” every few minutes. By the middle of the hourlong class, everyone joins in her cheers. “I encourage people to make noise,” says Lewis, who lives in Northwest Washington, D.C. “By the end of class, everyone’s demeanor has just changed, and I know how they feel. During class, you feel the stress of your workday just fall off of you.” Lewis started using the fitness center when she joined Marriott in 2006—the company has had a gym at corporate headquarters since the building opened in the late 1970s—and she started teaching Zumba in 2012. She says working out midday provides an energy boost to fuel the afternoon, while 5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. classes offer a different benefit: Staying at work to exercise and shower gives Bethesda-area traffic a chance to clear. “Once you’re in the car, it’s hard to drag yourself to a workout class. God forbid if you have to go home to change your clothes first,” Lewis says. “Here, all you have to do is grab your bag and go downstairs.” Marriott recently revamped its fitness center, expanding it to 3,500 square feet and adding all new equipment, upgraded

locker rooms and showers. StudioM Fitness Center hosts three Zumba, two yoga and two high-intensity interval-training classes every week, with about 20 people participating in each, says Rebecca Spencer, Marriott’s director of global well-being. One instructor is on the fitness-center staff, while the other three are Marriott employees who teach fitness classes in their spare time, like Lewis. It costs Marriott employees roughly $20 per month for a gym membership, which includes access to classes, Spencer says. By comparison, Equinox in Bethesda costs $153 per month, and Bethesda Sport & Health starts at $79 per month. “The idea of being able to have a balance and really being able to take care of your body has really been ingrained in our culture since the early days,” says Angela Wiggins of Silver Spring, senior director of corporate relations for Marriott. “Employees don’t feel restrictions about working out during lunch.” Still, just because a company offers fitness-related perks doesn’t mean its employees will take advantage of them. At Marriott headquarters, about 550 of the company’s 3,000 employees belong to StudioM Fitness Center. Lewis says that when she first started using the Marriott gym, it was tough to tear herself away from work at lunchtime for step aerobics classes. “When you make it happen, your energy level goes up and you’re really ready for those meetings in the afternoon,” she says. Brandon Fields also acknowledges that it’s easy to get into a rut and not want to stop what you’re doing to work out. “But when other people in your building or office are getting up to go to a class that’s sponsored by your employer, you think, ‘They have just as much work as I do. I’m sure I can take an hour to go work out with them,’ ” he says. “And once you do, no matter what else you have coming up in your day, you think, ‘OK, I can do this.’ ” n Amy Reinink is a frequent contributor to the magazine who also writes for Men’s Health and other publications.

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The Eastern County 8K and Fun Run is on Aug. 20 in Silver Spring.

Free. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. www. downtownsilverspring.com.

Through Sept. 27 ZUMBA ON THE LAKEFRONT PLAZA. The workout combines cardio, conditioning and balance with fun dance moves. Hosted by RIO Sport & Health. 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. RIO Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg. www.riowashingtonian.com.

July 3 and Aug. 7 SWEET DREAMS, SLEEP MATTERS. Learn a yoga practice that can help you regain a sense of inner peace. 6-7 p.m. Holy Cross Resource Center, Silver Spring. $60 on July 3, $70 on Aug. 7. 301-754-8800, www. holycrosshealth.org.

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July 4 AUTISM SPEAKS 5K. Proceeds benefit Autism Speaks, which raises public awareness about autism and funds research into its causes. 8 a.m. A 1-mile walk begins at 8:10 a.m. $35$45; $20 for ages 14 and younger. Potomac Library parking lot, Potomac. www.autismspeakswalk.org.

July 4 DCRRC AGE-HANDICAPPED 4-MILER. Older runners start early and younger runners start later in this race, which has about 20 start

times. 8 a.m. $5; free for members of D.C. Road Runners Club. No onsite registration. Carderock Recreation Area, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Potomac. www.dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/ age-handicapped.

Aug. 13 GREEN RACE C&O CANAL TOWPATH. Run a 5K or a 10K along the towpath in this race organized to encourage folks to enjoy the outdoors sustainably. 8 a.m. 5K fees: $35; $50 for family duo. 10K fees: $45; $60 for family duo. Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center, Potomac. www.thegreenrace.us.

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low-key race. 7:30 a.m. $10; $5 younger than 18; free for members of Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Silver Spring. www.mcrrc.org.

Aug. 28 EYE RUN 5K FOR PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS. The event will also include a vision health fair and kids’ activities. Proceeds benefit the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. Run a 5K, or a fun run that’s a little more than 2 miles. 9 a.m. $30-$60. Prices are the same for the 5K and fun run. Westfield Montgomery mall, Bethesda. www.youreyes.org.

SCREENINGS/CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS Through Aug. 30 ZUMBA. The weekly class makes a workout into an outdoor dance party. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Presented by Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital and Washington Sports Club. Free. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. www. downtownsilverspring.com.

Through Sept. 14 YOGA ON THE PLAZA. Bring your yoga mat for this mixed-level vinyasa class. Presented by Grace yoga studio. 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

July 5 and 12 JOURNALING AND GRIEF WORKSHOP MINISERIES. The two-session workshop will focus on using journaling to address grief. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. 301-921-4400, www. montgomeryhospice.org.

July 8, July 22, Aug. 5 and Aug. 19 BOOT CAMP ON THE SQUARE. Start the morning with an intense outdoor workout. Hosted by Gold’s Gym. 8:30 a.m. Free. Rockville Town Square, Rockville. www.rockvilletownsquare.com.

July 9, July 23, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 ZUMBA 0N THE SQUARE. The Latin musicinspired workout combines high- and lowintensity dance moves. Hosted by Gold’s Gym. 11 a.m. Free. Rockville Town Square, Rockville. www.rockvilletownsquare.com.

July 10, July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 YOGA ON THE SQUARE. Bring your own mat for an early morning yoga wakeup. Hosted by Gold’s Gym. 9 a.m. Free. Rockville Town Square, Rockville. www.rockvilletownsquare.com.

July 15 BRING FORTH YOUR MUSE—POETRY 101. Explore how to write poems as a way to

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SALAD DAYS OF SUMMER. Learn how to make a healthy, satisfying salad. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-8800, www.holycrosshealth.org.

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express how you feel. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-8800, www. holycrosshealth.org.

July 16 SPORTS FEST. Children entering kindergarten through eighth grade can do a 1K run, plus participate in baseball, volleyball, softball, soccer and track and field activities. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Bohrer Park at Summit Hill Farm, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350, www. gaithersburgmd.gov.

July 20 and Aug. 17 AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS. The one-day session is for drivers 50 and older who want to sharpen driving skills and learn defensive driving techniques. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $20; $15 for members of AARP. The instructor collects payment (check or money order). Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-8800,

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FOR MEN ONLY: GETTING A HANDLE ON YOUR GRIEF. The three-week session is led by male facilitators. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. 301-921-4400, www.montgomeryhospice.org.

Aug. 9 BUTTS & GUTS. The one-hour workout focuses on your glutes and abdominals. 11:45 a.m. $22. Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-8800, www.holycrosshealth.org.

Aug. 14 LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER. The workshop helps female cancer patients learn about skin care and makeup applications, plus hair and wig techniques. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Holy Cross Professional and Community Education Center, Silver Spring.

ENERGIZED FITNESS FOR PARKINSON’S. The class aims to improve patients’ mobility and strength. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. There’s a one-time $15 registration fee for the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area. Patients can then take classes as often as they wish. The Highland Building of the Kensington Park Senior Living Community, Kensington. 703-734-1017, www.parkinsonfoundation.org.

Ongoing INNER PEACE & HEALING. A Reiki instructor teaches how to use energy to feel better. 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, Bethesda. 301-634-7500, www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

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health creative side by learning how to knit, or improve your knitting skills, as you relieve stress from your cancer diagnosis. 10-11 a.m. Fridays. Free. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, Bethesda. 301-634-7500, www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups are free unless otherwise noted.

July 5 and Aug. 2 THYROID CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. For patients, caregivers, family members and friends. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center, Rockville. 240-826-2011, www.adventisthealthcare. com.

July 6 and Aug. 3 CANCER CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. Noon-1 p.m. Hosted by Hope Connections for Cancer Support. Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center, Rockville. 301-6347500; www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

July 7, July 19, Aug. 4 and Aug. 16 DROP-IN DISCUSSION ABOUT GRIEF AND HEALING. Open to anyone mourning a

loved one. 1:30-3 p.m. July 7 and Aug. 4; 6:30-8 p.m. July 19 and Aug. 16. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. 301-9214400, www.montgomeryhospice.org.

Ongoing

July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22 OVARIAN/GYN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. For women with ovarian or other gynecological cancers. 12:302:30 p.m. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, 301-634-7500, www. hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

July 14 and Aug. 11 YOUNG ADULT GROUP. For young adults to help address the unique challenges they face with a cancer diagnosis. 6:308 p.m. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, Bethesda. 301-634-7500, www. hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

July 21 and Aug. 18 WOMEN & HEART DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP. For patients and family members. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park. 800-542-5096, www.adventisthealthcare.com.

Aug. 16 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. For

patients currently undergoing treatment. Noon-1 p.m. Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center, Rockville. 240-599-9920, www.adventisthealthcare.com.

CAREGIVER GROUP. Caregivers can find support and look at ways to cope with the stress of a cancer diagnosis, plus learn how to enhance their own health and well-being. Please attend a newcomer orientation before joining the group (orientations take place at 11 a.m. every Monday and 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays). 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, Bethesda. 301-634-7500, www. hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.

Ongoing

DISCOVERING MOTHERHOOD— ADJUSTING TO YOUR NEW ROLE. The support group is for new moms with young babies. Infants younger than 9 months are welcome with their moms. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Mondays. No session July 4, Aug. 22 or 29. Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove, Rockville. 800-542-5096, www. adventisthealthcare.com. n

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Will having home care alone allow my aging parents to stay in their home? As we age, our medical needs change and become increasingly more complex. Having help at home is a good start, but your parents may need additional services. Aging seniors often need help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming and preparing meals. Many need reminders about taking and refilling medications, rides to appointments, and other needs related to dementia, anxiety and depression or physical limitations. Private duty home care can be an important component of your parents’ care, but it is not a panacea. To create a care plan for individual needs requires input from various sources. Your parent’s primary care doctor is someone who should be consulted, and he or she may recommend seeking the opinion of a therapist or psychiatrist as well as physical, speech or occupational therapists. 254

Skilled care and medication management are among the services offered by Capital City Nurses Healthcare Services. Activities, clubs and day programs for adults can be part of a comprehensive wellness plan. You, as family members, have a responsibility to look at the situation and make objective observations about your parents’ abilities and preferences. When you notice your parent is starting to need assistance of any kind, you’ll have many options. If you don’t know where to start, an Aging Life Care Manager will be a great help. Home care by trusted and vetted caregivers, like the ones provided or referred by Capital City Nurses, create a strong foundation of care that can allow your parents to stay in their home, but there is a limit to what home care alone can do. Exceptional home care that is supplemented by other professionals can most certainly allow your parents to stay in their home, that familiar place where they are most comfortable.

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I know that Five Star is mostly for people who can live independently, but what happens when your residents age and need help? We want our residents to be able to age-in-place here at Five Star, where they are happy and have a strong social network, and not have to move to an unfamiliar place. Our whole team works together to care for all of our residents. If it is not a family member coming to us first, it may be a housekeeper, waiter or maintenance person who notices a resident is having a problem that signals a need for assistance. After staff meetings and assessments, we talk to the residentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with family members present if possibleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and suggest hiring outside help from a home health agency. Our goal is to keep the resident as independent as possible, and for them to be treated with dignity. We refer to only the best agencies for at-home care.

When a resident needs more advanced personal or health care, continuing to increase hours of outside services may not be an option. Ideally, they move onto our assisted living floor. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not possible, we suggest working with a geriatric care manager.

Is it difficult for a person who has been in independent living to move into assisted living? We do all we can to make the transition an easy one. There is usually some relief associated with this move because the person may have been struggling for a while, trying to keep their advancing needs hidden. Our assisted living floor has full size apartments, the same size that they had in independent living. They can enjoy the same food that they enjoyed in our main dining room, and, as they are able, they can still participate in water aerobics, exercise classes, lectures and any of the 300 monthly activities we offer. BethesdaMagazine.com | July/August 2016

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Larry Bradshaw, President & CEO National Lutheran Communities & Services 2301 Research Blvd., Suite 310, Rockville, MD 20850 301-354-2710 | www.nationallutheran.org

The best time to talk with parents about their options is while they are healthy enough to enjoy the benefits of a retirement community. For you, a retirement community offers the comfort of knowing your loved ones will receive the best possible professional care if it is needed and, for them, they will be able to make the most of their retirement years. Knowing what kinds of topics to discuss can help facilitate the conversation. Topics can include anything from finances and care options to transportation and social benefits. The key is understanding what your loved one wants most. Preparation done ahead of time, combined with a respectful and supportive approach to the conversation, will go a long way toward a successful outcome. Putting together a checklist of information can help everyone better understand all the options. Keep in mind that the desired end result is to help loved ones feel secure, maintain personal freedom, have peace of

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mind and be able to take ownership of their own decision. Learn more about starting the conversation at National Lutheranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning resource, helpingyourparents.org.

If my parents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open to living in a retirement community, what other options are available? Retirement communities are not for everybody, as many seniors have a desire to remain in their home. National Lutheran Communities & Services and other organizations offer options for in-home care and home health care. In-home care provides assistance with daily activities such as housework, transportation and cooking. Home health care can provide your loved one skilled nursing services. The goal of in-home care is not only to keep your loved one at home, but also help them remain as independent as possible in the environment where they are most comfortable.

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Natesha Williams, Resident Services Manager Maplewood Park Place – Gracious Senior Living 9707 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-571-7444 | Maplewood.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com www.maplewoodparkplace.com

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In your continuing care retirement community, what's one of your more unique social activities that we could participate in? I'm a huge fan of our Maplewood Singers. We all know singing makes you feel good. But recent studies show the incredible benefits of singing in a choir. It's proven to improve mood and make people feel energized and euphoric. It releases endorphins, which are often accompanied by a positive outlook on life. Singing also releases hormones that alleviate anxiety and boost feelings of bonding and trust – and can even strengthen your immune system. Definitely check out our Maplewood Singers. They're currently working on a repertoire of show tunes to be performed in the fall. We have weekly rehearsals with our Choral Director, Olga Morales, who has a Masters in Music Education and Choral Conducting

What other activities are offered at Maplewood?

social, cultural, educational and recreational events – exercise classes of all kinds, game events, social and duplicate bridge, billiards, spiritual gatherings, lots of outings, movie nights, concerts and dramatic performances. We also partner with Montgomery College on a series of classes each semester – right here in Maplewood, like Memoir Writing, The Art of Listening (to Music) and Getting the Most of Your iPhone, to list a few. Our superb location in suburban Bethesda makes it easy to get to Strathmore Music Center plus all the theatres, shops and restaurants in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and downtown D.C. Maplewood is owned by residents, so they reap the appreciation in property values and have a strong voice in how Maplewood is run. More than 20 committees generate our unique quality of life. Our one-of-a kind community has won the “Best of Bethesda” award from the readers of Bethesda Magazine for seven consecutive years.

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Wendy Papuchis, Community Sales Director Brightview West End Retirement Community 285 North Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-284-7214 www.BrightviewWestEnd.com

There are many philosophies about health and wellness. What is the best approach Brightview has found? We did the research and concluded there is more to health and wellness than simply the absence of illness or disease. It’s an overall sense of well-being and sustaining a positive approach to life, becoming aware of and making good choices to live our best possible lives. Brightview Senior Living developed the SPICE philosophy to keep residents—and associates—healthy and engaged. Including five holistic elements of wellness, which are spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural and emotional, the SPICE approach uses a blend of programs to create meaningful, healthy, stimulating and positive lifestyles. It is the foundation for ongoing wellness efforts and the model on which resident programming is based. Residents enjoy a daily calendar full of enriching and inspiring SPICE programs, important for the wellbeing of people of all ages.

It can be tough to be inspired when you are faced with all the chores associated with maintaining a house or having to drive for everything. These types of things sap energy. Brightview’s recommendation is to live in a place where you have the time and energy to focus on the important things, such as spending time with friends and family and pursuing your passions. We also believe surrounding yourself with interesting people who are interested in you can rejuvenate and inspire. At all costs, avoid social isolation. The science is clear: social isolation not only reduces quality of life, it leads to health problems. 258

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Frederic G. Burke, Senior Vice President Cynthia G. Kuncl, Senior Vice President Lou Caceres, Executive Vice President

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What do you see as seniors’ number one financial concern? Many baby boomers are worried that they haven’t saved enough to retire successfully, or that they will outlive their assets. While extraordinary advances in health care have resulted in longer lives, strategies to finance those extra years have lagged behind. We understand these concerns and we can help. That’s why we surround every client with a team that includes a fiduciary officer, portfolio manager and financial planning expert. And as part of the Private Client Group, we can harness the best of the bank’s resources to meet all of our clients’ financial needs, from financing and investing, to insurance and retirement planning. We also help families plan for a financially sound lifetime, and beyond, with a trusted local team of attorneys who specialize in estate planning. Through this coordinated approach, we develop personalized solutions that adapt to your life and your financial needs.

Most women who are seniors today have not been their family’s primary money managers. How do you assist those who now want or need to manage and invest the family finances? Financial literacy is a process. We often see women who must take control of the family assets unexpectedly, or women who need investment advice and strategies for their own secure retirement. For anyone with limited financial experience, it doesn’t have to be an obstacle now. Our solid team of attorneys, certified financial planners and wealth management experts provide a wide range of services and explain the continuum to all family members. We have introduced a series of seminars specifically focused on women and wealth management to help empower women who are investing. We share this community program by invitation, and also hold informative roundtable discussions in our Bethesda Financial Center. We provide additional support through our fiduciary services, which include bill paying, money management and investment advisory oversight.

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Irene Cady Harrington, President At Home Care, Inc. Park 29 Professional Center, 15304 Spencerville Court, Suite 101 Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-421-0200 | www.athomecareinc.com

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy, but in my 40 years of experience, clients have the most success when they treat it matter-of-factly. Emphasize that home care is no different than the many appliances, tools and conveniences that your parent has incorporated throughout the years to help make life easier. Having help come into the home is a tool that enables them to have control over their life, lifestyle and personal choices. To make sure you are choosing the right agency, check around. Contact the Better Business Bureau, Angieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, a social worker or geriatric care manager that you trust. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll avoid headaches by avoiding undocumented workers, who are not bonded or insured. With someone who skirts health and safety regulations, you usually get what you pay for, which may be an unqualified and unreliable care-

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giver. Reputable agencies like At Home Care do thorough initial vetting and periodic checks. We are responsive and have back up plans.

What is your advice for a good life in our advanced years? The journey can be fulfilling; I find that the human will has a lot of impact. One of our most joyful clients is a paraplegic, so I have seen that even with physical challenges, one can choose to prevail. This particular woman gets all over town in her scooter, and recently went to an out-of-town wedding. Having help has given her freedom. That is what we hope for even a resistant senior: a revelation that having help provides greater independence. For 40 years, At Home Care, Inc. has seen Washington-area families relieved of worry and guilt by organizing home care for seniors who are happy in their familiar surroundings. Affordable full-time or part-time care is available, as well as live-in arrangements.

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Ann Matesi, Director of Rehabilitation Services Charles E. Smith Life Communities 6121 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-8476 | www.smithlifecommunities.org

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At the hospital, my doctor told me I cannot go straight home, but must first go to rehab. How will rehab help me get back home? At the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, our team of 30 physical, occupational and speech therapists dedicated to post-acute recovery, along with our nurses and seven full-time, on-staff physicians, will work with you so that you can return to your everyday life, routine and responsibilities. In fact, 99 percent of our patients who went from home to the hospital and then to our rehabilitation, return home. We begin by evaluating your unique circumstances and challenges. We set aggressive but achievable goals. For example, if taking care of your dog is a usual activity, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll incorporate that into your goals. We provide settings that replicate home so therapists can help you practice and adapt. In the hospital discharge process, you have options. In choosing a place for rehabilitation, look for personalized therapy and positive outcomes.

Is there anything distinctive about your rehabilitation services? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very proud of our pet therapy program, which was inaugurated in 2014 by one of our certified therapeutic recreation specialists, who wanted to engage and lift the spirits of long-term care residents. Amber Moore contacted Hero Dogs, Inc., an organization that trains service dogs to provide specialized assistance and companionship to veterans. Almost immediately, we noticed the results Moore was seeking, and we formalized the use of therapy dogs to augment traditional rehabilitation strategies in our PostAcute Care Center. Two days a week, dogs, handlers and patients are matched up for activities geared to individual patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. We consistently see the important role these dogs play in helping our patients recover and get back home. Our innovative pet therapy program not only dramatically boosts motivation, it brings lively fun and excitement into the process.

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Patrese Nesbitt, Fitness and Wellness Manager Collington Life Care Community, A Kendal Affiliate 10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721 301-925-7703 | www.collington.kendal.org

What have you found to work best to get to know your residents and encourage them to age as well as possible? Definitely our Vitalize 360 program! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very busy implementing this new complimentary program for our residents. Vitalize 360 is a senior coaching and assessment process that uses art and science to promote optimal wellness for successful aging. The program combines an award-winning, innovative wellness coaching program with the power of information derived from a scientifically grounded assessment system. It is a joint venture between two not-for-profits: Kendal Outreach LLC, a subsidiary of Kendal, and Hebrew SeniorLife, a non-profit affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Our residents have been very excited with this new program and they love how individualized it is. It embraces the entire well being of a person and encourages them to consider nine components to guide them in assessing their well-being: physical fitness, emotional stability, mental health, nutrition, community activity, social connections, spirituality, lifelong learning and sense of purpose.

Yes! I love being a coach. The two assessment tools I use facilitate meaningful conversations that do not feel forced. I get to know our residents and they get to know me. We set goals together and I follow up with them. Whether they need nutritional guidance, a better nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep or an outlet for artistic expression, I coordinate with the Collington staff and outside resources to make this happen. Plus, Vitalize 360 complements our robust continuing education offerings, which include a number of physiological classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Yoga and Tai Chi to Pilates. This program has helped active residents become even more active and our hope is that they will live longer, healthier and happier lives because they live here in our community. 262

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Fitness Director Anthony Absalon.

Anthony Absalon, Fitness Director Fox Hill 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-968-1850 | www.foxhillresidences.com

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Should seniors avail themselves of personal training, or are regular fitness classes enough? I would say that seniors not only should use personal trainers, they do use them. We have three trainers here and the Fox Hill residents keep us very busy. A full 70 percent of our community exercises, and that includes personal training as well as classes. Our classes are varied and they complement each other. We offer some for strength, some for balance and some that raise the heart rate, like Zumba. Yoga is great for stretching and stress reduction. I have 60 or more half-hour training sessions booked every week. One thing to remember is: Age does not lead to inability, inactivity leads to inability. My clients have all made lifestyle changes.

