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July/August 2018 | Volume 15 Issue 4
contents ON THE COVER 98 chill time
From classic cones to custom ice cream sandwiches, here are nine summer treats we love BY DAVID HAGEDORN
132 Sense of Purpose
143 Top Estate Lawyers
148 Bethesda Interview
155 A Way with Words
In the wake of a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February, four Montgomery County teens were thrust into the national spotlight as they pushed for stricter gun control
Here are 17 attorneys recommended by their peers
CNN White House reporter Kate Bennett talks about moving from print to television, covering Melania, and fashion in D.C. politics
The winners of the 2018 short story and essay contests
BY KIM EISLER
BY STEVE GOLDSTEIN
BY JENNIFER BARGER
COVER: Photo of Taegan Weeks/Townsend Agency shot on location at York Castle by Liz Lynch
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FEATURES
contents P. 110
A rendering of a walkway between Marriott’s new hotel and headquarters in Bethesda
110 why marriott stayed
122 What’s Coming
124 The Accidental Activist
An inside account of the hotel giant’s decision to relocate its headquarters to downtown Bethesda, rather than move away. And the $62 million incentive package that clinched the deal.
Nine major construction projects are underway—or will be soon—in downtown Bethesda
Amanda Farber isn’t totally opposed to the construction in downtown Bethesda—she’s just tired of watching buildings go up and trees come down
BY BETHANY RODGERS
BY EUGENE L. MEYER
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BY BETHANY RODGERS
RENDERING COURTESY OF MARRIOTT
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DEPARTMENTS 20 | TO OUR READERS 22 | CONTRIBUTORS
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good life
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art. festivals. culture. day trips. hidden gems.
home
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dine
178 | HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS
246 | REVIEW
Can’t-miss arts events
Infuse your home with soothing, sophisticated, beach-inspired style
34 | ARTS CALENDAR
180 | WELCOME TO THE BEACH
With the openings of Chercher and Lucy, Bethesda has its first—and second— Ethiopian restaurants
Where to go, what to see
A Potomac couple’s custom-built home in Bethany sleeps 16 and features lots of cool coastal accents
30 | BEST BETS
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banter
251 | TABLE TALK What’s happening on the local food scene
256 | DINING GUIDE
188 | LET’S EAT OUTSIDE
people. politics. books. columns.
48 | FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING Parking by the numbers
Fancy grills and outdoor kitchens make dining on a porch or patio even more fun
271
196 | HOME SALES BY THE NUMBERS
272 | SHOP TALK Floral dresses for summer, plus tips for eyelash extensions
52 | QUICK TAKES News you may have missed
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56 | BOOK REPORT New books by local authors, literary events and more
60 | SUBURBANOLOGY Downtown Bethesda is changing, whether we like it or not BY APRIL WITT
64 | HOMETOWN When Katie Guzzey ran into tough times, her “adopted families” rallied around her
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276 | WEDDINGS A Kensington couple’s resort wedding featured cherry blossom centerpieces, shoutouts to their dog, and a search for the bride’s missing vows
214 | BE WELL A Bethesda therapist helps struggling new moms realize they’ll be OK
216 | THE SALTY AIR Can hanging out in a salt cave really make you feel better? Our writer wanted to find out.
222 | WELLNESS CALENDAR
BY STEVE ROBERTS
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280 | GET AWAY Your cheat sheet for a weekend away
282 | DRIVING RANGE Maryland’s family-friendly Twin Beaches serve up gentle reminders to relax and take it easy
AD SECTIONS PROFILES: WOMEN IN BUSINESS 69
LONG & FOSTER AD SECTION 169
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SHOWCASE: LUXURY CONDOS, APARTMENTS & TOWNHOMES 204
ASK THE EXPERTS: SENIORS AND AGING 226
PRIVATE SCHOOL AD SECTION 288
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GOING UP MY WIFE, SUSAN, AND I were driving in downtown Bethesda on a recent Saturday when we came upon roadblocks closing Woodmont Avenue for a long stretch on the Woodmont Triangle side of town. Inside the barriers, workers were erecting two giant tower cranes on the construction site of what will be a 17-story residential tower. The pieces of the tower cranes were hoisted into the air by a massive telescopic crane and then bolted into place. Progress was slow and deliberate, but I could have watched for hours. Fittingly, Susan started singing the lyric “It takes a crane to build a crane” from the Jason Mraz song “Life Is Wonderful.” Cranes looming over downtown Bethesda are a common sight these days—and about to become even more so. Nine major construction projects are underway, or will be soon. And another 10 or so are in the works. The new buildings are going to transform Bethesda. Downtown will look and feel more urban, with multiple high-rises, more (and younger) people working and living here, more restaurants and stores, and even worse traffic (during and after construction). County planners and officeholders say the new buildings in Bethesda (and elsewhere) are essential because they will generate badly needed tax revenue to pay for county schools and other services. The most notable of the new buildings is Marriott International’s world headquarters, which will be located between Wisconsin and Woodmont avenues, behind and beside the Tastee Diner and Woodmont Grill. A Marriott hotel will be built next to the headquarters. In this issue, we provide an inside account of Marriott’s decision to move its headquarters from the Rock Spring office park to downtown Bethesda. Suitors lined up quickly when the hotel giant announced in 2015 that it was going to move. The governor of Virginia called, as did the mayor of Washington, D.C. But Marriott executives indicated early on that they 20 JULY/AUGUST 2018 | BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM
wanted to remain in Montgomery County. The state and county quickly assembled an incentives package to keep Marriott here—and then the company turned its attention toward where it would build. The site Marriott selected is directly across from the Bethesda Magazine office, so my colleagues and I will get a firsthand view of the construction. (As I write this, demolition of the existing buildings on the site is expected to commence soon.) For those of us who live and/or work in downtown Bethesda, dealing with construction projects has become part of the day-today routine. Traffic lanes and sidewalks are closed, often for years. Giant trucks clog streets, and the dust, noise and vibrations are constant. When the 7770 Norfolk apartment building was going up adjacent to our office several years ago, a visitor in our conference room stopped midsentence with a panicked look on his face. “Are we having another earthquake?” he asked. “No,” I replied, “it’s just the construction next door.” A lot of people like what Bethesda’s becoming (I’m among them), but there are at least as many who loathe it. Like it or not, there’s no turning back the clock. The course for downtown Bethesda is largely set. Our story, “Why Marriott Stayed,” begins on page 110. It is followed by a map with details on the other major projects that are in the works or will be soon. To keep up on the latest news about development in Bethesda—and elsewhere in Montgomery County— read Bethesda Beat, our online news site. Bethesda Beat is available at BethesdaMagazine.com. I hope you enjoy this issue of Bethesda Magazine. Please email me your thoughts on the issue at steve.hull@bethesdamagazine.com.
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AMANDA PERELLI
EUGENE L. MEYER
DINI KARASIK
LIVES IN: Brookhaven, New York
LIVES IN: Silver Spring
LIVES IN: Kensington
IN THIS ISSUE: Wrote about parking in Bethesda and Silver Spring, and a Kensington couple’s wedding.
IN THIS ISSUE: Wrote about Marriott International’s decision to move its corporate offices and 3,500 employees from a suburban office park to downtown Bethesda.
IN THIS ISSUE: Coordinated the 2018 Short Story Contest—sponsored by Bethesda Magazine and the Bethesda Urban Partnership—the winners of which appear in this issue.
SUMMER PLANS: “There’s nothing like summers on Long Island, where I’m from. When I’m not working, I’ll be making trips to the beach with my friends and family.” HER DREAM JOB: Working for an online media company in New York City. “I’m a city girl and love the fast-paced environment of New York.”
WHAT HE DOES: A former Washington Post reporter and editor, he is the author of Five for Freedom: The African American Soldiers in John Brown’s Army (Chicago Review Press, June 2018). He is also the editor of B’nai B’rith Magazine, contributes articles to The New York Times, serves on the board of directors of the Washington Independent Review of Books and is a contributing editor for Bethesda Magazine. HOW HE GOT HIS START: His first journalism job was with the New York Herald Tribune. As the Washington bureau librarian, he read, clipped and filed seven newspapers a day and got to tag along with the White House reporter to watch President Lyndon Johnson sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. PET PEEVE: “Highway sound barriers—they don’t work, are ugly and cost taxpayers a lot of money.”
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WHAT SHE DOES: She is the editor and publisher of Origins Journal, writes short stories and essays, and practices law in Maryland. WHAT SHE’S GOOD AT: Bananagrams, vrksasana (tree pose in yoga) and wine tastings. Her ultimate goal is the simultaneous mastery of all three. WHAT SHE WANTS: A “she shed,” a benefactor and a novel to write in the she shed. “When you’ve got two tweens, two dogs and a husband who talks back to the TV during Wizards games, you need a quiet place to write. And a story idea—that helps, too.”
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WHAT SHE DOES: She is a journalism student at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She spent her spring semester as Bethesda Magazine’s editorial intern through the Washington Media Institute’s internship program for students aspiring to work in digital media.
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good life PLAY IT COOL MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAS A few options for splash parks and waterslides, but Northern Virginia’s water parks are a better bet for an all-day summer excursion. One of them, the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole in Reston, is a family-friendly, Old West-themed attraction that was recently renovated, nearly doubling in size to almost 3 acres. From spray pads and gentle bubblers to a log walk obstacle course and 725-foot lazy river, it’s great for all ages. In the middle of the water park, the craggy Pete’s Peak features seven waterslides of varying lengths. Bring your own food and drink or buy on-site. The Water Mine is part of Lake Fairfax Park and overlooks the lake, which includes paddleboats and canoes; there’s also a carousel within the park.
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Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole is open through July 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; Aug. 1-12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; and Aug. 13-27, noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $12.25-$15.95; free for children 2 and younger. 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, Virginia, 703-471-5415, fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/watermine. —Caralee Adams
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Our picks for things to see and do in July and August BY STEPHANIE SIEGEL BURKE
July 4
BABY, YOU’RE A FIREWORK There are lots of options for seeing sparks fly on July 4, but the MidCounty Sparkles program at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington offers a live preshow concert as well as onsite food vendors. The countysponsored event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with music by soul band Quiet Fire. Blankets, low lawn chairs and coolers are welcome, but leave the alcohol at home. Handicap parking only is available at the school; general parking is at Westfield Wheaton, where free shuttle buses will take attendees to the site.
July 20
CALL ME AL 2018 may be the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese zodiac, but it’s always the Year of the Cat for Al Stewart. The folk-rock singer-songwriter is best known for his 1976 hit song “Year of the Cat,” from the album of the same name. When Stewart visits AMP in North Bethesda, expect to hear this hit and others from his musical career, which spans more than 50 years—he was prominent in the folk music revival of the 1960s and ’70s, and played alongside Paul Simon, Van Morrison and Cat Stevens. 8 p.m., $30-$50, AMP by Strathmore, ampbystrathmore.org
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July 11-Aug. 19
SET SAIL The often-parodied Gilbert and Sullivan operas The Pirates of Penzance and H.M.S. Pinafore reach zany new heights in immersive, streamlined productions by The Hypocrites theater company. The Chicago-based troupe brings the two shows to Olney Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab this summer, where they will be performed in rotating repertory. In these versions, Pirates is set at a tropical beach party, complete with a tiki bar, kiddie pools and inflatable beach balls, while Pinafore takes place at a pajama party. Adding to the fun, patrons are invited to sit onstage and move with the action in these family-friendly productions, in which actors accompany themselves on ukuleles, washboards, accordions and other instruments. $30-$74, Olney Theatre Center, olneytheatre.org
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Music starts at 7:30 p.m., fireworks 9:15 p.m., Albert Einstein High School, Kensington, free, montgomerycountymd.gov/rec
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The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, founded in 1949, is loved for its well-known attractions, including barnyard animals, carnival rides and demolition derbies. It also boasts some new, lesser known, and even somewhat bizarre attractions. Where else in the county can you taste a “Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cheeseburger,” watch an allterrain vehicle drag race, or compete in a cheese-carving competition? And despite its mid-20th century origins, the fair is up to date in the era of social media. Attendees can participate in a Twitter and Instagram scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes, or in a Facebook selfie contest to win cash. 3 p.m. to midnight Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to midnight Aug. 11-18, $10 online, $12 at the gate, free for kids 11 and younger, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, mcagfair.com
Aug. 23-26
SCREEN TIME The Comcast Outdoor Film Festival benefiting NIH Charities returns to the lawn outside The Mansion at Strathmore in late August, offering a different adventure each night. The lineup includes Coco, Black Panther, The Lion King and Wonder Woman. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Representatives from several charities supporting National Institutes of Health pediatric patients and their families will be on hand to collect donations. Enjoy music and kids activities before the movies, which begin at dusk. 7:30 p.m., free, The Mansion at Strathmore, filmfestnih.org
Aug. 12
FIESTA FUN The tastes, sounds and culture of Latin America will be on display at the Latin Heritage Fiesta in Silver Spring. The event features food, traditional folk dance performances, and arts and crafts from countries including Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia and Honduras. Following the performances, which take place from 2:30 to 6 p.m., attendees can dance to salsa and merengue music. 2 to 8 p.m., free, Veterans Plaza, chiceventsdc.com
Through Aug. 20
FAIRY TALE In the story of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell is known as Peter’s faithful companion; helpful, but prone to anger and jealousy. But there’s always more than one side to a story. This summer, Adventure Theatre is presenting the tale from the diminutive fairy’s perspective. Tinker Bell is a world-premiere play based on the works of J.M. Barrie and adapted for the stage by Bethesda resident and playwright Patrick Flynn. Recommended for all ages, the show features favorite characters from the original story, including Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook. $19.50, Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo, adventuretheatre-mtc.org
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Vicki Lawrence—shown in a composite photo with her alter ego, Mama—comes to Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on July 22.
ran for five years. But she’s also been a singer, stage actress, daytime TV host, game show host and women’s rights advocate. Her touring show is a mix of stand-up comedy, music and “observations about real life.” 1 p.m. $50-$65. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Bethesda. 240330-4500, bethesdabluesjazz.com.
Aug. 11 and 12 UKEFEST. Students, followed by professionals, will play each night at the annual Strathmore ukulele festival. Saturday professionals include Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, and Frank Youngman. Sunday: Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel, Gerald Ross, and Ginger Johnson. 6:30 p.m. $15. The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-5815100, strathmore.org.
Aug. 18 A BANDHOUSE GIGS TRIBUTE TO BRITISH NEW WAVE. Return to the sounds of Squeeze, XTC, The Police, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, Dire Straits, David Bowie and more in tribute performances by David Kitchen, The Duskwhales, Cal Everett, Johnny Fantastic and others. 7:30 p.m. $22-$27. The Fillmore, Silver Spring. 301960-9999, fillmoresilverspring.com.
MUSIC July 14 MARILYN MAYE. She’s 90 now, but your grandparents still remember her as a teen singer on The Steve Allen Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Dubbed “the greatest white female singer in the world” by Ella Fitzgerald, she’s enjoying new renown. Presented as part of Michael Feinstein’s touring cabaret series. 8 p.m. $30-$40. AMP by Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-5815100, ampbystrathmore.com.
July 20 and Aug. 17 CAROUSEL KARAOKE. Arrive early at the RIO Washingtonian Center carousel to sign up to sing a favorite song. Purchase a carousel pass for $6 and sing. Participants can sign up again only after they finish singing. 7:30 p.m. RIO Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian. com.
July 22 VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO WOMAN SHOW. Lawrence won the hearts and guffaws of many a young boomer during her 11 years on The Carol Burnett Show and her own Mama’s Family, which
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A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF MARVIN GAYE AND TEDDY PENDERGRASS. R&B artists Jon Williams and Andre Jackson perform the hits with the Brencore Allstars Band. 7:30 p.m. $35-$40. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Bethesda. 240-3304500, bethesdabluesjazz.com.
OUTDOOR CONCERTS You bring the picnic fare, blankets and lowrise chairs; they provide the music. Concerts are free.
Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 29 (except Aug. 15) LIVE FROM THE LAWN. Strathmore’s series includes: Making Movies (Afro-Cuban
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Thursdays through July 19
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Performers are Wes Tucker & The Skillets (rock, July 5); Oasis Island Sounds (reggae, July 12); and Sojourne (soul, July 19). 6-8 p.m. Veterans Park, Bethesda. 301-215-6660, bethesda.org.
Thursdays through Aug. 30
Upcoming Shows AMP & COMEDY ZONE PRESENT
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Mike Keegan Thu, July 12
Michael Feinstein’s Cabaret
Marilyn Maye Sat, July 14
Al Stewart {’60s folk legend}
Fri, July 20
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LUNCHTIME LOUNGE. Pop out of the office for a midday bite to eat and enjoy some world music and R&B (The Eclectiks, July 5); jazz/pop (Mike Noonan, July 12); reggae (Unity Reggae Band, July 19); jazz/ world (Peter Fields, July 26); light rock/pop (Lambert & Hudson, Aug. 2); Motown/pop (Bill Vaughan, Aug. 9); Caribbean/reggae (Wentworth Richardson, Aug. 16); pop/ Motown (Invitation, Aug. 23); and R&B/ jazz (Linwood Battle Jr., Aug. 30). 12:302:30 p.m. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. downtownsilverspring.com.
Thursdays through Aug. 30
SUMMER CONCERTS AT GLEN ECHO PARK. Scheduled performers are: Mystic Warriors (Andean music, June 28); Oasis Island Sounds (steel drum/reggae/ calypso/African, July 5); U.S. Marine Band (July 12 and Aug. 9); Alif Laila (Indian classical sitar, July 19); Real Live Jazz Quartet (July 26); Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes (blues/soul/rock ’n’ roll, Aug. 2); Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Aug. 16); James Bazen Big Band (Aug. 23); and Texas Chainsaw Horns (funk/ soul/blues/R&B, Aug. 30). 7:30 p.m. Bumper Car Pavilion, Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo. 301-634-2222, glenechopark.org.
Fridays through Sept. 14
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Performers include: Shag (British rock, June 29); King Teddy (swing, July 6); Will Hill (reggae/rock/soul, July 13); Freddie Long Band (pop/rock, July 20); Amanda Lynne Band (classic rock/blues, July 27); The Crawdaddies (roots rock/ zydeco, Aug. 3); Unity Reggae Band (Aug. 10); Matt Hutchison and the Big Gin (pop/rock, Aug. 17); Dan Haas (pop/ rock/variety, Aug. 24); Billy Coulter Band (roots rock/Americana, Aug. 31);
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Moonshine Society (blues/R&B, Sept. 7); The Players Band (ska, Sept. 14). 6-9 p.m. Rockville Town Square, Rockville. rockvilletownsquare.com.
Second Fridays through Sept. 14
TGIF DOWNTOWN STREET PARTY. DJ Damon spins family-friendly tunes for listening and dancing. Games offer prizes such as movie tickets and gift cards to stores and restaurants. Classic rock, July 13; Latin music mix, Aug. 10; Top 40, Sept. 14. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. downtownsilverspring.com.
Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 6
RIO WASHINGTONIAN CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. See website for schedule of performers. 6-9 p.m. RIO Washingtonian Center patio (near the paddleboats), Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian.com.
Saturdays through Sept. 29
NANDO’S SPICY SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS AT RIO WASHINGTONIAN. Scheduled performers include: Donuts for Dinner (pop, June 30); Nucleus (neo soul/jazz/R&B, July 7); Nauseous Hippos (rock, July 14); Scorpion Rose Band (Top 40/rock/pop, July 21); The Passarellas (alternative rock, July 28); Eli Lev & Gabrielle Zwi (folk, Aug. 4); Robert AX Adams Jr. and the AXperience Band (Top 40, Prince and Michael Jackson tribute, Aug. 11); Daniel Bennett & Friends (jazz/ R&B, Aug. 18); Uncle Chipps (indie jam rock/Americana, Aug. 25); Everett Stora and the Clopper Road Band (country, Sept. 1); Trackside (classic rock, Sept. 8); One Way Out (rock, Sept. 15); Priceless Advice (’90s rock, Sept. 22); and On the One Band (Top 40, Sept. 29). 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lakefront Plaza of RIO Washingtonian Center (near Uncle Julio’s), Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian.com.