How do you design a personal training plan for an older adult?

For me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as simple as determining specific goals. Correction of posture, balance, gait and lengthened endurance are some of the top goals I try and achieve with all my clients. Improving posture has a ripple effect: it improves balance, which in turn improves gait and reduces tripping and falling. Some people want to lose weight, but most want to accomplish more functional goals. One man, early on, told me he wanted to put his pants on without having to sit on the bed. A woman said she was tired of getting worn out quickly when shopping with her daughter. With goal-specific training, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to measure success. The gentleman I worked with was happy to report back he accomplished his goal of dressing while standing up. Over time, my determined shopper was browsing through three or more stores without requiring a rest break. By helping my clients achieve these goals, I enable them to enjoy a more active life.

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Jennie Feldmann, Director of Sales Sunrise at Fox Hill 8300 Burdette Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-968-1800 www.sunriseatfoxhill.com

How do you ensure a smooth transition from home to community based living, especially for individuals who need memory care?

Susy Elder Murphy, Owner Debra Levy Eldercare Associates 11120 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 505 Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-593-5285 www.care-manager.com

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Right from the start we offer a very supportive environment that ensures a safe and successful transition for our new residents—and their loved ones. Our experienced team begins by learning the stories and details of our residents’ lives to design a customized plan of assistance for each. We partner our designated care managers with residents to develop a trusting bond that extends to their families. Great communication is also essential and our leadership team is in regular contact with families. We encourage bringing familiar, treasured objects from home to personalize private spaces. Combined with our warm, inviting common areas, this creates a welcoming retreat to help minimize anxiety. We know that every resident is unique and make certain the transition plan reflects this.

From left to right: Kim Picca, RN, Director of Nursing; Susy Elder Murphy, Owner; Susan Blum, LCSW-C, Director of Care Management.

Families often find making decisions about care for aging parents to be a stressful and emotionally fraught process. Each sibling has their own relationship with their parents, and their perspective on and perceptions of the situation can vary greatly. Add into the mix the complexities of the financial costs of providing care and it can be very challenging to agree on an arrangement that satisfies everyone, including the parents. As Aging Life Care Managers, we have a comprehensive assessment process and multi-disciplinary team approach. We make recommendations about the care needs identified and then help families understand the various options that are available to meet those needs, whether it is a move or remaining at home. We are the neutral and objective voice in the discussion, sensitively facilitating a solution that feels right to all parties. 264

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Scott Thompson, CEO Lifematters 7768 Woodmont Ave., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814 | 301-652-7212 7531 Leesburg Pike, Suite 101, Falls Church, VA 22043 | 571-282-2600 www.lifemattersusa.com

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What is the smartest way to prepare for and respond to the care needs of your aging parent? The needs of an aging parent can change abruptly, leaving you feeling unprepared for the next steps. Every day the senior care experts at Lifematters receive calls from families caught off guard and overwhelmed by crises involving elderly parents. Pre-planning for such events simply makes sense and should be done before a crisis occurs. Engaging an experienced care manager can mean the difference between stress-filled, disrupted lives, and peace of mind. Even in the throes of an emergency, a care manager who is a member of a comprehensive team can be your best ally to ensure a streamlined response to critical concerns. Such an expertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to eliminate the questions, worries and burdens of managing your parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Quality care management is not only the smartest way to prepare and respond to the needs of aging parents, it is cost effective when you factor in how much time, energy

and money are lost when you attempt to brave it alone without proper planning in place.

How can you best pre-plan for the needs of an aging parent? Schedule a consultation with a care manager to receive professional recommendations for important considerations for your aging parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care now and in the future. A care manager will work with you to thoughtfully assess needs, identify the best services options, create an emergency action plan and facilitate sensitive conversations with family members. By pre-planning, you are helping to set the stage for a smoother road to managing both anticipated and emergency needs. Pre-planning and utilizing the support of an experienced care team including care managers, senior care experts and trained caregivers can give you peace of mind and help ensure the best care for your parent.

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Egons Plavnieks, President Bright Star Health Care 10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 404, Kensington, MD 20895 301-588-0859 | www.brightstarcare.com

With the rationale of saving money, many people use private individuals for home care. They may have a close relationship with the caregiver, which can get sticky. It’s difficult to criticize and even harder to dismiss them. Most private caregivers don’t have liability, disability or workers’ compensation insurance, and most don’t have health insurance. There’s no back up if they get sick. Aides from full service agencies like Bright Star have all the proper insurances, background checks, training and skills. If an aide doesn’t fulfill expectations, they are counseled or replaced. Full service agencies provide nursing supervision by an RN, who conducts on-site visits and has verbal and written contact with aides. We also have an individual on call 24/7. Whenever needed, a suitable substitute is dispatched. 266

How can I convince my parent, who clearly needs help, to accept in-home care? It’s very difficult for anyone to accept that they are no longer able to live fully independently. From our years of experience, we can share a few successful strategies. Try eliminating the caregiver nomenclature and position the caregiver as an assistant, friend or companion. Explain that your parent will be accepting help not only for their benefit, but also for your peace of mind. If possible, do not talk about the cost of the service. Often seniors refuse help because they don’t want to spend the money, whether yours or theirs. Reasons range from depression-era frugality to their desire to preserve your inheritance. Ask your parent to give it a try. Once they see how helpful an aide can be, they’ll probably not only accept the service, you’ll hear no objection to adding to the schedule.

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Why should I use an agency for home health care, rather than an individual who helps a senior in my neighborhood?

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Ask the Experts: Seniors & Aging Elaine Koubek, Assistant Director  Ingleside at King Farm 701 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850 240-499-9019  | www.inglesidekingfarm.org

I understand that Ingleside at King Farm is CARF-accredited. What does that mean and why is it important? The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) assesses how communities like ours are operated. They study and measure over 1,100 standards. To be accredited means that we have demonstrated conformance to proven standards for business practices and are committed to continuous quality improvement. Each provider’s commitment to excellence is periodically evaluated on site and reconfirmed annually. Ingleside at King Farm is one of 300 out of 1,900 continuing care retirement communities in the United States that is CARF-accredited. A few of the categories reviewed are eliminating barriers to accessibility, accountability to funding sources, diversity, responsible management, good communications, residents’ rights, employee training and, perhaps most important of all, “person-focused standards that emphasize an integrated and individualized approach to services and outcomes.” I am currently a CARF surveyor and help assess other communities. In addition to interviews of staff, persons served and their families, the surveyors observe organizational practices, review documents, answer questions and suggest ways to improve the provider's operations and services. I enjoy visiting other communities; we learn from each other.

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How are communities like yours expanding to meet near-future needs? Ingleside at King Farm is now expanding possibilities for engaged retirement living. Gardenside, our upcoming addition, represents even more choices for people who are looking for an exceptional, independent lifestyle with upscale offerings, modern amenities and the security of five-star rated on-site health services. Gardenside will add 125 new independent living residences to our campus. The project will also include a state-of-the-art Center for Healthy Living with new amenities for the residents such as a creative arts center, classrooms and instructional space, a new fitness center, game and cards room, meditation space and an expansive multipurpose room. BethesdaMagazine.com | July/August 2016

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Alex Petukhov Best Senior Care Olney, MD 301-717-2212 www.bestseniorcare.us

What kind of home assistance has the greatest impact on safety for seniors? Preventing falls is a high priority because a misstep that results in a broken hip can be devastating. Be proactive rather than reactive. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far less costly to get a few hours of help early on rather than what might be round-the-clock care after something happens. At Best Senior Care, our first step is to assess the home for safety. A staircase is a good place to start. We often observe loose carpet that can cause tripping and recommend removal. When deciding if your parents need assistance, look for unsteadiness, dizziness and trouble standing smoothly from a seated position. Ask the doctor if your parent has low blood pressure or unstable sugar levels. Primary care doctors are a good place to start for assessing care needs. Other safety issues we address include medication management. It often surprises adult children when they discover their parents are forgetful about taking medicine. Look at their pill bottles from time-to-time. Does the number of pills in the bottle correspond correctly with the fill date? Nutrition is another concern. We should all have healthy, fresh food. Some seniors default to frozen and canned foods when grocery shopping becomes burdensome. Our caregivers shop and prepare meals, making sure to cook extra for leftovers that can be reheated easily.

Human connections are vital to a fulfilling life, but many seniors become isolated out of choice or circumstances. We solve the socialization deficit, engaging seniors one-on-one and encouraging them to interact with the outside world. Our caregivers are thoroughly screened, trained, certified, insured and bonded, but two additional â&#x20AC;&#x153;mustsâ&#x20AC;? are that they are friendly and well spoken. Our clients should never have to struggle to be understood. 268

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Christy Andrus, Sales Counselor Riderwood 3140 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 1-800-917-8707 www.ericksonliving.com/riderwood

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What should seniors look for when considering a continuing care retirement community? The first step is to understand what a continuing care retirement community is. Also called a CCRC, this type of community offers independent living plus multiple levels of on-site care, such as assisted living, long-term nursing care, respite care, memory care and home care. Next, determine what you want from retirement. Are you looking to travel? Meet new people? Volunteer? Then look for a community that’s large enough to offer a variety of clubs and activities, while retaining the warmth of a small town. Residents of Riderwood often refer to the community as “a small town under one roof” for its wealth of amenities, which include a pool, medical center and multiple restaurants that are all connected through climate-controlled walkways. A CCRC may be right for you if you wish to stay active and independent while enjoying peace of mind for the future.

Russ Glickman, Founder Glickman Design Build 15757 Crabbs Branch Way Rockville, MD 20855 301-444-4663 www.GlickmanDesignBuild.com

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What do you think living-in-place means for today’s Baby Boomers? Ninety percent of older Americans would prefer to live in their own home as they age, according to AARP. The strong desire to remain in one’s own home can generally be attributed to place attachment or a deep connection to home. Contemplating the idea of packing up and moving somewhere new can pose a huge emotional hurdle. Staying in our homes as we age often requires modifications. Some things to consider as family members—or even you—think about staying at home would be installing a no-step shower, grab bars and grips in the bathroom; having proper lighting inside and outside; and reducing the number of steps or decreasing step height. You’ll want a first floor master suite and multi-level or seated food prep areas in the kitchen. For those who strive to be independent, good planning and smart home design are tools that make living-in-place realistic. BethesdaMagazine.com | July/August 2016

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Claire Malden, Director of Nursing; Christopher Trump, Director of Admissions; Diana Huddleston, Director of Social Services; Tara Lawal, Executive Assistant; Kerri Donnelly, Community Liaison.

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I’m being recommended from the hospital to a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility and I’m feeling overwhelmed. What can I expect and how will I get from rehab to home? If you are hospitalized, you may be referred to a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility to recuperate. It may be overwhelming at first, but Carriage Hill Bethesda, having earned an overall 5/5 star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, can help you by providing a seamless transition from hospital to home. We call it your Road to Home™, making it our mission for that road to be as obstacle free as possible. Carriage Hill provides residents the best overall setting to recuperate by offering constant medical oversight and one-onone physical, occupational and speech therapy in a boutique-like environment with a superior level of customer service. Beginning with your hospital stay, a liaison may visit to answer your ques270

tions, working closely with the hospital and facility to evaluate and verify medical and insurance information, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to rehab. Upon your arrival, our long-standing team of professionals and licensed caregivers welcomes you. They work in collaboration with you to develop an individualized clinical and therapeutic plan; setting realistic goals and expectations to enable you to return home and back to your daily routine as quickly and safely as possible. Upon your discharge home, we will ensure you are fully prepared to meet your care needs, coordinating home care and therapy services to help you maintain the gains you made in rehabilitation. At Carriage Hill Bethesda we encourage you to think of your short-term rehabilitation stay as the road between hospital and home. Choosing Carriage Hill Bethesda for your Road to Home™ is one decision you’ll be happy you made!

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The large dining room at Kapnos Kouzina overlooks an open kitchen.

Executive chef George Pagonis oversees the kitchens of all three Kapnos locations.

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into Kapnos Kouzina, the bustling restaurant that celebrity chef Mike Isabella opened at Bethesda Row in February, the sound of shattering glass reverberates throughout the 5,200-square-foot space and jumpstarts my attention. It’s something I experience on every visit, both literally (there is either some flaw in the glassware or a chronic clumsiness issue) and figuratively—meals

interspersed with jolting moments. The metaphor extends to Isabella himself, who expands his empire fission-like, with bravado, ambition and energy. Kapnos Kouzina (kapnos means smoke in Greek; kouzina is kitchen) is the second offspring of Kapnos restaurant in Washington, D.C.; the first is Kapnos Taverna in Arlington, Virginia. The Mike Isabella Concepts portfolio also includes two Graffiatos, two airport concessions, one ballpark

concession, a sandwich shop (G by Mike Isabella), a Mexican cantina (Pepita) and two restaurants (Yona and Requin) owned in partnership with other chefs. In the works: a 40,000-square-foot, 10-outlet food court in Tysons Galleria and a second location of Requin. In Bethesda, the Kapnos space, formerly housing Vapiano, seats 160, including at tables on the patio. Inside, a street-level mezzanine overlooks a seating area that contains an open kitchen with a 12-seat white-marble counter, a 24-seat horseshoe-shaped oak bar and a chef’s table for 12. Light-wood floors and tables, bench-seat booths and green accent walls outfit the large, loud space, which brings to mind a fun, buzzy canteen. The company creatively maintains that the three restaurants are markedly different, with Kapnos focusing on Northern Greek cooking, Kapnos Taverna on coastal cuisine, and Kapnos Kouzina on home-style cooking. But there is such overlap in the small plates, spreads and large-format dishes they offer that you have to wonder at what point it’s time to mention the ch-word (chain) and celebrate the similitude. I can attest already to the superiority of the brand’s spreads, among them the luscious whipped taramasalata (carp roe dip); the smoky eggplant, walnut, feta cheese and roasted red pepper mélange; the favasalata of puréed yellow lentils with black garlic vinaigrette and pine nuts; and the hard-to-resist blend of smoky manouri cheese and kicky grains of paradise spice. I also know saganaki—a skillet of honey-touched,

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LIBATIONS: Excellent selection of cocktails plus a superlative wine list highlighting Greek wines

PRICES: Small plates (mezze) $9 to $16; for the table to share $30 to $52; flatbread pizzas and souvlaki $13 to $18

SERVICE: Friendly and eager, but could use more training

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A seasonal salad of shaved winter vegetables

Greek fare at Kapnos Kouzina includes, clockwise from top left, melltzanosalata (eggplant dip), tyrokaftari (feta and smoked manouri cheese spread), cruditĂŠ, saganaki (melted cheese), hummus and spanakopita.

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Some not-to-miss dishes at Kapnos Kouzina include (clockwise from top left) lamb shank kampama, yogurt panna cotta with minted citrus, fried chicken and crab flatbread.

bubbly kefalograviera cheese—to be irresistible. My previous visits to the other Kapnos restaurants allowed a quality control check on Kouzina’s spanakopita, hummus and falafel. I found the spanakopita to still be the best rendition of the buttery, flaky spinach-and-feta phyllo pie I’ve ever had. The hummus reigns over other eateries’ versions thanks to the neat formation of mint, ginger, golden raisins and red chili chutney lined atop it. Chickpea fritters are light and verdant from parsley, their fresh herb salad an enlivening foil. As to the dishes I’ve tried for the first time, I love Kouzina’s Caesar salad, its whole leaves fully dressed with creamy, tangy feta dressing and topped with feta crumbles, pita croutons, watermelon radish and pickled red onions. Crab flatbread, one of three, is a marvelous, summer-fresh salad of lump crabmeat, avocado and tzatziki in pizza form. From the souvlaki section, grilled ground duck patties are moist and tasty, their sublime flavor enhanced by a dip in charred scallion purée. Tuna tartare is problematic. On one visit, the hand-cut tuna cubes are so 274

overmarinated that acid transforms their texture into mush and obliterates the fish’s brightness. (Is it ceviche or tartare?) On another occasion, the tuna is perfect, but its avocado purée base is brownish. Other fish dishes excel. King salmon chunks, grilled perfectly to medium, sing when swiped in their cauliflower purée accompaniment, so smooth, rich and yellow it evokes hollandaise sauce. De-skewered swordfish, red pepper and onion are lemony and deftly grilled, peeking from under a pile of dilly herb salad. Dill is the predominant flavor in a ragout of spinach and large lima-like gigante beans underneath poached shrimp. Among the shareable items, green olive and lemon juice brine suffuses Kouzina’s fried half or whole chicken, the pieces tender and juicy beneath a crunchy coating. Honey harissa (spicy red pepper paste) dipping sauce adds notes of sweet and heat. A Flintstone-size lamb shank braised to tenderness in a red-wine tomato sauce heady with cinnamon, allspice and clove is pure melt-in-yourmouth satisfaction. You’d hope a Greek restaurant gets roasted rack of lamb right, and Kouzina does, accompanying

it with roasted fingerlings, harissa, tzatziki and a garlicky oregano and rosemary salsa verde. The service, though affable and attentive, needs work. Basic questions about menu items sometimes stump the staff. The first item I order, one of beverage director Taha Ismail’s delightful cocktails called the Papadapolous, contains, along with grapefruit juice, unfamiliar ingredients: Tetteris mastiha, hum and burlesque bitters. When I ask what they are, the server has to seek answers. (They are, respectively, a liqueur made from mastic evergreen resin, an amaro, and hibiscus and acai bitters.) For dessert, I could eat an entire bowl of the brown butter coffee ice cream that comes with a perfectly respectable chocolate torte. Yogurt panna cotta topped with fresh grapefruit and orange segments, mint, honey and a buttery, orange-laced kataifi (shredded phyllo) refreshes and delights without being overly sweet or heavy. That makes it a meal ender worthy of raising a glass over. Just don’t drop it, please. n David Hagedorn is the restaurant critic for Bethesda Magazine.

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Picnic at the Park Susan Limb and Patrick Musel, the chefs and owners of Bethesda’s Praline Bakery & Bistro, opened a fast-casual café in Glen Echo Park in April, in the same building that houses the Spanish Ballroom. The café features breakfast pastries, quiches, soups, salads, sandwiches; cookies, bars and Praline’s signature macarons; and microwavable heat-andserve meals to eat on the premises or take home for dinner. But the real draw? The picnics they put together for you, either customized or in pre-selected groupings, for around $16 per person. We recommend two options—available for a minimum of two people—that are perfect for a family outing at one of the park’s many picnic tables. The signature picnic basket is filled with a cheese assortment; a charcuterie platter that includes garlic sausage and homemade pâté; mixed greens salad; a smoked salmon plate with capers, tomatoes and onions; ratatouille; mini baguettes; and French treats such as macarons and palmiers. The all-American picnic basket features roast beef, grilled chicken and tuna salad sandwiches; shrimp salad; pasta salad; and assorted brownies, bars and cookies. Praline at Glen Echo Park is open through September from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, 301-229-8980, www. praline-bakery.com

Add a tablecloth and your own dishware to Praline at Glen Echo Park’s signature picnic basket to create an elegant spread on the park’s picnic tables.

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dine | TabLe Talk Building a Better BLT The Bethesda Central Farm Market’s vendors have everything you need to take advantage of summer’s tomato bounty and assemble a spectacular BLT. Bethesda Central Farm Market is open year-round; summer hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays. 7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda; 301-775-6402, www.centralfarmmarkets.com

Kosher lamb B-AA-A-C-O-N made by Chaim Silverberg, who sells it exclusively at Bethesda Central Farm Market. He doesn’t use nitrates, so the salt content is a little high, he says, but no worries— just consider that the salt seasoning for your sandwich.

Spreading It On When Bethesda residents Heather O’Donovan and Brady Marz started Picnic Gourmet Spreads out of a commercial kitchen three years ago, the husband-and-wife team only sold their line of five tasty Greek yogurt-based spreads at farmers markets. But the savvy duo convinced Whole Foods Market to take them on and now their goodies can be found in the chain’s Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, including Montgomery County’s four locations. Spread flavors include coriander-laced Moroccan cilantro, tandoori garlic, herbed goat cheese, chipotle sage and Parmesan, all of which taste great with your favorite chips (especially pita), but do double duty as sandwich condiments. We love the zesty, cayenne-spiked tandoori garlic spread slathered over a hamburger. O’Donovan and Marz recently rebranded from Picnic Gourmet Spreads to Picnic Gourmet Foods and launched a new line of products, translating their spread flavors into crackers and adding thin, crispy cookies. In June, Potomac Grocer in Potomac was scheduled to begin selling Moroccan cilantro crackers, chipotle sage sablés (strawshaped cookies) and brown butter cardamom cookies. The couple plans to introduce tandoori garlic crackers, herb goat cheese sablés, and sugar-smoked cinnamon, iced molasses and salted chocolate espresso cookies in the fall. If all goes according to schedule, they’ll also sell popcorn called Picnic Pop at all Montgomery County Whole Foods stores, in 4-ounce bags in chipotle sage and Moroccan cilantro.

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Toasted slices of wholegrain Pullman sandwich loaf from The Farm Market Bakery

Make your own mayo with small-batch California extra-virgin olive oil from All Things Olive, eggs from Springfield Farm and apple cider vinegar

Juicy heirloom tomatoes from Toigo Orchards

Assorted sprouts from Young Harvest Specialty Salads

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comings goings When Addie’s Restaurant closed in November 2013 after an 18-year run, Black Restaurant Group vowed to reopen it. On the heels of caterer Helen Wasserman opening Helen’s in that space, the company announced that Addie’s will indeed reopen, this time in Potomac’s Park Potomac development. They have not disclosed an ETA. Raynold Mendizabal, who was named the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s chef of the year in May, plans to open a seafood restaurant on the fourth floor and rooftop of the Silver Spring building where his buzzing butcher/restaurant combo,

Urban Butcher, occupies the ground-floor space. Balagger Restaurant and Bar, an Ethiopian restaurant in Falls Church, announced its second location in the former space occupied by Jackie’s and Sidebar in Silver Spring. Austin Grill in downtown Silver Spring ended a 13-year run in March. The Bethesda location of Soup Up closed in April. Bethesda’s Food Wine & Co. closed in May to make way for new development. And the owners of Rockville Pike eatery Tony Lin’s Restaurant retired, shuttering the restaurant in May. n

Dish With Us Do you know of a hidden gem or have a favorite restaurant that you want to share? Email tips for Bethesda Magazine restaurant critic David Hagedorn to editorial@bethesdamagazine.com.

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Summer in a Bowl Fresh-picked fruit marinated in a flavorful base produces a refreshing soup

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2 cups good merlot wine

1 teaspoon apricot brandy

6 tablespoons sugar

Dash of vanilla

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

photos by stacy zarin-goldberg

6 cups fresh fruit (whole raspberries or blueberries, Zest and juice of 1 orange quartered strawberries, 2 pieces of star anise slices of peaches or plums, halved cherries or sections 1 cinnamon stick of oranges—use fruits that 12 black peppercorns are in season locally, that 1 tablespoon raspberry jam are easy to pick up with a spoon and that are pretty ½ cup heavy whipping cream on the plate) 1 tablespoon apricot jam Fresh mint for garnish

1. Combine the wine and the next seven ingredients (through the raspberry jam) in a medium pot. Simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the mixture is reduced to 12 ounces (1½ cups). If desired, adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar, adjust the acidity by adding more lemon juice, or make it thinner by adding a little water. 2. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer, preserving the liquid (discard the rest). 3. Chill the liquid soup base in the refrigerator overnight. 4. To make a cream topping, whip the cream by hand with a wire whisk just until firm peaks develop. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk the apricot jam, brandy and vanilla together. 6. Fold the jam mixture into the whipped cream, taking care not to deflate it.

Find It Local Pick your own fruit or buy fresh fruit at nearby farms, including Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Homestead Farm in Poolesville and Larriland Farm in Woodbine.

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Bethesda 4935 Bar and Kitchen 4935 Cordell Ave., 301-951-4935, www.4935barandkitchen.com. The restaurant offers a sleek, modern interior and a young chef-owner serving French and Indian fusion dishes such as spicy chicken confit and tandoori pork chops. The popular upstairs private party room is now called “The Loft at 4935.” L D $$$

Aji-Nippon 6937 Arlington Road, 301-654-0213. A calm oasis on a busy street, where chef Kazuo Honma serves patrons several kinds of sushi, sashimi, noodle soups, teriyaki and more. Try a dinner box, which includes an entrée, vegetables, California roll, tempura and rice. L D $$

American Tap Room 7278 Woodmont Ave., 301- 656-1366, www.ameri cantaproom.com. Here’s a classic grill menu featuring sliders, wings and craft beer. Entrées range from BBQ Glazed Meatloaf Dinner with whipped potatoes and green beans to the lighter Crabmeat Omelet. ❂  R L D $$

&pizza 7614 Old Georgetown Road, 240-800-4783, www.andpizza.com. Create your own designer pizza from a choice of three crusts, three cheeses and eight sauces or spreads. Toppings for the thin, crispy crusts range from the usual suspects to falafel crumbles, fig marsala and pineapple salsa. This location of the hip, fast-casual chain has limited seating. L D $

Bacchus of Lebanon 7945 Norfolk Ave., 301-657-1722, www.bacchus oflebanon.com. This friendly and elegant Lebanese staple has a large, sunny patio that beckons lunch and dinner patrons outside when the weather is good to try garlicky hummus, stuffed grape leaves, chicken kabobs, veal chops and dozens of smallplate dishes. ❂ L D $$

Bangkok Garden 4906 St. Elmo Ave., 301-951-0670, www.bkkgar den.com. This real-deal, family-run Thai restaurant turns out authentic cuisine, including curries, soups and noodle dishes, in a dining room decorated with traditional statues of the gods. L D $

The Barking Dog 4723 Elm St., 301-654-0022, barkingdogbar.com. A fun place for young adults, with drink specials nearly every night and bar food such as quesadillas and burgers. Salsa dancing on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays, karaoke on Thursdays and a DJ and dancing Fridays and Saturdays. ❂ L D $

BARREL + CROW 4867 Cordell Ave., 240-800-3253, www.barreland crow.com. Contemporary regional and southern cuisine served in a comfortable setting with charcoal gray banquettes and elements of wood and brick. Menu highlights include Maryland crab beignets,

shrimp and grits croquettes and Virginia mackerel. ❂ R L D $$

Benihana 7935 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-5391, www.beni hana.com. Experience dinner-as-theater as the chef chops and cooks beef, chicken, vegetables and seafood tableside on the hibachi. This popular national chain serves sushi, too. The kids’ menu includes a California roll and hibachi chicken, steak and shrimp entrées. J L D $$

Bethesda Crab House 4958 Bethesda Ave., 301-652-3382, www.bethes dacrabhouse.net. In the same location since 1961, this casual, family-owned dining spot features jumbo lump crabcakes, oysters on the half shell and jumbo spiced shrimp. Extra large and jumbo-sized crabs available year-round; call ahead to reserve. ❂ L D $$

Bethesda Curry Kitchen 4860 Cordell Ave., 301-656-0062, www.bethesda currykitchen.com. The restaurant offers lunch buffet and Southern Indian vegan specialties, served in a spare and casual setting. There are plenty of choices from the tandoor oven, as well as vegetarian, seafood and meat curries. L D $

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BGR: The Burger Joint 4827 Fairmont Ave., 301-358-6137, www.bgrthe burgerjoint.com. The burgers are good and the vibe is great at this frequently packed eatery next to Veterans Park. Try the veggie burger, made with a blend of brown rice, black beans, molasses and oats. ❂JLD$

Bistro LaZeez 8009 Norfolk Ave., 301-652-8222, www.bistro lazeez.com. Reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine served in a small, attractive space. Don’t miss the grilled pita and the signature BLZ Chicken Medley, with a grilled, marinated chicken thigh, drumstick and wing basted in a zesty sauce. ❂JLD$

Bistro Provence (Editors’ Pick) 4933 Fairmont Ave., 301-656-7373, www.bistro provence.org. Chef Yannick Cam brings his formidable experience to a casual French bistro with a lovely courtyard. The Dinner Bistro Fare, served daily from 5 to 6:30 p.m., offers a choice of appetizer, main course and dessert for $35. ❂ R L D $$$

Black’s Bar & Kitchen (Editors’ Pick) 7750 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-5525, www.blacks barandkitchen.com. Bethesda Magazine readers voted Black’s “Best Happy Hour” in 2016. Customers count on the impeccable use of fresh and local ingredients and enjoy dining on the expansive patio. ❂ R L D $$$

BOLD BITE 4901-B Fairmont Ave., 301-951-2653, boldbite. net, 202donuts.com. Made-to-order hickory-smoked burgers and salads top the menu at this casual spot. Also here is 202 Artisanal Donut Co. with rotating flavors of doughnuts and locally roasted joe. JBLD$

Brickside Food & Drink 4866 Cordell Ave., 301-312-6160, www.brickside bethesda.com. Prohibition-era drinks meet Italian bar bites and entrées. Dishes range from fried chicken and waffles to lobster ravioli. Try one of the colorfully named punches, which include Pink Murder Punch and Snow Cone Punch. ❂ R L D $$

Caddies on Cordell 4922 Cordell Ave., 301-215-7730, www.caddies oncordell.com. Twenty-somethings gather at this golf-themed spot to enjoy beer and wings specials in a casual, rowdy atmosphere that frequently spills onto the large patio. Bethesda Magazine readers voted Caddies “Best Place for a Guys’ Night Out” in 2015. ❂ J R L D $

Café Deluxe 4910 Elm St., 301-656-3131, www.cafedeluxe.com. This local chain serves bistro-style American comfort food in a fun and noisy setting with wood fans and colorful, oversized European liquor posters. Menu options include burgers, entrées, four varieties of flatbread and mussels served three different ways. ❂ J R L D $$

Cava Mezze Grill 4832 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-1772, www.cava grill.com. The guys from Cava restaurant have created a Greek version of Chipotle. Choose the meat, dip or spread for a pita, bowl or salad. Housemade juices and teas provide a healthful beverage option. ❂ LD$

Cesco Osteria 7401 Woodmont Ave., 301-654-8333, www. cesco-osteria.com. Longtime chef Francesco Ricchi turns out Tuscan specialties, including pizza, pasta and foccacia in a big, jazzy space. Stop by the res-

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taurant’s Co2 Lounge for an artisan cocktail before dinner. ❂ L D $$

Chef Tony’s 4926 St. Elmo Ave., 301-654-3737, www.cheftonys bethesda.com. Chef-owner Tony Marciante focuses on Mediterranean seafood tapas, offering dishes ranging from fish and seafood to chicken, steak and pasta. Desserts include Drunken Strawberries and Classic Creme Brulée. J R L D $$

City Lights of China 4953 Bethesda Ave., 301-913-9501, www.bethes dacitylights.com. Longtime Chinese eatery serves familiar Szechuan and Beijing fare, including six types of dumplings and seven handmade noodle dishes. Red walls and chocolate-colored booths give the place a sharp look. L D $$

COOPER’S MILL 5151 Pooks Hill Road (Bethesda Marriott), 301897-9400, coopersmillrestaurant.com/bethes da. Hotel restaurant showcases a modern, stylish menu with stone-oven flatbreads, homemade tater tots and locally sourced produce. Local beers on draft and by the bottle, plus regional bourbon and gin. B R L D $$

The Corner Slice 7901 Norfolk Ave., 301-907-7542, www.thecorner slice.net. New York-style pizza, available by the slice or as a 20-inch pie. Specialty pizzas include the spinach-artichoke white pie with ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan and the Buffalo Chicken Pie with blue cheese and hot sauce. ❂ L D $

CRAVE 7101 Democracy Blvd., Suite 1530 (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-469-9600, cravebethesda. com. Minnesota-based chainlet offers an eclectic melting pot of American dishes, including bison burgers, duck confit flatbread and kogi beef tacos. The restaurant is also known for its extensive selection of wine and sushi. J L D $$

Daily Grill One Bethesda Metro Center, 301-656-6100, www.dailygrill.com. Everyone from families to expense-account lunchers can find something to like about the big portions of fresh American fare, including chicken pot pie and jumbo lump crabcakes. ❂ J B R L D $$

Don Pollo 7007 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-0001, www.donpollo group.com. Juicy, spiced birds and reasonable prices make this Peruvian chicken eatery a go-to place any night of the week. Family meals that serve four or six people available. Locations in Rockville and Gaithersburg, too. L D $

Duck, duck goose (New) 7929 Norfolk Ave., 301-312-8837, www.ddgbethes da.com. Thirty-five-seat French brasserie owned by chef Ashish Alfred. Small plates include steak tartare, salmon carpaccio and squid ink spaghetti with Manila clams and Fresno chilies. Among the entrées, look for updates of French classics, such as dry-aged duck with Bing cherries, and halibut with scallop mousse and puff pastry. ❂ L D $$

Fish Taco 10305 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-564-6000, www.fishtacoonline.com. This counter-service taqueria features a full roster of seafood as well as non-aquatic tacos, plus margaritas and other Mexican specialties. J L D $

Garden Grille & Bar 7301 Waverly St. (Hilton Garden Inn), 301-6548111. Aside from a breakfast buffet featuring cooked-to-order omelets, waffles, fruit and more, the restaurant offers an extensive menu, from burgers to crabcakes, short ribs and pasta dishes. J B D $$

Grapeseed (Editors’ Pick) 4865 Cordell Ave., 301-986-9592, www.grapeseed bistro.com. Chef-owner Jeff Heineman, who develops each dish on the frequently updated menu to pair with a specific wine, also offers small plates. Charcuterie offerings include house-made and artisan meats. L D $$$

Gringos & Mariachis (Editors’ Pick) 4928 Cordell Ave., 240-800-4266, www.gringos andmariachis.com. The owners of the popular Olazzo Italian restaurants in Bethesda and Silver Spring trade in the red sauce for salsa at this hip taqueria with edgy murals and plenty of tequila. Voted “Best New Restaurant” by the magazine’s readers in 2015. L D $

Guapo’s Restaurant 8130 Wisconsin Ave., 301-656-0888, www.guapos restaurant.com. This outpost of a local chain has

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dine everything you’d expect: margaritas and chips galore, as well as a handful of daily specials served in festive Mexican surroundings. Perfect for families and dates. J R L D $

Guardado’s 4918 Del Ray Ave., 301-986-4920, www.guardados. com. Chef-owner Nicolas Guardado, who trained at Jaleo, opened this hidden gem devoted to LatinSpanish cooking in 2007 and has developed a following with tapas specialties like shrimp and sausage, stuffed red peppers and paella. J L D $

GUSTO ITALIAN GRILL 4733 Elm St., 240-396-6398, gustoitaliangrill.com. The fast-casual have-it-your-way concept comes to Italian fare, with flatbread, pasta and salad as the base options; meatballs, porchetta, grilled chicken and steak as protein pile-ons; toppings such as artichoke hearts, pancetta and Tuscan corn; and several sauces and dressings. Gusto Stix (rolled flatbread with fillings such as cheese, pepperoni and/ or mushrooms), gelato pops and cool chandeliers add fun. ❂ J L D $

Hanaro Restaurant & Lounge 7820 Norfolk Ave., 301-654-7851, www.hanaro bethesda.com. The restaurant’s modern dark woods combined with a light-filled dining room brighten its corner location, and the menu includes sushi and Asian fusion main courses such as pad Thai and galbi (Korean ribs). The bar offers a daily happy hour. ❂ L D $$

Heckman’s Delicatessen & BAR 4914 Cordell Ave., 240-800-4879, www.heckmans deli.com. The deli features all the staples, plus a dinner menu with chicken-in-a-pot and stuffed cabbage. Menu offers long lists of ingredients to build your own salads, sandwiches and egg dishes. Sweets include rugelach, black-and-white cookies and homemade cheesecake. ❂ J B L D $

Himalayan Heritage 4925 Bethesda Ave., 301-654-1858, www.himala yanheritagedc.com. The menu includes North Indian, Nepalis, Indo-Chinese and Tibetan cuisines, featuring momos (Nepalese dumplings), Indian takes on Chinese chow mein and a large selection of curry dishes. L D $

House of Foong Lin 4613 Willow Lane, 301-656-3427, www.foonglin. com. The Chinese restaurant features Cantonese, Hunan and Szechuan cuisine, including chef’s recommendations, low-fat choices and lots of traditional noodle dishes. L D $$

House of Milae 4932 St. Elmo Ave., 301-654-1997. The Kang family, who own Milae Cleaners in Bethesda, bring simple Korean dishes to their first food foray. Chef “M&M” Kang prepares home-style fare such as bulgogi, galbi and bibimbap. The kids’ menu has one item: spaghetti, made from the recipe of owner Thomas Kang’s former college roommate’s mother. JLD$

Jaleo (Editors’ Pick) 7271 Woodmont Ave., 301-913-0003, www.jaleo. com. The restaurant that launched the American career of chef José Andrés and popularized Spanish tapas for a Washington, D.C., audience offers hot, cold, spicy and creative small plates served with outstanding Spanish wines. Voted “Best Small Plates” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2014 and 2015. ❂ R L D $$

Jetties 4829 Fairmont Ave., 301-769-6844, www.jetties dc.com. The only suburban location of the popular Nantucket-inspired sandwich shop, which has five restaurants in Northwest Washington, D.C. Aside from the signature Nobadeer sandwich (roasted turkey and stuffing with cranberry sauce and mayonnaise on sourdough), look for large salads and an innovative children’s menu. ❂ J L D $

Kabob Bazaar 7710 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-5814, www.kabob bazaar.com. The younger sister of a popular Arlington restaurant with the same name offers kabobs in every protein possible, plus lots of vegetarian side dishes. Music on Saturdays and Sundays. ❂ LD$

Kadhai (Editors’ Pick) 7905 Norfolk Ave., 301-718-0121, www.kadhai. com. This popular Indian restaurant formerly known as Haandi serves a variety of traditional chicken, lamb and seafood dishes, plus rice and vegetarian dishes and a selection of breads. An extensive lunch buffet is offered daily. ❂ L D $$

KAPNOS KOUZINA (Editors’ Pick) 4900 Hampden Lane, 301-986-8500, www.kapnos kouzina.com. This is chef Mike Isabella’s first foray into Maryland and the second outpost based on Kapnos, his D.C. restaurant that spotlights Greek spreads, salads, small plates and roasted meats. Not to be missed are the pyde, puffed pillows of bread. They are best as spread-dipping vehicles; crusts for topped, pizza-like flatbreads; or sandwich casings for souvlakis. ❂ R L D $$

La Panetteria 4921 Cordell Ave., 301-951-6433, www.lapanet teria.com. La Panetteria transports diners into a quaint Italian villa with its impeccable service and Old World atmosphere, serving such Southern and Northern Italian classic dishes as homemade spaghetti and veal scaloppine. L D $$

le Pain quotidien 7140 Bethesda Lane, 301-913-2902; 10217 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 240752-8737, www.lepainquotidien.com. New Yorkbased Belgian-born bakery/restaurant chain with farmhouse vibe, featuring organic breads, European breakfast and dessert pastries, savory egg dishes, soups, Belgian open-faced sandwiches, entrée salads, wine and Belgian beer by the bottle. ❂ J B RLD$

Le Vieux Logis 7925 Old Georgetown Road, 301-652-6816, www. levieuxlogisrestaurantmd.com. The colorful exterior will draw you into this family-run Bethesda institution, but classic French dishes such as Dover sole meunière and mussels in a white wine broth will keep you coming back. ❂ D $$$

Lebanese Taverna 7141 Arlington Road, 301-951-8681, www.lebanese taverna.com. This branch of this long-lived local chain is an elegant spot for dipping puffy pita bread into hummus and baba ghanoush. The rest of the traditional Lebanese mezze are worth a try, too, as are the slow-cooked lamb dishes. Voted “Best Middle Eastern Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2016. ❂ J L D $$

Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar 4907 Cordell Ave., 301-652-6945, www.louisiana bethesda.com. The popular Bethesda institution offers a Cajun- and Creole-style menu, complete with

divine fried items. The pain perdou and beignets remain a great way to start a Sunday morning. BRLD$

Luke’s Lobster 7129 Bethesda Lane, 301-718-1005, www.lukes lobster.com. This upscale carryout features authentic lobster, shrimp and crab rolls; the seafood is shipped directly from Maine. Try the Taste of Maine, which offers all three kinds of rolls, plus two crab claws.❂ L D $

Maki Bar 6831 Wisconsin Ave. (Shops of Wisconsin), 301907-9888, www.makibarbethesda.com. This tiny 30-seat Japanese restaurant and sushi bar offers 60-plus kinds of maki rolls, categorized as Classic (tuna roll), Crunch Lover (spicy crunch California roll) and Signature (eel, avocado, tobiko, crab), along with sushi, sashimi, noodle bowls and rice-based entrées. L D $$

Mamma Lucia 4916 Elm St., 301-907-3399, www.mammalucia restaurants.com. New York-style pizza dripping with cheese and crowd-pleasing red sauce, and favorites like chicken Parmesan and linguini with clams draw the crowds to this local chain. Gluten-free options available. ❂ L D $$

MATUBA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 4918 Cordell Ave., 301-652-7449, www. matuba-sushi.com. Longtime Bethesda Japanese eatery goes more casual, with counter service and carryout added to the traditional seating area. Sushi a la carte, rolls and entrées all available. L D $$

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar 7263 Woodmont Ave., 301-215-8305, www.max brenner.com. Chocoholics and dessert lovers will have a field day with the restaurant’s milkshakes, coffee drinks, hot chocolate, crêpes, waffles, fondue, ice cream and chocolate pizza. A retail section offers bonbons, praline wafers and caramelized nuts rolled in hazelnut cream and cocoa powder.

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Met Bethesda 7101 Democracy Blvd., Unit 3200 (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-767-1900, www.metbethesda md.com. Boston-based restaurateur Kathy Sidell’s restaurant offers seasonal American cuisine cooked over a wood-burning grill. Look for oak-fired prime rib-eye steak, grilled avocados stuffed with Maryland crab and an extensive martini selection, served in snazzy surroundings with an open kitchen. L D $$

Mia’s Pizzas (Editors’ Pick) 4926 Cordell Ave., 301-718-6427, www.miaspizzas bethesda.com. Mia’s Pizzas’ wood-burning oven turns out Naples-style pies with a variety of toppings, plus homemade soups and cupcakes. Sit in the cheery dining room with yellow, green and orange accents or under an umbrella on the patio. ❂ J L D $$

Moby Dick House of Kabob 7027 Wisconsin Ave., 301-654-1838, www.mobys kabob.com. This kabob takeout/eat-in mainstay was one of the first kabob places in the area. It makes its own pita bread. The menu includes a variety of salads and vegetarian sandwiches and platters. L D $

MOMO Chicken + Jazz 4862 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 240-483-0801, www. momofc.com. Skip the breasts, and head for the wings or drumsticks at Bethesda’s first Korean fried

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chicken spot. Options such as seafood pancakes, bulgogi and bibimbap are part of the extensive offerings, all served in a hip space with framed record albums gracing the walls. ❂ J L D $$

Mon Ami Gabi

7239 Woodmont Ave., 301-654-1234, www.mon amigabi.com. Waiters serve bistro classics such as escargot, steak frites and profiteroles in a dark and boisterous spot that doesn’t feel like a chain. Voted “Best Place for a Couple’s Night Out” by the magazine’s readers in 2015. Live jazz Tuesday and Thursday nights. ❂ J R L D $$

Morton’s, The Steakhouse

7400 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-2650, www.mor tons.com. An ultra-sophisticated steak house serving pricey, large portions of prime-aged beef and drinks. The restaurant is known for a top-notch dinner experience but also offers lunch and a bar menu. L D $$$

Mussel Bar & Grille 7262 Woodmont Ave., 301-215-7817, www.mus selbar.com. Kensington resident and big-name chef Robert Wiedmaier serves his signature mussels, plus wood-fired tarts, salads and sandwiches. Wash them all down with a choice of 40 Belgian beers, a list that was voted “Best Craft Beer Selection” by the magazine’s readers in 2015. ❂ R L D $$

Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria E Bar 7101 Democracy Blvd. (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-365-8300, www.naplesbethesda.com.