Saturdays through Sept. 29
NANDO’S SPICY SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING. Scheduled performers include: Everett Stora and the Clopper Road Band (country, June 30); Robert AX Adams Jr. and the AXperience Band (Top 40, Prince and Michael Jackson tribute, July 7); Daniel Bennett & Friends (jazz/R&B, July 14); The Vurge (rock/pop/funk, July 21); School of Rock (pop/rock, July 28); On the One Band (Top 40, Aug. 4); Juels Bland (folk/rock, Aug. 11); Still Spring (indie jam rock/Americana, Aug. 18); Round About (pop/rock, Aug. 25); Brian Cunningham Project (smooth jazz/R&B, Sept. 1); Freezer Burn Blues (Sept. 8); Loose Ends (rock ’n’ roll/blues/country,
Sept. 15); Nauseous Hippos (rock, Sept. 22); and The Eclectiks (Celtic fusion/ soft rock/smooth jazz, Sept. 29). 6:308:30 p.m. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. downtownsilverspring.com.
Saturdays through Sept. 29 KENSINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. See website for more information. 10-11 a.m. Howard Avenue Park, Kensington. kensingtonantiquerow.com/events.
THEATER/TALKS Through July 1 THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE. This production of a 2015 off-Broadway comedy tracks the struggles of a downon-his-luck Elvis impersonator to transform from “The King” to “queen” after the bar he works in hires a drag show to attract more customers. Expect outrageous costumes and performances. See website for times. $36-$65. Round House Theatre, Bethesda. 240-644-1100, roundhousetheatre.org.
Through July 22 ON THE TOWN. The epic Broadway musical features beloved area singers and dancers, including Evan Casey, Sam Ludwig, Donna Migliaccio, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Bobby Smith and Rachel Zampelli. See website for details. $37-$69. Olney Theatre Center, Olney. 301-924-3400, olneytheatre.org.
July 13-Aug. 4 THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES. The New York Times called John Guare’s 1971 awardwinning dark comedy, which was revived on Broadway twice, an “enchantingly zany and original farce.” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. July 22 and 29. $22$25. Silver Spring Stage, Silver Spring. 301-593-6036, ssstage.org.
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50 years. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Free. Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda. 301-951-9441, waverlystreetgallery.com.
Through July 15 BOOM: THE 1950s IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. The interactive exhibit—with more than 200 objects, photos and documents—explores the cultural, social and economic factors in the ’50s that changed life in the county and led to a massive influx of families. Noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. $7; $5 seniors, students and active military; free for children younger than 6 and Montgomery County Historical Society members. Beall-Dawson Museum, Rockville. 301-340-2825, montgomeryhistory.org.
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Through July 7 RESILIENCE. On view are works by the Han-Mee Artists Association of Greater Washington, D.C., which consists of Korean-American artists who have immigrated to this area during the last
ON THE HOMEFRONT: GAITHERSBURG IN WORLD WAR I. The exhibit explores what Gaithersburg was like when the war started on April 6, 1917, and how its citizens stepped up to help the country. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. Gaithersburg Community Museum, Gaithersburg. 301258-6160, gaithersburgmd.gov.
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good life Through January 2020 LOUISE BOURGEOIS: TO UNRAVEL A TORMENT. Body parts, spiders and fractured families are repeated themes in the 30 pieces in this exhibit, which spans more than five decades of the influential French-American feminist’s work. Included are sculptures, drawings, prints, textiles and roomlike installations that the 20thcentury artist called “cells.” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Free. Glenstone, Potomac. Call to schedule visit. 301-9835001, glenstone.org.
Artist Cheryl Hochberg’s installation “The Storks Come Home to Roost” will be at VisArts’ Common Ground Gallery from July 11 to Aug. 12.
ART WALK IN THE PARK. See pottery, blown glass, carvings and other artwork during studio open houses and artist demonstrations throughout the park. 6-8 p.m. Free. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo. 301634-2222, glenechopark.org.
July 11-Aug. 19 NEXTGEN 5.0. The juried group exhibition showcases next-generation aspiring artists ages 17-27 from the metro region. Gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; noon8 p.m. Fridays. Free. Opening reception and artist talk 7-9 p.m. July 13. Kaplan Gallery, VisArts, Rockville. 301-315-8200, visartscenter.org.
July 11-Aug. 12 CHERYL HOCHBERG. The Pennsylvania artist’s installation, “The Storks Come Home to Roost,” draws on images from a recent trip to Morocco and features drawings, pastels and watercolors of storks with a 5½-foot-wide nest made of “natural materials and the detritus from my studio.” Gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; noon-8 p.m. Fridays. Free. Opening reception and artist talk 7-9 p.m. July 13. Common Ground Gallery, VisArts, Rockville. 301-315-8200, visartscenter.org.
CHILDREN/FAMILIES Through July 29 PAPER DREAMS. Imagination Stage remounts last year’s collaboration with the Mons Dansa Dance Company of Barcelona, Spain, in its first dance performance-based show. The interactive production—aimed at children ages 1-5—“tells the story of two delightful creatures who live inside a wastepaper basket.” 10 and 11:15 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays (July 21 shows at 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m.). $12. Imagination
Stage, Bethesda. 301-280-1660, imaginationstage.org.
Through Aug. 5 SNOW WHITE AND THE 7 DWARVES. Snow White meets “seven vertically challenged bachelors” and learns—in 40 minutes— “that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses” and “friendship and teamwork make any challenge smaller.” Recommended for ages 4 and older. See website for times. $12. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo. 301-634-5380, thepuppetco.org.
Through Aug. 12 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. An adaptation of the 1967 off-Broadway hit musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s cartoon strip. Recommended for ages 5 and older. See website for days and times. $12-$30. Imagination Stage, Bethesda. 301-280-1660, imaginationstage.org.
Through Aug. 26 SUMMER TROLLEY PROGRAMS. The National Capital Trolley Museum offers special “Civil War Streetcars” and “Gilded Age Streetcars” programs on Thursdays and Fridays, celebrating the beginning of streetcar service in the nation’s capital. Check the website for details on trolley rides, movies and the regular noon-5 p.m. museum offerings on Saturdays and Sundays. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. $7; $5 for children and seniors. National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville. 301-384-6088, dctrolley.org.
Through Sept. 5 CAROUSEL KIDS. The family-friendly entertainment includes: Beowulf T. Wonderbunny (July 11); Tony M. Music (July 25); Wildlife Ambassadors (Aug. 8); Groovy Nate (Aug. 22); Eric Energy
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(Sept. 5). 10:30 a.m. Free. Carousel at RIO Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian.com.
June 30-July 28 PANDA KARATE: STICKS AND STONES. The program, sponsored by the Montgomery County Friends of the Library, uses comedy and storytelling to teach kids how to respond to bullying without using their fists and how to build self-esteem using karate. For elementary school-age children and their parents. 1-2 p.m. June 30 at Twinbrook Library, Rockville; 2-3 p.m. July 14 at Rockville Memorial Library; 3-4 p.m. July 18 at Germantown Library; 2-3:45 p.m. July 26 at Kensington Park Library; and 2-3 p.m. July 28 at Marilyn J. Praisner Library, Burtonsville. Free. montgomerycountymd.gov/library.
June 30 CHILDREN’S ART TALK & TOUR. Kids ages 7 and older get a close-up view of the artists and their art in a guided tour of The Mansion at Strathmore, followed by an art activity. 10:15 a.m. Reservations required. $5; free for accompanying adults. The Mansion at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100, strathmore.org.
July 5, 12, 19 and 26 BACKYARD THEATER FOR KIDS. Scheduled performers for Strathmore’s annual series of outdoor family-friendly shows are: Chicago kids musician Little Miss Ann (July 5); jazzed-up pop and popped-up jazz musicians JoJo & The Pinecones (July 12); Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra (July 19); and “kindie” rock band Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band (July 26). 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. $8 in advance; $10 day of; free for ages 2 and younger. The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100, strathmore.org.
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July 7 TAIKO DRUMMING WITH MARK H. ROONEY. Rooney teaches and performs taiko, a form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Children will learn the basics of group drumming and its cultural context through interactive exercises and games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. Recommended for children ages 5 and older. 1-1:40 p.m.; free tickets distributed at 12:30 p.m. Davis Library, Bethesda. montgomerycountymd.gov/library.
July 9 DIDGERIDOO DOWN UNDER. The Australia-themed show, sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter, combines music, culture, science, puppetry, comedy, character building and audience participation. Recommended for preschool children and older. 6:30 p.m. Free. Little Falls Library, Bethesda. montgomerycountymd.gov/library.
July 11-Aug. 15 INQUIRING MINDS. Free drop-in programs
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July 13-22 HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE—A TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN. Get ready to sing and dance in the aisles at this rousing celebration of soul music— originally created by Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Temptations, the Jackson 5 and more. The Arts Barn partners with ANKH Repertory Theatre and The Finest! Performance Foundation. Recommended for ages 12 and older. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $12-$22. The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394, artsonthegreen.ticketfly.com.
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July 24 and Aug. 28 STORYTIME STATION. Children attending the 45-minute readings must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Recommended for ages 3 to 6. $3 per child; adults and infants are free. 11-11:45 a.m. Gaithersburg Community Museum, Gaithersburg. 301258-6160, gaithersburgmd.gov.
July 27-Aug. 4 LITTLE WOMEN. The adventures of the four March sisters—recounted in the beloved 1869 novel by Louisa May Alcott— were turned into a Broadway musical in 2005. The Arts Barn and Wildwood Summer Theatre partner in a version recommended for ages 12 and older. 8 p.m. Fridays and Aug. 2; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12-$22. The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6394, artsonthegreen.ticketfly.com.
July 28 SKY-WATCHING & TALK: MARS. NASA Solar System Ambassador Ted Avraham presents a pre-sky-watching talk, followed by a look at Mars through telescopes. Hands-on activities for children. 7-10 p.m. Free. Gaithersburg Latitude
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Aug. 9-Sept. 30 PETER AND THE WOLF. This 40-minute version of the classic tale is told with half life-size marionettes. An introduction to the instruments in the orchestra precedes the story. Recommended for ages 4 and older. See website for days and times. $12. The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo. 301634-5380, thepuppetco.org.
Aug. 11 SKY-WATCHING: PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER. Bring blankets and chairs to sit or lie on the lawn for this annual meteor-watching party. Telescopes available for sky-watching. 10 p.m.1 a.m. Free. Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6160, gaithersburgmd.gov.
Aug. 27 STREETCAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Celebrate the arrival of the Presidents’ Conference Committee streetcars 81
years ago in Washington, D.C. See a video of the 14th Street car line, the route first served by the cars, and ride PCC cars at the museum. Noon-5 p.m. $7; $5 for children and seniors. National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville. 301-384-6088, dctrolley.org.
SEASONAL/FESTIVALS Through Sept. 16 WINGS OF FANCY LIVE BUTTERFLY & CATERPILLAR EXHIBIT. Brookside Gardens’ exhibit features hundreds of live butterflies and caterpillars from around the world. The insects fly freely among plants and flowers inside the South Conservatory. See website for times. $8 for ages 13 and older; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton. 301-962-1400, montgomeryparks.org.
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June 29 RIO WASHINGTONIAN CENTER JULY 4TH WEEKEND CONCERT. Unity Reggae Band performs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Lakefront Plaza Stage, RIO Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian.com.
June 30 SUMMERFEST. Gaithersburg replaces its July 4 and Celebrate! events with this street festival, with multiple stages of music, food and kids activities. It ends with fireworks and a SummerGlo After Party. 5-11:30 p.m. Free. Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350, gaithersburgmd.gov.
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July 4 129TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade in the morning, then live music and fireworks at night. Free. 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. takomapark4th.org.
July 4 GERMANTOWN GLORY. Live music by Gringo Jingo (Santana tribute band) starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Free. South Germantown Recreational Park, Germantown. 240-777-0311, montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
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music starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free. Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, Rockville. rockvillemd.gov.
July 8 SILVER SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SUMMER FAIR. Besides artisans, the fair features food vendors, music and family activities 2-8 p.m. Free. Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring. silverspringdowntown.com.
Aug. 1-22 MOVIES IN THE PARKS. The city of Rockville will host four outdoor movies in four neighborhood parks: Toy Story (Montrose Park, Aug. 1); Coco (Maryvale Park, Aug. 8); Little Giants (Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, Aug. 15); Moana (Potomac Woods Park, Aug. 22). Films begin at dusk. Free. 240-314-5022, rockvillemd.gov.
Aug. 7 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. The Rockville City Police Department invites Rockville families to an evening of community togetherness. Residents are encouraged to turn on outdoor lights to send the
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message that neighborhoods are fighting crime. Some neighborhoods will host block parties with visits from Rockville officials and McGruff the Crime Dog. Free. For more information, contact Cpl. Ken Matney at 240-314-8922 or kmatney@ rockvillemd.gov.
Aug. 31 DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING LABOR DAY WEEKEND CONCERT. The Crawdaddies (Cajun/zydeco/blues) perform. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. downtownsilverspring.com.
Aug. 31 RIO WASHINGTONIAN CENTER LABOR DAY WEEKEND CONCERT. 8 Ohms (R&B/ soul/funk) performs for the holiday weekend. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Lakefront Plaza Stage, RIO Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg. riowashingtonian.com. n To submit calendar items, or to see a complete listing, go to BethesdaMagazine.com.
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SCENES FROM HOME How a Bethesda author’s 2013 book about his high school inspired the NBC drama Rise
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IN ONE SIGNIFICANT WAY, Bethesda writer Michael Sokolove has surpassed renowned novelist Thomas Wolfe. That literary giant believed that you can’t go home again. But Sokolove did. For 2½ years, he repeatedly traveled the 161 miles between Bethesda and his childhood home of Levittown, Pennsylvania, a once thriving steel city. His task was to write about the legendary teacher and students in the theater program at Sokolove’s old high school. Wolfe believed that if a writer honestly describes the places and people he knows well, the exposure could result in anger and death threats. But Sokolove’s clear-eyed portrayal of teacher Lou Volpe and the transformation he wrought at Harry S. Truman High School has been embraced. Not only is the Levittown community proud of Sokolove’s 2013 book, Drama High, but his work is the basis for last season’s NBC drama Rise, starring Josh Radnor and Rosie Perez. BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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banter The series was brought from Sokolove’s pages to a Brooklyn soundstage by two entertainment dynamos: Jason Katims, who created NBC’s Friday Night Lights, and Jeffrey Seller, a producer of Broadway’s Hamilton. “I’ve had books optioned before, but usually nothing happens,” Sokolove says. “This time, Jeffrey Seller showed Lou and me that his copy of the book was dog-eared with notes all over it. Jeffrey had a high school drama teacher who saved his life, so this story resonated. For Lou, meeting Jeffrey was like meeting Babe Ruth.” Sokolove, 61, was an athlete in high school, not a theater kid. But he took Advanced English with Volpe, now 70, and connected with him, occasionally staying in touch. Using skills first developed in Volpe’s class, Sokolove started writing about crime, politics and sports at The Trenton Times, moving on to the Philadelphia Daily News, The Cincinnati Post and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He now has
four books to his credit—he wrote two others with University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari—and is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. It wasn’t until Volpe asked him to return to Truman High in 2010 to give a graduation speech that Sokolove recognized the small miracle the teacher had created in the struggling factory town. The drama program at the public high school is so accomplished that Broadway producers, including Sir Cameron Mackintosh, the brains behind Cats and The Phantom of the Opera, travel to Truman to see its productions. The licensing powerhouse Music Theatre International comes to Truman to see if edgy productions, like Rent and Spring Awakening, can work on a high school stage. One out of every five students at Truman auditions for plays, and that popularity cuts across all the usually rigid high school groups. “Levittown was a place I had never
loved, but Ann convinced me I had to write this story,” Sokolove says. His wife, Ann Gerhart, is a senior editor at The Washington Post. The couple has lived in Bethesda for 22 years, raising three now-grown children. For Sokolove, going home was not risk-free. “My biggest fear was: What if Lou wasn’t all that? What if he was just a guy?” he says. Spending more than two years watching Volpe stage the raw drama Good Boys and True and the musical Spring Awakening, Sokolove realized there was a strong story there. “When it was clear the students accepted me as a fly on the wall, I was elated,” he says. “Just hanging out with them was the way the story succeeded. “The Levittown students were starved for success and recognition. Lou’s bravery became their bravery. Unlike Bethesda, they see life as very hard. Kids and families really struggle. These plays are a way to work through their lives.” Volpe, who left his long marriage
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in 1987 and is now public about his homosexuality, trusted that Sokolove would handle his private life sensitively. “He really did hesitate at the outset for a few days,” Sokolove says. “But then there was no equivocation. No turning back.” On Rise, which Sokolove followed closely, Volpe’s character was straight and married with two kids. “Rise is only inspired by my book. It goes in different directions, and that’s fine,” Sokolove says. Recently retired, Volpe says he has reread Drama High several times to appreciate its detail. “I trusted Michael totally. He’s so talented and writes so beautifully. Reading it, I remember all of what the students accomplished.” Volpe was charmed by the TV show, but wished the lead character, patterned after him, would show more humor. They were showing him “making all the mistakes you do as a beginning drama teacher,” Volpe says. NBC announced in May that Rise would not return for a second season. Both Volpe and Sokolove say they’re disappointed, but they understand the fickle nature of television. Sokolove, who’s written about politicians, medicine and sports figures, including American swimmer Michael Phelps, has won praise as a literary stylist throughout his career. “Mr. Sokolove…displays the gifts of a social historian,” The New York Times once wrote, referring to his first book, Hustle: The Myth, Life, and Lies of Pete Rose. He’s at work on another book, The Last Temptation of Rick Pitino, which is due out in September. Pitino is the controversial former men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville. The most valuable result from Sokolove’s book about his hometown, aside from the money and the small amount of fame brought by the television series, is a new relationship with the teacher who ignited his passion for storytelling back in 11th grade. “We were so devoted to him as a teacher back then,” Sokolove says. “You never predict you can go home and really connect again in whole new ways. That’s been the gift.” ■
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FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING
PARKING IN BETHESDA AND SILVER SPRING BY THE NUMBERS The Montgomery County Division of Parking Management operates the parking districts in Bethesda and Silver Spring. There are 7,963 parking spaces in Bethesda and 11,066 spaces in Silver Spring. There are nine public parking garages, eight lots and 820 street parking spaces in Bethesda. Silver Spring has 10 garages, four lots and 1,194 street parking spaces. Here’s a look at parking in Bethesda and Silver Spring, by the numbers.