Neapolitan-style pizzas from three wood-fired ovens are served at this large, light and airy addition to the mall’s dining terrace. Owned by the Patina Restaurant Group, which operates about 70 eateries nationwide, Naples also offers Italian wines, small plates, pasta dishes and entrées. L D $$

Passage to India (Editors’ Pick) 4931 Cordell Ave., 301-656-3373, www.passageto india.info. Top-notch, pan-Indian fare by chef-owner Sudhir Seth, with everything from garlic naan to fish curry made to order. “Best Indian Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2016. ❂ R L D $$

NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE’S 10400 Old Georgetown Road, 240-316-4555, www. notyouraveragejoes.com. This Massachusettsbased chain’s moderately-priced menu offers burgers, big salads and stone-hearth pizzas, plus entrées including Anything But Average Meatloaf. ❂ J L D $$

PASSIONFISH bethesda 7187 Woodmont Ave., 301-358-6116, passionfish bethesda.com. The second location of Passion Food Hospitality’s splashy seafood restaurant (the first opened in 2008 in Reston, Virginia) features stunning coastal-themed décor and an extensive menu of shellfish, caviar, sushi, chef’s specialties and fresh catches of the day. J L D $$$

Oakville Grille & Wine Bar (Editors’ Pick) 10257 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-897-9100, www.oakvillewinebar. com. Fresh California food paired with a thoughtful wine list in an elegant, spare setting may not sound unique, but Oakville was one of the first in the area to do so, and continues to do it well. L D $$

PAUL 4760 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-3285, www.paul-usa. com. Five-generation, family-owned French bakery becomes an international chain, with locations in close to 35 countries. Aside from breads and pastries, look for soups, sandwiches and quiche. ❂ B LD$

Olazzo (Editors’ Pick) 7921 Norfolk Ave., 301-654-9496, www.olazzo.com. This well-priced, romantic restaurant is the place for couples seeking red-sauce classics at reasonable prices. Founded by brothers Riccardo and Roberto Pietrobono, it was voted “Best Italian Restaurant” by the magazine’s readers in 2016. ❂ L D $$

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Pines of Rome 4709 Hampden Lane, 301-657-8775. Local celebrities and families gather at this down-home Italian spot for traditional pasta, pizza, fish and seafood at prices that are easy on the wallet. The white pizza is a hit, and don’t forget the spaghetti and meatballs. LD$

Pi pizzeria (New) 7137 Wisconsin Ave., 240-800-3822, www.pi-pizza. com. St. Louis-based chain serving thin-crust pizza and deep-dish cornmeal-crust pizza, the latter of which has a thick layer of tomato sauce on top. Customize your own or go for the specialty pies, such as the Southside classic deep pie with Berkshire sausage, mozzarella, onions, green peppers and mushrooms. L D $

Pizza Tempo 8021 Wisconsin Ave., 240-497-0000, www.pizza tempo.us. Pizza with a twist, which includes toppings such as sujuk (Mediterranean beef sausage), pistachio mortadella and spicy beef franks, plus a wide selection of pides (boat-shaped pizzas). Salads, wraps, panini and entrées also available. Limited seating; delivery within about a 3-mile radius. LD$

Pizzeria da Marco (Editors’ Pick) 8008 Woodmont Ave., 301-654-6083, www.pizzeria damarco.net. Authentic Neapolitan pizzas fired in a 900-degree Italian brick oven range from the Siciliana with eggplant confit and black olives to the Solo Carne with sausage, pepperoni and salame. Salads, antipasti and calzones available, too. ❂ L D $

Positano Ristorante Italiano 4940-48 Fairmont Ave., 301-654-1717, www. epositano.com. An authentic Italian, family-run restaurant popular for private events, large and small. Colorful rooms are decorated with Italian landscapes, copper pots and hanging plants, and the outdoor patio is one of the most beautiful in the county. ❂ L D $$

Praline Bakery & Bistro 4611 Sangamore Road, 301-229-8180, www. praline-bakery.com. This sunny restaurant offers a tempting bakery takeout counter, full dining service and a patio. The food, which includes chicken pot pie and pralines, is French with an American accent. ❂ J B R L D $$

Raku (Editors’ Pick) 7240 Woodmont Ave., 301-718-8680, www.raku asiandining.com. Voted “Best Sushi” by the magazine’s readers in 2016, this casual restaurant has bamboo walls that do little to dampen the noise, but the menu satisfies with everything from sushi to kung pao chicken. ❂ L D $$

Redwood Restaurant & Bar 7121 Bethesda Lane, 301-656-5515, www.redwood bethesda.com. The upscale wine bar features fresh, local food and California-centric wines. Redwood features a frequently changing menu and in-season farmers market dinners. ❂ J R L D $$

Rice Paddies Grill & Pho 4706 Bethesda Ave., 301-718-1862, ricepaddies grill.com. This cute copper-and-green eat-in/carryout makes quick work of Vietnamese favorites such as pork, beef and vegetable skewers infused with lemongrass and the classic beef noodle soup known as pho. L D $

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 7900 Norfolk Ave., 301-652-1311, www.rock bottom.com. India Pale Ales and specialty dark brews are among the award-winning beers crafted in-house at this cavernous yet welcoming chain, which offers a vast menu. The burgers are the real deal. ❂ J L D $$

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 7315 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-7877, www.ruths chris.com. A dark and clubby feel makes this elegant chain popular with families as well as the happy-hour crowd. Don’t skip the fresh seafood choices, which include Caribbean lobster tail and barbecued shrimp. D $$$

Sala Thai 4828 Cordell Ave., 301-654-4676, www.salathai dc.com. This Thai mainstay cooks the classics and offers diners a nearly panoramic view of Woodmont Avenue through huge, curved windows. Live jazz Friday and Saturday evenings. L D $$

Saphire Café 7940 Wisconsin Ave., 301-986-9708. A relaxing spot for tasting everything from Maryland-style crab soup to Argentine skirt steak, Saphire pumps it up a notch on Friday and Saturday nights with drink specials and DJs. Tiki bar open Wednesdays through Saturdays. ❂ L D $

Satsuma 8003 Norfolk Ave., 301-652-1400, satsumajp. com. Bethesda’s first yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant has built-in grills at each table. Diners select a cut—short rib, chuck rib, skirt or tongue— and prepare it themselves. There’s also an extensive sushi and sashimi menu, as well as interesting cooked dishes. L D $$

Shanghai Bao Kitchen 7101 Democracy Blvd. (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-365-8866, www.shanghaiveggies.com. A fast-casual concept offering steamed, then panfried buns (bao) with pork or vegetable fillings, and chicken or shrimp dumplings that share the bill with create-your-own rice noodle or garlic-rice bowls loaded up with veggies, proteins, toppings and sauces. LD$

Shanghai Village 4929 Bethesda Ave., 301-654-7788. Owner Kwok Chueng prides himself on personal attention and recognizing regulars who have been stopping in for his classic Chinese cooking for more than 25 years. Order the secret recipe Mai Tai. L D $

Shangri-La Nepalese and Indian Cuisine 7345-A Wisconsin Ave., 301-656-4444, www.shan grilabethesda.com. Northern Indian and Nepali specialties such as butter chicken and fresh flatbreads known as naan shine here. The extensive menu ranges from soups and salads to tandoori and kabobs.J L D $

Share Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro 8120 Wisconsin Ave. (DoubleTree Hotel), 301-652-2000, www.doubletreebethesda.com/ dining.aspx. Share some buffalo chicken sliders or avocado bruschetta, or go for main courses ranging

from Yankee pot roast to cedar plank-roasted salmon. B L D $$

SILVER 7150 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-9780, eatatsilver. com. Upscale, tonier version of the homegrown Silver Diner chain, with modern takes on American classics and an emphasis on healthy, local and organic ingredients. Sleek interior takes its cue from the 1920s. ❂ J B R L D $$

Smoke BBQ Bethesda 4858 Cordell Ave., 301-656-2011, www.smokebbq. com. Pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken, ribs and all the fixin’s, plus starters including smoked tomato soup and fried pickles served in a friendly, casual space. Delivery available for orders over $15. JLD$

South Street Steaks 4856 Cordell Ave., 301-215-8333, www.southstreet steaks.com. Even transplanted Philadelphians will admire the cheesesteaks at this local chain’s third location. The shop also offers chicken cheesesteaks, hoagies (that’s Philly-talk for cold subs) and sandwiches called “Phillinis,” a cross between “Philly” and “panini.” J L D $

Stromboli Family Restaurant 7023 Wisconsin Ave., 301-986-1980, www.strom bolisrestaurant.com. In addition to a large selection of delectable hot Italian sandwiches called stromboli, this proud family restaurant/carryout features pizzas, subs and pastas at reasonable prices. L D $

suma restaurant and bar (New) 4921 Bethesda Ave., 301-718-6378, www.suma bethesda.com. Seasonal modern American cooking from chef Gene Sohn, formerly of Mussel Bar & Grille. Dishes include spicy sesame soy wings, deviled eggs with goat cheese, and challah-crusted fried chicken. Also find pizza, including one with duck confit sausage and caramelized onions. The outdoor patio is spacious and inviting. ❂ R L D

sweetgreen 4831 Bethesda Ave.301-654-7336, sweetgreen. com. The sweetgreen fast-casual chain—with its focus on local and organic ingredients—concentrates on salads (devise your own, or pick from a list) and soups. Look for eco-friendly décor and a healthy sensibility. ❂ L D $

Tako Grill 4914 Hampden Lane (The Shoppes of Bethesda), 301-652-7030, www.takogrill.com. Longtime, popular sushi destination relocated to the space formerly occupied by Hinode Japanese Restaurant. Look for the same traditional sushi menu, plus some new options, such as griddle-cooked teppanyaki at lunch, and more varieties of yakitori at dinner. L D $$

Tandoori Nights 7236 Woodmont Ave., 301-656-4002, www.tan doorinightsbethesda.com. Located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, the restaurant serves traditional Indian fare ranging from tandoori chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices, to a biryani flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins. ❂ L D $$

Tapp’d bethesda (New) 4915 St Elmo Ave., 240-630-8120, www.tappd bethesda.com. Beer-centric gastropub offering 40+ beers on tap, 100+ bottles and beer flights. Food menu includes standard American fare: soups and salads, char-grilled wings, beer-battered onion rings, burgers, brats and mains such as crab cakes, bar-

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Tara thai 7101 Democracy Blvd. (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-657-0488, tarathai.com. Thai cuisine goes high style at Bethesda Magazine readers’ pick for “Best Thai Restaurant” in 2016. With colorful murals of ocean creatures looking on, diners can try dishes ranging from mild to adventurous. L D $$

Tastee Diner 7731 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-3970, www.tastee diner.com. For 80 years, this crowd-pleasing if slightly sagging spot has served up everything from breakfast to burgers to blue-plate specials such as steak and crab cakes to crowds of loyal customers. Open 24 hours. J B L D $

Taylor Gourmet 7280 Woodmont Ave., 301-951-9001, www.taylor gourmet.com. The sandwich shop offers a menu of upscale takes on Philadelphia hoagies, sandwiches and salads made with top-notch ingredients. Check out the eggroll appetizer of mozzarella, provolone, hot capicola, Genoa salami, peppers and red onion. LD$

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TOMMY JOE’S 7940 Norfolk Ave., 301-654-3801, www.tommy joes.com. This Bethesda institution is now in the space formerly housing Urban Heights. The second-floor, window-filled corner location suits its sports bar persona, and the vast rooftop is ideal for outdoor drinking and snacking. Fare includes wings (Poho-style, grilled and smoky, are a good option), burgers, crab cakes and ribs. Chunky brisket chili, on its own or on nachos, is a winner. ❂ L D $$

Trattoria Sorrento (Editors’ Pick) 4930 Cordell Ave., 301-718-0344, www.trattoria sorrento.com. This family-run Italian favorite offers homemade pastas, baked eggplant and fresh fish dishes. Half-price bottles of wine on Wednesdays. Opera dinners at 6 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month feature a four-course meal and a performance for $60 per person. D $$

Tyber Bierhaus 7525 Old Georgetown Road, 240-821-6830, www. tyberbierhausmd.com. Czech, German and Belgian brews served in an authentic beer-hall setting, furnished with the same benches as those used in the Hofbrau brewhouse in Munich. Pub menu features mussels, hearty sandwiches, schnitzel and goulash. R L D $$

4839 Del Ray Ave., 301-654-4443, www.tiaqueta. Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café com. This longtime family and happy-hour favorite of4870 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-2981, www.uncle fers authentic Mexican food such as moles and fish julios.com. Loud and large, this Tex-Mex eatery dishes, as well as the usual Tex-Mex options. Menu packs in families and revelers fueling up on fajitas, includes American and Mexican beers. ❂ J L D2015-03_BethesdaMag.pdf $$ tacos 1 3/9/15 2:41 and PM more. Kids love to watch the tortilla ma-

chine. Voted “Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by the magazine’s readers in 2015. ❂ J R L D $$

Villain & Saint 7141 Wisconsin Ave., 240-800-4700, villainand saint.com. Listen to live music while digging into salt-roasted beets or slow-smoked pork ribs at this hip bar, courtesy of chef Robert Wiedmaier’s RW Restaurant Group. Delightfully dated décor includes lava lamps and photos of late great rock stars. The menu is divided into hearty dishes (villain) and vegetarian options (saint). ❂ R L D $$

Vino Volo 7247 Woodmont Ave., 301-656-0916, www.vino volobethesdarow.com. This wine bar and shop features a rustic café serving small plates, cheeses and cured meats, salads, sandwiches, pizza and a few entrées. For dessert, there’s bourbon bread pudding, gelato or sorbetto. ❂ L D $$

VÜk (New) 4924 St Elmo Ave., 301-652-8000, vukpinball. com. VÜK owner (and MOM’S Organic Market CEO) Scott Nash consulted restaurateur Mark Bucher for the only thing offered on the short menu of his Bethesda pinball arcade other than Trickling Springs Creamery’s soft-serve ice cream: thin-crust New York-style pizza and thick-crust Sicilian pizza offered by the slice or as whole pies: cheese, sausage, pepperoni and mushroom/onion. D $

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dine wildwooditaliancuisine.com. The owners, menu, décor and chef are the same, but the former Geppetto restaurant just gets a name change. The longtime eatery, owned by the adjacent Oakville Grille & Wine Bar, serves up thick-crusted Sicilian-style pizza, pasta and entrées in a casual atmosphere. ❂ L D $$

Wildwood Kitchen (Editors’ Pick) 10223 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-571-1700, www.wildwoodkitchen rw.com. Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s attractive neighborhood bistro serving fresh and light modern cuisine. Entrées range from Amish chicken with a scallion potato cake to grilled Atlantic salmon with creamy polenta. L D $$

Woodmont Grill (Editors’ Pick) 7715 Woodmont Ave., 301-656-9755, www. hillstone.com. Part of the Houston’s chain, the eatery offers such classics as spinach-and-artichoke dip and its famous burgers, but also house-baked breads, more exotic dishes, live jazz and a granite bar. ❂ L D $$$

Yamas Mediterranean Grill 4806 Rugby Ave., 301-312-8384, www.yamasgrill. com. A friendly staff serves gyros, souvlaki, lemon chicken and other Greek specialties at this sunny café. Dinner entrées include Greek-style chicken and vegetarian mousaka. ❂ J L D $

Yuzu 7345-B Wisconsin Ave., 301-656-5234, yuzu bethesda.com. Diners will find authentic Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi and cooked tofu, vegetable, tempura, meat and fish dishes, prepared by sushi chef and owner Yoshihisa Ota. L D $$

CABIN JOHN Fish Taco 7945 MacArthur Blvd., 301-229-0900, www.fish tacoonline.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $

sal’s italian kitchen (New) 7945 MacArthur Blvd., 240-802-2370, salsital iankitchen.net. Persimmon and Wild Tomato owners Damian and Stephanie Salvatore replaced their Asian concept Indigo House with a return to their roots. Find traditional Italian fare, such as bruschetta, risotto balls, Caprese salad, meatball subs, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken cacciatore and shrimp scampi. ❂ L D $$

Wild Tomato (Editors’ Pick) 7945 MacArthur Blvd., 301-229-0680, www.wild tomatorestaurant.com. A family-friendly neighborhood restaurant from Persimmon owners Damian and Stephanie Salvatore, serving salads, sandwiches and pizza. ❂ J L D $

CHEVY CHASE Alfio’s La Trattoria 4515 Willard Ave., 301-657-9133, www.alfios.com. This Northern Italian classic on the first floor of The Willoughby of Chevy Chase Condominium has been feeding families and casual diners for more than 30 years. Look for traditional pasta, veal and chicken dishes (plus pizza), served in an Old World environment. J L D $$

THE Capital Grille 5310 Western Ave., 301-718-7812, www.capital grille.com. The upscale steak-house chain, known for its He-Man-sized portions and extensive wine list, is located in The Shops at Wisconsin Place. Entrées also include chicken, lamb chops, salmon and lobster. L D $$$$

Clyde’s 5441 Wisconsin Ave., 301-951-9600, www.clydes. com. The popular restaurant features a frequently changing menu of American favorites and a collection of vintage airplanes and cars, as well as a model train running on a track around the ceiling. ❂ J R L D $$

La Ferme (Editors’ Pick) 7101 Brookville Road, 301-986-5255, www.la fermerestaurant.com. This charming Provence-style restaurant serving classic French cuisine is a popular choice for an intimate dinner or a celebration in one of several private rooms or on the heated patio terrace. ❂ R L D $$$

Le pain quotidien 5310-C Western Ave. NW, 202-499-6785, www.lepainquotidien.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ JB R L D $

Lia’s (Editors’ Pick) 4435 Willard Ave., 240-223-5427, www.chefgeoff. com. Owner Geoff Tracy focuses on high-quality, lowfuss modern Italian-American fare at this modern space with a wine room. Pizzas, house-made pastas and fresh fish please business lunchers and dinner crowds. ❂ J R L D $

Manoli Canoli Restaurant 8540 Connecticut Ave., 301-951-1818, www.manoli canoli.com. Italian and Greek specialties abound at a fun family eatery that features a large prepared foods section, dishes made with olive oil from owner Stavros Manolakos’ family farm in Greece and homemade mozzarella on pizza and subs. ❂ J LD$

Meiwah Restaurant 4457 Willard Ave., 301-652-9882, www.meiwah restaurant.com. This modern restaurant on the second floor of a Friendship Heights office building offers top-quality Chinese dishes that are hard to beat. There’s also a sushi bar with an extensive menu. A fountain sparkles on the outdoor patio. ❂ L D $$

GARRETT PARK Black Market Bistro (Editors’ Pick) 4600 Waverly Ave., 301-933-3000, www.black marketrestaurant.com. Sublime American bistro fare served in a restored Victorian building next to railroad tracks; the building once served as a general store and still houses a post office. Entrées range from swordfish to a burger and pizza, including several vegetable options. ❂ J R L D $$

GLEN ECHO the irish Inn at Glen Echo 6119 Tulane Ave., 301-229-6600, www.irishinn glenecho.com. This historic tavern has been a family home and a biker bar, but its incarnation as the Irish Inn has been delivering smiles and hearty food since 2003. Traditional Irish music on Monday nights and The 19th Street Band on every other Wednesday night, plus live jazz on Thursday nights. ❂ J R L D $$

KENSINGTON Frankly…Pizza! 10417 Armory Ave., 301-832-1065, www.frankly pizza.com. Owner Frank Linn turns out high-quality pizza in a rustic brick-and-mortar restaurant. The menu offers wood-fired pies topped with home-cured meats and tomato sauce made from an 80-year-old family recipe. Wines and homemade sodas served on tap, too. ❂ L D $

K Town Bistro 3784 Howard Ave., 301-933-1211, www.ktown bistro.com. Try filet mignon, duck breast à l’orange, chicken marsala and other classic continental dishes from this family-run eatery owned by Gonzalo Barba, former longtime captain of the restaurant in the Watergate Hotel. L D $$

Savannah’s American Grill 10700 Connecticut Ave., 301-946-7917. This casual sports bar serves American bar food, including wraps, burgers, salads and ribs, and brunch on weekends. Diners can enjoy their meals outside on a 50-seat patio. ❂ J R L D $

Potomac Pizza 19 Wisconsin Circle, 301-951-1127, www.potomac pizza.com. This cheery, casual dining room provides a break from the ultra-posh shopping surrounding it. In addition to pizza, subs and pastas are popular. Beer and wine available. ❂ J L D $

Sushiko (Editors’ Pick) 5455 Wisconsin Ave., 301-961-1644, www.sushiko restaurants.com. Known as one of the Washington, D.C., area’s most respected sushi restaurants, Sushiko offers a wide range of sushi and other dishes. A chef’s nine-course tasting menu includes seven original small dishes, a sushi course and dessert. ❂ L D $$

Tavira 8401 Connecticut Ave., 301-652-8684, www.tavira restaurant.com. Fish stews and several versions of bacalhau (salted cod) figure prominently on the menu of this intriguing Portuguese restaurant, which manages to be charming and attractive despite its location in an office building basement. L D $$

NORTH POTOMAC/ GAITHERSBURG Asia Nine 254 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 301-3309997, www.asianinemd.com. Pan Asian restaurant with a first location in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter offers dishes from Vietnam, China, Thailand and Japan. Specialties include grilled lamb chops served with mango-soy coulis and miso honey duck breast drizzled with a sake butter sauce. R L D $$

Athens Grill 9124 Rothbury Drive, 301-975-0757, www.athens grill.com. This casual, friendly, family-run restaurant specializes in authentic Greek cooking, using recipes handed down through generations. Specialties such as rotisserie chicken, chargrilled salmon with a

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Bonefish Grill 82 Market St., 240-631-2401, www.bonefishgrill. com. While fresh fish cooked over a wood fire is the centerpiece of this upscale Florida chain, the steaks, crab cakes and specialty martinis make it a fun option for happy hour and those with hearty appetites. R L D $$

Boulevard Tavern 311 Kentlands Blvd., 301-569-4247, thetaverns. com/boulevard-tavern. Brasserie Beck Kentlands was revamped into a more casual American tavern with an expansive menu including chicken wings, burgers, Maryland crab cakes and mussels. The restaurant also offers a mixture of American and Belgian craft beers and a larger outdoor dining area that sometimes hosts live music. ❂ R L D $$

Buca di Beppo 122 Kentlands Blvd., 301-947-7346, www.bucadi beppo.com. The Kentlands outpost of this national chain serves huge, family-style portions of Italian specialties from fresh breads to antipasti and pasta dishes amid a sea of Italian kitsch. Desserts include Italian Creme Cake and Tiramisu. J L D $$

Burma Road 617 S. Frederick Ave., 301-963-1429, www.burma road.biz. A good place to sample pickled tea leaf salad and other Burmese specialties. House specials include Three Cup Chicken Casserole and Sizzling Shrimp and Scallop in Hot Garlic Sauce. LD$

Coal Fire 116 Main St., 301-519-2625, www.coalfireonline. com. Homemade crusts fired by coal and topped with your choice of toppings and three different sauces: classic, spicy and signature, which is slightly sweet with a hint of spice. Salads, sandwiches and pasta also available, plus a full bar. ❂ L D $

Coastal Flats 135 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 301-8698800, www.greatamericanrestaurants.com. First Maryland locale for Great American Restaurants, a Fairfax-based chain. Seaside-inspired décor extends to the menu, which offers lobster and shrimp rolls, fried grouper and key lime pie. Steaks, pasta and burgers also served. ❂ J L D $$

Copper Canyon Grill 100 Boardwalk Place, 240-631-0003, www.ccgrill. com. Large portions of American classics such as salads, ribs and rotisserie chicken prepared with seasonal ingredients at family-friendly prices are the bill of fare at this spacious and casual chain restaurant. J L D $$

Dogfish Head Alehouse 800 W. Diamond Ave., 301-963-4847, www.dogfish alehouse.com. The first Maryland outpost of the popular Rehoboth Beach brewpub, the restaurant is packed with revelers and families clamoring for the Dogfish Head brews, burgers, pizzas and ribs. Check out the burger of the week. ❂ J L D $$