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Price per hour to park in a garage or lot or on the street in 2007
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Price per hour to park in a garage in 2017
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Price per hour in a lot in 2017
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Price per hour on the street in 2017
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Amount collected in 2017 from parking fees, fines and other
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Amount collected at the busiest garage in 2017
$1,332,562 Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street
$1,782,477 Wayne Avenue
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1,240,579
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Approximate number of vehicles that parked in the Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street garage in 2017
Coins collected in 2017 in Bethesda
Parking tickets issued in 2017 in Bethesda
Note: Data throughout for 2007 is for the fiscal year 2007 (July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007). Data throughout for 2017 is for the fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017). Source: Montgomery County Division of Parking Management
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Cost of ticket for an expired meter in Bethesda and Silver Spring in 2017
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AFTER THE GOLD Wootton alum and Olympic medalist Haley Skarupa skates through a whirlwind of national attention BY MARGARET ENGEL
HALEY SKARUPA FISHES THROUGH her purse at her family’s home in Rockville one day in March, retrieving a wool sock that holds precious cargo. It’s the gold medal the 24-year-old hockey forward won as a member of Team USA at February’s Winter Olympics in South Korea. She played in all five games, including the dramatic sudden-death shootout victory over arch-rival Canada in the title game. It was the first gold for U.S. women’s hockey in 20 years. “I have an actual carrying case, but everyone’s wanting to see it, so this is easier right now,” Skarupa says. “It’s very heavy. One pound, 2 ounces.” “Everyone” includes tennis great Venus Williams, who tried on Skarupa’s medal when the team met her and sister Serena at a Madison Square Garden exhibition match in March. The Williams sisters were among the celebrities who wanted to meet the team while the women were traveling the country on a whirlwind victory lap that included appearing on TV talk shows, riding in parades, signing autographs— and ringing the bell to open the New York Stock Exchange. Even in Skarupa’s Olympic dreams, the Thomas S. Wootton High School graduate never imagined she would find herself dancing with her teammates, Olympic bronze medal winner and superstar skier Lindsey Vonn and host Hoda Kotb on NBC’s Today show set in 50
Pyeongchang shortly after the big win. Or that she’d be on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, listening to DeGeneres thank the team for pushing for better treatment for female players. All 23 players watched as their team jersey was hoisted to permanently adorn a wall in DeGeneres’ studio. The team also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and gave Fallon a personalized jersey. Singer Meghan Trainor, another guest on the show, couldn’t resist trying on a medal. Wearing medals and their jerseys, the players were featured marchers in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston. They dropped the puck to start home games for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils. The Orioles asked Skarupa to throw out a first pitch, which she did on March 31 at Camden Yards in Baltimore. In late April, the team traveled to St. Thomas in the Caribbean for a vacation. “It’s been wild,” says Skarupa, who was feted in her hometown when the Montgomery County Council officially congratulated her during a late-April ceremony. As the Washington Capitals moved through the postseason, Skarupa provided game commentary for NBC Sports. Reaching the pinnacle of global athletics is still a pinch-me experience for Skarupa. She screeched for joy and piled onto her teammates in the moments following the 3-2 win over Canada. Her
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mother, Penny, a Bethesda Magazine advertising account executive, father Tony, brother Dylan and grandmother Barbara Skarupa were in the stands, along with Kush Sidhu, a treasured coach who founded the Washington Pride, Skarupa’s Junior Women’s Hockey League team. Her accomplishment is magnified by the unnerving way she was chosen for the Olympic team. After three years on Team USA, which won three straight world championships, she was cut from the Olympic training team 11 months before the Pyeongchang Games. She had done nothing wrong—it was just a calculation of coaching strategy that put her, a popular veteran, off the roster. It was an elevator drop for Skarupa,
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Haley Skarupa, pictured at the Rockville Ice Arena, came home from South Korea with an Olympic gold medal.
who was tight friends with the other players. With grace, she exited the selection camp outside Tampa and took a five-month break from hockey, her first since she started playing street hockey with her older brother and neighborhood boys at age 4. “It was devastating,” she says. “All I had dreamed about was the Olympics.” She was living then, as now, in Boston, where she plays for the Boston Pride of the National Women’s Hockey League following a stellar career at Boston College. In 2015-16, she helped the BC Eagles achieve a rare undefeated regular season, and went on to record 115 career goals, third highest in team history, and to become the second-highest-scoring
hockey player (for goals and assists) in school history among men or women. After being cut from Team USA, Skarupa walked dogs to stay busy and even thought about leaving hockey. But then she got the call. The Olympic team needed her to fill in for some injured players and help the team train. “I told them I hadn’t been on skates for five months,” Skarupa says. She had two days to decide whether to go. Her love of hockey and her teammates made it an easy call. “Everyone was super welcoming,” she says. “It was like I never left.” After several weeks, the injured players returned and she left camp. Later, she was called back again. “I just took it day by day,” she
recalls. “The highs and lows were like a roller coaster. It was so out of my control.” Just before Christmas, she found out she had made the team. “My mother cried. A lot,” says Skarupa, who credits the steadiness of her parents in making the ordeal bearable. Now back in Boston, Skarupa doesn’t know what her hockey future holds. She continues to train and remains on the Pride’s roster. But the team, like all women’s pro hockey teams, doesn’t pay a living wage, so Skarupa is facing some life choices. Still, the uncertainty of what lies ahead can’t dim the glow of achieving her lifelong dream. “I’m just trying to savor these moments,” she says. n
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News you may have missed BY JULIE RASICOT
HIGH-PRICED HEIST SWEDISH FISH FRY Beltway drivers passing through Silver Spring one night this April might have wondered about the curious odor in the air. Turns out it was the smell of burning sugar, which occurred after a tractor trailer hauling a load of Swedish Fish, Ring Pops and other candy caught fire. The inner loop of the Capital Beltway was closed for about two hours as firefighters put out the blaze, most likely sparked by a mechanical issue.
Thieves apparently can’t take their eyes off a Friendship Heights store that sells high-end glasses and sunglasses. In early April, two men walked into ILORI Optical, tried on eyeglasses and then ran out with “numerous” pairs valued at $7,000, Montgomery County police said. Four days later, two people threatened store employees as two others stole merchandise. In 2017, another man allegedly stole frames three different times over a six-month period beginning in June, according to police. In 2016, a woman pepper-sprayed an employee before leaving with five pairs of Chanel sunglasses. No one has been arrested for the thefts.
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HIT THE BEACH… IN NORTH BETHESDA? Those looking to wiggle their toes in beach sand this summer can head to North Bethesda instead of fighting Bay Bridge traffic. More than 250 tons of sand have been dumped in an area spanning a block of Rose Avenue to create a beachlike seating and dining area in the Pike & Rose development. The free beach area offers Adirondack chairs and tables, along with sand pails and shovels for kids. A bar is open on weekends, according to development manager Federal Realty.
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PETTING POWER What better way to ease the stress of high-stakes exams than to pet a baby goat? In mid-May, students at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington were able to take a break from sitting for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and state tests by hanging out with 10 baby goats during an event sponsored by the school’s Key Club. Other local schools have brought in cuddly creatures to help students relax, including Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, which has welcomed puppies during testing periods.
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Customers stopping into Moorenko’s in downtown Silver Spring have another option to go along with servings of Cookie Overload or Moka Chocolate Chip ice cream. It’s cannabisinfused coffee. Flower Power Coffee contains cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound derived from cannabis. But no worries about drinking and driving—the nonintoxicating chemical is not the one that gives marijuana its psychoactive effects. The brew does offer health benefits, though, such as reducing anxiety, relieving pain and mitigating chronic headaches or trouble sleeping, says shop owner Susan Soorenko.
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CHASING THE STARS A Chevy Chase native has made a career out of reporting on celebrities BY CHRISTINE KOUBEK
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Angeles-area home to a Marriott hotel not far from the courthouse, not knowing how long she’d be away. She didn’t return home for more than three weeks. Rosenbaum, 50, grew up in Chevy Chase. After graduating from BethesdaChevy Chase High School in 1985, she majored in political science at Boston University. She became interested in journalism while working for U.S Rep. Roy Dyson, a Democrat from the Eastern Shore. One day, two Baltimore Sun reporters camped out in Dyson’s waiting room at his office at the Capitol to ask him a question. “I remember [Dyson’s] chief of staff calling to complain to
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their editor,” Rosenbaum says. “To my surprise, their boss stood up for them and applauded their determination. I thought then I was working on the wrong side. Their jobs looked much more fun and interesting than mine.” The Washington Times hired her as an editorial assistant in the early 1990s. She then worked for The Prince George Journal as a full-time reporter, covering a few trials and court hearings. After that, she went to law school to become a legal correspondent. She graduated from the University of San Francisco and was admitted to the California bar in 2001, then moved to
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CLAUDIA ROSENBAUM DASHED out of the Norristown, Pennsylvania, courtroom with roughly 10 minutes to spare. If she didn’t make it back to her seat in time, she risked not getting back in. But as an entertainment news reporter for BuzzFeed covering Bill Cosby’s April retrial for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, she had to post a tweet based on what she’d just heard. “Day 7 of Bill Cosby’s retrial. In an early morning motions hearing, Judge O’Neill decided he would allow in #BillCosby’s prior deposition where he admitted to using quaaludes to have sex with women.” @CJRosenbaum, April 17. This was one of dozens of messages Rosenbaum posted after Bill Cosby’s retrial began on April 9—no easy task, given the phone ban in the courtroom. Rosenbaum learned to use her breaks wisely. “It was barely enough time to send out a couple tweets, send the story to my editor and run to the bathroom,” she says. In Rosenbaum’s 12 years in the entertainment reporting business, she has covered both the civil and criminal cases surrounding Michael Jackson’s death, and Taylor Swift’s trial involving a DJ in Denver. She has attended more of Lindsay Lohan’s court dates than Lohan herself. When she learned that Cosby’s retrial was about to begin, she packed her bags and temporarily moved from her Los
Los Angeles, where, Rosenbaum says, “entertainment is pretty much the only game in town.”
GETTING STARTED IN THE BUSINESS: “I started at Us Weekly as a freelancer and was later hired on staff, working my way up to a senior reporting position,” Rosenbaum says. “Originally the job was just supposed to entail covering the celebrity comings and goings at the courthouse—divorces, lawsuits, criminal hearings—but it wasn’t long before celebrity reporting for the magazine had me trekking around the world.” HOW SHE MET HER HUSBAND: The singer Pink had been hinting about a Costa Rican wedding over New Year’s in 2006. With no New Year’s plans of her own, Rosenbaum told her editor that she’d be happy to take that assignment. “They had also sent over this cute English man as one of the freelance photographers,” she says. They joined forces to figure out how to get the photos and coverage they needed. They started dating after that trip, and went on to cover celebrity assignments together in Fiji, Colorado, New Orleans and many other places. “Two years after Pink’s wedding, we had our own beach wedding in Todos Santos, Mexico,” Rosenbaum says. FAVORITE CELEBRITY MEETING: Rosenbaum met George Clooney in 2006 at the Beverly Hills Hilton when he was receiving an honor from the American Cinematheque. “I remember being struck by how gracious he was and that he arrived hours earlier to ensure he had more than enough time to have a thoughtful conversation with the hundred or so journalists that showed up for his event,” she says. CHASING DOWN A CELEBRITY: During one of Charlie Sheen’s public
breakdown periods, while Rosenbaum was working for E! News, she learned that his father, Martin Sheen, was participating in a Good Friday procession in Los Angeles. She drove downtown and managed to find Martin. “Before I knew it, I had walked the whole march with him,” she says. “In the end, he even drove me back to my car, along with a few of the nuns.”
THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A LAW DEGREE: “Understanding legal nuances helps me to come up with story ideas that others might not think of,” she says. “At BuzzFeed, I’ve done these deep dives into the important stories of the day, such as whether Kanye West’s ‘Famous’ video using celebrity likenesses exposed him to legal action.” She also looked into whether there was any criminal liability when Kim Kardashian recorded a phone call between West and Taylor Swift regarding controversial lyrics in that same song. TIGHT QUARTERS: At Cosby’s retrial, Rosenbaum walked into the room where the district attorney was about to hold a press conference and couldn’t find a place to sit. “Every spot on the floor was taken,” she says. She saw a tiny sliver of floor space available next to a New York Times reporter she’d come to know. “He moved his backpack and we scrunched into this tiny space on the floor. It was kind of like being a Cirque du Soleil contortionist.” TOUGH CROWD: During the Cosby retrial, someone organized a gathering at a local bar, attended by reporters and some of the women who called themselves “Cosby survivors,” Rosenbaum says. Thomas Mesereau, lead attorney for Cosby, and his team walked into that same bar. “He saw the reporters and walked out,” Rosenbaum says. n BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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Chevy Chase’s Laurie Cameron wrote The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm, and Joy From Morning to Evening (National Geographic, March 2018) for busy people who are navigating work, home, life and love in stressful times. The author says the book combines neuroscience, evidencebased practices, stories and how-to steps to weave “mini mind workouts” into your day. For instance, Cameron suggests taking three easy breaths before getting out of bed and directing your thoughts to gratitude. She writes that a commute can become a “refreshing oasis of personal time” by listening to a meditation. “Mindfulness is a superpower,” says Cameron, who founded PurposeBlue, a Chevy Chase-based leadership consulting company. “It gives us the capacity to access calm, clarity, connection and compassion anywhere in the middle of the chaos of our life.”
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Kids aren’t perfect, and parents need to accept that, according to Rockville’s Katherine Reynolds Lewis. For her new book, The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever— And What to Do About It (PublicAffairs, April 2018), the journalist and parent educator interviewed experts, observed families and reviewed the latest psychological research. Lewis says that rather than fixating on incentives and consequences, parents should relax, listen, let kids learn from their mistakes and teach self-control. “If we are always in charge, our children are never going to learn to regulate themselves,” Lewis says. “I would love for parents to have more patience and faith in the process. …All of our scrutiny, intensity and anxiety actually makes it worse for our kids.”
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In her first novel aimed at middle school readers, J.H. Diehl of Chevy Chase writes about three unlikely friends who help a young teen navigate the tough summer of her mom’s depression and her parents’ split. Tiny Infinities (Chronicle Books, May 2018) includes fireflies, science experiments and scenes at a neighborhood pool inspired, in part, by the author’s time as a “swim team mom” at the Chevy Chase Recreation Association. “Every kid needs something positive going on in their life—a sport or activity to anchor them through tough times,” says Diehl, a writer and teacher. “Growing up is about finding resilience. To move forward, we often find good friends to help us where we are not looking.”
As a kid in Chicago, Daniel de Visé loved the Cubs, but his family was obsessed with competitive cycling. “It was sort of the baseball of my childhood,” says the Garrett Park resident and author of The Comeback: Greg LeMond, the True King of American Cycling, and a Legendary Tour de France (Atlantic Monthly Press, June 2018). He channeled his interest into researching and writing about LeMond’s dramatic career. From being the first American to win the Tour de France to nearly dying after a hunting accident to his epic feud with Lance Armstrong, LeMond deserves to be better known, de Visé says. “I’d like to raise his currency a little bit. I think he is one of the all-time great American athletes.”
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I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I lived in the same house in Wynnewood, PA for 40 years. My son and his family live in Silver Spring and it’s wonderful to see them more often. However, there’s great peace of mind in being independent and not relying on him. When I first visited, I liked the floor plan of the apartment, the view of Gingerville Creek, the size of the community, the facilities, and the many amenities. Also, my kayak is here and my sailboat is 30 minutes away at our family cottage on the West River. A typical day at Ginger Cove consists of personal pursuits, chairing various committees, interviewing new residents, and socializing with friends before having dinner. Sometimes, there’s music or a lecture. I’m on the computer every day to keep up with current events and stay in touch with friends. I also enjoy the fitness classes. Exercising alone can be hard, but the classes makes it fun. Water aerobics is a godsend. We have an excellent teacher who varies our exercises while testing our strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, cardio conditioning and muscular endurance. I love keeping fit while having a great time in the process. If I could do it again, I would have moved in sooner. There are so many activities and programs to take advantage of. If you’re new to the area, Ginger Cove is full of interesting people, who couldn’t be friendlier. I didn’t know anyone when I moved in. Now, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
- Martha, resident since 2007
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The top-selling books in our area. Data is based on books sold at Politics and Prose’s Connecticut Avenue location in Upper Northwest D.C., from May 1-15, 2018. Note: Author event sales may influence the presence of some titles on these lists.
July 13 BECK DOREY-STEIN. In From the Corner of the Oval, the author recounts how she—as “the ultimate D.C. outsider,” working five part-time jobs—landed a job in 2012 in the Oval Office as one of Barack Obama’s stenographers. She learned the ropes, traveled with the president’s elite team across time zones, became romantically entangled with a consummate D.C. insider and discovered what truly matters in life. Her memoir is her first book, and it was optioned by Universal Pictures in 2017, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, Washington, D.C. 202-3641919, politics-prose.com.
July 18 ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB. Join fellow art enthusiasts—and bring a younger friend this time—at Strathmore’s monthly art-themed book club. The Van Gogh Cafe, an award-winning collection of vignettes by Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant, was written for 8- to 12-year-olds but appeals to all ages. Participants discuss the books (authors not attending), and each evening includes a look at the facts behind the fiction. 7 p.m. Free. RSVP online. The Mansion at Strathmore, North Bethesda. strathmore.org.
Aug. 20 CAFÉ MUSE: KATHERINE E. YOUNG PRESENTS WORDS FOR WAR: NEW POEMS FROM UKRAINE. Young, a translator, will read poetry and discuss how the armed conflict in the east of Ukraine created a distinctive trend in contemporary poetry there: the poetry of war. 7-9 p.m. Free. Sponsored by The Word Works and Friendship Heights Village. Friendship Heights Village Center, Chevy Chase. 301-656-2797, wordworksbooks.org.
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PAPERBACK
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The Mars Room, Rachel Kushner
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Pachinko, Min Jin Lee
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Less, Andrew Sean Greer
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That Kind of Mother, Rumaan Alam
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The Overstory, Richard Powers
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, Richard Rothstein
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Improvement, Joan Silber
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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, David Grann
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The Islands: Six Fictions, William Wall
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Sing, Unburied, Sing, Jesmyn Ward
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The Female Persuasion, Meg Wolitzer
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The Dark Dark, Samantha Hunt
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Circe, Madeline Miller
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In the Distance, Hernan Diaz
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Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng
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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century, Timothy Snyder
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Grace in Darkness, Melissa Scholes Young
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Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders
10. What Should Be Wild, Julia Fine
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Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo,” Zora Neale Hurston
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The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, Jon Meacham
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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, James Comey
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From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin’s Russia, Michael McFaul
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The Third Degree: The Triple Murder That Shook Washington and Changed American Criminal Justice, Scott D. Seligman
10. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Arundhati Roy
CHILDREN’S 1.
Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship, Jessica Kensky, Patrick Downes, Scott Magoon
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Bob, Wendy Mass, Rebecca Stead
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Tiny Infinities, J.H. Diehl
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Square, Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen
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Robinson, Peter Sis
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War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence, Ronan Farrow
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Lost in the Jungle (Jack and the Geniuses Series, #3), Bill Nye, Gregory Mone
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The Order of Time, Carlo Rovelli
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Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto, Alan Stern, David Grinspoon
The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Series, #3), Rick Riordan
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What If…, Samantha Berger, Mike Curato
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, Jill Twiss, Marlon Bundo, EG Keller
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Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy Is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth—and How to Fix It, Dambisa Moyo
10. Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: Or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails, Yanis Varoufakis
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10. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle
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BY APRIL WITT
GROWING PAINS
I SPENT YOUTHFUL SUMMERS in a tiny southeastern town where my grandparents owned three businesses on the historic square: a pharmacy, a toy store and a dime store that was a dead ringer for Bethesda’s now-defunct Bruce Variety. The drugstore had a soda fountain. I spent countless happy hours perched on a leatherette and stainless steel stool, drinking lemon-lime sodas and chatting with townsfolk. Everybody there knew everybody else. If we were lucky, the soda jerk would perform impromptu magic tricks for our amusement. One summer I arrived to find the beloved soda fountain gone. My grandfather had replaced it with more aisles of merchandise to try, in vain, to compete with a newfangled kind of store that had opened on the fringes of town. The owner of that new store was Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. For the rest of his days, my grandfather griped that Walton would be the death of historic small-town squares across America. Out of solidarity with my grandfather, I’ve avoided shopping at Walmart. That childhood experience of seeing the world change because of market
forces beyond my control prepared me for Bethesda’s ongoing transformation. A few months ago, my husband telephoned on his way home from work to say that he was stopping at Bistro LaZeez on Norfolk Avenue to pick up chicken kebabs. A few minutes later, he called back to report that the bistro had gone out of business. I suggested that he get kebabs from Lebanese Taverna on Bethesda Row. He tried, then called again to say that restaurant, too, had closed. I’m not surprised that some people who live in Bethesda are distraught by changes downtown. Familiar small businesses close and cavernous construction pits appear: the future homes of multistory housing and big businesses like the
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headquarters for Marriott International. I wonder if I should be worried, too. I make mental lists of the convenient little places in Bethesda that I’ll mourn if they close. They usually start with Strosniders Hardware. I begin every home improvement project by roaming the cramped, narrow aisles of the store seeking supplies and advice; the guys who mix paints there know me, not by name, but by sight. The 4900 block of Bethesda Avenue is also high on my list. It’s home to many small food purveyors that offer friendly service along with high-quality wine, bread, meat, fish and cheese. When I go into one of those places now, I ask if the proprietor owns the building or rents. If they rent, I gulp and say I hope
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they can survive rising downtown prices. Despite some real trepidation, most days I’m excited to see what happens here next. Downtown growth has the potential to bring more of what I enjoy about Bethesda: lively streets busy with intelligent people leading interesting lives. Growth also has the potential to build political will to change what I don’t like about downtown: traffic engineering that favors drivers over the convenience and safety of walkers. I bought my house near downtown Bethesda by default. In 2000, during the real estate bubble, I tried to buy a house in Northwest D.C. but kept getting outbid. In the years since, I’ve been increasingly grateful that I landed here. Bethesda is the most convenient place I’ve ever lived. When I travel, I walk
to the Metro and take the Red Line to Reagan National Airport: no traffic, no parking, few hassles. If I get home from a dinner party at midnight, I walk my dogs in relative safety. County services, in my experience, are good. If the refuse crews neglect to collect the bags of yard trim I put on the curb, I call the county’s 311 line. Within hours, the county has sent a crew to collect my trash. When my 15-year-old niece visits me, she is wide-eyed at all the places in Bethesda we can walk to quickly. That’s because she lives outside Chicago in one of those gorgeous suburbs where every lot is at least an acre, there are no sidewalks and nothing is within walking distance: no restaurants, no movie theaters, no public places where she and her friends can gather after school.
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For the way I live, Bethesda is getting more convenient as it grows, not less. I don’t take my car out of my driveway now unless I absolutely must. That’s because I can walk to do errands, work and socialize. There are far more places I want to walk to today than there were when I moved here 18 years ago. I can preheat my oven, walk to Butchers Alley on Bethesda Avenue and be home with a beef tenderloin by the time the oven is hot enough to roast it. My favorite spot to have coffee and a pastry, Tout de Sweet on Woodmont Avenue, even has a counter with cool stools where I can sit with friends, although nobody there knows our names and no magic tricks are performed for our amusement. On Sundays, my husband and I walk to the Bethesda Central Farm Market. It’s less
than six blocks from our house and makes Bethesda feel like a small, organically fed town within a burgeoning city. The less I drive, the more I love Bethesda. That trend should, in theory, only accelerate as the high-rise residences now under construction are occupied, Marriott International arrives and the Purple Line comes to downtown. The more people who live downtown, work downtown, visit downtown via public transportation and walk Bethesda’s streets, the more customers there are to support convenient stores, good restaurants, culture and entertainment venues. Here is the change I’m really looking for as more people arrive: more community. I walk past the relatively small footprint of the future Amazon store at the corner of Bethesda Avenue and
Arlington Road and wonder if they’ll have room to host author talks. I walk past older office buildings and wonder why we can’t turn their attractive-butunderused little plazas into Bethesda’s answer to the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, a free daily performance series featuring a quirky mix of acts from musicians to storytellers. I’d have more open-air movie nights on Bethesda Row, more food tastings, lectures and dance nights. As Bethesda changes, I hope we create more spaces that give us the feeling of connection that I had while sitting at my grandparents’ soda fountain. That’s not nostalgia. That’s living long enough to know what really makes people happy. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about that soda fountain. My husband and I
ran out of our favorite Nespresso pods recently. I tried reordering from Amazon; they were temporarily out of stock. My husband mentioned that Walmart is now competing with Amazon online, offering free two-day shipping without charging membership fees. In fact, my husband said, he’d just downloaded the Walmart app on his phone and ordered Nespresso pods. Walmart? The same Walmart that my grandfather blamed for forcing him to rip out his soda fountain? The world did not end. When the box with a blue Walmart logo arrived on our doorstep, I drank the coffee. It was delicious. Sorry, granddad. Things change. n April Witt is a former Washington Post writer who lives in Bethesda.
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NOBODY SUCCEEDS ALONE When Katie Guzzey ran into tough times, her “adopted families” rallied around her
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anything for her, she didn’t judge.” Those sessions led the Guzzeys to emergency services like free food boxes and reduced heating bills. And the social workers Katie met made a lasting impression. “I liked the culture of social work, which is all about connection, being connected to resources, to community,” she says. “I felt like that was something I wanted to do.” This spring she graduated with top honors and a degree in social work from the UMBC program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). At 25, she works at Interfaith Works Empowerment Center, a nonprofit serving the homeless in Silver Spring, and some of the social workers who helped her
Katie Guzzey (center) at home with the Hidalgo family in Silver Spring
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KATIE GUZZEY WAS RAISED “in a tiny little house on a very big hill” on Dewey Road in Wheaton by her mother, Marsha, an office manager at a high-tech firm. She was 15 in 2009 when the recession hit, throwing Marsha out of work and the family into crisis. “We went into a lot of debt, we were just trying to make ends meet, but it wasn’t until after she lost her job that I truly knew what poverty was,” Katie recalls. They turned to county agencies for help, and “we were pushed around all over the place,” she says. Then a social worker took the time to really understand the family’s plight. “She let my mom speak freely and for herself,” Katie says. “She didn’t decide
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banter | HOMETOWN family years ago are now colleagues. “In some ways it was sad,” Katie tells me, that such difficult life experiences made her realize “what I’m good at.” But as the years have passed, she’s learned to “use that pain and turn it into power.” Katie has endured a lot of pain to reach this point. Her father was mostly absent when she was young and lacked the “emotional strength to support a family,” she says. With few relatives in the area, young Katie feared the times when she fought with her mother: “I always tell people that the worst punishment for a child of a single mom who has no siblings is to be ignored, because you’re so lonely in that house.” In her loneliness she reached out to her neighbors, mainly Hispanics from Central America. She calls them her “adopted families” and explains: “That means going to their houses on Sundays to watch football, making chili-cheese dip, telling weird stories, playing games, ragging
on each other. I learned a lot about what family really means, a sense of community and connection to people, because I didn’t have that when I was little.” Even when Marsha still had a job, money was tight. Katie recalls the time when she was entering middle school, and a classmate told her that if she didn’t wear a certain kind of shoe she’d get beaten up. She came home, confronted her mother and demanded they go to Kmart and buy the footwear. “When my mom saw how expensive they were, she was like, ‘Katie, we can’t do that,’ and I was like, ‘We have to have them, I’m gonna get beat up!’ ” Eventually they settled on “some knockoff brand” and Katie remembers, “I could watch the heartbreak in my mom’s eyes, the fact that she couldn’t buy these things for me.” The Guzzeys kept slipping downward. Marsha stopped paying the mortgage and the bank started to foreclose. The teenager used money she made working
at a day care center to pay the electric bill. The day of her senior prom at Wheaton High School, Katie begged her mother to turn on the air conditioning for just 10 minutes so she could stop sweating and get dressed. “We were leaning on each other just to stand up straight, and it was hard,” Katie recalls. Then Marsha couldn’t stand up anymore. She was diagnosed with liver disease in the fall of 2011 and a few months later she collapsed. Katie, then 18, called the paramedics. Three days later, she made the decision to take her mother off life support. “In my heart, I knew that’s what she would have wanted,” Katie says. “There was something in me that just knew.” Then she had to plan the funeral, sell the house and pay off creditors. The credit card companies were the worst, calling at all hours and demanding she sell her car to acquire cash. “It was pretty creepy,” Katie recalls. She did get some
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banter | HOMETOWN help, especially from the office of thenRep. Chris Van Hollen, which convinced the bank that held their mortgage to let her stay in her house an extra five months. But by the next summer, Katie had no place to live and no distractions and life “was really awful,” she recalls. “I hadn’t really grieved yet and I went into a deep depression.” That’s when Katie’s “adopted families” stepped in. One offered a place to stay; another gave her a key and told her to raid the refrigerator anytime. A former teacher of hers at Wheaton, Ellisa Hidalgo, hired Katie as a nanny, and a year later invited her to move into an apartment attached to the Hidalgos’ house. As Katie and I were talking, my grandson called, telling me he’d been promoted to the varsity baseball team, and when I told Katie, she exclaimed: “That is my goal
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in life for my family. I just want to have that connection, to have something cool happen to me and to have somebody to call. That’s all I want!” Katie’s fortunes gradually turned upward. She enrolled in Montgomery College and the classes “really helped me get through, because I had a goal all of a sudden. Something to work for.” She took six years to complete her degree— three years at Montgomery College and three at USG—and the Hidalgos, with whom she still lives, gave her a graduation party. “I feel safe there,” she says, “They have four kids, a dog and a cat, a mom and a dad. They’re a very American family and it’s been wonderful there. They gave me a job and they gave me a home.” Ellisa Hidalgo says the gratitude flows both ways. With four children and two working parents, her family needed Katie
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to keep the household running. And she has seen a wounded teenager grow into a mature young woman. When “trauma entered her life so young, she was brave enough to take it head on,” Hidalgo says. “It truly made her stronger.” Sometimes Katie feels like she’s lived two different lives, before and after her mother’s death. She’s saved at least one token from her past, a small white stuffed bear named Teddy. Her mother bought it when Katie was born and put it in her crib. Teddy now resides on Katie’s bed, a well-loved reminder of a lesson she has learned many times over: “Nobody succeeds alone. You never get anywhere alone.” n Steve Roberts teaches journalism and politics at George Washington University. Send ideas for future columns to sroberts@gwu.edu.
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Betty Barati & Sherri Hatam BELINA BOUTIQUE
What woman inspires you and why? Sherri: My mother inspires me every single day. She is the epitome of strength and resilience and a true symbol of feminism. She left her home country in 1982 and started a new life in the United States barely able to speak the language and with very little financial security – all while raising two young girls. She taught herself English and established herself in the fashion and retail industry in the D.C. area by working at various department stores and boutiques, and gradually advancing to store manager and now business owner for the last 14 years. What do you look forward to when you go to work every day? Betty: I love fashion and I love connecting with people on a personal level. Over the last 14 years, I have been fortunate to have met and served the fashion needs of our loyal clientele. It truly brings me pleasure to assist and dress people in a way to make them look and feel their very best. What are your top priorities? Sherri: My top priority is maintaining a balance between my career and family life. Parenting a child with special needs, I require a fair degree of flexibility. I have been very fortunate working with my mom and running my own business, which provides me with ideal balance between home and office. Additionally, with advances in technology, I am better able to do the accounting, marketing and buying from home and keeping a watchful eye over my teenage boys.
"It truly brings me pleasure to assist and dress people in a way to make them look and feel their very best.”
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Maya D. Hyman COMPASS Why do you do what you do? My philosophy is the home you live in makes a difference in the life you live. Having recently moved into my own dream home, I’m experiencing this firsthand. When my clients walk into their homes, I hope they would feel as though they’re being wrapped in a cashmere blanket. Home should be a place of restoration, filling you with the energy to go out into the world and be the best doctor, or accountant, or lawyer or teacher—the best you—you can be. Living in the right home for me and my family, I’m happier, more relaxed— there’s a peacefulness in finding what you want. I’m driven to help people find where they’re meant to be, so they can feel energized to go out and change the world. What advice would you offer women just starting out? Real estate is probably only 5 percent of what you think it is. Everyone loves homes, but that’s only a small part of what we do. As an agent, I find my job is much more therapy, contract negotiation and marketing. I happen to love those three aspects of the work—and I love homes. What qualities should a successful real estate agent have? I listen to my clients attentively and help them see the broader scope—what else might be out there—or recognize when they’ve found something super special. I’m honest to my core and believe most people appreciate the truth. I’m also not afraid to go to battle for my clients—they’ll always know I have their back. My clients should feel I’m a partner, that I’m by their side and advocating for them, throughout the entire process.
LAWRENCE CHENG
“Home should be a place where you can be restored…There’s a peacefulness in finding what you want.”
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What do you love most about doing business in this area? I have lived in New York, Washington State, and California, but nothing compares to the Washington, DC area. From the federal government, universities and museums to the small local start-ups and stay-at-home parent groups, we are so fortunate to have people here from such incredibly diverse backgrounds and education. The varying cultures and values all certainly interplay with issues that arise within family law cases. I am privileged to still learn something new every day. 72
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"When clients retain us, they are retaining the entire firm, not just one attorney. I believe this sets us apart and is what I had envisioned when I opened my doors over 15 years ago."
17 B Firstfield Road, Suite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20878 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700-71 Bethesda, MD 20814 Main: 301-417-9222 | DC Line: 202-742-1800 Smckeon@mckeonlawfirm.com www.mckeonlawfirm.com
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What was a major turning point in your career? Opening my own firm in 2003 was the biggest turning point. Prior to that, I worked for two highly respected local firms. I learned a great deal from both experiences, but I knew that by opening my own firm, I would have the autonomy within my cases and business to provide my clients with well-rounded and efficient representation. This approach has contributed to my firm’s success at both the settlement table and in court. I firmly believe in creating a workplace that is conducive with teamwork, cooperation and growth. Both my associate and staff have been with my firm for years, which I believe helps clients feel more comfortable. My firm represents both men and women through divorce, alimony, custody, child support and other family-related matters. Our all-woman office offers support and understanding to our clients who are navigating typically one of the most difficult parts of their lives. When clients retain us, they are retaining the entire firm, not just one attorney. I believe this sets us apart and is what I had envisioned when I opened my doors over 15 years ago.
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Nurit Coombe OWNER, REMAX ELITE SERVICES What's the best advice you've received and how has it helped you? When I started out, I worked for Israeli Defense where I learned to work in a team and how to put our heads together to do amazing things. Therefore, I always have a ‘we can do it’ approach to everything I do. I believe that we just need to look at the whole picture and be creative. It's like a puzzle; all you have to do is re-arrange it! Why do you do what you do? What motivates and inspires you? Seeing a young couple get their dream home... helping a client move out of their home after 40+ years... working with them through the process, hugging them along the way and forever being a part of their story. I always say, it's more than a home, it's your life! We touch people and we stay in touch. I love that! If you could go back in time and give advice to yourself as a young professional, what would you say? Find out what makes you happy, what you love and what motivates you. I always make sure that while my amazing team works hard, we enjoy each other and enjoy what we do. We are a family! What do you look forward to when you go to work every day? I keep a positive attitude, as every day is a brand new beautiful day. I say this to myself every morning. I appreciate my clients for making us the #1 RE/MAX team in Maryland and for trusting us to help them with one of the most important decisions of their lives.
"I appreciate my clients for making us the #1 RE/MAX team in Maryland and for trusting us to help them with one of the most important decisions of their lives."
TONY J. LEWIS
AWARDS AND HONORS #1 REMAX Team in Maryland; #1 Real Estate Team in Montgomery County; RE/MAX Circle of Legends; Best of Washington, Washingtonian, America's Best Real Estate Agents, Wall Street Journal
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Dr. Rachel Cohn OPTOMETRIST, WINK EYECARE 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.
1095 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-545-1111 www.wink.net
TAMZIN B. SMITH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
What made you decide to get into your line of work? 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.
Emily Cook, PhD, LCMFT EMILY COOK THERAPY, LLC What changes or innovations are on the horizon in your industry? I’m eager to innovate ways for my group therapy practice to expand by creating opportunities for leadership and professional growth among my staff. I want the talented marriage and family therapists who work with me to be empowered in their roles and motivated to stay with my brand. The industry term is “retain,” but I prefer “partnership.” We’re a team! The new business model should reflect that sense of mutual benefit.
PUBLICATIONS Author, The Marriage Counseling Workbook: 8 Steps to a Strong and Lasting Partnership. Althea Press (2018).
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What advice would you offer for women just starting out in private practice? Clearly visualize what you want and then manifest those dreams into reality. Your actions follow your thoughts and your thoughts are connected to your feelings—so make sure your internal and external worlds are aligned. You already know that doing self-of-therapist work is essential to deepening your clinical skills. Self-of-business-owner work is just as essential!
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Anne Grover PRINCIPAL, JOSEPH GREENWALD & LAAKE, PA Why do you do what you do? What motivates and inspires you? I am motivated by the desire to help ordinary people who find themselves in legal and emotional distress. I want to obtain the best possible results for my clients in all types of divorce and family law cases. The core of my practice is talking to my clients, listening to their concerns and goals, and making sure that they understand every step of the process as I help them navigate the legal system. What has been an unexpected surprise in your work? This surprise came years ago, when I realized how important my financial savvy and my understanding of tax issues would be in my family law practice. I have the ability to quickly assess both my client’s needs and the financial situation of the opposing party in a divorce case. I often find myself calculating tax and income amounts on the fly during a court hearing or a negotiation. I especially enjoy developing complex business valuations and determining the actual income of spouses who set out to hide money or assets.
HILARY SCHWAB
What changes or innovations are on the horizon in your field? How are you preparing for them? The tax reform law signed last year by President Trump provides that for divorces finalized in 2019 or later, alimony payments will no longer be deductible for people who pay them, nor will they be taxable for people who receive them. This has made me strategize differently, both for clients who may get divorced in 2019 or later, as well as clients who may desire a modification of alimony. I am expecting that this change will lead to more litigation and I am prepared for that.
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Margie Halem MARGIE HALEM GROUP, LONG & FOSTER | CHRISTIES INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
What are your top priorities? From the moment I list your home I am committed to you 110 percent! I provide staging, complimentary accessories, pricing information, marketing strategies and a professional network —whatever it takes to get your home sold in the time frame you want at the best possible price. My sellers receive regular updates on market research, web statistics on virtual visits, feedback from other agents, ways to maximize exposure and more. We're on the cutting edge of social media and marketing. Along with our strong network, that’s a big asset for sellers and buyers. Whatever your price range, we provide excellent representation and you receive our highest level of service and professionalism. I'm completely accessible, and a valuable resource for everything you may need for buying, selling and moving. 76
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"Whatever your price range, we provide excellent representation and you receive our highest level of service." AWARDS AND HONORS 2010-2017, A Top Vote Getter, “Best Realtor,” Bethesda Magazine; 2015-2017, “Best Realtor,” Washingtonian magazine; a “Top 100” agent, Long & Foster; “America's Best Real Estate Agents,” Wall Street Journal
Bethesda Gateway Office 4650 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Cell: 301-775-4196 | Office: 301-907-7600 margie@LNF.com | MargieHalemGroup.com
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What do you look forward to when you go to work every day? I love the metro area and work in Montgomery County, Northern Virginia and the District. I always look forward to helping my clients find the ideal property – from Alexandria to Georgetown to Rockville! For sellers, I use state-of-the-art technology to market homes and keep my finger on the pulse of current market trends. With 32+ years of insider market knowledge and the support of my outstanding team, I stay in the top 1 percent of agents nationwide. I’m also deeply committed to charitable causes and hold leadership roles in several organizations including Autism Speaks. Next year, I'll be chairing the 2019 Open Your Heart Campaign for the American Heart Association. I'm also an active member of my sisterhood at Temple Beth Ami.