Growlers 227 E. Diamond Ave., 301-519-9400, www.growlers restaurant.com. This turn-of-the-century building in downtown Gaithersburg is now a brewpub with regular and seasonal house brews and a full menu, including pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and entrées such as Cajun rigatoni and steak frites. Live music Wednesday through Saturday. ❂ J R L D $

Guapo’s Restaurant 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., L-17, 301-977-5655, www.guaposrestaurant.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂JRLD$

Hershey’s Restaurant & Bar 17030 Oakmont Ave., 301-948-9893, www.hersh eysatthegrove.com. Fried chicken that tastes like it was made by an aproned elder is served up in a clapboard building constructed in 1889. Besides the fab fried chicken, Hershey’s serves up warm rolls, inexpensive prices and live music. ❂ J R L D $$

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INFERNO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA 12207 Darnestown Road, 301-963-0115, inferno-pizzeria.com. Tony Conte, former executive chef of Washington, D.C.’s Oval Room, goes casual with his first restaurant, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria offering sophisticated toppings such as shaved truffles and garlic confit. Cozy dining room seats 39, with a tiled, wood-burning pizza oven as the centerpiece. D $

Il Porto Restaurant 245 Muddy Branch Road, 301-590-0735, www.il portorestaurant.com. A classic red-sauce menu, elegant murals of Venice and an authentic thin-crust pizza are hallmarks of this friendly, unfussy Italian restaurant tucked in the Festival Shopping Center. Fried calamari and the white pizza are among customer favorites. ❂ L D $

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Joe’s Crab Shack 221 Rio Blvd., 301-947-4377, www.joescrabshack. com. This is one of four Maryland locations of the chain, which offers blue crabs from April through August and other varieties year-round, as well as chicken and burgers for landlubbers. Popular with families and young couples. ❂ J L D $$

Le Palais 304 Main St., No. 100, 301-947-4051, www. restaurantlepalais.com. Chef-owner Joseph Zaka trips lightly through the dishes of Brittany and Burgundy, adding a modern twist here and there. Entrées include squab with chestnuts, prunes and wild mushrooms, and cassolette of lamb. D $$$

The Melting Pot 9021 Gaither Road, 301-519-3638, www.the meltingpot.com. There’s nothing like dipping bits of bread, vegetables and apples into a communal pot of hot cheese to get a date or a party started. The Melting Pot chain also offers wine, oil or broth to cook meat tableside and chocolate fondue for dessert. J D $$

Not Your Average Joe’s 245 Kentlands Blvd., 240-477-1040, www.notyour averagejoes.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $$

Old Town Pour House 212 Ellington Blvd. (Downtown Crown), 301-9636281, www.oldtownpourhouse.com. One of the eateries from Chicago’s Bottleneck Management restaurant company, this place features more than 90 local and international brews on tap. Classic American cuisine is served in a setting with copper-inlaid bars and high ceilings. ❂ L D $$

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar 203 Crown Park Ave., 301-330-4400, www. paladarlatinkitchen.com. This Cleveland-based chain covers the spectrum of Latin cuisine, with dishes from Cuba, the Caribbean and Central and South America. From Brazil, there’s feijoada stew; from Cuba, ropa vieja; and from Jamaica, jerk chick-

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Potomac village deli (New) 625 Center Point Way, 301-299-5770, www.potom acvillagedeli.com. Traditional Jewish deli in the Kentlands, offering all-day breakfast and all the classics, from bagels, smoked fish, knishes, matzo ball soup, corned beef, pastrami and chopped liver to overstuffed combo sandwiches, Reubens, subs, wraps, burgers, salads, pizza and New York cheesecake. J B L D $$

Quincy’s Bar & Grille 616 Quince Orchard Road, 301-869-8200, quincys bar.com. Energetic neighborhood pub with a sports bar atmosphere, Quincy’s also has an extensive menu with wings, pizza, build-your-own burgers and chicken sandwiches, plus entrées including Guinness-braised brisket. Live music is also a big draw. LD$

Red Hot & Blue 16811 Crabbs Branch Way, 301-948-7333, www. redhotandblue.com. You’ll find generous portions of hickory-smoked barbecue, plus burgers, salads and wraps, and a Southern attitude at this chain popular for its office party takeout and its family-friendly, kitschy roadhouse décor. J L D $

Rio Grande Café 231 Rio Blvd., 240-632-2150, www.unclejulios.com. See Bethesda listing under Uncle Julio’s. ❂ J R L D $$

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 106 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 301-9901926, www.ruthschris.com. See Bethesda listing. D $$$

Sardi’s Pollo a La Brasa 430 N. Frederick Ave., 301-977-3222, www.sardis chicken.com. Yes, there’s charbroiled chicken, but don’t miss the other Peruvian specialties, especially the ceviche and Salchipapas, a true Peruvian street food of thinly sliced pan-fried beef hotdogs mixed with french fries and served with condiments. LD$

Tandoori Nights 106 Market St., 301-947-4007, www.tandoori nightsmd.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $

Tara Thai 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., L-9, 301-947-8330, www.tarathai.com. See Bethesda listing ❂ L D

Ted’s Bulletin 220 Ellington Blvd. (Downtown Crown), 301-9900600, www.tedsbulletin.com. First Maryland location of the modern diner chainlet from the folks at Matchbox Food Group. Boozy milkshakes, homemade pop tarts and the Cinnamon Roll As Big As Ya Head (served weekends only) are among the specialties. ❂ J R L D $$

TED’S MONTANA GRILL 105 Ellington Blvd. (Downtown Crown), 301-3300777, tedsmontanagrill.com. First Maryland location of billionaire and bison rancher Ted Turner’s restaurant chain, which uses bison as the showpiece in a humongous selection of dishes, including burgers, meatloaf, nachos and chili. Soups, salads, American classics and spiked milkshakes also available at this saloon-style eatery. ❂ J L D $$

Thai Tanium 657 Center Point Way, 301-990-3699, www.thai taniumrestaurant.com. Authentic Thai food laced

with lots of chilies and garlic as hot as you like. Try one of the Thai street food dishes, such as roasted pork with Thai herbed sweet sauce and noodle soups. ❂ J L D $

Vasilis Mediterranean Grill 353 Main St., 301-977-1011, www.vasilisgrill.com. With soaring white pillars and a spate of inviting outdoor tables, this Greek restaurant serves the usual souvlaki and gyros as well as more interesting dishes such as grilled branzini (sea bass) and lamb chops. ❂ J L D $

The Wine Harvest, The Kentlands 114 Market St., 301-869-4008, www.thewine harvest.com. Stop by this popular Cheers-like wine bar locally owned by the Meyrowitz family for a glass of wine or a Belgian beer. The menu includes salads, sandwiches and cheese plates. ❂ L D $

Yoyogi Sushi 328 Main St., 301-963-0001. A no-nonsense neighborhood sushi place with bright fish tanks, it offers the familiar sushi, teriyaki, tempura dishes, plus seaweed salad, soup, green tea and red bean ice cream. L D $

Ziki Japanese Steak House 10009 Fields Road, 301-330-3868, www.zikisteak house.com. This large steak house on a busy corner charms patrons with its fountains, stone Buddhas and geisha mannequins. Food offerings include sushi, as well as meats cooked on a tableside hibachi. J L D $$

POTOMAC Amici Miei 1093 Seven Locks Road, 301-545-0966, www.amici mieiristorante.com. Chef Davide Megna and manager/partner Roberto Deias have created an upscale Italian neighborhood gathering place, with wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and creative salads. ❂ R L D $$

Attman’s Delicatessen 7913 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center & Mall), 301-765-3354, cabinjohn.attmansdeli.com. This landmark Baltimore deli has run a second location in Potomac since 2013. The menu offers the same legendary corned beef, pastrami and other deli specialties. Third-generation owner Marc Attman is at the helm. J B L D $

Brooklyn’s Deli & Catering 1089 Seven Locks Road, 301-340-3354, www. brooklynsdelimd.com. From chopped liver to chicken soup, Brooklyn’s serves all the deli specialties, plus more. Think hot pastrami with cole slaw and Russian dressing on pumpernickel. ❂ J B L D $

Elevation Burger 12525-D Park Potomac Ave., 301-838-4010, www. elevationburger.com. Fast-food burgers go organic and grass-fed at this Northern Virginia-founded chain. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese and a BLT available, too. Shake flavors range from banana to key lime and cheesecake. ❂LD$

Gregorio’s Trattoria 7745 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center & Mall), 301-296-6168, www.gregoriostrattoria.com. Proprietor Greg Kahn aims to make everyone feel at home at this family-owned restaurant serving a hit parade of traditional Italian favorites, with all the familiar pasta, pizza, chicken, veal and seafood dish-

es; the gluten-free menu offers pizza, cheese ravioli and quinoa pastas. J L D $$

The Grilled Oyster Co. (Editors’ Pick) 7943 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center & Mall), 301-299-9888, www.thegrilled oystercompany.com. This Chesapeake-style seafood eatery features small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrées. Named “Best New Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2014. ❂ J R L D $$

Hunter’s Bar and Grill 10123 River Road, 301-299-9300, www.thehunters inn.com. At this Potomac institution and popular English hunt-themed spot, try a big salad or hamburger for lunch and a traditional pasta dish or filet mignon for dinner with the family. ❂ J R L D $$

lahinch tavern and grill (New) 7747 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center & Mall), 240-499-8922, www.lahinchtavernand grill.com. The menu of this sister restaurant to The Irish Inn at Glen Echo commingles Irish standards (traditional sausage roll, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, lamb stew) with global fare, such as Andalusian gazpacho, eggplant Bolognese, and Dijon mustard and green peppercorn steak. Lahinch is a coastal town in Ireland’s County Clare. J R L D $$$

Lock 72 Kitchen & Bar (Editors’ Pick) 10128 River Road, 301-299-0481, lock72.com. Well-known chef Robert Wiedmaier’s RW Restaurant Group runs this upscale American pub (formerly called River Falls Tavern). Entrées include crab cakes, fish tacos, grilled bronzino, a New York strip steak and steak frites. ❂ R L D $$

Mix Bar and Grille 9812 Falls Road, 301-299-3000, www.mixbarand grille.com. This casual spot serves charcuterie and cheese plates, brick-oven flatbreads and other light fare. The space is modern and hip, with tall, white banquettes, Plexiglas chairs, five big-screen TVs, and a 20-seat bar. Look for lots of wines by the glass and beers on tap. L D $$

MoCo’s Founding Farmers 12505 Park Potomac Ave., 301-340-8783, www.we arefoundingfarmers.com. Farm-inspired fare in a modern and casual setting; this is the sister restaurant to the phenomenally popular downtown D.C. Founding Farmers. Bethesda Magazine readers chose it as “Best Restaurant in Montgomery County” and for “Most Inventive Cocktails” in 2015. Try the warm cookies for dessert. ❂ B R L D $$

Normandie Farm Restaurant 10710 Falls Road, 301-983-8838, www.popovers. com. This fine-dining French restaurant, open since 1931, strives to preserve its classical heritage while embracing new traditions. Dinner entrées run from seafood to beef and lamb. The restaurant offers quick service, a casual café option and a violinist at afternoon tea. ❂ J R L D $$

O’Donnell’s Market 1073 Seven Locks Road, 301-251-6355, www. odonnellsmarket.com. This market, from the family that ran O’Donnell’s restaurants in Montgomery County for decades, features a 10-seat bar for lunch and happy hour (11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). The menu includes a raw bar, salads and many O’Donnell’s classics, among them a lump-filled crab cake sandwich, salmon BLT, seafood bisque and crab gumbo. ❂ L $

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Renato’s at River Falls 10120 River Road, 301-365-1900. The Italian restaurant offers fish dishes among its menu of pastas and classics such as osso bucco and linguini with clams and eggplant parmigiana. Traditional Italian desserts include tiramisu, profiteroles and cannolis. ❂ J L D $$

Sugo Osteria 12505 Park Potomac Ave., 240-386-8080, www.eat sugo.com. The Greek guys who own Cava Mezze and Cava Mezze Grill partner with Mamma Lucia restaurants to serve Italian small plates, meatballs, sliders, pizza and pasta. Chef specialities include blue crab gnocchi and charred octopus. ❂ R L D $$

Tally-Ho Restaurant 9923 Falls Road, 301-299-6825, www.tallyho restaurant.com. A local fixture since 1968, the eatery serves an expansive diner-style menu with Greek and Italian specialties. Choose from options ranging from burgers and deli sandwiches to pizza, calzones and dinner entrées. ❂ J B L D $

The Wine Harvest 12525-B Park Potomac Ave., 240-314-0177, www. thewineharvest.com. See Gaithersburg listing. ❂LD$

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A & J Restaurant (Editors’ Pick) 1319-C Rockville Pike, 301-251-7878, www. aj-restaurant.com. Northern dim sum is the specialty at this hard-to-find spot in the Woodmont Station shopping center. Warm-colored walls surround the crowd digging into thousand-layer pancakes and fresh tofu. R L D $

Al Carbon 200 Park Road, 301-738-0003, www.alcarbon restaurant.com. Serving authentic Latin American fare across the street from the Rockville Metro station, this unassuming roadhouse has a loyal following for its arepas, empanadas, tapas and more. Try one of the natural juices including mango and tamarindo. ❂ B L D $

Amalfi Ristorante Italiano 12307 Wilkins Ave., 301-770-7888, www.amalfi rockville.com. A family-run, red-sauce Italian restaurant with specialties including white pizza and lasagna. Lots of antipasti choices, too. The gazebo is a charming spot to dine during the summer. J L D $$

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Amina Thai Restaurant 5065 Nicholson Lane, 301-770-9509. Pleasant and bright, Amina Thai is run by a husband-and-wife team and bills itself as the first Muslim Thai restaurant in the area, using only halal meats and serving familiar Thai dishes. Chef’s specials include pineapple fried rice and grilled salmon. L D $

Benjarong Thai Restaurant 885 Rockville Pike, 301-424-5533, www.benjarong thairestaurant.com. This Thai food stalwart has a reputation for above-average food served in a gracious setting reminiscent of an upscale country home. Try Thai-style fried bananas with ice cream for dessert. L D $

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Bombay Bistro 98 W. Montgomery Ave., 301-762-8798, www.bom baybistro.com. Bombay Bistro opened in 1991 as one of the first Indian restaurants in the area to combine high style, reasonable prices and a fresh take on traditional Indian, and it has been packed ever since. House specialties include tandoori lamb chops and shrimp and scallops masala. J L D $$

Bonchon Chicken 107 Gibbs St., Unit A (Rockville Town Square), 301637-9079, www.bonchon.com. International fried chicken franchise with Korean roots serves up wings, drumsticks and strips with soy-garlic or spicy hot garlic sauce, plus other traditional offerings such as bulgogi, bibimbap and scallion seafood pancakes. L D $

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BRIO Tuscan Grille 20 Paseo Drive, 240-221-2691, www.brioitalian. com. Look for a wide range of Tuscan dishes served in a handsome setting. House specialties run from the traditional, such as lasagna Bolognese al forno, to the modern, including grilled chicken and quinoa salad. ❂ J R L D $$

CARLUCCIO’S CAFFE, RESTAURANT AND ITALIAN MARKET 11826 Trade St. (Pike & Rose), 240-669-4694, www.carlucciosusa.com. Part of a British chain, Carluccio’s occupies 4,600 square feet, offering full-service breakfast (pannetone French toast, eggs Benedict), lunch and dinner with a wide range of soups, antipasti, pastas, salads and entrées. There is also an onsite market for items such as salumi, cheeses, salads and olive oil. ❂ J B R L D $$

CavA MEZZE (Editors’ Pick) 9713 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-309-9090, www. cavamezze.com. The dark and elegant Cava offers small plates of everything from fried Greek cheese, octopus and orzo in cinnamon tomato sauce to crispy pork belly and macaroni and cheese. There are martini specials, too. ❂ R L D $$

City Perch Kitchen + Bar 11830 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-2312310, www.cityperch.com. Located above the entrance to the iPic Theaters at Pike & Rose, City Perch offers creative, seasonal American cuisine in a rustic, inviting space. The menu includes raw-bar selections, small plates, shareable salads and entrée options such as rotisserie-cooked lamb shoulder and black sea bass. ❂ R L D $$$

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dine shine at this small space brimming with ethnic pride (there’s a tribute wall to famous Cuban-Americans). Don’t skip the Cuban coffee or the Cuban sandwich, a sub bursting with ham, pickles and tangy mustard. LD$

Del Frisco’s Grille 11800 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-8810308, delfriscosgrille.com. This is the Texas-based chain’s second location in the area. Look for upscale takes on American comfort foods, such as veal meatloaf and short rib stroganoff, plus trendy items such as kale and Brussels sprouts salad, deviled eggs, flatbreads and ahi tuna tacos. Plenty of burgers, sandwiches and salads, too. ❂ R L D $$

The Dough Roller 800 Pleasant Drive, #160, (King Farm Village Center), 301-869-4584, www.doughrollerrestaurants. com. Grab a pizza slice and dream of boardwalk breezes at the first inland outpost of Ocean City’s popular pizza and pancake chainlet. Besides pizza, this locale features sandwiches, burgers and other items, including pancakes served all day. J B R LD$

East Pearl 838-B Rockville Pike, 301-838-8663, www.east pearlrestaurant.com. Choose from many options of Hong Kong cuisine, including familiar dishes featuring chicken, beef, poultry, pork and even duck, as well as those for adventurous tastes. Try the soups ranging from egg drop to seafood with bean curd. LD$

El Mariachi Restaurant 765-D Rockville Pike, 301-738-7177, www.el mariachirockville.com. Serving Tex-Mex and South American food in a bright, pleasant space made lively with colorful art. In addition to the usual enchiladas, tacos and burritos, look for Peruvian seafood and Cuban beef specialties. L D $

El Patio 5240 Randolph Road, 301-231-9225, www.elpatio international.com. This bustling café with pretty green umbrellas on the patio serves up the traditional meat-heavy dishes of Argentina, as well as pizzas and freshly made baked goods. Look for mouthwatering empanadas, beef tongue and sausage specialties. ❂ J B L D $

Ev & Maddy’s 101 Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-2966682, evmaddys.com. Owned by Olney residents Patrick and Eunice Pak, this unpretentious French bistro serves beef bourguignon, lamb sausage, hanger steak and other traditional dishes with a modern twist. Executive Chef Patrick Pak sports impressive credentials, having cooked at Washington, D.C.’s Komi, Blue Duck Tavern and the former Palena. J L D $$

Far East Restaurant 5055 Nicholson Lane, 301-881-5552, www.fareast rockvillemd.com. Owned and operated by the same family since 1974, this classic Chinese restaurant greets customers with two royal stone lions out front and sticks to the familiar Chinese-American basics. Check out the daily specials and dim sum menu. L D $$

Finnegan’s wake irish pub (New) 100 Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-3398267, finneganswakerockville.com. Irish pub with a nice selection of bourbons, whiskeys and Irish beers and a very limited bar menu offering such fare as bangers and mash, poutine (French fries, gravy and

cheese curds), a chicken club sandwich, fish and chips, wings and a burger. L D $

Fontina Grille 801 Pleasant Drive, 301-947-5400, www.fontina grille.com. A trendy spot with its curvy maple bar and wood-burning pizza oven, Fontina Grille is a favorite gathering place for the King Farm neighborhood. Pizza, pasta and salads are the main attractions. Two-dollar pasta dishes available on Monday nights and half-price bottles of wine on Tuesdays. ❂ J R L D $$

Gordon Biersch 200-A E. Middle Lane (Rockville Town Square), 301340-7159, www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants. The national brewpub chain prides itself on house beers and friendly service. The shiny bar is boisterous, and the menu includes bar favorites with some barbecue and Asian touches, small plates, salads, pizza and flatbreads. J L D $$

Grand Fusion Cuisine 350 East Fortune Terrace, 301-838-2862, grand fusionrestaurant.com. Diners will find something for everyone seeking a taste of the Asian continent, a full sushi bar, and Chinese, Malaysian and Singaporean specialties. Chef’s specials include Crispy Eggplant in Spicy Orange Sauce and Double Flavored Shrimp. ❂ L D $

Hard Times Café 1117 Nelson St., 301-294-9720, www.hardtimes. com. Good American beer selections, hearty chili styles ranging from Cincinnati (cinnamon and tomato) to Texas (beef and hot peppers), and hefty salads and wings bring families to this Wild West-style saloon for lunch and dinner. L D $

Helen’s (New) 11120 Rockville Pike, 202-483-4444. Caterer Helen Wasserman serves her signature Asian-American fusion cooking at her 30-seat jewel box eatery (with two large outdoor patios), formerly Addie’s. Dumplings (lobster, edamame or eggplant), cheese wontons with guacamole, salmon in phyllo, grilled lamb chops with herbed yogurt, and lump crab cake with shrimp sauce are highlights. ❂ J R L D $$

Hinode Japanese Restaurant 134 Congressional Lane, 301-816-2190, www. hinoderestaurant.com. Serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1992. All-you-can-eat lunch and weekend dinner buffet offers 40 types of sushi, 14 hot foods and a salad bar. Check out the patio with full bar service. L D $$

Il Pizzico 15209 Frederick Road, 301-309-0610, www. ilpizzico.com. Setting aside the strip mall location and lack of pizza (il pizzico means “the pinch” in Italian), chef-owner Enzo Livia’s house-made pasta dishes, gracious service and extensive wine list of mainly Italian wines make even a weeknight meal feel special. L D $$

Joe’s Noodle House 1488-C Rockville Pike, 301-881-5518, www.joes noodlehouse.com. Chinese ex-pats and many other customers consider the Szechuan specialties (soft bean curd with spicy sauce and hot beef jerky) among the area’s best examples of gourmet Chinese cooking. L D $

La Brasa Latin Cuisine 12401 Parklawn Drive, 301-468-8850, www.labrasa rockville.com. A bold, yellow awning marks the unlikely industrial location of the popular La Brasa. Customers rave about the rotisserie chicken, lomo

saltado (Peruvian marinated steak), Salvadoran pupusas and Tres Leches. ❂ L D $

La Canela (Editors’ Pick) 141-D Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-2511550, www.lacanelaperu.com. Sophisticated, modern Peruvian cooking shines in a regally furnished dining room in a yellow stucco building graced with curvy black ironwork. The menu includes artfully prepared seafood, pork, chicken and beef dishes. ❂LD$

La Limeña Restaurant 765 Rockville Pike, 301-424-8066, lalimena restaurant.com. Diners can choose dishes such as beef hearts, tripe and homemade pastries in this tiny but well-appointed eatery. Desserts include passion fruit mousse and vanilla flan. And of course, there’s rotisserie chicken to go. L D $