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Beth Venit, CFP®; Jennifer MacLennan, CFP®, CPA; Maria Cornelius, CFP®; Deanna Tomasetti, CFP® BURT WEALTH ADVISORS Why choose Burt Wealth Advisors? As a Rockville-based boutique wealth management firm serving the Washington Metro area for more than 25 years, our personalized care is backed by extensive knowledge and experience. Our fiduciary relationship means that we are committed to putting our client’s interest first. Our goal is to become a partner and ongoing resource to our clients, helping them navigate their financial life. Clients are guided through our “Growth Through Life™” process, enabling us to answer questions that may arise, from how best to save for retirement and prioritize goals, to finding the best options for maximizing retirement distributions, and strategies for maximizing social security benefits. This allows clients to explore many aspects of their financial and investment goals and brings a deeper meaning to their money.
HILARY SCHWAB
How has the increase in women advisors changed your firm? Our planners often work in teams and having more women as part of those teams, has helped to better engage our clients. Women think, learn and communicate differently than men. This balance among teams ensures versatility and has proven invaluable. What motivates and inspires you? We’re proud of the work we do to help women, often those amid a life transition. Women are among the most underserved market segment in the financial services community and our goal is to engage them in the planning and investment process, empowering them when it comes to their finances. We believe the time we spend with our women clients to be the most valuable aspect of the relationship. We cultivate a deep connection with all of our clients to give them peace of mind on their wealth, investment management and ultimate dreams and goals.
"Our goal is to become a partner and ongoing resource to our clients, helping them navigate their financial life.” AWARDS 2018 Smart Money: Fee Only Financial Planners, Washingtonian magazine; 2018 Top 10 Best Financial Advisors in the Tri-State Area, Advisory HQ. To see all award details with inclusion criteria and disclosures go to http://www.burtwealth.com/files/ Awards_List_Metrics_and_Reprint_Matrix_Detailed_ version(12).PDF
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Julie Schumacher & Wendy Taylor OWNERS, LE POWER UP Why do you do what you do? Wendy: The unexpected call, the medical diagnosis, the panicked response— we as mothers have both been there. Chronic illness can turn a child’s—along with his/her caretakers’—whole world upside down. Each day brings new challenges, and a new resolve to “Make it a good day.” With Power UP, a new collaborative initiative of Learning Essentials, our mission is to provide services and be the liaison for families, educators and medical providers of children living with chronic illness. We have joined forces to provide consultation services, action plans and professional programs to empower kids.
AWARDS 2018 Best of Bethesda Readers Poll, A Top Vote Getter, Best Tutoring Firm, Bethesda Magazine
11140 Rockville Pike | North Bethesda, MD 20852 240-249-8492 | www.LEPowerUp.com
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What motivates and inspires you? Julie: Our own personal stories motivate us to help others. We’re inspired by children who persevere despite adversity, but realize it is a tough journey. We decided to tackle an unmet need in the community by leveraging health and education networks to support families with chronic medical conditions.
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PRINCIPAL, PALEY ROTHMAN What do you love most about your job? There’s great satisfaction in working closely with my clients to ensure their estate plan and documents fully implement their desires. I make sure to protect any surviving spouses, children and grandchildren—or other beneficiaries—as much as possible, while minimizing administrative hassles and family conflicts that may arise. Of course, I also work to minimize federal and state estate taxes. I greatly enjoy getting to know my clients and their families—they’re some of the most talented and wonderful people. And it’s a particular honor to work with multiple generations of the same family. Paley Rothman has employed a significant number of women lawyers and in the estate and trust group alone, I’m privileged to work with three: Michelle Chapin, Laura Thomas and Debbie Cohn. We’re supported by some of the most talented estate administration paralegals in town, together amassing more than 100 years of experience!
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Dana Rice and Dana Rice Group
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What makes your business unique? Group dynamics are curious… I think most people can tell when an organization is full of energy and respect for one another. Our team is the epitome of respectful collaboration between teammates translating into fantastic service for our clients. We are happy to go to work each day and our clients benefit from this. Our team functions more as a marketing company that happens to be experts in design, negotiations and real estate. We believe the communication style, cadence and energy brings a certain buoyancy to our clients during a stressful time.
"Our team is the epitome of respectful collaboration between teammates translating into fantastic service for our clients.”
How do you measure success? In real estate, there is much ado about productivity and straight numbers. But I believe that’s a disservice to clients—and not entirely fair to those agents whose No. 1 priority is delivering something special. Numbers are undoubtedly important; they show success rate. The more transactions you have, the better you can serve your clients and the more experience you can draw upon while guiding them. While accolades are rewarding, we’re more interested in, “Did you give our name to someone else?” That’s how we know our clients are happy.
AWARDS AND HONORS 2017, No. 1 Year-over-Year Growth (300 percent), Compass; 2017, Top 10 Team D.C. Metro, Compass; 2017, Top 100 Agents, Washingtonian; 2015-17 Best of, Washingtonian.
What motivates you? Knowing we bring a life-changing value to clients that they cannot get somewhere else, or do themselves. Real estate values excellence and service, which is why it’s one industry in which I believe anyone can find their niche. There are no limitations; we’re entrepreneurs. We answer only to our clients and do our best to ensure all their real estate dreams come true.
5471 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 300 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 202-669-6908 dana.rice@compass.com
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Stacia M. Krantz, DDS Michelle L. Snyder, DDS FALLSGROVE CENTER FOR DENTISTRY What makes your practice unique? Fallsgrove Center for Dentistry has proudly been providing high quality, personalized dental care to this community for more than 30 years—many members of our staff and patients have been with us for two-plus decades! We believe our convenient and comprehensive multidiscipline team approach truly sets our practice apart. On many occasions, our entire team—restorative dentist, periodontal and orthodontist—meet with and examine a patient during the same appointment to ensure thoroughness. We discuss, as a group, the patient’s and our concerns and recommend treatment accordingly. Our ability to communicate effectively with each other, and with the patient, is especially valuable during more complex treatment plans. We pride ourselves not only on our commitment to warm, extensive and individualized care, but on utilizing the most modern equipment and cutting-edge methods available. Our goal is to surpass our patients’ expectations. What is the best advice you have received? Our families taught us from an early age that you should treat people as you would like to be treated. And that is how we operate in our practice. We are diligent in listening to our patients, enjoy spending time getting to know them and building trusting relationships. This affords us the insight to diagnose and recommend the best treatment for each individual patient.
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What can you expect from our office? Experienced and knowledgeable dentists and a highly trained and personable hygiene team who work together to educate and motivate each patient to achieve excellent oral health. Our office is full of state-of-the-art technologies, which allow us to detect dental concerns at early stages and treat dental issues with precision.
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Lena S. Barnett, Esq. LENA BARNETT & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. What do you look forward to when you go to work every day?
My grandfather died suddenly when my dad was seven. With no will in place, his estate was ravaged and the family struggled. I know what can happen without planning! I want to help my clients and their families avoid what my family experienced. I also utilize my passions for writing and speaking to help others beyond my law practice. People will do just about anything, including go to the dentist, before they obtain or update estate plans. Just as my dad practiced preventive dentistry, it's much better to be preventive and proactive with estate planning. Estate planning involves far more than documents. It's about lifestyle, relationships, life lessons and legacy. Utilizing a process that includes thoughtful questioning and careful listening, I teach my clients about the law, and they teach me about life. We all have wonderful, good, bad and just plain lousy things that happen to us. The keys are what, when and how we plan for and respond to them. The relationships I have established and maintained over 28 years are amazing. How many people can say they met with five generations of a family at the same time? Or represented a 106-year woman and held a six-week-old baby too? Wow! What woman inspires you and why?
Former Congresswoman and Ambassador Connie Morella inspires me with her grace and dignity. She is my role model, through her life, family and continuing contributions to our community, state, country and world. In my own small ways, I hope to make our community a better place too.
“Utilizing a process which includes thoughtful questioning and careful listening, I teach my clients about the law, and they teach me about life.�
ERICK GIBSON
AWARDS AND HONORS Top Estate Attorneys, Bethesda Magazine; Women in Law Award 2018, Lawyer Monthly; Bar Leader, Montgomery County Bar Foundation; AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale Hubbell
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Mary Keegan Magner COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTAL BROKERAGE What do you look forward to when you go to work every day? Real estate is ever-changing, with different tasks every day, which I love. No two days and no two transactions are the same. I look forward to seeing all the architecture styles and interior renovations and developing client relationships that last. I'm also fortunate to work in an office environment with successful, caring people. When I leave work, I look forward to seeing my two amazing daughters who truly rock my world. What has been an unexpected surprise in your work? The relationships I have developed with other seasoned agents in the D.C. area. It's remarkable how, after 30 years in the business, the agents that care about their clients also care about the agents with whom they do business. This is a very small geographic area and can be treated like a big town rather than a city. I’m a native Washingtonian and enjoy the variety of people that relocate here. It’s exciting to see homes in older neighborhoods that I visited as a child now reborn to their present magnificence. What qualities do you think a successful real estate agent should have? A good Realtor should be able to listen and talk and know when to do each appropriately. Never be afraid to voice your opinion as this is what your client needs from you. Compromise when necessary and hold your ground on major issues. A good Realtor maintains relationships with clients well past a settlement.
"A good Realtor should be able to listen and talk and know when to do each appropriately."
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HONORS “International President's Circle,” Coldwell Banker; Certified Global Luxury Specialist
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Dawn Sequeira, Esq.
LEGACY IMMIGRATION, LLC
Why do you do what you do? What motivates and inspires you? I am a Christian; Methodist, specifically. I am an immigration attorney because I believe that’s God’s plan for my life. Every day when I wake up, I know that God is going to send me people who desperately need my help with their complex immigration cases. I am blessed to do God’s work every day and love doing it! Advocating for my clients is what motivates me. What inspires me is that, although my job is extremely difficult, with God’s ultimate wisdom and guidance, I know I can submit winning arguments. I have won countless cases that are nothing short of miracles. What do you look forward to when you go to work every day? My clients are the reason that I look forward to going to work—I love them and want to help them. I believe that God gifted me with the skills and talent to advocate for what is right and to help those who cannot advocate for themselves. What qualities do you think a successful attorney should have? I try to be compassionate by remembering that, unlike my parents who endured deportation proceedings in the 1970s, I was lucky to have been born a U.S. citizen. Second, creativity, or the ability to think outside the box, is crucial to being a successful immigration attorney. Every client has had different experiences that have brought him/ her into my office. I delve deeply into my client’s life to find those unique circumstances that will help me submit a winning case.
“I believe that God gifted me with the skills and talent to advocate for what is right and to help those who cannot advocate for themselves.”
HILARY SCHWAB
AWARDS AND HONORS 2017 Top Lawyers, Washingtonian magazine
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Cheryl F. Callahan, DDS
15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 301 Rockville, MD 20850 301-948-1212 | info@cherylcallahandds.com www.cherylcallahandds.com
HILARY SCHWAB
Why do you do what you do? What motivates and inspires you? I love what I do as I get to wear so many hats each day. As a dentist, I care for wonderful people and develop relationships that are very special. As an artist, I create beautiful smiles that make people happy—and often change lives. I’m also an educator as I provide information to improve people’s lives and health. For my staff as well as several women pursuing careers in dentistry I am a mentor. I love to learn and dentistry’s ever-changing materials and procedures gives me that opportunity. In owning my own business, I’ve created an environment that’s warm and welcoming. That allows me to practice the way I feel and provides my patients, staff and myself with perfect surroundings to provide the best care possible. I really could go on and on with this question!
Dorothy R. Fait, Esq. & Marjorie G. DiLima, Esq. FAIT & DILIMA, LLP What’s the best advice you’ve received and how has it helped you? Marjorie DiLima: “Don’t wrestle with a pig—you get dirty and the pig likes it.” This saying has helped me to stay focused on what is important to my clients, rather than negatively engaging with opposition just to prove I’m right. I would rather my client be satisfied with the long-term outcomes than for me to prove I am right, although being right is often satisfying, too!
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ERICK GIBSON
What will be the biggest challenge for the generation of women behind you? Dorothy Fait: We need to remember that the “Women’s Movement” didn’t end in the 70’s. Respect and equality for women in the workplace is an ongoing pursuit and an organic process; we all need to remain aware of that every day and stay vigilant as we open doors and break ceilings for all women.
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Libby Dubner King EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WESTMORELAND CHILDREN'S CENTER What woman inspires you and why? My mother. She has always been my biggest advocate, confidant and fan. She instilled in me a strong work ethic and a moral compass. My mother is supportive, kind and hardworking and the lessons she has taught me are directly responsible for any success I’ve had in my life. She’s the reason I am the woman I am today, and for that, I will always be grateful. What do you look forward to when you got to work every day? I am encouraged and uplifted by the small joys that working with children bring. You cherish the funny things they say, and the silly things they do. The hugs, the smiles and laughter. They keep you going and remind you of the intangible rewards that accompany working with children, as we help to create a supportive and caring environment in which our students can develop valuable social, physical and cognitive skills through interactive, hands-on experiences. To me, life doesn’t get better than that.
MICHAEL VENTURA
How do you measure success? To me, success is making an impact on others. It’s knowing I have made a positive impact on a child, that I have contributed in some small way, toward their success. As Albert Schweitzer once said, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” I love what I do, and I’m not sure how many people can truly say that about their job.
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Lynda Ellis, PRESIDENT, CEO, OWNER; Misty Tieman, VICE PRESIDENT CAPITOL CONCIERGE What makes you different than others in your profession? Our ability to make things happen. As a mother-daughter team, we bring different experiences and talents to the table. We both recognize that the individual service experience is the foundation of Capitol Concierge’s success. There can be a fine line between good and great. That’s why we pay attention to even the tiniest details. Whether we are helping an industry giant plan an annual gala or individuals seeking reservations to the hottest new restaurant in town, we work together to ensure that the services our concierges deliver go beyond our clients’ expectations.
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AWARDS AND HONORS 2018, Class of Family-Owned Businesses, Washington Business Journal; 2017 Moxie Award-Business Services; 2016 Management Team of the Year, Silicon Valley United States Awards.
6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1000 Rockville, MD 20852 202-223-4765 www.capitolconcierge.com
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What changes or innovations are on the horizon in your industry? In 1987, Capitol Concierge introduced concierge services into the business world and changed the way people work, shop and live. Today, our pioneering spirit continues as we lead the industry in developing new ways to transform the concierge service experience. We recognize that technology plays an important role in everyone’s daily lives, and we are continually expanding our digital offerings. Last year, we introduced our virtual concierge service which combines the ease of online order placement, a dedicated concierge and exclusive access to our vetted service partners. Our clients can choose from an array of services by submitting a request from anywhere, anytime with a click of a button. While technology continues to evolve, it won’t be able to replace the personal touch and insider knowledge of our concierges.
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Victoria Mellon OWNER, MELLON.PROPERTIES What has changed for women in business? A couple years ago, I would have said everything has changed for women in business. But in light of the #metoo movement and continuing lawsuits, I’d say not enough. I was raised and inspired by women who stood up courageously to inequality in all forms. They taught me you can make change happen—don’t wait for it! This was a major reason I decided to rebrand my mother’s 35-year-old business into mellon.properties. I want to be a part of a very necessary change.
MICHAEL VENTURA
What’s the best advice you’ve received? My mother began her real estate career in the 1970s because of landlord discrimination. As a newly divorced mom looking for an apartment, the landlord denied renting a unit to her because he “didn’t know what kind of men she’d bring home.” Rather than stew, she bought a condo, which was unusual back then. But this drove her to real estate. She told me there were no limits to what women could do or become and, most importantly, that we bring something special and essential to the workforce. Embracing feminism and femininity is a balance I strive for. How do you measure success? Success is a holistic experience—it incorporates the satisfaction of achieving challenging goals, with a sense of well-being that comes from fair play and good relationships. I’ll never feel successful based on a dollar amount, and it’s always a team effort. Using mindfulness to create that balance in a business like real estate, that often veers us toward stressful situations and discord, is so important. Science proves that when purposeful harmony is central to the environment, everyone involved is happier and the workplace benefits.
4500 N Park Ave., Suite 804 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-951-0668 www.mellon.properties
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Clementina Perez-West, DDS NORTH BETHESDA DENTAL ASSOCIATES
What brings you the most satisfaction in your work? Transforming a diseased mouth into a healthy one—which promotes overall wellness—and how it gives the patient such joy and confidence. Seeing firsthand the impact a healthy, beautiful smile can have on a person is very rewarding. I am a third generation dentist and was always drawn to the medical, artistic and social aspects of dentistry. My father touched the lives of so many in such a wonderful way that it inspired me to do the same. What is unique about your business? I often have aspiring dentists shadow in our practice to get a feel for the industry. I share with them one of the things I treasure most about my job—developing long-term relationships with our patients. It’s been wonderful treating patients from childhood to young adulthood and sharing in their joys and accomplishments along the way.
11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 509, Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-7646 | www.nbda.dentist
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AWARDS/HONORS 2016 Top General and Cosmetic Dentist, Leading Physicians of the World; 2013, 2015-16 Top Dentists, Washingtonian; 2014 Best of Rockville; 2015 Patients Choice Award; 2013-17 Member of the American Society of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry.
Carol L. Petrov
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ KENDALL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT What changes or innovations are on the horizon in your industry? How are you preparing? One of the biggest changes is the focus on hiring a fiduciary to help manage investments and provide unbiased advice. It’s a new concept for most financial advisors, but we have been fee-only fiduciary advisors since day one. We educate people on the type of relationship they should expect from a financial advisor so they can ask the right questions and decide which firm best suits them. What motivates and inspires you? People too often ignore important topics because they don’t understand them or have had a bad experience. I enjoy helping clients visualize how issues such as taxes and legal ramifications are intertwined with their investments. Whether approaching retirement with trepidation or transitioning to a new lifestyle as a widow or divorcée, I enjoy spending time to help make these chapters in their lives easier.
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MEMBERSHIP Financial Planning Association & Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County
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The Women of the Counseling Center THE COUNSELING CENTER OF MARYLAND What makes you different than others in your profession? We emphasize short-term work that has a big impact. We address situational and perpetual problems with clients, then shift the focus towards achieving their goals for long-term results. We treat a variety of problems, including difficulty regulating emotion, relational issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, couples' concerns, developmental delays, LGBTQ and cultural concerns, addiction, and many others. Our team of mental health professional women (and men) have all pursued the gold standard of training in our specific areas of specialty. Our complementary specialties allow us to collaborate with each other.
"Our team of mental health professional women (and men) have all pursued the gold standard of training in our specific areas of specialty."
What brings you the most satisfaction in your work? That moment when a client is on the verge of significant change and you can feel the energy radiating from them! It's amazing to see transformation occur during a therapy session. When a client has moved toward or accomplished their goals, that's success.
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What one thing do many people not know about therapy? Group therapy can be a powerful tool – equal to or even more effective than individual treatment. The modality of groups is a tremendous part of our practice. We have many groups: some are for those looking to go deeper in their lives and others are short-term with focus on building a set of skills. What advice would you offer to women just starting out? Choose a specialty you are passionate about and learn that practice intimately. Pursue continuing education throughout your career. Stay connected in your field by joining a group practice, getting involved in professional organizations or joining a consultation team. Most importantly, build a practice from a place of passion and to manifest in your own life the principles you share with others.
AWARDS Bethesda Magazine, 2018 Best of Bethesda Readers Poll, winner, Best Child Therapist/Psychologist
8030 Woodmont Ave., 3rd floor Bethesda, MD 20814 301-742-2282 | marjorie@ccmtherapy.com www.ccmtherapy.com
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Janice & Jackie Valois VALOIS PROPERTY GROUP OF RE/MAX REALTY CENTRE What motivates and inspires you? As a Realtor, no two days are ever the same. Each day we wake up and are inspired and challenged by our clients. The excitement of every transaction keeps us working hard and moving forward. We value the importance of continued education and make sure to stay on top of changes in the industry—we’re constantly evolving, trying to be the best Realtors we can be. No commission could ever satisfy us the way our clients’ happiness does! What was a major turning point in your career? Jackie joining my team in 2014 helped us reach new heights. Having two powerhouse agents—two strong independent women—working sideby-side to turn peoples’ dreams into reality has helped our business grow exponentially. We enjoy advising the next generation of agents, as we ourselves were fortunate enough to have amazing mentors. Our branch’s owner, Bette Buffington, has been an incredible role model.
3300 Olney Sandy Spring Road | Olney, MD 20832 Janice: 301-502-2103 | Janice@ValoisPropertyGroup.com Jackie: 301-602-1454 | Jackie@ValoisPropertyGroup.com www.ValoisPropertyGroup.com
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AWARDS AND HONORS Re/Max Hall of Fame; Re/Max Top Producer; Platinum Level Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide; 2017 Top Realtor, Washingtonian magazine.
Andrea Hirsh LAW OFFICE OF ANDREA HIRSCH What advice would you offer for women just starting out? Your career path doesn’t have to be a straight line; don’t be afraid of detours. We spend so much time at work, it’s a huge achievement if you can enjoy what you do. Putting effort into figuring out what you’ll find most fulfilling pays off at the end of the day. I went to law school after college but practiced only briefly before becoming a pastry chef for a number of years. When I dove back into law, I really thought about what I wanted to do and found family law—and great satisfaction in my profession—later in life. Why family law? The personalization. My cases are not business transactions; family law is very client focused. I enjoy helping people navigate their family issues in a way that’s not destructive. There is life after divorce and a good lawyer can help smooth the transition.
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EDUCATION B.A. Stanford University, 1978; J.D. University of Santa Clara School of Law, 1984.
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Jackie Sanchez & Janaye Volk PULSE COMMUNITY CARE - ACUPUNCTURE AND NATURAL MEDICINE What motivates and inspires you? Chinese medicine inspires us because of its positive impact on people’s lives. It is about improving quality of life for others, but part of that picture is helping people realize they have the power to heal themselves. What we do is not a Band-Aid. We offer long-term results, helping the body zero in on imbalances and remember how to heal itself. The empowerment this gives our patients and the deep healing we witness is why we do what we do. What do you love most about doing business in this area? Jackie: I was born and raised in Montgomery County and always loved the diversity of the metro area. It was important to me to serve a diverse population. It's heartening that we get the chance to help everyone. I smile when I see every race sitting side-by-side in my waiting room.
ADAM FREEDMAN
What changes or innovations are on the horizon in your industry? How are you preparing for them? Last year, the American College of Physicians recognized acupuncture as a first line of treatment for low back pain, which is a huge stride for legitimizing what we do, and bridging the gap between Eastern and Western medicine. We’ve seen a great increase in Western medical doctors reaching out in order to provide more comprehensive healthcare to patients, and we’re answering that call. How do you measure success? Success is making sure that our patients see results, but also feel valued and cared for. We offer acupuncture in different price ranges so no one is turned away. We're also adding massage and naturopathic medicine, because our success is measured by what we offer our patients—not the other way around.
"It is about improving quality of life for others, but part of that picture is helping people realize they have the power to heal themselves."
HONORS Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM); Clinically trained at Hospitals of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu and Shanghai, China; Board Certfied NCCAOM Diplomats of Oriental Medicine
912 Thayer Ave., Suite 105 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-641-4116 | DiscoverThePulse@gmail.com www.DiscoverThePulse.com
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Michele Zavos and Eva N. Juncker PARTNERS, ZAVOS JUNCKER LAW GROUP, PLLC Why do you do what you do? What motivates and inspires you? As a full-service family law firm, we deal with everything from estate planning to adoptions, from divorce to assisted reproductive technology, from legal counsel to settlement agreements and litigation, from singular issues to global family crisis resolution. Our job—crafting strategic wins, making clients happy and blazing new trails that have a positive impact on peoples’ lives—is all either of us ever wanted to do. Both of us laid out our career goals and set our minds to achieving them. We thrive on breaking barriers— when we encounter something that’s never been done before, we are driven to figure it out and make a difference. We’re proud of our complementary styles and approach to each case; they enable us to serve each client in the most comprehensive manner.
What are your top priorities? We are extremely client focused. We want the best possible outcomes for our clients and we’ll move mountains to get them. We’re uniquely positioned to work with LGBTQ clients, high net worth divorces and non-traditional family structures. We stand by our motto, “Family Law for a Changing World.” 92
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8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1500 Silver Spring, MD, 20910 252 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046 301-562-8220 info@zavosjuncker.com www.zavosjuncker.com
TONY J. LEWIS
What advice would you offer for women just starting out? Create a network, connect with other women. Don’t be afraid to discuss any issues you’ve faced as an attorney and find yourself a mentor, if you can. We both value our profession and love mentoring the next generation of attorneys, offering advice and guidance in the hopes of inspiring them to feel as passionate about their work as we do.
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Ferris • Levin Collaborative | Compass What advice can you share with other women entrepreneurs? Each of us had a rewarding career before real estate and yet we each took an entrepreneurial leap of faith to join this business. We all have learned that success means being comfortable with what you bring to the table. Know your strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with people who complement your experience, don’t be afraid to step out, be an active listener, always be professional and build true relationships. We firmly adhere to the Compass entrepreneurial principle, “collaborate without ego.”
ERICK GIBSON
What do you love most about real estate? We all love community, connection, diversity, business and learning. Real estate allows us to do what comes naturally: reach out to neighbors and wider networks to lend a hand, be a friend, share valuable information and serve as reliable advisors and partners for people making a move. It’s an honor when people put their trust in us at a critical time in their lives. What changes are occurring in your industry? How are you addressing them? Online technology is changing the customer experience in real estate. It is simultaneously freeing and overwhelming to consumers. While it’s easier to see what’s for sale and make appointments, people now find themselves awash in data that’s not always meaningful to them. We help them navigate a complicated process by utilizing Compass’ state-of-the art technology for client collaboration and market analysis, which gives us more time to focus on high-touch support, including assessing clients’ goals and risk tolerance, off-market searching, marketing, staging and addressing the pain points that would otherwise negatively impact our clients.
"Success means being comfortable with what you have to bring to the table. Know your strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with people who complement your experience, and build true relationships." AWARDS AND HONORS 2015-17 Top Producing Team, Compass; 2015-16 Top Producing Team over $60 Million, Washingtonian magazine; 2012 Top 250 Real Estate Teams, Wall Street Journal.
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Top row (L-R): Lisa Lindstrom, FNP; Jennifer Lang, FNP; Shannon Silsby, FNP; Jenny Kehoe, FNP Bottom row (L-R): Christina Schrack, FNP; Kelly Goodman, ACNP
Kelly Goodman, NP CEO, KELLY GOODMAN, NP & ASSOCIATES, PC
Why do you do what you do? What motivates and inspires you? I have a zest for practicing medicine and have wanted to be a nurse since I was 5. Sometimes, I think of myself as a private investigator—I love working to positively impact patients’ lives when they come to me after being turned away by another provider uninterested in their case. When I was 19, my older brother was in a car accident and rendered paraplegic. Watching first-hand all the medical staff, how great they were with him, motivated me to finish nursing school. Then, when I was 41, I received a stent for a blocked artery in my heart. Every day, I draw upon my own experience as a patient in the healthcare system. That perspective is what drives me as a business owner. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned during your career? To believe in myself. When I went out on my own, independent nurse practitioner practices were rare. But you can do anything as long as you believe in it, and in yourself. Back in 2009, I hoped for my practice to reach 3,000 patients. Now, we provide quality, personalized care to 14,000. 94
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“Every day, I draw upon my experience as a patient in the healthcare system every day… it’s what drives me as a business owner.”
EDUCATION BSN-RN The Catholic University of America; MSN-ACNP Georgetown University; Board Certified AANC.
4701 Sangamore Road, Suite S207 Bethesda, MD 20816 202-684-7167 www.kellygoodmannp.com
LAWRENCE CHENG
What advice would you offer for women just starting out in your industry? Find a mentor; gain experience under another healthcare provider and learn the intricacies of the industry. There’s been a steady decrease in primary care providers and nurse practitioners are the ones being called upon to fill the gap. We are great caregivers and can be businessminded, too. Our practice is a clinical site for training nurse practitioners and I hope their hands-on experience here inspires their future footsteps in independent practice.
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Stephanie T. Perry PARTNER, PASTERNAK & FIDIS, PC What advice would you offer women just starting out? Don’t be afraid to find a woman (or a man) who is doing well at what you want to do and ask her for her secret to success. Many women are willing to share their secrets but if you don’t ask, you won’t learn. What will be the biggest challenge for the generation of women behind you? Keeping the momentum going. It used to be that the estates and trusts field was male-dominated and it seems to me that’s no longer the case. Many of the top estates and trusts attorneys are women and, in order to maintain that balance and representation, we must fulfill our professional responsibility to mentor the women who come behind us. What do you look forward to when you go to work every day? The next challenge – whatever it may be. Finding a solution to a complex estate tax issue, drafting a complicated estate plan, or helping a client navigate a difficult family situation. I love the feeling of accomplishment. I have a simple measure for success: happy clients. What qualities do you think a successful estates and trusts attorney should have? To make it to a certain level as an estates and trusts attorney, there’s no question that one must have excellent technical skills and be detail-oriented. To me, what sets one apart from others is genuine empathy and the ability to connect with clients. I strive to treat my clients the way that I would want to be treated and to provide them the service that I would expect if our roles were reversed.
"To me, what sets one apart from others is genuine empathy and the ability to connect with clients."
HILARY SCHWAB
HONORS Fellow, American College of Trust & Estate Counsel; “Rising Star,” 2015-2018, Super Lawyers; Co-Chair, D.C. Bar Estates, Trusts & Probate Law Steering Committee; Board of Trustees Member, Washington School for Girls
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Kris Feldman LONG & FOSTER | CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
Bethesda Gateway Office 4650 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Cell: 301-806-8240 | Office: 301-907-7600 KrisFeldman@LNF.com | www.kriscansell.com
In memory of our dear friend
Nancy G. Fax
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Pasternak & Fidis mourns the untimely passing of our mentor, colleague, and treasured friend Nancy Fax, who served for many years as our law firm’s Managing Partner.
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What qualities do you think a successful real estate agent should have? I believe that a successful real estate career starts with who you are and how others see you. With over 30 years in this field, I believe that with all the digital tools available today, real estate is still, at its core, a very personal experience. The relationships you build—with clients, colleagues, settlement attorneys, lenders—are what will make your career a rewarding one, both emotionally and financially. Realtors must always provide honest feedback, show sensitivity and maturity in dealing with clients, and remain calm in a crisis. It’s these traits that will inspire your clients’ trust. And it doesn’t hurt to make the world’s best brownies. I’m told I should sell mine.
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Linowes and Blocher LLP What will be the biggest challenge for the generation of women behind you? Women have made tremendous advances, which seems to have accelerated over the past few years with all the discussions now taking place at a societal level. However, there is still much to do and challenges to overcome. Women, now and in the future, have to advocate for themselves and navigate the playing field while maintaining their unique and important voice and contribution. What advice would you offer for women just starting out? A wealth of successful businesswomen in this area are more than willing to act as mentors and sponsors. Find one. Also, go to business development and networking events, even if no one else you know is going. This is how you will eventually create your network and your own business opportunities.
HEATHER FUENTES
What’s changed for women in business, if anything, in recent years? While private law firms, and commercial real estate in particular, are still largely male arenas, we are increasingly seeing a more female and diverse client base. We are hopeful that, together with our clients, we continue to grow to reflect the incredible diversity of this area. What do you love most about doing business in this area? This area is still in the process of establishing its own identity—business center, government town, bedroom community, hip urbanizing place—which presents challenges. But with challenges, there are also opportunities. We’re a full-service business and real estate law firm that looks forward to representing our clients as they navigate the challenging, exciting business and real estate worlds of the greater D.C. metro area and beyond.
“Women, now and in the future, have to advocate for themselves and navigate the playing field while maintaining their unique and important voice and contribution.”
HONORS Best Law Firms, US News & World Report 2018; Super Lawyers; Chambers USA; Best Lawyers
7200 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-0504 | info@linowes-law.com www.linowes-law.com
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King Oreo Puffle The puffle, one of the most Instagramworthy desserts to come along in recent years, was inspired by a popular Hong Kong street food called gai daan jai (“little chicken eggs” in Chinese), a sweet egg-based waffle with pingpong ball-shaped puffs (think bubble wrap with big bubbles). Snowbots, a dessert and bubble tea shop on Rockville Pike, is the only place that offers puffles in Montgomery County, according to co-owner Keyur Lalani. Build your own by choosing from three puffles (plain, chocolate chip and red velvet), five ice creams (vanilla, chocolate, green tea, Oreo and strawberry) and several toppings and drizzles, such as Fruity Pebbles, Pocky sticks (long, chocolate-covered Japanese cookie sticks), brownies and chocolate syrup. Or skip the decisionmaking and order one of Snowbots’ five signature puffles. Chocoholics, go for the King Oreo—chocolate chip puffle with chocolate ice cream, Oreos, M&M’s and chocolate syrup. ($8.98 Ashish Alfred, chef and owner per puffle) of Duck Duck Goose, plates scallops with Israeli couscous, parsnip and apples.
Snowbots 1701 Rockville Pike, Rockville 301-770-3593 • snowbotsdc.com
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and cream], with a layer of water ice or Italian ice in between.” (Water ice is a softer consistency than Italian ice.) At Carmen’s, pair any two custards—they offer seven or eight at a time—with one of 24 to 36 ices, which rotate from a stock of 65 flavors, such as strawberry-lemon and blue cotton candy. ($4.75 for a medium gelati) Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe 1115 Nelson St., Rockville 301-281-6479 carmensrockville.com
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When Jason Mandler opened Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe in 2001, the New Jersey native wanted to replicate the frozen custard and ices served at the Jersey Shore, especially the parfait-like combination of those two treats, known as gelati. That’s the top-seller at his Rockville store, a neighborhood gathering place where there’s often a line out the door and a packed patio in warm weather. “Gelati’s definitely a Jersey/Philly creation,” Mandler says. “It’s typically two layers of vanilla frozen custard [made from a base of eggs, milk
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AssortedMochi Creams at hanaro restaurant and lounge Small disks of ice cream wrapped with a thin layer of pastel-colored mochi, a sweet Japanese confection made of short-grain glutinous rice (mochigome) turned into a dough-like paste, are a delightful way to end a meal. Hanaro Restaurant and Lounge in Bethesda offers a wide variety of flavors that they get from Mochidoki, a New York City-based company that uses all-natural flavors and no artificial colors. Choose from a dozen flavors at Hanaro (three lime-size disks per order for $8), such as matcha green tea chocolate chip; lychee colada (lychee ice cream with pineapple bits and coconut cream); passion fruit; mango Thai basil; black sesame; and salted caramel. This dessert is made so intriguing by its dual textures—the chewiness of the mochi, and the cool creaminess of the ice cream. A bonus? It’s easy to pick up and eat with your fingers without making a mess, because the mochi acts as a protective coating.
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Vanilla Soft Serve with Sprinkles at jimmie cone Sometimes simple is best. Case in point? A good old-fashioned vanilla soft serve with rainbow or chocolate sprinkles (aka jimmies). Jimmie Cone in Damascus has been swirling it up since 1962. The current owner, Dan Leiter, purchased the walk-up stand (outdoor seating only) in 1990 and opened a second location in Mount Airy in 1997. “What makes our ice cream so good and creamy is the high butterfat content. [It’s 10 percent.] And we go through so much of it that it’s always fresh,” says Leiter’s daughter, Chelsea Hamilton, the general manager. The main ingredients are milk, cream and sugar (no eggs—that would make it frozen custard). We can attest to its silken richness, whether it’s vanilla, chocolate or a twist. The most important ingredient at Jimmie Cone is nostalgia. “People who came here when they were young will bring their kids and grandkids to Damascus even if they live closer to the other location,” Hamilton says. “We definitely have the old-time feel.” (Medium cake cone with jimmies: $3.96) Jimmie Cone 26420 Ridge Road, Damascus 301-253-2003 • jimmiecone.com Cash only
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Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches at the baked bear The Baked Bear, a San Diego-based chain of ice cream sandwich shops, opened its first East Coast store in May in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development. As build-your-own concepts go, this one is pretty sweet: pick any two freshly baked cookies (or a brownie or doughnut); choose an enormous scoop of ice cream; decide which toppings you want rolled into the periphery of your ice cream sandwich. If you wish, a waffle iron-like press can warm the cookie part of your sandwich, about the size of a Big Mac, without melting the interior. There are 10 cookie flavors to choose from (such as chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia nut, oatmeal, M&M’s and snickerdoodle); 10 ice creams (among them, mint chip, rocky road, birthday cake, strawberry and the signature bear batter, a neon-blue amalgam loaded with brownie chunks); and 12 toppings, such as Nutella, hot fudge, Oreo crumbs, mini M&M’s and Fruity Pebbles. ($5.50 for a cookie sandwich).