La Tasca 141 Gibbs St., Suite 305 (Rockville Town Square), 301-279-7011, www.latascausa.com. The Rockville location of this regional chain strives to keep things interesting with 45 tapas dishes and six kinds of paella, including Paella Mixta with chicken, shrimp, chorizo, scallops, mussels, squid and clams. ❂ L D $$

Lebanese Taverna Café 1605 Rockville Pike, 301-468-9086; 115 Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-309-8681; www. lebanesetaverna.com. A casual and pleasant family spot for lunch or dinner after shopping on Rockville Pike, the café is a more casual offshoot of the local Lebanese Taverna chain, serving hummus, pita, falafel, chicken and lamb kabobs. J L D $

Lighthouse Tofu & BBQ 12710 Twinbrook Parkway, 301-881-1178. In addition to the numerous tofu dishes ranging from Mushroom Tofu Pot to Seafood Beef Tofu Pot, diners at this Korean stalwart can try barbecue, stir-fried specialties and kimchee, the national dish of pickled cabbage. L D $

Mamma Lucia 12274-M Rockville Pike, 301-770-4894; 14921-J Shady Grove Road, 301-762-8805; www.mamma luciarestaurants.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro (Editors’ Pick)

1699 Rockville Pike, 301-816-0369, www.matchbox rockville.com. Look for mini-burgers, a “ginormous meatball” appetizer and thin-crusted pizza with toppings including herb-roasted chicken and portobella mushrooms or fire-roasted red peppers and Spanish onions served in a super-cool space in Congressional Plaza. ❂ J R L D $

mellow mushroom (New) 33A Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 301294-2222, mellowmushroom.com. Bright retro décor adorns this 200-seat branch of the popular pizza chain, including a wall with more than 1,000 Coke bottles. The lineup: craft beers and over-the-top pies (including one with roasted red potatoes, bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, ranch dressing and sour cream). ❂ J L D $

MemSahib 4840 Boiling Brook Parkway, 301-468-0098, www. memsahibrestaurant.com. Patrons eat the Indian country way, with their hands. MemSahib offers a buffet lunch, including such dishes as tandoori chicken and vegetable samosas and pakoras, and a

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Michael’s Noodles 10038 Darnestown Road, 301-738-0370, www. michaelsnoodles.com. Extensive Taiwanese menu at this popular strip mall eatery includes dim sum, mixed noodle dishes, noodle soup and unusual specialties, such as Shredded Chicken with Jelly Fish and Stewed Pork Intestine and Duck Blood. L D $

Mi Rancho 1488 Rockville Pike, 240-221-2636, www.mirancho texmexrestaurant.com. You’ll find a boisterous party atmosphere every night at a place where customers can count on standard Tex-Mex fare at good prices. The outdoor patio, strung with colorful lights, is the place to be in nice weather. ❂ L D $

MISO FUSION CAFÉ 33-E Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 240614-7580, www.misofusioncafe.com. This 65-seat Korean-Japanese fusion restaurant features: yakatori (grilled marinated skewers of chicken, beef, shrimp); ramen bowls; katsu (breaded, deep-fried cutlets) bowls with rice, vegetables, scallions and egg; chicken, beef or pork katsu stuffed with mozzarella cheese and other fillings; and Korean BBQ of chicken, sliced beef, teriyaki salmon and spicy pork belly. L D $

Moa 12300 Wilkins Ave., 301-881-8880, moakorean restaurant.weebly.com. A welcoming Korean restaurant in the midst of an industrial stretch. Try the seafood pancake appetizer—a satisfying, crispy frittata bursting with squid, clams, shrimp and scallions. Dol Sot Bibimbap, a mix of rice, vegetables and protein in a hot pot, is a customer favorite. L D $

Mosaic Cuisine & Café 186 Halpine Road, 301-468-0682, www.mosaic cuisine.com. A diner with a soft European accent. Try the fresh Belgian waffles for breakfast. For those with hefty appetites, the waffle sandwiches are worth the trip, but don’t overlook the homemade soups or light dinner entrées. J B R L D $$

Mykonos Grill 121 Congressional Lane, 301-770-5999, www. mykonosgrill.com. An authentic Greek taverna with whitewashed walls with Mediterranean blue accents on a busy street, Mykonos Grill turns out legs of lamb and fresh seafood expected at any good Greek restaurant. ❂ L D $$

Nagoya Sushi Japanese Restaurant 402 King Farm Blvd., Suite 130, 301-990-6778, nagoyasushimd.com. Cheery yellow walls decorated with shelves of Japanese knickknacks greet customers who come for the large selection of sushi at this unassuming sushi spot in King Farm. L D $$

Nantucket’s Reef 9755 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville, 301-2797333, www.nantucketsreef.com. This casual New England-style eatery offers a wide range of reasonably priced seafood dishes, including raw and baked oysters, stuffed cod, fried Ipswitch clams, seafood tacos, tuna and salmon salads, and lobster items. Signature cocktails are made with Nantucket Nectars juices. ❂ R L D $$

Nick’s Chophouse 700 King Farm Blvd., 301-926-8869, www.nicks chophouserockville.com. Aged Angus beef cooked over an open fire is the specialty at this upscale spot, but seafood lovers can get their fill from big crab cakes. Signature steaks include slow-roasted

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Niwano Hana Japanese Restaurant 887 Rockville Pike, 301-294-0553, www.niwano hana.com. Clean Asian décor and elegant wooden screens greet diners at this friendly and busy sushi spot located in Wintergreen Plaza. There are the usual sushi rolls, plus creative options such as a Spicy Scallop Roll with mayonnaise and chili peppers, noodle dishes, teriyaki and yakitori. L D $$

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The Original Ambrosia Restaurant 12015 Rockville Pike, 301-881-3636, www.the originalambrosia.com. Look for an eclectic menu of breakfast, gyros, pizza, crabcakes and soups at this family-owned eatery. Traditional Greek dishes include spanikopita, stuffed grape leaves, moussaka and shish kabob. J B L D $

Original Pancake House 12224 Rockville Pike, 301-468-0886, www.oph restaurants.com. See Bethesda listing. J B L $

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar 11333 Woodglen Drive, 301-816-1100, paladarlatin kitchen.com. See Gaithersburg listing. ❂ J R L D $$

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Peter Chang 20-A Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 301838-9188. Chef Peter Chang’s only restaurant in Maryland showcases his Szechuan specialties in an apricot-walled dining space. Garnering a cult-like following over the years, Chang is best known for dishes such as dry-fried eggplant, crispy pork belly and duck in a stone pot. L D $$

Pho 75 771 Hungerford Drive, 301-309-8873. The restaurant is one of the Washington area’s favorite spots for the Vietnamese beef noodle soup known as pho. Soup can be customized with bean sprouts, Thai basil, chilies, lime, and hot and hoisin sauces. Beverages include interesting options such as Iced Salty Pickled Lemon Juice. L D $

Pho 95 785-H Rockville Pike, 301-294-9391. Pho, the Vietnamese beef noodle soup, is king here. Other offerings include fat rice-paper rolls of shrimp, noodles and herbs with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce, Grilled Lemon Grass Chicken and Grilled Pork Chop and Shredded Pork Skin. L D $

Pho Hoa Binh 11782 Parklawn Drive, 301-770-5576, www.pho hoa.com. This pleasant pho restaurant offers the full gamut of variations on the beef noodle soup, plus about a dozen grilled entrées. The Adventurer’s Choice features “unusual” meats, including tendon, tripe and fatty flank. The Vietnamese iced coffee is divine. L D $

Pho Nom Nom 842 Rockville Pike, 301-610-0232, www.phonom nom.net. As the name suggests, the specialty is pho, but there are also grilled dishes, noodles and the Vietnamese sandwich known as banh mi. House specials include Vietnamese beef stew and pork and shrimp wontons. L D $

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dine PHOLUSCIOUS VIETNAMESE GRILL 10048 Darnestown Road, 301-762-2226, www. pholuscious.com. This casual restaurant and bar is home to traditional Vietnamese cooking, with fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil and many herbs and vegetables. The menu features pho, noodle dishes, rice plates and lots of protein dishes. Beverages include bubble tea, smoothies, beer and wine. L D $$

Pizza CS 1596-B Rockville Pike, 240-833-8090, www. pizzacs.com. Authentic Neapolitan pies are offered in a sub-shop atmosphere. Choose from a list of red and white pizza options, or build your own pie with herbs, cheeses, meats and vegetables. ❂ J LD$

Potomac Pizza 9709 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-279-2234, www. potomacpizza.com. See Chevy Chase listing. ❂ JLD$

Quench 9712 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-424-8650, www. quenchnation.com. Urban bar scene in the suburbs, with unique cocktails and contemporary American cuisine. Lots of starter options to try, plus salads, entrées, sandwiches and burgers, and three Asian dishes including pad Thai. ❂ J R L D $$

Quincy’s South Bar & Grille 11401 Woodglen Drive, 240-669-3270, quincys bar.com. See North Potomac/Gaithersburg listing. ❂LD$

Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company 891-A Rockville Pike, 240-268-1120, www.rock lands.com. John Snedden has perfected the art of barbecue since he first opened Rocklands in Washington, D.C., in 1990. This location serves all-American pork ribs, smoked chicken, brisket and lamb cooked exclusively over red oak and hickory. ❂ J LD$

Rolls ‘N Rice 1701 Rockville Pike (Shops at Congressional Village), 301-770-4030, www.rollsnrice.com. This Asian café serves more than 25 varieties of rolls, from a volcano roll (spicy tuna, white fish, salmon, tomato, jalapeño, fish eggs and vegetables) to a Philadelphia Roll (smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado). J L D $

Sadaf Halal Restaurant 1327-K Rockville Pike, 301-424-4040. An elegant alternative to the run-of-the-mill kabob places dotting Rockville Pike, Sadaf is pristine, with lace curtains and glass mosaic tiles in front. In addition to kabobs, it offers Persian curries and fish dishes. ❂ JLD$

Sam’s Café & Market 844 Rockville Pike, 301-424-1600, www.samcafe market.com. Fill up on the kitchen’s juicy skewered meats or interesting entrées, including pomegranate molasses stew and marinated grilled salmon, then have a gelato and check out the hookahs. ❂ LD$

Seasons 52 (Editors’ Pick) 11414 Rockville Pike, 301-984-5252, www. seasons52.com. A fresh, seasonal menu featuring items under 475 calories. Choose from flatbreads including Blackened Steak & Blue Cheese and Grilled Garlic Pesto Chicken to entrée salads to meat and seafood dishes. Nightly piano music. ❂ L D $$

Seven Seas Chinese Restaurant 1776 E. Jefferson St., 301-770-5020, www.seven seasrestaurant.com. An elegant restaurant popular with politicians and local chefs and known for its fresh seafood and impeccable service. Specials include the paper hot pot, meals using ancient Chinese herbs and afternoon tea. Sushi, too. L D $

Sheba Restaurant 5071 Nicholson Lane, 301-881-8882, www.sheba rockville.com. The menu features authentic Ethiopian cuisine with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. House specialties include Dulet Assa, chopped tilapia mixed with onion, garlic and jalapeño and served with a side of homemade cheese. LD$

Sichuan Jin River 410 Hungerford Drive, 240-403-7351, www.sichuan jinriver.com. Customers find terrific Sichuan cuisine served in a no-frills setting. Take the plunge and try something new with the authentic Chinese menu, inlcuding 23 small cold plates. L D $

Silver Diner 12276 Rockville Pike, 301-770-2828, www.silver diner.com. Customers flock to this trendy diner that still offers tableside jukeboxes. The latest food trends (think quinoa coconut pancakes) share company on the enormous menu with diner staples such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes. J B R L D $

Spice Xing 100-B Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-6100303, www.spicexing.com. Chef and owner Sudhir Seth, who also owns Bethesda’s Passage to India, serves up small plates and dishes that reflect the history of culinary influences on India. Try the allyou-can-eat lunchtime buffet. ❂ J R L D $$

STANFORD GRILL 2000 Tower Oaks Blvd., 240-582-1000, www.the stanfordgrill.com. From the Blueridge Restaurant Group, owner of Copper Canyon Grill restaurants, comes this 300-seat American eatery on the ground floor of an office building. Salads, burgers, steaks and seafood, plus sushi, with an eye toward highquality. ❂ L D $$

Stella Barra Pizzeria 11825 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-7708609, www.stellabarra.com. Adjacent to its sister restaurant, Summer House Santa Monica, Stella Barra is an artisan pizzeria with a hip, urban vibe. Look for crisp crusts with chewy centers topped with butternut squash and candied bacon or house-made pork sausage and fennel pollen. Italian wines available. ❂ L D $$

Summer House Santa Monica (Editors’ Pick) 11825 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-8812381, summerhousesm.com. An airy, light and stunning space sets the scene for modern American cuisine with a West Coast sensibility. Dishes include Beach Bum Ceviche, Santa Monica Cobb Salad, plus sushi, tacos, sandwiches and steak frites. Do not miss the bakery counter. ❂ J R L D $$

Super Bowl Noodle 785 Rockville Pike, 301-738-0086, www.superbowl noodlehouse.com. Look for a large variety of Asian noodle dishes in super-size portions, plus a large selection of appetizers. Also, bubble tea and desserts, including Sweet Taro Root Roll and Black Sugar Shaved Ice. ❂ L D $

Sushi Damo 36-G Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 301340-8010, www.sushidamo.com. A slice of New York sophistication, this elegant restaurant offers sushi à la carte or omakase, chef’s choice, plus beef and seafood entrées and an impressive sake list. L D $$

Sushi House Japanese Restaurant 1331-D Rockville Pike, 301-309-0043. A tiny, plain restaurant serving a large selection of fresh sushi, including sushi and sashimi combinations. Lunch specials for under $7. It’s popular, so be prepared to wait. L D $$

Sushi Oishii 9706 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-251-1177, www. sushioishii.com. This charming sushi bar in the Traville Gateway Center offers friendly service and 24 specialty sushi rolls, bento boxes and a few grilled items, including beef, poultry and seafood teriyaki. L D $$

Taipei Tokyo 14921-D Shady Grove Road (Fallsgrove Village Center), 301-738-8813; 11510-A Rockville Pike, 301881-8388; www.taipei-tokyo.net. These sister restaurants offer a sizable roster of Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes. The Fallsgrove Village location is the younger and sleeker of the two, with full sit-down service. The older sister, opened in 1993, is more like a noodle shop/cafeteria. L D $$

Tara Asia 199-D E. Montgomery Ave., 301-315-8008, www. taraasiarestaurantrockville.com. A pan-Asian offshoot of the Tara Thai family, Tara Asia is dominated by a floor-to-ceiling mosaic and has an 82-item menu that spans the cuisine from Japan to Thailand and the tiny islands in between. L D $$

Tara Thai 12071 Rockville Pike, 301-231-9899, www.tarathai. com.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$

Temari Café 1043 Rockville Pike, 301-340-7720. Deep-fried oysters, classic rice balls, ramen noodle soup, sushi and sashimi and comic books to peruse while you await your order set this Japanese restaurant apart from the rest. L D $$

Thai Farm 800 King Farm Blvd., 301-258-8829, www.thaifarm restaurant.com. A tastefully modern dining room soaked in a soothing yellow light. The usual suspects are on the menu here, but chef’s suggestions include an intriguing broiled fish wrapped in banana leaf and stir-fried duck. L D $$

Thai Pavilion 29 Maryland Ave., Unit 308 (Rockville Town Square), 301-545-0244, www.thaipavilionrestaurant.com. The soaring ceilings decorated with red chandeliers shaped like giant, stationary spinning tops give the feel of a modern museum. When the menu says spicy, believe it. ❂ J L D $$

That’s Amore 15201 Shady Grove Road, 240-268-0682, www. thatsamore.com. This local chain focuses on familystyle portions of classic Neapolitan dishes such as lasagna and chicken Parmesan in a more elegant setting than might be expected. Good for groups and large families. J L D $$

Timpano Italian Chophouse 12021 Rockville Pike, 301-881-6939, www.timpano chophouse.net. A chain steak house with an Italian

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accent, Timpano is a favorite of wheeler-dealer business lunchers and nighttime diners looking for a high-quality steak or well-prepared pasta. ❂ L D $$$

Tower Oaks Lodge 2 Preserve Parkway, 301-294-0200, www.clydes. com/tower. Here is Clyde’s version of a lodge in the mountains. Well-prepared food runs the gamut of American desires, from burgers to fish, plus a raw bar. Check out the twig sculpture spanning the ceiling of The Saranac Room. J R L D $$

Trapezaria 11 N. Washington St., 301-339-8962, www.thetrap ezaria.com. This down-to-earth and hospitable Greek/Mediterranean restaurant serves top-notch and unfussy small plates and entrées. Choose among a variety of dips, vegetarian mezze, souvlaki, sausages and more-involved fish and lamb dishes. Save room for the baklava. L D $$

Urban Bar-B-Que Company 2007 Chapman Ave., 240-290-4827; 5566 Norbeck Road, 301-460-0050, urbanbbqco.com. Urban BarB-Que Company, a tiny joint run by a couple of local friends, has a winning formula and features fingerlicking ribs, burgers and wings, plus salads, chili and smothered fries. Staff is friendly, too. J L D $

Villa Maya 5532 Norbeck Road (Rock Creek Village Center), 301-460-1247. Here you’ll find all the traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites from quesadillas to fajitas that are sure to please the whole family. R L D $$

The Woodside Deli 4 N. Washington St., 301-444-4478, www.the woodsidedeli.com. A second location of the venerable Silver Spring eatery and caterer that has been dishing up matzo ball soup since 1947. Choose from a wide selection of sandwiches, burgers and entrées. This one has a pickle bar. ❂ JBRLD$

Yekta 1488 Rockville Pike, 301-984-1190, www.yekta. com. Persian cuisine, including a selection of beef, chicken and lamb kabobs, is served in a beautiful dining room. Try a dessert such as frozen noodle sorbet or saffron ice cream. Check out the adjacent market after polishing off your kebab. L D $$

Yuan Fu Vegetarian 798 Rockville Pike, 301-762-5937, www.yuanfu vegetarian.com. From tea-smoked “duck” to kung pao “chicken,” the whole menu is meatless, made from Chinese vegetable products. There is a large selection of chef’s specials, including Pumpkin Chicken with Mushrooms in a hot pot and Baby Abalone in Tomato Sauce. L D $

Silver Spring 8407 Kitchen Bar 8407 Ramsey Ave., 301-587-8407, 8407kb.com. This sleek space across from the Silver Spring Metro prides itself on stellar service and from-scratch preparations, such as house-smoked salmon and home-cured charcuterie. Signature craft cocktails are a specialty. R L D $$

Addis Ababa 8233 Fenton St., 301-589-1400. Authentic Ethiopian-style vegetables and fiery meats are served atop spongy bread in communal bowls. Traditional woven

tables and a roof deck add to the ambience. There’s a weekday lunch buffet, too. ❂ R L D $

Adega Wine Cellars & Cafe 8519 Fenton St., 301-608-2200, www.adegawine cellars.com. This light and bright blond wood dining room serves creative sandwiches and allows customers to choose from a small selection of wines by the bottle to take home. A fine place for lunch, if only to try the eggplant fries. ❂ L D $

A.G. Kitchen 931 Ellsworth Drive, 301-588-9480, www.ag kitchen.com. Cuban-born Manhattan chef and restaurateur Alex Garcia goes casual at this colorful Latino eatery with a creative menu of foot-long baconwrapped hot dogs with jalapeño, papaya and sweet pickle relish; a Gaucho burger topped with crispy onions and guava barbecue sauce; and crispy Cuban seafood sliders with pineapple slaw. For the less adventurous, there’s Brazilian-style roast chicken, tacos, Cubanos and paella. ❂ R L D $$

All Set Restaurant & Bar 8630 Fenton St., 301-495-8800, www.allset restaurant.com. American cuisine with a focus on New England specialties. Look for clams, oysters and lobster, plus crab cakes and rockfish, and beef and vegetarian options. The snazzy space is also the setting for clam bakes and fried chicken on Sunday nights. ❂ J L D $$

AMINA THAI 8624 Colesville Road, 301-588-3588. See Rockville/North Bethesda listing.