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(made with real black raspberries), buckeye (chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips and chunks of peanut butter), and cookie dough rife with chips. To spotlight the chocolate-studded goodies, we go for the large “Wildcat” banana split, choosing buckeye and black raspberry chocolate chip as our ice creams, which are then topped with hot fudge and caramel sauces, spicy peanuts and whipped cream. It’s a 10-napkin extravaganza. ($9) Henry’s Sweet Retreat 4823 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda 240-483-0485 • henryssweetretreat.com
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When Patty and Tom Craver were in the planning stages of Henry’s Sweet Retreat, the Bethesda sweet shop they opened in October 2016, they knew one thing for sure: They would carry Graeter’s superpremium ice cream from Tom’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. (Super-premium ice creams are usually 14 to 16 percent butterfat.) “They’re really known for their chocolate chip flavors,” Patty says. “The chocolate is the perfect consistency for ice cream, not waxy, and you get big chunks of it.” Three of the most popular Graeter’s flavors at Henry’s are black raspberry chocolate chip
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A Three-Scoop Cone at ISLANDS TROPICAL ICE CREAM or york castle If you’re feeling that your taste in ice cream is too vanilla, head to the tropics, or at least to Islands Tropical Ice Cream in Silver Spring or York Castle in Rockville. Get your scoop on with a triple-decker cone of tropical flavors, such as guava, mango, passion fruit, ginger, jackfruit, tamarind, coconut and soursop (a white-fleshed tropical fruit that resembles a prickly pear and tastes like sour strawberry, pineapple and banana). Want an extra jolt? Go for piña colada or rum raisin; both are spiked with Jamaican rum. The super-premium ice cream is made at York Castle Ice Cream in Beltsville, owned by Jamaican Cal Headley, who sells it retail at his York Castle ice cream shop in Rockville. Headley used to own Islands Tropical Ice Cream, which is now in the hands of distant cousin Pierre Stone. ($6.55 for three scoops, cone or cup, at Islands Tropical Ice Cream; $6.69 at York Castle)
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Americans are perhaps familiar with snowballs, Hawaiian shave ice, snow cones and Italian ice, but shaved- or crushed-ice treats from Asian countries, such as Filipino halo-halo, Taiwanese shaved ice and Korean snow cream, are a fast-growing trend. Our hands-down favorite is another Korean dessert: bingsoo, which means “shaved ice” in Korean. Shilla Bakery’s strawberry version ($6.95) is a large bowl filled with sliced fresh strawberries topped with a mound of crushed ice that’s coated with bright red strawberry syrup and sprinkled generously with Fruit Loops. It’s all crowned with strawberry ice cream, another heap of crushed ice, more strawberry syrup and whipped cream. As you eat this dessert, the ice and ice cream melt and form a creamy, slushy, syrupy mélange. Scooped up with some of the berries, each bite is more satisfying than the last. Shilla Bakery 2098 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville 301-217-0003 • shillabakeryusa.com
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Peppermint Patty Boozy Milkshake at Silver
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When co-owners Robert Giaimo and chef Ype Von Hengst were doing research for the original Silver Diner, which opened in Rockville in 1989, they toured 500 diners across the country and determined that the best milkshakes were made with Breyers ice cream. Now, all 14 locations of Silver Diner and both locations (Bethesda and Washington, D.C.) of Silver, their American brasserie concept, offer Breyers-based milkshakes. At the two Silvers, you can add booze to the shake. Banana rum and Sailor Jerry spiced rum, for example, boost the “Chunky Monkey” milkshake (blended vanilla ice cream, bananas and chocolate chips topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed Oreos). Our favorite is the “Peppermint Patty” shake made with green crème de menthe, vanilla ice cream and mint syrup, and crowned with crushed Oreos. It’s like Thin Mints and cookies ’n’ cream got together for a night on the town. (Shakes: $8. With alcohol: $14) ■
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Why Marriott Stayed An inside account of the hotel giant’s decision to relocate its headquarters to downtown Bethesda, rather than move away. And the $62 million incentive package that clinched the deal. BY EUGENE L. MEYER
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A rendering of the Wisconsin Avenue side of Marriott International’s new headquarters and hotel in downtown Bethesda
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IN FEBRUARY 2015,
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Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson was heading to Port-auPrince, Haiti, for the grand opening of a new hotel in the Bethesda corporation’s worldwide chain. Twenty minutes into the flight on a Marriott jet, one of the pilots reported a malfunction and the plane returned to Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. While waiting for the flight to resume (it didn’t), Sorenson chatted with a Washington Post reporter who had been invited along. The reporter, Jonathan O’Connell, knew that Marriott’s headquarters was located in an aging office park and that the company’s top leadership was having private discussions on what to do about it. He began asking questions, as reporters will. And Sorenson spilled: Marriott was going to move its headquarters. Aside from that top leadership, no one at Marriott knew that the company was thinking about moving—and had been for three years. Until the story broke. “It was a classic failure in engaging with the press, a real faux pas,” recalls Sorenson, only the third CEO the company has had since it began as a root beer stand more than 90 years ago. “Phones began to ring off the hook.” Calls were coming from as far away as Florida and Connecticut, seeking to lure the hotel giant. Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe phoned in. “That became the hot talk of the business world in Washington,” says Maryland Secretary of Commerce Mike Gill, who quickly got involved. All things being equal, Marriott wanted to remain in Maryland and, preferably, in Montgomery County. “We all grew up here, and we really
didn’t want to move out,” says Marriott global officer Debbie Marriott Harrison, a member of the company’s board of directors and the granddaughter of founder J. Willard “Bill” Marriott. “We’d love to stay in Maryland. Let’s figure it out,” Sorenson told Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and House of Delegates Speaker Michael Busch. “That obviated the need for us to go into a sort of auction,” he says. “Maryland moved quite quickly and quite fairly. So, we never quite competed it with other jurisdictions.” The company first came to Montgomery County in 1955, when it moved its offices from Washington, D.C., to River Road in Bethesda near Little Falls Parkway. The building was also used to store plates and napkins for the Hot Shoppes chain that had evolved from the original root beer stand opened in 1927. The site is now home to the Washington Episcopal School. Since 1979, Marriott has been headquartered in a rectangular six-story structure—modern-looking in its time—at 10400 Fernwood Road, part of the Rock Spring office park in Bethesda, several miles from the nearest Metro station. Here, the car is still king, and ramps to and from I-270 are nearby. But times—and the workforce— have changed. Today, as many as one-third of the 3,500 employees at headquarters are millennials, and some 600 live in the District. Internal studies and focus groups have shown that the millennial workers prefer a vibrant urban life, with shops and restaurants they can walk to and carfree commuting via convenient public transportation. Yet, there was Marriott, Sorenson says, settled “in our little cocoon in a place increasingly not satisfactory to our working force.”
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HOW MARRIOTT BECAME MARRIOTT The Marriott empire began modestly in Northwest D.C. Pooling resources with a partner, J. Willard Marriott opened a nine-stool A&W Root Beer stand at 3128 14th St. NW. It was May 20, 1927, the day Charles Lindbergh began his historic trans-Atlantic flight. Marriott, who had passed through Washington, D.C., after completing a two-year Mormon mission in New England several years earlier, opened the business in the District and then returned to his native Utah to marry Alice Sheets. In his Model T Ford, the couple drove back here to tend to business. Alice quickly saw a market for hot food to go with the soft drinks. Thus was born Hot Shoppes, the brand that would grow into a popular chain of restaurants that would serve Washingtonians and families traveling up and down the Mid-Atlantic region. The company’s modest first hotel, the Twin Bridges Motor Hotel, named for the 14th Street and railroad bridges that cross the Potomac River, opened in 1957 in Arlington, Virginia, close to what is now Reagan National Airport. It closed in 1988. The Key Bridge Marriott, also in Arlington, opened in 1959. Debbie Marriott Harrison, now Marriott’s global officer and a board member, 114
remembers shyly cutting the ribbon as a 2-year-old. J. Willard Marriott moved into airline food service in 1937. Back then, there was a Hot Shoppes near the old Hoover Field (now Reagan National) and he noticed customers buying doughnuts and food to take on their flights. That gave him the idea to go into airline catering with Eddie Rickenbacker, the famed World War I ace and head of Eastern Airlines. “My grandfather and dad [J. Willard Marriott Jr.] had big arguments over being a hotel or food company,” Harrison recalls. “My grandfather did not want to go into debt and opposed hotels.” But build and own them they did, at least initially. Eventually, the business evolved. “Now investors come to us, put all their money on the building; we earn all our money on franchise and management fees,” Harrison says. The world’s largest hospitality company was enlarged by the September 2016 acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Today, Marriott hotels employ 675,000 people over 30 brands and more than 6,500 properties in 127 countries around the world. The publicly traded company strives for continuity—Arne Sorenson is only its third CEO in 90 years.
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WITH MARRIOTT’S LEASE ON Fernwood Road due to expire in 2022, the conversation about a new headquarters began quietly in 2012, according to Jim Young, a 25-year Marriott employee who is vice president for corporate real estate, facilities and services. Young first raised the subject with Sorenson, who had become president and CEO that year. “I said, ‘Our lease is up in 10 years. Given the magnitude of finding a site, developing a site, building out the interior, 10 years is really not that long. What are we going to do and when are we going to get started?’ ” Senior leadership began considering whether to stay or leave and, if the latter, “where would we go and what would we be trying to accomplish,” Young recalls. J. Willard “Bill” Marriott Jr., board chairman, being “as frugal as he is,” Young says, “favored staying, because he knew it was cheaper.” But it was more complicated than that. “We were looking at a 35-year-old, soon to be 40-year-old building,” Young says. “If we were rehabbing, we’d want to make it have cutting-edge technology, appropriate for the next 20 years. While it may have been the least expensive [idea], it involved swing space. We’d have to move 1,000 people into somewhere in the business park. And then move those people back in, start on the second and third group, move those people out. Some people, because of department changes, might be moving each time. That’s a pretty disruptive exercise.” Finally, Sorenson concluded, “We knew that the cost of bringing it up to modern-day standards was not that much different from building a new building.” There was also the scattered nature of the headquarters’ workforce, which commutes from about 300 ZIP codes, as far away as West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Two-thirds drive from Maryland north of Bethesda. A lot of millennials were commuting from the District and Northern Virginia.
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Jim Young, Marriott’s vice president for corporate real estate, facilities and services, at the site for the company’s new headquarters in downtown Bethesda
Marriott began with a decided preference for Maryland—and didn’t even invite the other jurisdictions to apply. Still, as a public company, Marriott had to exercise due diligence and look at options. “I don’t think it’s unfair that every now and then you hit the pause button and make sure you are doing the right thing for your employees, shareholders, suppliers and community,” says Gill, the Maryland commerce secretary. To sort it all out, Marriott hired JLL (formerly Jones Lang LaSalle), a real estate services firm. JLL started looking for 2- to 4-acre sites within a reasonable distance of Metro stops. It quickly came back with 84 potential locations. In a day, Marriott officials cut the list to 21. Marriott’s prioritization of locations was influenced by a worldwide trend—a desire among young employees to live in urban areas. “Many more folks are coming to work from the city than we used to have,” Sorenson says. “A decade ago, I guess there were a number from Northwest Washington, certainly, but if you got down to the U Street corridor, Shaw or the waterfront, there would’ve been just a few. Today, my guess is about 1,000.” Marriott and JLL used the Metro map as an overlay to evaluate sites, paying special attention to the Red Line because most of the workforce lived closer to it than to other lines. They looked at Rockville, Twinbrook, Grosvenor, right down into the District. They looked at other Metro lines and entertained a delegation from Prince George’s County that was promoting a location near Metro’s Orange Line station in Landover. In Virginia, they focused on Rosslyn, home of the iconic Key Bridge Marriott, and on Reston and Tysons Corner. But
west of the Potomac was problematic for most Marriott employees, for whom there would be “a certain level of lifestyle disruption,” Young says.
DURING AN EARLY, INFORMAL meeting in Annapolis with Hogan and Gill, Sorenson was “very up front on what the future home for Marriott would need to look like,” Gill says. “Metro and transportation easily accessible was an A-list requirement. Being in an environment that was truly about live, work, play, because they were driven by the whole continual millennial wave. They didn’t want to be the first house in a new neighborhood. They wanted a new house in
a neighborhood there for a long time. Downtown Bethesda was checking a lot of the boxes.” Representatives from the county, state and Marriott began meeting in late 2015 at the company’s offices, first in Sorenson’s conference room for introductions, then in another upper-level conference room, windowless to avoid distractions. “This was not the G-8 summit meetings,” Gill says. “It was really sitting across the table and setting a number and agreeing to be there.” Usually there were eight participants, never more than 10. Carolyn Handlon, Marriott’s chief negotiator, is a Virginia Tech and University of Virginia law school graduate
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who had risen to executive vice-president of finance and global treasurer in her 31 years with the company. With her were Young and T.J. Maloney, Marriott’s senior director of government and public affairs. Across the table were Gill, Tim Firestine, chief administrative officer to County Executive Ike Leggett, and county development ombudsman Michael Smith. “It was game on,” Gill says. “I knew from the beginning they wouldn’t give me the secret code, but I knew all discussions would be honest and open.” Also in the room at various times were an assortment of aides, lawyers and Bob Buchanan, a commercial developer 116
who had just been appointed chairman of the county’s new economic development corporation. Sorenson says he wanted to negotiate without “using leverage to extract the last penny. The fact there was a package was important to us.” But extracting “the last penny…was not.” The state and county made the first move, presenting a proposal in September 2016. There were to be $62 million in subsidies advanced in five-year increments and dependent only on Marriott providing the 3,500 jobs it already had in its headquarters workforce. The county’s $12 million tax abatement— included in the $62 million—was a given, according to Firestine, “because
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it was a tax credit that they were eligible for under existing law.” According to Buchanan, the process was more educational than adversarial. “They were interested in how they would apply [for the subsidies], how it would work and the ramifications,” Buchanan says. “Plus, this was a multiyear agreement. You have governors and county officials going out of office. So how does a company like Marriott know that commitments made will be enforced and adhered to if there is a big change in administration?” Says Gill: “I wish I could tell you that negotiations were just knock down, drag out, but they weren’t. We got to a place pretty early where we had pretty much agreed on the incentive side of things. Now it was just a matter of continuing to move the ball down the field, getting the i’s dotted and t’s crossed. There was never a point in all the discussions where it became a little anxious.” The negotiations were often tedious. It was left to Gill to lighten the mood. He came early to the initial session so he could set up an easel in a corner of the room. The first page was blank. When the parties arrived, Gill flipped it over and there was a picture of a football goal line with the upright goalposts he’d drawn. “This is what we have to do,” he said. “We have to get it across the goal line.” That amused everybody, Firestine recalls. “It sort of set the pace in a very easy way.”
THE PARTIES REACHED agreement in July 2016 that Marriott would stay in Montgomery County. But the decision on where to relocate the headquarters remained. Marriott had hired Wells + Associates,
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Marriott employee Courtney Stokke (right) lives in downtown Bethesda and is looking forward to being able to walk to her company’s new offices. Stokke is pictured with her co-worker Kelly Smith.
a transportation consultant, to help determine the best location in Montgomery County for the headquarters building. Wells’ traffic and commuting analysis, done in June 2016, focused on five sites—Pike & Rose and White Flint on Rockville Pike, and three sites in downtown Bethesda, two a block or two south of the Metro station (at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road) and one 800 feet north of it. Carr Properties was proactive, offering its 2.69-acre tract at Wisconsin Avenue and Elm Street, known as the Apex site. But there were potential problems with traffic circulation. Another site along Montgomery Avenue, west of Wisconsin, was also rejected. That left a 2-acre tract that The Bernstein Companies, a regional developer, had been assembling in Woodmont
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Triangle, between Woodmont and Wisconsin avenues. The site was two blocks north of Metro. And not having to deal with the intersection of Wisconsin and Old Georgetown Road could save drivers three or four minutes during rush hour, the consultants determined. The site consisted of five parcels that Bernstein, an 80-year-old Georgetownbased real estate company, had begun acquiring in the mid-1980s, when it purchased the Bethesdan Motor Hotel for $3 million from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which had operated it for Mormons traveling to the nation’s capital area. “We thought we would develop it in five or 10 years,” says Greg Rooney, Bernstein’s vice president of development. “Instead, it has taken 30.” Bernstein was interested in talking to Marriott, but there had been a hitch. The
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developer had a franchise agreement with Westin Hotels to build a hotel on the property—and Westin was part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts chain, a Marriott competitor. That dynamic changed when Marriott announced in November 2015 that it intended to purchase Starwood. “Had that never happened,” Bernstein would have been out of the running, says company President Adam Bernstein. Rooney says they learned about the planned acquisition “through the news. …Sure, there was a sense of relief. There was a constellation of stars that needed to align. This was one of them.” Bernstein made its first pitch to Marriott on April 21, 2016. On June 6, Bernstein told Marriott that it was partnering with Boston Properties—one of the country’s largest developers, owners and managers of Class A office buildings. That gave
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A rendering of the pedestrian walkway between Marriott’s new hotel and headquarters
Marriott’s new downtown Bethesda headquarters will reflect a workplace trend toward “densification”—simply put, putting more people in less space. The company plans to squeeze more than 4,000 employees—3,500 from the current headquarters, about 500 in Gaithersburg and 40 in Chevy Chase—into 3,750 workstations at its new 21-story office tower, which will offer 785,000 square feet of space compared with about 930,000 square feet at its present home. No problem, says Jim Young, Marriott vice president for corporate real estate, facilities and services. “We’re evolving. On any given day, people with offices in this building are not here because they are traveling or on paid time off or working remotely. Hundreds of desks won’t be ‘owned,’ they’ll be available on a first-come, first-served basis.” There will be work spaces with treadmill desks and exercise balls,
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small glassed-in conference rooms, and open nooks with restaurant-style booths. To experience this new work environment firsthand, Young moved out of his traditional executive office, with its bookshelf, credenza, file drawers and desk, into a 6-by-6-foot open space. “It’s working out just fine, except all the stuff I had in those drawers are sitting in boxes in a closet waiting for me,” he says. Projected to be ready for occupancy in July 2022, the building promises “natural sunlight” just a few feet from everyone’s desk—and a sharp vertical contrast with the six-story building the company is leaving. There will be fewer amenities for employees, though. The current space on Fernwood Road in the Rock Spring office park in Bethesda is a virtual mini-city, with a gift shop, post office, self-service dry cleaner, ATM,
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credit union, gym and day care center, Starbucks coffee bar and employee cafeteria known as The Hub. With many of these amenities within walking distance in downtown Bethesda, Marriott planners have eliminated or downsized most of the features. But that’s not necessarily a downer. “I’m looking for it to have amenities within several feet of the building,” says Kemi Abayomi, a senior creative and content marketing account manager in her 30s. “I’m excited to engage with people and other businesses in the community.” Across a pedestrian walkway from the new headquarters, Marriott’s new 244-room, 12-story hotel is expected to open in the first quarter of 2022. It will feature more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting and ballroom space, a ground-floor restaurant with outdoor dining, a specialty coffee shop and a seasonal rooftop dining terrace.
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Bernstein, a largely regional developer, the credibility it needed to boost its case. But there was one other issue. To complete the assemblage, Bernstein had to acquire the old Blackwell office building at the corner of Norfolk and Wisconsin avenues, and its owner wasn’t selling. Adam Bernstein says he told a consultant representing Blackwell, “This is it. I’m going to be as transparent as I can. Next Wednesday we have to submit. If we don’t have Blackwell under option, we’re going to get booted out of the competition. He will never get as much money for this.” Blackwell finally accepted Bernstein’s offer of $6.5 million. By now, it was September, and Bernstein’s final pitch went on as planned. The plan Bernstein presented called for the demolition of the Blackwell Building, the Connor Building, the building that housed Tako Grill, and the Bethesda Court Hotel (formerly the Bethesdan). A surface parking lot that Woodmont Grill leased for its customers would also be incorporated into the development. The project would be built without two parcels, however. The iconic Tastee Diner and Woodmont Grill (formerly Houston’s), a favorite weekend dining spot for Bill Marriott and his wife, Donna, would remain. “We’d love to have that real estate to make this a square site,” Young says. But Bernstein’s meeting with Tastee owner Gene Wilkes went for naught. Nor were the owners of Woodmont Grill, the Hillstone Restaurant Group, receptive to what W. Glenn Viers, its vice president and general counsel, called a “lowball offer.” “They’re very fine people,” Viers says. “We just couldn’t figure out a way to make the economics work for both of us.” Finally, in January 2017, Marriott announced its site selection and the developer. Bernstein, with Boston Properties, would build and own a $600 million complex consisting of a 21-story, 785,000-square-foot tower and a 200,000-square-foot, 244-room hotel next door. Between the buildings would be a landscaped walkway. Underground, there would be five levels of parking for employees and hotel guests.
At the end of the negotiations between Marriott, the county and the state, some 30 people came together at the Bethesda Marriott on Pooks Hill Road for a celebratory luncheon. Sorenson and Leggett were there, of course, as was Firestine; he had designed a baseball cap emblazoned with three M’s—for Maryland, Montgomery and Marriott—that was given as a souvenir. There were a lot of toasts, but no champagne or wine, just coffee. “As the old saying goes, success has 1,000 fathers and failure is an orphan,” says Buchanan, the county’s economic development corporation chairman. “Well, there were a lot of happy people at this event.”
REMARKABLY FOR SUCH A huge project, supported by $62 million in government subsidies, including $22 million in county grants, there seems to have been little if any public criticism. “There was a certain amount of backroom moaning and groaning,” says Nancy Floreen, chair of the county council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee. “We suspected that probably [Marriott] might have stayed,” without the incentives, “but we can’t be sure, and who wants that on their conscience? We don’t want to wake up the next morning and hear that a major employer left because they got a better deal elsewhere. “At the end of the day,” she adds, “we realize it all comes down not to sentiment but to dollars and cents. I think all members of the council agreed Marriott was an employer we wanted to keep.” Councilmember Marc Elrich went along with the deal, but not happily. “I sort of didn’t have a choice,” he says. “If I voted against it, I would’ve lost. This was all about pride and not about economic development. It all came down to a concern that Montgomery County could lose a Fortune 500 company.” Elrich didn’t know that Marriott was so set on remaining in the county. “We were put in this situation: Do this deal or lose Marriott,” he says. He now questions claims that the move will be an
WHERE WILL MARRIOTT EMPLOYEES PARK? Marriott’s plan to conduct an extensive pre-move “awareness campaign” for employees that emphasizes public transit could help reduce the need for more parking. But that might not be enough. Currently, nearly 3,000 headquarters employees—83 percent—drive to work. Though Marriott projects that number will drop to 1,900 when the new downtown Bethesda offices are ready, the 811 spaces beneath the headquarters and hotel were deemed insufficient. To assuage Marriott’s concerns, the county offered the public garage across Woodmont Avenue with its 1,200 spaces. The garage will be exclusively for Marriott’s use on weekdays until 6:30 p.m., a privilege for which the company will pay $2 million annually for at least 20 years—$500,000 more than the county now derives from the garage each year. That made it a revenue gain for the county, if also a loss to members of the public who will only have access to the garage on weekday evenings and weekends. It is also a loss to Woodmont Grill, which is adjacent to the Marriott project and across the street from the garage. “Not only my company, but other merchants on Woodmont had come to rely on that parking structure,” says W. Glenn Viers, vice president and general counsel of Hillstone Restaurant Group, which owns Woodmont Grill. “I’m just a little surprised the county would take a public [garage] and dedicate it to private purposes.”