Azúcar Restaurant Bar & Grill 14418 Layhill Road, 301-438-3293, azucar restaurant.net. The name means sugar, and it fits. A colorful Salvadoran spot decorated in bright purple and orange with Cubist-style paintings. The porkstuffed corn pupusas are stars. Also look for more elegant dinners, including fried whole trout. L D

BETE ETHIOPIAN CUISINE 811 Roeder Road, 301-588-2225. Family-run Ethiopian restaurant with a modest dining room but some exemplary cooking. Don’t miss the vegetarian sampler, and in nice weather, opt for eating outside in the lovely, shaded back patio. ❂ J B L D $$

BIBIM 923 Sligo Ave., 301-565-2233, www.bibim923. com. Korean fare is served in a charming, 65-seat neighborhood restaurant, with outdoor seating for 50. Start with scallion or kimchi pancakes and crunchy, lightly coated chicken wings, then go for the house specialty: bibimbap, an abundant mealin-a-bowl dish of rice, vegetables, fried egg, various protein add-ons and gochujang (red chili paste). Sip on a nice selection of bourbons and soju, Korea’s beloved distilled rice spirit. ❂ D $$

The Big Greek Café 8223 Georgia Ave., 301-587-4733, www.biggreek cafe.com. Owned by the Marmaras brothers, whose family operated the decades-old Golden Flame restaurant, the café serves a hit parade of Greek specialties, including a top-notch chicken souvlaki pita. LD$

CAVA MEZZE GRILL 8515 Fenton St., 301-200-8666, cavagrill.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $

The Classics (Editors’ Pick) 8606 Colesville Road, 301-588-7297, www.the classicsdc.com. The restaurant features great steaks and seafood served without the pomp in a

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Copper Canyon Grill 928 Ellsworth Drive, 301-589-1330, www.ccgrill. com. See Gaithersburg listing. ❂ J R L D $$

Crisfield Seafood Restaurant 8012 Georgia Ave., 301-589-1306, www.crisfield seafood.com. With its U-shaped counter and kitschy, oyster-plate-covered walls, this landmark seafood diner has customers lining up for the Eastern Shore specialties such as oysters and crabmeat-stuffed lobster that it has served since the 1940s. L D $$

Cubano’s 1201 Fidler Lane, 301-563-4020, www.cubanos restaurant.com. The brightly colored tropical dining room and the authentic Cuban cooking evident in dishes such as ropa vieja (shredded beef in onions, peppers and garlic) and fried plantains keep customers coming back. ❂ L D $$

The Daily Dish 8301 Grubb Road, 301-588-6300, www.thedaily dishrestaurant.com. A neighborhood favorite serving seasonally inspired, locally sourced comfort food, including bar bites and brunch dishes. Full-service catering is available, too. ❂ J R L D $$

Denizens Brewing Co. (Editors’ Pick) 1115 East West Highway, 301-557-9818, denizens brewingco.com. The bright-orange building houses Montgomery County’s largest brewery, featuring core beers and seasonal offerings, along with drafts from other regional breweries. Menu of snacks, sandwiches and salads includes vegetarian options. There is a large outdoor beer garden and indoor seating overlooking the brewery. ❂ D $

Eggspectation 923 Ellsworth Drive, 301-585-1700, www. eggspectations.com. This Canadian import features fresh and creative egg plates in an elegant yet casual dining room complete with a fireplace and colorful Harlequin-themed art. It also serves great salads, dinners and dessert. ❂ B L D $$

El Aguila Restaurant 8649 16th St., 301-588-9063, www.elaguila restaurant.com. A cheery bar and generous plates of Tex-Mex favorites such as enchiladas and Salvadoran seafood soup make this eatery popular with families and others looking for a lively night out. ❂LD$

El Gavilan 8805 Flower Ave., 301-587-4197, gavilanrestau rant.com. The walls are bright, the music’s upbeat, the margaritas are fine and the service is friendly. The usual Tex-Mex fare is here, as well as Salvadoran specialties such as tasty cheese- or pork-filled pupusas. J L D $

El Golfo 8739 Flower Ave., 301-608-2121, elgolforestaurant. com. Friendly, home-style Latin service is the hallmark, as attested to by the many Salvadorans who stop in for lunch and dinner. Pupusas, soups and beef dishes such as carne asada as well as more adventurous choices can be found in the charming, raspberry-colored dining room. ❂ J R L D $

Ethio Express Grill 952 Sligo Ave., 301-844-5149, ethiogrill.com. Ethiopian food goes fast-casual in this counter service eatery that offers your choice of carbohydrate bases

(i.e., injera, rice, pasta), plus grilled meats (or tofu), sauces and lots of vegetables (the spicy lentils and yellow split peas are especially good). L D $

Fenton Café 8311 Fenton St., 301-326-1841. An out-of-the-way crêperie serving 31 kinds of sweet crêpes and 16 varieties of savory crêpes. Savory versions range from cheese and ham to roasted eggplant with zucchini, bell pepper, sundried tomato, garlic and onion. BLD$

Fire Station 1 Restaurant & Brewing Co. 8131 Georgia Ave., 301-585-1370, www.firesta tion1.com. A historic firehouse made over as an eatery serves 21st-century pizza, sandwiches, meat, seafood and vegetarian entrées. Try the Cuban sandwich with seasoned pork, chipotle mayo, Dijon mustard, pickles and Swiss cheese on a ciabatta roll. L D $

The Greek Place 8417 Georgia Ave., 301-495-2912, www.thegreek place.net. Here are big portions of better-than-average food at reasonable prices. The bifteki pita sandwich, a seasoned ground lamb and beef patty with tzatziki, tomatoes and red onions, is especially good. L D $

GUSTO ITALIAN GRILL 8512 Fenton St., 301-565-2800, gustoitaliangrill. com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $

ITALIAN KITCHEN 8201 Fenton St., 301-588-7800, www.italiankitchen md.com. Casual, attractive pizzeria with bar seating also turns out homemade sandwiches, calzones, salads and pasta dishes. Pizza and paninis are top notch. L D $

Jewel of India 10151 New Hampshire Ave., 301-408-2200, www. jewelofindiamd.com. Elegant décor and excellent northern Indian cuisine make this shopping center restaurant a real find. Diners will find a good selection of curries, and rice and biryani dishes. L D $$

Kao Thai 8650 Colesville Road, 301-495-1234, www.kao thairestaurant.com. This restaurant turns out topnotch curries, noodle dishes and vegetarian options, plus house specialties, such as Siam Salmon with Spicy Thai Basil Sauce and Thai Chili Tilapia. Dishes are cooked medium spicy. ❂ L D $$

La Casita Pupuseria & Market 8214 Piney Branch Road, 301-588-6656, www.la casitapupusas.com. Homemade pupusas, tamales and other Salvadoran specialties are available, plus a full breakfast menu and a small selection of grocery items. B L D $

LacoMelza Ethiopian Cafe 7912 Georgia Ave., 301-326-2435. One of Silver Spring’s many Ethiopian eateries, Lacomelza serves traditional cuisine from doro wat (chicken legs with spicy sauce) to the ground beef mixture of kitfo in a modern and attractive setting decorated with Ethiopian art. R L D $

La Malinche 8622 Colesville Road, 301-562-8622, www.la malinchetapas.com. Diners will find an interesting selection of Spanish and Mexican tapas, plus a full Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring huevos rancheros, variations of tortillas Espanola and more. R L D $$

Langano Ethiopian Restaurant 8305 Georgia Ave., 301-563-6700. Named for the popular Ethiopian vacation spot, Lake Langano, this longtime restaurant offers fine Ethiopian cuisine such as doro wat (spicy chicken stew) and tibs (stewed meat) in a cozy white- and red-accented dining room. Lunch specials on weekdays. L D $

Lebanese Taverna Café 933 Ellsworth Drive, 301-588-1192, www.lebanese taverna.com. See Rockville listing. J L D $

Mamma Lucia 1302 East West Highway, 301-562-0693, www. mammaluciarestaurants.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$

Mandalay Restaurant & Café 930 Bonifant St., 301-585-0500, www.mandalay restaurantcafe.com. The modest dining room is packed most evenings with families and large groups who come for the Burmese food, a cross between Indian and Thai. L D $

McGinty’s Public House 911 Ellsworth Drive, 301-587-1270, www.mcgintys publichouse.com. Traditional Irish pub and restaurant features corned beef and cabbage, live music and dancing. Early-bird special, three-course menu for $15, from 5 to 7 p.m. ❂ J R L D $$

Mi Rancho 8701 Ramsey Ave., 301-588-4872, www.mirancho texmexrestaurant.com. See Rockville listing. ❂ LD$

MIX BAR AND GRILLE 8241 Georgia Ave., #200, 301-326-1333, mixbar andgrillesilverspring.com. Modern American bistro with an older sibling; similar menu, plus a selection of ceviche. See Potomac listing. ❂  R L D $$

MOD Pizza 909 Ellsworth Drive, 240-485-1570, www.mod pizza.com. First Maryland location of this Bellevue, Washington-based chain offers design-your-own fastcasual pies (hence, Made on Demand, or MOD). Pizzas, cooked at 800 degrees for three minutes, can be topped with a choice of nearly 40 sauces, cheeses, meats, spices and veggies. ❂ L D $

Mrs. K’s Restaurant 9201 Colesville Road, 301-589-3500, www.mrs ks.com. Here’s an elegant, antique-filled option for special occasions and Sunday brunch. This historic restaurant beckons a younger crowd with the Wine Press, a European-style wine bar downstairs, which has its own more casual menu. ❂ R L D $$$

Nainai’s Noodle & Dumpling Bar 1200 East West Highway, 301-585-6678, www. nainaisnoodles.com. Sisters Joanne and Julie Liu serve homemade noodles and dumplings in this lovable fast-casual eatery that shares a kitchen with their Scion restaurant next door. Focus on the noodles, and bring a photo of your “Nainai” (grandmother in Chinese) to tack on the bulletin board. L D $

Olazzo (Editors’ Pick) 8235 Georgia Ave., 301-588-2540, www.olazzo. com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $

Oriental East Restaurant 1312 East West Highway, 301-608-0030, www. orientaleast.com. Be prepared to wait for a table and maneuver around carts filled with dumplings, noodles and spare ribs at this popular dim sum restaurant that caters to families and groups on weekends. L D $

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Pacci’s Neapolitan Pizzeria (Editors’ Pick) 8113 Georgia Ave., 301-588-1011, www.paccis pizzeria.com. This stylish eatery turns out top-notch pizzas from a wood-burning oven. Choose from red or white pizza selections, plus four kinds of calzones. ❂ J (upon request) L D $

Pacci’s Trattoria & Pasticceria 6 Old Post Office Road, 301-588-0867, paccis trattoria.com. Diners will find a range of classic Italian dishes, including homemade meatballs and sausage, from the owner of Pacci’s Neapolitan Pizzeria, also in Silver Spring. L D $$

Parkway Deli & Restaurant 8317 Grubb Road, 301-587-1427, www.theparkway deli.com. Parkway features a bustling back dining room that makes this popular spot so much more than a deli. Longtime waitresses greet regular customers and kids with hugs during busy weekend breakfasts. All-you-can-eat pickle bar. ❂ B L D $

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza 962 Wayne Ave., 301-588-7383, www.petesapizza. com. Sporting more stylish décor than its other locations, this Pete’s offers the same crunchy-crusted New Haven-style pizzas, plus pasta, panini and salads. This branch is the only one so far to offer fried calamari. J L D $

Pho Hiep Hoa 921-G Ellsworth Drive, 301-588-5808, phohiep hoa.com. Seventeen kinds of Vietnamese soup

called pho can be customized to taste in this upbeat restaurant overlooking the action in the downtown area. ❂ L D $

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Samantha’s 631 University Blvd. East, 301-445-7300, saman thasrestaurante.com. This white-tablecloth, LatinSalvadoran spot in an industrial neighborhood is popular because of its welcoming attitude toward families with young children. The steak and fish specialties are good. L D $$

8517 Georgia Ave., 301-244-5402, www.sweet green.com. See Bethesda listing. L D $

Tastee Diner 8601 Cameron St., 301-589-8171, www.tastee diner.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J B L D $

Thai at Silver Spring 921-E Ellsworth Drive, 301-650-0666, www.thaiat silverspring.com. The Americanized Thai food is second to the location, which is superb for peoplewatching on the street below. A modern and stylish dining room with a hip bar in bold colors and good service add to the appeal. ❂ L D $$

Sergios Ristorante Italiano 8727 Colesville Road, 301-585-1040. A classic redsauce Italian restaurant that manages to feel special, with soothing wall murals and high-quality service, despite a basement location inside the DoubleTree Hotel. Ravioli with asparagus and cheese in a tarragon sauce is popular. L D $$

Thai Derm 939 Bonifant St., 301-589-5341, www.thaiderm usa.com. This local favorite serves home-style Thai food in a pleasantly modest dining room off a quiet street near downtown. The large menu includes noodle dishes like pad Thai and savory-sweet salads. Lunch specials offered daily. ❂ L D $

The Society Restaurant & Lounge 8229 Georgia Ave., 301-565-8864, www.societyss. com. A sleek and modern atmosphere catering to a nightlife crowd, Society offers fare with a Caribbean accent. Check out the rooftop seating and daily drink specials, which include $25 beer buckets. ❂ L D $$

Urban Bar-B-Que Company 10163 New Hampshire Ave., 301-434-7427, urban bbqco.com. See Rockville listing. L D $

Sushi Jin NEXT DOOR 8555 Fenton St., 301-608-0990, www.sushijinnext door.com. The eatery is spare, clean and modern, and offers terrific udon noodle soup and impecca-

Urban Butcher (Editors’ Pick) 8226 Georgia Ave., 301-585-5800, www.urban butcher.com. Hip, eclectic setting is the backdrop

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URBAN WINERY 949 Bonifant St., 301-585-4100, www.theurbanwin ery.com. Silver Spring residents Damon and Georgia Callis open the first and only urban winery in the mid-Atlantic area. Tasting facility offers craft wines made with local and international grapes, and customers can even create their own wines (by appointment). Light menu includes artisan cheese, charcuterie and smoked seafood platters, plus Greek mezze. D $

Vegetable Garden 3830 International Drive (Leisure World Plaza), 301-598-6868, vegetablegarden.com. The popular vegan, vegetarian and macrobiotic Asian restaurant features a wide variety of eggplant and asparagus dishes, plus vegetarian “beef,” and “chicken” dishes often made with soy and wheat gluten. L D $$

Vicino Ristorante Italiano 959 Sligo Ave., 301-588-3372, vicinoitaliano.com. A favorite neighborhood red-sauce joint that hasn’t changed in decades, Vicino features some fine seafood choices in addition to classic pasta dishes. Families are welcome. ❂ L D $ $

The Woodside Deli 9329 Georgia Ave., 301-589-7055, www.thewood sidedeli.com. See Rockville listing. J B L D $

Upper NW D.C. American City Diner 5532 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-1949, www. americancitydiner.com. Retro diner complete with blue-plate specials such as Salisbury steak and stuffed peppers; malts and egg creams. Diners can catch a classic movie free with dinner. ❂ JBLD$

Arucola 5534 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-1555, www. arucola.com. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in a casual setting, with a changing menu that includes creative treatment of traditional dishes, homemade pasta and pizza from the woodburning oven. ❂ L D $ $

Blue 44 5507 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-362-2583, www. blue44dc.com. The menu features classic American favorites infused with the flavors of Italy and France, including ratatouille, pork schnitzel and bouillabaisse. ❂ J R L D $$

Buck’s Fishing and Camping 5031 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-0777, www. bucksfishingandcamping.com. Diners can enjoy a seasonal menu that changes daily, and offers hip takes on comfort food such as roast chicken (locally raised) in an artsy-chic setting. D $$$

Café of India 4909 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-244-1395, www. cafeofindiadc.com. Here’s a cute corner café with two levels of dining and an extensive menu that includes vegetarian and tandoori entrées, dosas, samosas, tikkas, curries and kabobs. ❂ L D $$

Chads Friendship Heights 5247 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-362-8040, chadsdc. com. This neighborhood hangout is sometimes compared to Cheers, but it also offers a full menu beyond bar food, including salads, steaks, seafood and sandwiches. ❂ R L D $$

Comet Ping Pong (Editors’ Pick) 5037 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-0404, www. cometpingpong.com. Landmark fun spot where you can play ping-pong or admire local art while you wait for your wood-fired pizza. Choose from over 30 toppings to design your own pie. ❂ R L D $

DeCarlo’s Restaurant 4822 Yuma St. NW, 202-363-4220, www.decarlos restaurant.com. This is a family-owned neighborhood staple, with a traditional Italian menu and upscale/casual atmosphere. Signature dishes include agnolotti, veal Bolognese, broiled salmon and handmade pasta. ❂ L D $$

The Grilled Oyster Co. 3701 Newark St. NW (Cathedral Commons), 202362-1719, www.thegrilledoystercompany.com. See Potomac listing. ❂ J R L D $$

Guapo’s Fine Mexican Cuisine 4515 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-686-3588, www.guaposrestaurant.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ R L D $$

Jake’s American Grille 5018 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-5253, www. jakesdc.com. Burgers, steaks and sandwiches are served in a restaurant named after the owner’s grandfather, an accomplished Navy test engineer. Check out the Boiler Room, a sports bar in the basement. J R L D $$

Jetties 5632 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-2465, www.jettiesdc.com. See Bethesda listing. J L D $

Le Chat Noir 4907 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-244-2044, www.le chatnoirrestaurant.com. This cute, cozy neighborhood bistro is run by French restaurateurs, who cook traditional fare such as steak frites, bouillabaisse and braised lamb cheeks. R L D $$

Le pain quotidien 4874 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-459-9141, www.lepainquotidien.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ JBRLD$

LUNCHBOX 5535 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 018, 202-2443470, www.voltlunchbox.com. The Washington remake of chef Bryan Voltaggio’s defunct Frederick restaurant offers specialties including the Southern Bahn Mi with crispy chicken and pickled vegetables and B’More with pepper-crusted pit beef. L D $

Macon Bistro & Larder (Editors’ Pick) 5520 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-248-7807, macon bistro.com. Southern and French cuisine converge at this airy, charming restaurant in the historic Chevy Chase Arcade. Appetizers include raclette and fried green tomatoes, and steak frites is offered alongside short ribs with grits for main courses. ❂ R D $$

Maggiano’s LITTLE ITALY 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-5500, www.mag gianos.com. The restaurant features old-style Ital-

ian fare that’s a favorite for large groups and private celebrations. Check out the signature flatbreads and specialty pastas, including lobster carbonara. J L D $$

Masala Art (Editors’ Pick) 4441-B Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-362-4441, www. masalaartdc.com. Here is fine Indian dining featuring tandoor-oven specialties and masterful Indian spicing. Start off by choosing from a selection of nine breads and 17 appetizers. L D $$

Murasaki Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar 4620 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-0023, www. murasakidc.com. The restaurant offers a wide variety of specialty sushi rolls plus a full menu, including teriyaki, tempura, noodle soup and other authentic Japanese dishes served in a tastefully understated décor. ❂ L D $$

Parthenon Restaurant 5510 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-7600, www. parthenon-restaurant.com. This is a neighborhood eatery taken up a couple notches, with an extensive menu full of authentic selections familiar and exotic, including avgolemono (egg/lemon soup), tzatziki, moussaka, dolmades and souvlaki. ❂ L D $$

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza 4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-237-7383, www. petesapizza.com. See Silver Spring listing. ❂ J LD$

Range (Editors’ Pick) 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 201, 202-8038020, www.voltrange.com. Celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio’s extravaganza, featuring multiple open kitchens, seats 300 and offers an enormous wine list. L D $$$

Satay Club Asian Restaurant and Bar 4654 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-8888, www. asiansatayclub.com. The restaurant prides itself on providing a comfortable/casual setting with a menu that spans Japanese sushi, Chinese moo-shi vegetables, Thai curries and Vietnamese spring rolls. LD$

Tanad Thai 4912 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-0616, www. tanadthaicuisine.com. The extensive menu ranges from noodles, rice and curries to vegetarian entrées, and even a Thai lemonade cocktail. House specialties include pad Thai and Drunken Noodles. ❂ L D $$

Tara Thai 4849 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-363-4141, www.tarathai.com. See Gaithersburg listing. ❂ L D $$

Terasol (Editors’ Pick) 5010 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-237-5555, www. terasolartisans.com. This charming French café offers soups, salads, quiches and a few entrées, along with jewelry and pottery from local artisans. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. ❂ B L D $

WAGSHAL’S RESTAURANT 4855 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-363-5698, www.wagshals.com. Longtime popular deli expands grocery and carryout section, and adds a casual sitdown restaurant in the Spring Valley Shopping Center. Same high-quality fare, including the overstuffed sandwiches. L D $ n

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What kind of a bag do you use? I like a four-wheeler, so it’s easy to use. And while I’ve used soft bags for years, I’m planning on getting a hard-sided one soon. They’re more durable, especially if you are traveling in the developing world, where baggage handlers aren’t as careful with luggage.

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What clothing is a must-take on every trip? I always have a scarf handy—you can use it for a shawl or wrap it around your neck and it’s the easiest way to make an outfit feel more put together. And even if I’m going somewhere hot, I always bring a jacket. You don’t want to regret being on a cold plane or in a chilly restaurant.

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What about shoes? How do you know what to pack? I like to plan my outfits starting with the shoes, and they need to be comfortable. If I’ll be walking a lot, I’ll bring some kind of sneaker or flat shoe. But if it’s a road trip, you might see me arrive in heels. You like to shop when traveling. But how do you make sure you don’t bring home clothing or jewelry that feels too costumey? My mantra the past few years has been “quality and forever.” I want something to speak to me and not be trendy. I research local designers and showrooms before I go, so I can pick up unusual things. And if I buy something exotic, I’ll wear it with jeans. Or I’ll just get jewelry—I recently picked up a ring made from a rupee in India—which blends well with everything. Any travel beauty secrets? I use Shiseido’s White Lucent Power Brightening Masks on long flights, especially when going home to India. I definitely get funny looks from adjacent passengers, but a girl’s gotta do what she’s gotta do! And since I go somewhere at least once or twice a month, I have travel sizes of all the products I use, and I have them on automatic reorder.

Heat & Fury’s cowhide bags, made in Somerset, England, will hold a long flight’s worth of magazines. $440 at Julia Farr in Chevy Chase, D.C.

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Christen Maxwell’s leather and burlap pouches and totes stash trip essentials like cosmetics or Kindles. $60-$155 at Coco Blanca in Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda

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With its Tiffany-blue wall paint, capiz-shell chandelier and racks of boho-chic printed frocks and tunics, women’s clothing boutique Morley summons images of nights out in the Hamptons or days at Dewey Beach. And it’s no wonder: The Bethesda Row boutique (open since last summer) is the sister shop to a breezy Delray Beach, Florida, original by the same name. “I had roots in the area— my mother, Lynn Morley Martin, was secretary of labor under the first President Bush,” says owner Caroline Delafield, who lives in Florida and named her stores in her mom’s honor. 304

“Plus, so many of the people who live here vacation in Florida and know our store, so it seemed like a natural to open in Bethesda.” Among the cool-girl (and cool-mom) finds at the Bethesda store: Jay Godfrey’s are-we-inPalm Beach? ombré blue maxi dress ($440), a Joie silk peasant blouse in a Turkish tile print ($288) and Perle by Lola’s freshwater pearl necklaces. “I stick to brands that you can’t find in every department store,” says Delafield. You’ll find print-mad designer Mara Hoffman’s geometric-pattern caftans and colorful bathing suits as well as embroidered

dresses and folksy tops by Kalypso 7. Though the store leans more party- or vacation-ready than boardroom-bound, much of what’s there—including, come fall, coats and White + Warren cashmere—could work in a nonformal office or for weekends at the farmers market. “Our palette in the Bethesda store is a little more neutral than what we carry in Florida,” says Delafield. “Still, we’re trying to bring a little of the Delray sunshine to town.” Morley Bethesda, 7114 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda

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Stars, Stripes & Forever Abbey Kendzior and David Stickney’s Fourth of July wedding had kazoos, barbecue and a sparkler send-off The couple: Abbey Kendzior came to the D.C. area from Higganum, Connecticut, to attend American University in 1991. Now 42, she is a social worker for Fresenius Kidney Care, working in its Bethesda and Rockville offices. David Stickney, 41, grew up in Eden, New York, and has lived in the D.C. area for 16 years. He works in operations management for the financial research company CFRA in Rockville. The couple bought a house in Rockville’s Rock Creek Manor neighborhood last September. How they met: One night in 2013, Abbey headed to Bethesda’s Food Wine & Co. solo for dinner. David was there with a friend and the three started chatting. David’s friend made sure to get Abbey’s business card for David before they left. “We might not be together if he wasn’t involved in getting us talking,” Abbey says. The first date: Abbey suggested an Irish pub for their first date, which was on St. Patrick’s Day, but David thought they should try American Tap Room in Bethesda instead, to avoid crowds. Abbey saw David’s kindheartedness when she returned from the bathroom to find him cheering up a down-on-his-luck bar-goer. Abbey and David continued their date at the now-shuttered Parker’s American Bistro, where they discovered that they had been living across the street from each other in Chevy Chase for 12 years. “I knew that day that I could

marry him,” Abbey says. “It was the best first date ever.”

The proposal: Abbey and David had been talking about marriage for a while. They had already picked out a ring—an antique setting from the early 1900s at Pampillonia Jewelers in Mazza Gallerie in D.C.—to go with a diamond that had been in David’s family and was estimated to be from the late 1880s. After a couple of failed efforts to propose—Abbey had a fever on one attempt, they showed up at Food Wine & Co. to find it closed on another—David made their engagement official at the bar at Food Wine & Co., where they had the same bartender they’d had on their first date. The wedding: Four months after they got engaged, Abbey and David tied the knot on July 4, 2015. “When you’re in your 40s, it’s like why wait?” Abbey says. The ceremony took place in an outdoor garden at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Mystic, Connecticut. They chose their reception venue—The Boat Shed at Mystic Seaport, an open-air structure next to the river—without seeing it in person. Number of guests: 130 Patriotic theme: David made table cards, each with a Founding Father’s picture and signature on one side and a short biography on the back. On the escort cards, guests’ names were followed by “Delegates of” and their table name. BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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The couple also created a “Declaration of Abigail and David” document, modeled on the Declaration of Independence. It was written by Takoma Park calligrapher Ron Baker and guests signed their names to the keepsake. The food served at the reception was seafood and barbecue, in keeping with typical Fourth of July fare.

A touch of home: The town where David grew up is home to a kazoo factory so the couple attached a kazoo to each escort card. Guests were encouraged to play a song when they wanted the bride and groom to kiss. Something to laugh about: Several people pointed out to the couple that they were giving up their independence on Independence Day. Favorite moment: Abbey walked down the aisle to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” a song with special meaning to her family because The Wizard of Oz was the favorite movie of her mother’s late sister. “We surprised my mom with that and I loved seeing her face as the song came on,” Abbey says.

the gown: After trying on seven dresses in 35 minutes at the bridal shop BHLDN in Georgetown, Abbey selected a sleeveless ivory lace gown by Tadashi Shoji. The sendoff: As Abbey and David left the reception, guests lit sparkers and “The Star-Spangled Banner” played. The honeymoon: The couple spent a week at the Sandals resort in St. Lucia. The photos: Connecticut-based Daphne and Dean Photography captured the special day. n 308

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Cost-cutting tip: The price for the venue included everything from the cake to the alcohol, so costs didn’t escalate as planning went on.

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Nestled between the amusement piers of Wildwood, New Jersey, to the north and historic Cape May to the south is little-known Diamond Beach. This tiny community is home to a wide, uncrowded beach and a hotel that garnered the No. 7 spot on TripAdvisor’s 2016 list of the top 25 hotels in the country. Opened in the summer of 2013, the Icona Diamond Beach features all suites and studios, with South Beachinspired décor in blues and buttery yellows. The building’s sawtooth design allows balconies to have an angled ocean view without gazing at neighboring units. Inside each of the 102 suites and studios is a king bed (or two queens), a sleep sofa and a galley kitchen. Hotel amenities include fire pits for s’mores, a sand volleyball 318

court and an outdoor heated pool surrounded by cushioned loungers. There’s also a private beach with attendants who help set up gear, lifeguards leading surfing lessons, and food and drink available from the hotel’s Bungalow No. 7 Beach Bar. Icona’s ocean-themed Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill serves fresh takes on American classics, including a creatively prepared salmon with corn and pancetta succotash. Rates begin at $409. In addition to Diamond Beach, Icona Resorts is scheduled to open two beach hotels on the southern New Jersey shore this summer. The Golden Inn, a landmark in Avalon for more than 50 years, was stripped to the studs and redesigned with a classic feel reminiscent of Newport, Rhode Island, and Nantucket, Massachusetts. Set behind

dunes, the 156-room hotel will offer a pool, restaurant, brew pub and beach bar. Bathrooms in the guest rooms will feature Carrara marble. Note: East-side rooms are closer to the beach; the west side is less expensive. Rates begin at $369. The Icona Cape May (the former Palace Hotel) is also scheduled to open this summer, with a pool, a half dozen two-room oceanfront suites and 50 studios and hotel rooms. Icona Cape May guests will have access to all Diamond Beach property amenities. Rates begin at $319. Icona Diamond Beach, 609-729-6600, iconaresortdiamondbeach.com. Icona Golden Inn, 609-368-5155, iconagoldeninn.com. Icona Cape May, 609-898-8100, iconacapemay.com.

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Read in sand or shade Set around a peaceful garden courtyard dotted with Adirondack chairs, The Bellmoor Inn & Spa in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, makes it easy to enjoy one of summer’s great pleasures: reading. The inn’s Jefferson Library is home to a collection of more than 500 books, including popular fiction titles and classics that you can borrow for the courtyard, the beach, or to read by the fire in one of the library’s overstuffed club chairs. Bellmoor’s 78 traditional cottage-style accommodations come in a variety of configurations. Deluxe rooms feature marble tile bathrooms and sitting areas. Suites have added perks: a fireplace and hydrotherapy tub; and some also include a larger living

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Brewers who grow their own ingredients are featured on The Farm Breweries Trail.

The Brews by Bike Trail follows the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

room with a sleep sofa, and a balcony or patio. Guests in the 12 individually decorated Bellmoor Club suites, located on the fourth floor, have access to a private library with leather seating, additional books and complimentary sodas and snacks. Bellmoor’s new beach shuttle transports guests and their gear the two blocks from the inn to the boardwalk and beach. If you prefer lounging poolside, there’s a large family pool and an adults-only courtyard pool surrounded by magnolia trees, hibiscus and impatiens. Also available: an indoor eight-person Jacuzzi, spa treatments and an afternoon snack spread of tea, lemonade, cookies, cheese and crackers. Rates from $279 per night include a full breakfast with a made-to-order omelet station. 6 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; 302-227-5800; thebellmoor.com

Savor a cold craft brew If a hot summer day and cold beer are synonymous for you, check out Virginia’s booming craft beer scene. The state was home to a handful of breweries just a few years ago, but today there are more than 100. In Loudoun County, the year-old LoCo Ale Trail offers beer aficionados seven self-guided, brew-themed routes to explore, some by bike, some by car. Popular options include the Farm Breweries Trail, the Pints with Pups Trail and the Brews by Bike Trail that follows the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. Before you go, print the LoCo Ale Trail pocket guide and the list of breweries for the trail you plan to follow. The Farm Breweries Trail connects you with the breweries that are also growing the products that go into beer, such as hops and pumpkins. Vanish, a brewery that opened in December, is located in the middle of more than 50 acres of fields and forest in Leesburg and is part of the farms trail. Top Chef alum Bryan Voltaggio helped create the barbecue-focused menu that’s cooked in a smoker outside the brewery’s taproom. This summer’s brews include a grapefruit IPA and a tangerine sour. MacDowell Brew Kitchen in Leesburg is a Brews by Bike Trail favorite for its backyard beach. Last year, MacDowell began its own line of beers, which are served from a bar fashioned from a shipwrecked boat. www.visitloudoun.org/trip-ideas/loco-ale-trail/#/gallery/recent n BethesdaMagazine.com | july/august 2016

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England, I was well versed in the prominent role that region played in our nation’s history. I tripped on cobblestones along Boston’s Freedom Trail, walked the USS Constitution’s decks, and spent several school field trips learning about English explorer Henry Hudson, who in 1609 traveled up the river that now bears his name to an area that would later become Albany, New York. But after living in Maryland for 15 years, I had yet to discover my new home state’s vital role in our country’s early history and some of the freedoms that I take for granted: Catholicism’s first roots in the Colonies, a government founded on religious tolerance, and a woman’s right to vote. I picked up my friend Annemarie at BWI Airport last fall after her flight from Boston and we embarked on a journey 322

through St. Mary’s County. Nestled between the Potomac and Patuxent rivers and extending into the Chesapeake Bay, the county is a peninsula with more than 500 miles of shoreline and a short bridge over the Patuxent that links it to Solomons Island in Calvert County. During the first day of driving about, we discovered St. Mary’s County’s prime charm: There’s water everywhere—rivers glistening in the sun, creeks burbling, and waves lapping shorelines while boats bob in bays. We chose Solomons as our home base because of its selection of inns overlooking the water, walkable town, and easy drive to all St. Mary’s County has to offer. Here are some highlights from our journey.

Leonardtown

We spent our first evening exploring Leonardtown, the county seat. In the

center of town, there’s a small square park where we met people relaxing with their dogs. Branching off from the park, in the area of Washington and Fenwick streets, visitors will find restaurants, an 1800s jail that is now the Old Jail Museum, an independent bookstore and art galleries. On the first Friday of every month, many of the galleries and shops stay open for the evening to showcase local artists, and entertainment can be found on the square and the streets around town (for more information, visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com). From there we meandered down the hill toward Breton Bay and discovered Leonardtown Wharf Public Park. The park’s circular observation deck is home to a beautiful 50-foot compass rose created with colorful brick pavers. A nearby sign explains that the compass rose has appeared on charts and maps since the

Sunset photo by keith burke; additional photos Courtesy St. Mary’s County Tourism

A recreation of the Dove—one of the ships that arrived with colonists on Maryland’s shores in 1633—sails to St. Clement’s Island once a year. The rest of the time it is docked in Historic St. Mary’s City, where visitors can participate in demos of cannon testing and deck swabbing (inset).

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Interpreters reenact the life of the colonists in Historic St. Mary’s City.

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1300s. The design’s 32 points represent the directions of the wind. Eight of them are much larger than the others, signifying the major winds, and they are labeled with their respective Roman names (tramontana for north, ostro for south, and so on). We’d hear more about the compass rose the next day at Historic St. Mary’s City and how it was used by Colonial-era navigators. Back up Washington Street, Annemarie and I settled in on the porch of The Front Porch restaurant and dined on burgers made with grass-fed beef and specialty drinks—including a delicious sangria—as the sky turned pink. Our waiter explained that the staff gets together each season to sample 20 or so drinks and vote on their favorites. The St. Mary’s City was first envisioned winners make the seasonal menu and by British Lord George Calvert in the then “are never to be drank again,” he said. late 1620s. After he announced that he’d joined the Roman Catholic Church Historic St. Mary’s City in 1625, he was no longer qualified for On our first full day, we began at His- public service. Calvert had long been toric St. Mary’s City’s Visitor Center, interested in colonization and had going back more than 380 years in time established his own colony in Newto 1634. Former Washington Post Execu- foundland. After a severe winter there, tive Editor Ben Bradlee, who owned a Calvert began to look south, and he home in St. Mary’s County and was a lobbied King Charles I for a grant of supporter of St. Mary’s College of Mary- land near Virginia. Calvert was eager land, narrates an introductory film, and to create a colony that was more than several exhibits explain how Maryland’s simply favorable to Catholics; he had first capital, and the United States’ fourth the novel idea to create a place founded permanent settlement, came to be. on religious tolerance.

Leonardtown Wharf Public Park

George Calvert died before his dream came to fruition. As we walked past the panels that explained each Calvert family member’s role in the founding of Maryland, we learned that George’s son Leonard Calvert was the one to lead 140 colonists (many Protestant) on two ships—the Ark and the Dove—from England’s Isle of Wight to Maryland’s shores. Their journey began in November 1633 and culminated in landing at St. Clement’s Island on March 25, 1634 (the day we now celebrate as Maryland Day), and then, days later at St. Mary’s City. A map of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard lists the English settlements that

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If You Go Our picks for where to eat, drink and shop in St. Mary’s County Port of Leonardtown Winery

The Front Porch Housed in the circa 1850s Sterling House, this American restaurant features small and elegant dining rooms or casual porch dining. Beer-battered rockfish, Marylandstyle lump crabmeat tossed in Old Bay seasoning, and fried green tomatoes with Boursin cheese are just a few of the offerings. 22770 Washington St., Leonardtown; www.thefrontporchmd.com.

BTB Coffee Bar This is not your average coffee shop. The building’s front half is home to a small café that serves bagels, sandwiches and wraps. Coffee is available on the honor system: Help yourself and deposit $2 in a jar. The shop’s rear-wall bookshelf is actually a door. Pick up the old-fashioned telephone receiver to the left of the bookcase, and the bookcase opens to reveal an intimate speakeasy-themed bar inspired by the days of Prohibition. 41658 Fenwick St., Leonardtown; www. btbcoffeebar.com.

North End Gallery The oldest art gallery in St. Mary’s County, North End offers a diverse collection of original fine art, pottery, finished wood tables and boxes, hand-dyed silk scarves, and jewelry (in beach glass, sterling, copper and stones) from more than 30 southern Maryland juried artists. The gallery’s two front rooms and hallway feature the work of different artists and artisans each month. 41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown; www.northendgallery.com.

Ye Olde Towne Cafe Locals love this casual, family-friendly eatery on Leonardtown’s main square. The best bet here is breakfast, which is served all day and includes standards such as pancakes (both buttermilk and sweet

potato), omelets and the “Ye Olde Town Cafe Special,” which includes two eggs any style, hash browns or home fries, and a choice of ham, bacon, sausage or scrapple. 22685 Washington St., Leonardtown.

Port of Leonardtown Winery This is the tasting room and store for one of the few cooperative wineries in the country and home to wines from a dozen southern Maryland vineyards. In addition, its backyard is the kayak launch site for a 3-mile paddle route along wooded McIntosh Run, which spills into Breton Bay near Leonardtown’s Wharf Public Park. 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown; www.polwinery.com.

Traditions of Loveville This 30-year-old, family-owned antiques store draws people from all over southern Maryland for its well-curated selection of furniture, art, rugs, throw pillows, jewelry and more. You can lose at least an hour wandering through the 4,000-square-foot house, where each small room is packed with unique and interesting finds— including lots of tasteful nautical prints and plenty of crab dishes and accessories. 28420 Point Lookout Road, Loveville; www.traditionsofloveville.com.

Fitzie’s Marina Restaurant & Pub If you’re looking to have lunch or dinner with a water view, you can’t do much better than Fitzie’s. The no-frills restaurant overlooks Breton Bay and even has a small sandy beach out front with tables and tiki lamps. Fitzie’s is known for its seafood, especially crab: The menu includes crab balls, cream of crab soup, crab dip and crab pizza. 21540 Joe Hazel Road, Leonardtown; www.fitzies.homestead.com.

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(continued from page 324) aboard. He likened the 40-ton capacity Dove to a family sedan, explaining that the colonists used it to explore and trade with other Colonies for things such as salt cod along the Atlantic seacoast. The 400-ton capacity Ark was akin to a moving van, he said, a rental that had to be returned to England, which it was by a group of mariners in August 1634. When we asked if the Dove is ever taken out for a sail, he said a crew sails it every October to St. Clement’s Island for the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony and a reenactment of the first Catholic Mass celebrated in the Colonies on March 25, 1634. We wished we could sail there ourselves since St. Clement’s was our next stop, but we settled for driving.

St. Clement’s Island Museum located just north of the island in Coltons Point, Maryland The beautiful quilt that hangs in the entrance foyer at St. Clement’s Island Museum depicts significant Maryland sites and symbols, including St. Clement’s Island, Drum Point Light, a crab, a Chesapeake Bay skipjack and more—all surrounding an image of the Ark and the Dove. In contrast to Historic St. Mary’s City, which tells the story of English settlers establishing a colony on Maryland’s shores, St. Clement’s Island Museum offers a look at the English political and religious history that motivated the Calverts and others to find a new home in a new land. “It all started with King Henry VIII,” an exhibit called the Genesis of Maryland explains. It goes on to state that about 100 years before the first settlers landed on St. Clement’s Island, Henry wanted an annulment from Catherine of Aragon, his Catholic wife for more than 20 years. “He wanted to marry a new and younger wife and produce a son; a legitimate male heir to the throne,” the exhibit says. As we continued, we learned that the annulment was denied, but that Henry still found a way to divorce his first wife 326

by establishing the Church of England with himself as its head. From that point on, religion became a determining factor in many personal and political matters, and it set the stage for Leonard Calvert’s eventual journey for, as the exhibit puts it, “the purpose, charter and governance of the settlement of Maryland.” The museum is also home to a 7-foot-by-20-foot mural depicting the colonists’ arrival, an exhibit on the original colonists’ negotiations with the Native Americans for a permanent settlement, and a display that focuses on the history of local watermen and the island’s Blackistone Lighthouse. After attempting to digest more than 400 years of history, we were happy to meet Capt. Bob on the museum’s dock for a water taxi ride to the island. The taxi runs weekends from June through September.

St. Clement’s Island The 62-acre St. Clement’s Island was named after the Catholic patron saint of sailors and seas. It’s southeast side offers picnic tables and grills set below oak trees. We walked around and read the display signs that dot the landscape. One explained that the original settlers of 1634 decided the island was a good location for a military lookout, but not suitable for a colony, hence they settled in what became St. Mary’s City. Other signs offered interesting details about the island’s years as a summer resort from 1868 to 1919, and about its shrinking size. We proceeded to the reconstructed Blackistone Lighthouse, which was in service from 1851 to 1932, and toured inside, reading framed notes and logs

that revealed what a lighthouse keeper’s life was like. Many of the logs report on weather conditions and food purchases, but there are interesting tidbits, too, such as this report: “S. 14. Buyes some things of Bayley Store on Board. Told of the sad accident to Jackson Cheseldine Blowing off his Fingers by his Gun.” Before leaving, we climbed to the lighthouse’s lookout, where we could see clear across the island. In the foreground was the 40-foot white cross constructed in honor of the first Catholic Mass in the 13 Colonies. I was fascinated by the massive cross. Catholicism’s doctrines had determined both Annemarie’s and my early destinies. Annemarie was born and adopted in Virginia. I was born in Massachusetts and adopted in New York. Catholic maternity homes had housed our birth mothers, who had little say in their fates as unwed pregnant girls in the late 1960s. Catholic Charities handled both of our adoptions. And here we were at a very different place and time in our country’s (and Catholicism’s) history. In our two days of travel, we encountered two symbols I wear often in necklace form—a cross and a compass. Both offer guidance, one in life and the other in geography, and indeed they represented the paths we explored in St. Mary’s County, where history teaches us how to navigate forward. n Christine Koubek writes about travel, history and families. She teaches personal essay and travel writing at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda. Find her at www.christinekoubek.com and on Twitter @CKstories.

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The cross on St. Clement’s Island is next to a patch of black-eyed Susans, the Maryland state flower.

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Photo illustration by alice kresse; Lavinia Engle Photo from the Maryland State Archives, parade photo from the Harris and Ewing collection at the Library of Congress

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A voice for women Forest Glen’s Lavinia Engle fought for suffrage and justice On March 3, 1913, one day before the first inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson, 20-year-old Lavinia Margaret Engle of Forest Glen joined more than 8,000 demonstrators on Capitol Hill as they prepared to march down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House to demand that women be given the vote. Many of the marchers never reached their destination. As the protesters gathered on Capitol Hill, tens of thousands of spectators, mostly men in town for the inauguration, lined the avenue. The men heckled and jeered the demonstrators as they marched, then flooded into the street and blocked their path. Women were grabbed, jostled and pushed to the pavement. Policemen seemed indifferent to the attacks taking place around them, The Washington Post reported, their inaction interpreted as sympathetic to the mob. More than 100 women were hospitalized following the melee. Congressional hearings ensued. The D.C. superintendent of police was fired. The incident, reported in the national news, only amplified the call for women’s voting rights. Engle escaped the fray unscathed. She had marched as a member of the Maryland delegation in what was intended to be a grand parade—organized by the National American Woman Suffrage

Association—that would include nine bands, four mounted brigades, 20 floats and an allegorical performance about the plight of women. Engle’s childhood prepared her for a role in the suffrage movement. She had grown up in Forest Glen, a quiet suburban community just north of Silver Spring, the daughter of Quaker parents. Her mother, Lavinia Hauke Engle, was an active suffragette who once joined Susan B. Anthony in testifying before Congress. Her father, James Engle, was a Treasury Department official. After graduating from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1912, the younger Lavinia joined the suffrage association as an organizer and field secretary, traveling throughout the country to incite women to action. She once rode a mule up a dry creek bed in West Virginia to get the support of a legislator. Her weapons, she said, were “justice, logic and persuasion.” Her recipe for a good speech: “Stand up, speak up and shut up.” Engle was a firm believer in womanpower, and she put that belief into action. With the entry of the U.S. into World War I in 1917, she helped organize a suffrage field hospital staffed entirely by women to nurse wounded soldiers. Engle later recalled to an interviewer that the most difficult part of the project was

finding a woman plumber. Finally, after years of struggle, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution went into effect in 1920, giving women the right to vote. The old suffrage association was disbanded and in its place, leaders formed the League of Women Voters. For the next 16 years, Engle served as executive secretary of the Maryland league, investigating a variety of social problems, from child labor to families in poverty, and lobbying for health services for women and children. Engle found a political platform in 1930, when she was elected the first woman to represent Montgomery County in the Maryland House of Delegates. Her political acumen caught the eye of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who appointed her head of the speakers’ bureau for his first presidential campaign in 1932. When the Social Security Act was signed into law in 1936, Roosevelt asked her to head up field operations for the new agency. She stayed with Social Security until her retirement in 1964. During her lifetime, Engle received accolades and awards for her work on women’s issues. No matter her age or the odds, she never gave up the fight. n Author and historian Mark Walston was raised in Bethesda and lives in Olney.

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By Renee Klahr

Left to right: Millie, Debbie, Nora, Jack and Tim Conley with goat Oreo and one of their chickens.

family portrait live with their children—Jack, 6, Nora, 4, and Millie, 1—in a brick rambler on a suburban street in Kensington. But step into their backyard and you’ll find two pygmy goats, two ducks and five chickens. Debbie, 28, a stay-at-home mom, and Tim, 32, a vice president of wealth management at Morgan Stanley, say they always wanted pets, but never imagined it would look like this.

and another goat, which Jack named Oreo for its black and white hair. When they got home, Tim helped the kids sneak the goats into the backyard. “At some point, Nora said she was going outside to see the goats, and I thought she was just using her imagination, so I said, ‘Yeah, go play with the goats,’ ” Debbie says. “When I finally saw them, I couldn’t believe it. I was so angry.” She quickly came around to the animals, so much so that in February the family added five chicks and two ducks.

Getting goats: Last July, Tim took Jack and Nora to a client’s farm in Brandywine, Maryland, where Nora fell in love with a baby pygmy goat named Brownie. Feeling spontaneous, Tim decided to surprise Debbie by purchasing Brownie 328

One big happy family: Debbie says Brownie and Oreo are inseparable. “We’ve caught the chicks standing on Brownie and Oreo’s backs, sometimes three at a time,” she says. “It’s hilarious because

the goats don’t even seem to notice.”

Winter madness: During the blizzard last winter, Debbie was worried that the goats would get stuck in the snow, so she brought them inside. “They were so scared and literally pooped everywhere,” she says. “We finally opened up the big shed out back and lay down hay for them. I was out there for hours digging through the snow, but they were so much happier after.”

Perfect pets: Unlike dogs, farm animals don’t need to be walked. “You get the best of both worlds,” Debbie says. “You get the love and affection of the animals, and the kids love them, but you don’t need to spend all your time caring for them.” n

photo by liz lynch

Debbie and Tim Conley

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