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why marriott stayed economic boon to downtown Bethesda. But others, including Floreen, remain bullish. “I think it’s great for Bethesda,” she says. “I think it’s great for the future of Montgomery County.” The demolition of existing buildings on the site has begun. Work on the new headquarters and hotel begins this summer, with the hotel’s estimated completion in the first quarter of 2022. Headquarters employees are expected to begin moving into the new offices on July 1, 2022. It can’t come soon enough for employees like Courtney Stokke, 28, one of the prized millennials whose presence helped propel the move. Stokke, whose title is senior manager for luxury quality, now uses Uber and buses to get to work from her downtown Bethesda condo. “Being able to roll out and walk over there, have that nice breezy walk, will be so great,” she says. “The commute will make my life so much easier.” Sorenson is looking forward eagerly, and a bit impatiently, to the new headquarters, and is hoping to trade in his classic corner executive office for something more collegial. “This is too insulated from the rest of the building,” he says during an interview in his office. “I’d much rather be engaged with more of our folks and not necessarily banished to executive quarters. How that plays itself out in the new space we’ll have to figure out. I would really enjoy the opportunity to be a bit more in the middle of the hubbub and chaos than in the space I’m in.” The new office will be closer to Sorenson’s home. He and his wife, Ruth, have lived in the same 3,069-square foot, 1899 house in the leafy Chevy Chase neighborhood of Somerset for nearly 30 years. It’s just under 2 miles, about a half-hour by foot, from the new headquarters. “I would relish the opportunity to walk,” he says. “But we will see. My only frustration is it takes so long building a building. I’d like to move tomorrow.” n Eugene L. Meyer is a contributing editor for Bethesda Magazine.
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on projects for the Marriott International headquarters and a mixed-use tower at the corner of Montgomery and Wisconsin avenues. Meanwhile, construction at the Apex site and former Fitness First site is also in full swing. Here are some of the major developments that are underway or have received final approval from the Montgomery County Planning Board.
Downtown Bethesda is getting ready for a building boom. The growth plan approved by the county last year opened up new opportunities for redevelopment and raised the height limits on properties across the downtown core; buildings up to 300 feet tall are allowed in some spots. Since the Montgomery County Council passed the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan in 2017, the county’s planning board has signed off
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This past spring, Amanda Farber used her sons' Legos to create models of Bethesda as it might appear in the future.
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Activist Amanda Farber isn’t totally opposed to the construction in downtown Bethesda— she’s just tired of watching buildings go up and trees come down
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A WOMAN GRIPPING A black binder hurried to the front of the Montgomery County Planning Board hearing room in Silver Spring and sat at an oval table along with several others who had signed up to testify. She plunked down the binder, paused, then slid it in front of her like a buffer between her and the tabletop microphone. This was not her comfort zone. It was her first time at a planning board meeting. A friend had invited her to the March 10, 2016, session, but when she agreed to go, she wasn’t expecting to do anything but watch and listen. In grade school, her teachers prodded her not to be so shy in class; years later, public speaking still made her nervous. But the future of her community was up for debate, so she felt compelled to suck it up and say something. As other speakers testified, the woman shoved her glasses onto her head. Then she moved them down. Pushed them up. Yanked them off altogether. Finally, all eyes were on her. “You, ma’am...why don’t you introduce
yourself,” planning board Chair Casey Anderson said. One day, she would convince this county official to appear in public dressed as Woody, the Montgomery Parks mascot—a tree with a wild grin—but they weren’t on those terms yet. She pulled the mic close and leaned inward. “My name is Amanda Farber. I’m a resident of East Bethesda,” she said. “I’ve been a resident for 16 years, and I’m from the area originally. I wanted to speak about a couple different issues regarding parks.” As officials drafted the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan, she said, they should consider the relationships between parks and tall buildings. For many years, Veteran’s Park had served as a cheery gathering spot in the heart of Woodmont Triangle. But these days, the shadow of a new 17-story high-rise was too often stealing sunshine from the brick plaza. “It is no longer a nice little sunny space with shade trees,” Farber said. In the weeks and months that followed, Farber and her neighbors would
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self-deprecating inner monologue keeps her from taking her own obsessions too seriously. Oh well, there you go again, Amanda, she’ll think to herself. Is that a really crazy idea or just a little crazy idea? It’s not that these thoughts stop her, she says. They just make her chuckle a little.
ON A MARCH AFTERNOON, during a bracing walk through Bethesda, Farber comes to a sudden halt outside a Norfolk Avenue high-rise and plants herself inside a recessed doorway. “See, this right here is public-use space. Literally. This. Right here,” she says, waving her arms in disbelief. She hates when developers get credit for providing public-use space that is not, in fact, usable. A few steps away, just outside an eatery, she shows me another example of her pet peeve—this time, a small building alcove littered with propane tanks and metal bases for restaurant umbrellas. She decides it’s worth documenting this one, snapping a photo and saving it to her phone, where she keeps about 10,000 other pictures she’s taken in Bethesda. They aren’t all connected to development infractions; some are of her family. Still, she’s a little embarrassed by that number. Passing the chain-link fence around the site of the future Marriott International headquarters reminds Farber of another ongoing battle, the one over bringing more trees and plants to downtown Bethesda. Until recently, a bumper crop of artificial ivy had blanketed this fence to screen the construction area, and Farber quips that this was about as close to greenery as the community had gotten. The fake vines had been removed, but she notices a few scraps that were left behind. She stoops down to tear away one of the leaves, giving up after a few seconds. “It’s stuck on there,” she says. “I was going to take a souvenir.” Farber’s earliest neighborhood advocacy centered on greenery. More specifically, on trees: planting them, preserving them, appreciating them. In 2014, she started noticing that East Bethesda
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was losing large trees during construction projects, and that whoever was in charge of replacing them seemed to have forgotten. “I’d walk around and be like, ‘What’s happening? Why is it so freaking hot walking down this street? What happened to all the shade?’ ” she says. In addition to appreciating a canopy for practical and environmental reasons, Farber has always had a fondness for trees. Her mother, an art therapy professor, and
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describe that feeling—of being hemmed in by high-rises—as “canyonization.” But that wouldn’t be her only concern. After the March 2016 meeting, she was hooked on the ongoing debate over how to write the sector plan, a document that envisioned the community’s buildings, roads and parks in the coming decades. She printed out the drafted plan, its 2006 predecessor and an older plan from 1994. She’d look at them during the day between her kids’ sports practices, carpool pickups and her part-time job as a preschool assistant. She’d read herself to sleep, then wake up in the dead of night and pick up where she left off. “It was how I would see people study in law school,” says her husband, Evan, an attorney. “She was devouring the content.” Over the next year, Farber banded together with neighbors and surprised herself by emerging as a leader of the East Bethesda Citizens Association (EBCA)—she later became co-vice president—which represents more than 1,200 households. She pulled no punches as she conveyed residents’ opposition to towering buildings near their homes and their longing for more pockets of natural beauty and places to play outside with their kids. Still, planners came to like her, and politicians grew to trust her. She wasn’t seen as a stereotypical NIMBY who was opposed to all development. Instead, she became known for her moderation, as someone who appreciates the tangle of competing interests inherent in land-use planning and recognizes that neighborhoods evolve over time. “Amanda became someone my office looked to out of respect for the way she went about her work,” says Roger Berliner, who represents Bethesda on the Montgomery County Council. Those who know Farber, 42, say she’s no pushover. She’s a master’seducated occupational therapist with formidable research skills, a mania for record-keeping and the energy of Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope on a sugar high. On the other hand, she’s also a Star Wars nerd whose
Farber, pictured with her dog, Obi (named for a Star Wars Jedi master), hopes to help bring a dog park to Bethesda.
her father, an engineer and woodworker, passed on some of their hippie tendencies (and gave her the middle name Rainbow). As a child growing up in D.C.’s Friendship Heights, she and her friends would play for hours in her backyard tree house, zooming to the ground on its miniature zip line. When she had two sons of her own—Jack, now 14, and Dean, 12— Farber was determined to hang a rope swing from a silver maple tree in the front
yard of their first house in East Bethesda, but the limbs were above her reach. So one day she paid some Pepco workers in a cherry picker $20 to loop the rope over the branches. That tree has since been cut down because of old age, but Farber has had a hand in saving some others: a spreading magnolia outside Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bethesda, for instance. She’s gone door to door
to drum up support for planting street trees, and called out construction crews whose clumsiness left root systems battered and torn. Over time, her interests have expanded, and her passions now include enhancing parks, bringing a splash pad and a dog park to Bethesda, convincing people to clean up after their pets, and taking developers to task if they fail to deliver on promises. She’s posted side-by-side images on Facebook
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contrasting the slick renderings developers present when pitching their projects with the real architectural plans. “Once again the renderings show a green oasis while the actual plans show mostly hardscape,” she wrote on the “Neighbors for a Better Bethesda” Facebook page in September 2017.
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March 2016, Farber jumped into the fray with both feet. The document would determine how much development could take place in Bethesda, where the tallest buildings should be located, and how to create more parks and affordable housing, and Farber quickly recognized its significance. That year was filled with community meetings, strategy sessions, research and conversations with decision-makers.
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The neighborhood coalition that formed functioned like a soccer team, says fellow organizer Katya Marin, co-vice president of the EBCA. Everyone fell into a position and played hard. Farber gravitated toward the discussion about creating new parks in downtown Bethesda, a central goal of the new plan. Marin says she and Farber were in constant communication, texting each other updates from county council
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Clockwise from top left: Farber at a pop-up dog park in Bethesda in October 2017 with Casey Anderson (center), chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board, and Michael Riley, the county’s director of parks; Farber recently participated in an instructional video about how to water newly planted trees; this past spring, Farber went on a park tour with Anderson, who dressed as Woody, the Montgomery Parks mascot.
meetings and emailing to coordinate schedules. They became friends. “We have fun when we do this stuff,” Marin says. “It’s funny. ...We don’t talk about our kids or music or books, but we talk about who said what at what meeting.” County officials say the community advocates made their presence felt. “Communities Not Canyons!” signs started showing up in yards all over East Bethesda. In May 2016, Farber and her neighbors persuaded Anderson at the planning board and Planning Director Gwen Wright at the Montgomery County Planning Department to visit their community for a walking tour so they could see the way high-rises might overshadow it. Anderson’s earliest memory of Farber is from that field trip, during which community members showed him the low-rise buildings that bordered their neighborhood. He says Farber and her fellow advocates influenced his thinking
about appropriate height limits for buildings along the west side of Wisconsin Avenue, north of the Bethesda Metro station. “I acknowledged at the time that the planning board’s initial decisions were too aggressive on some of those heights,” Anderson says. “I wouldn’t say that I agreed with [Farber] entirely, but I certainly moved in her direction.” After Anderson’s panel sent the drafted growth plan to the Montgomery County Council in July 2016, the EBCA and other community groups prepared for round two. The county council’s final decisions on the sector plan came in the spring of 2017, and they were nail-biters, Farber says. The document would shape her neighborhood for years to come, but no one was certain that county leaders would listen to the groups. In the end, there was quiet celebration among the band of committed neighbors: small victories alongside some disappointing losses. To the neighbors’
distress, the plan didn’t include development staging, a way to pace growth so it doesn’t overburden the infrastructure. But for Farber, the win column included the county council’s decision to scale back the caps for building heights along the fringes of the downtown area. (The height cap for the Chevy Chase Acura site, for example, was reduced from 200 feet to 145 feet.) Her group of neighbors also successfully pushed the council to include language on converting countyowned parking lots into parks, an idea for working around the scarcity of unbuilt land in Bethesda. Through it all, Farber became a trusted watchdog for her neighbors, and someone Berliner and other county officials could call when they wanted to take the pulse of East Bethesda residents. Officials can count on her not to slap them with a lawsuit, Marin says. “She never gets to the point where she’s ready to call a lawyer, and probably anyone else you’ve talked
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the accidental activist to gets to that point,” she says. “I get to that point like every other week because I can’t believe some of the stuff they do.” According to Marin, Farber’s strategy is to win battles by forging relationships. “Her philosophy is that people do things for their friends,” Marin says. “And that’s what she does. She’s making friends with people. She makes friends with Casey Anderson. ...She makes friends with councilmembers. She connects on a personal level.” Anderson acknowledges that he likes Farber, appreciates her sense of humor. That’s what led to the fateful day this past March when she convinced him to appear in public dressed as Woody the Tree, the mascot for the parks system.
THINGS THAT NEED CHANGING seem to jump out at Farber as she goes about her day, whether she’s driving to the store or walking her dog, Obi (as in the Jedi master). At one point during our March trip through Bethesda, we head into the plaza behind the now-closed Safeway, a place where the only sounds are of dead leaves scraping across the pavement and the footsteps of people passing through. This lonesome place could benefit from a splash pad, she often says. I mention that it would be interesting to look up the initial designs for the courtyard. But Farber, of course, already has. “You have to go back to the microfiche,” she tells me. “The original plan for this was going to be Bethesda’s Garden
FARBER HATES WHEN DEVELOPERS GET CREDIT FOR PROVIDING PUBLIC-USE SPACE THAT IS NOT, IN FACT, USABLE. (Farber sweetened the deal by offering to make a $421 donation to the Montgomery Parks Foundation and a D.C.-based tree restoration organization in recognition of Anderson’s commitment to visit all 421 county parks this year.) Since the Bethesda sector plan was finalized, Farber has turned her attention toward specific project proposals, using Facebook to share the latest development news. She’s serving on an advisory committee appointed by the planning board and tasked with tracking the progress of the sector plan’s goals; in that role, she provided input on the creation of an online portal that will offer updates on downtown development. And she’s still paying attention to parks and tree preservation. Her husband says her community advocacy is almost like having a full-time job. “She’s a very good role model for the boys,” he says. “She’s showing the boys that if you find something, and you’re passionate about it, and you want to improve things, there are a lot of ways to do it.” 130
of Eden. It was going to be the most fabulous, beautiful space you have ever laid eyes on. And I am not exaggerating.” While she was reading the 1980s-era microfiche document at the planning department, she burst out laughing so hard that a staffer asked what was going on. If she didn’t have fun with her landuse work, she probably wouldn’t keep at it, Farber says. Sometimes, just for kicks, she’ll examine historical aerials of Bethesda to see how the tree canopy has changed over time. She’s amused herself by pairing Star Wars characters with the downtown buildings they most resemble. After planning department and county officials told her that it would be too costly and time-consuming to produce scale models of potential development in Bethesda, she started building her own out of Legos. She spent hours shuffling through her sons’ plastic bin of blocks to create Bethesda cityscapes, often in painstaking detail. For her Capital Crescent Civic Green model, she planted a tiny paper cutout of a red Bethesda “B” on
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the sidewalk. When she built out a proposal for the revamped Bethesda Metro Center Plaza, she printed a miniature version of the bus bay mural and taped it to the Lego wall. She posts photos of the finished models on Facebook to illustrate how development could change the landscape. “I fully realize how crazy this is,” she says. “This was simply meant to bring attention to the scale and say... we’re being told it’s really hard to make these models, but I can do it in my attic in an hour.” For the most part, Farber remains cheerful through the frustrations and defeats, although Anderson and Marin say the loss of trees seems to hit her the hardest. If anything pushes Farber to her breaking point, Marin says, it will be that. Farber wasn’t happy with the tree-clearing for a construction project at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 2016. “She feels that in her gut when she sees trees coming down,” Marin says. “Some people have it for stray puppies or cute kittens, and she feels it for trees.” For Farber, it’s the little wins—like the compromise to save two scrawny trees in front of Silver restaurant in Bethesda— that motivate her to keep going. “A splash pad or dog park—one of these things will happen in Bethesda,” she says, pausing as we pass through Veteran’s Park. “And then I’ll get to feel like it was all worth it, 35 years later on my deathbed.” About an hour into our walk, half frozen by the wind in downtown Bethesda, we head back to Farber’s neighborhood. As we walk farther into her oak tree-lined street—away from all the high-rises—the wind seems to die down and the afternoon light starts to warm things a bit. I mention the change of climate. She faces me and smiles, like she’s waiting for me to get the joke. It’s colder, she says, when you’re down in the canyon. n Bethany Rodgers, a writer for Bethesda Beat, attended the University of Maryland and has spent most of her career as a newspaper reporter.
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From left: Michael Solomon, Matt Post, Brenna Levitan and Nate Tinbite, members of MoCo Students for Gun Control, at a protest in front of NRA headquarters in April
In the wake of a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February, four Montgomery County teens were thrust into the national spotlight as they pushed for stricter gun control
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MoCo Students for Gun Control in response to the Valentine’s Day shooting that claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The fourth teen, senior Matt Post of Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, who had advocated for gun control as student member of the county school board, joined the student-led effort later. News of the shooting galvanized Levitan, Solomon, Tinbite and other county students who began organizing through social media and planning protests against gun violence. Six days after the shooting, several hundred students walked out of Blair during the school day and headed to a rally in support of gun control at the Capitol, joined by students from other county high schools, including Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson in Bethesda, and Richard
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Montgomery in Rockville. On Feb. 26, Parkland students traveled from Florida to talk with county students at Blair in a meeting arranged by U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin of Takoma Park and Ted Deutch of Florida. Planning began for another rally, this one at the White House on the one-month anniversary of the shooting. On March 14, the four students stepped into the national spotlight when they and others led another walkout during the school day by about 2,500 Montgomery County students. The county students gathered near the White House with students from other area schools and Democratic lawmakers to observe 17 minutes of silence and speak in honor of the Parkland victims. Post’s speech that day, focusing on the “moral crisis” created by the lack of meaningful gun control legislation, captured the attention of network TV
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“DO ANY OF YOU KNOW where we’re supposed to be going?” The four Montgomery County high school students in the vehicle looked at each other wonderingly, then at the driver who posed the question. The chauffeured Cadillac SUV had been hired by March for Our Lives planners to deliver them to the staging area a few blocks from the Capitol. It was perhaps the first of many dreamlike moments of the day—March 24—and easily forgotten when they emerged on a stage later and were awestruck by the sea of humanity flowing out of sight along Pennsylvania Avenue. Senior Brenna Levitan of Montgomery Blair and sophomores Michael Solomon of Springbrook and Nate Tinbite of John F. Kennedy, all high schools in Silver Spring, had come together with other students weeks before to found
Clockwise from far left: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with Matt Post in front of the U.S. Capitol at a rally this past March; Nate Tinbite, Michael Solomon, Post and Brenna Levitan onstage at the March for Our Lives; Tinbite and Levitan met singer Miley Cyrus (center); Post with filmmaker Steven Spielberg
news outlets, some of which ran a video clip. Impressed by the video, the Parkland student organizers of March for Our Lives asked Post to be one of their speakers, and he, in turn, asked that his three fellow students be invited, as well. So here they were on the morning of the March 24 rally—Post, three months from finishing his one-year stint on the school board; Levitan, an organizational whiz who co-founded the gun control group; Solomon, inspired by events to explore his potential; and Tinbite, precocious and voluble—heading into the holding area for speakers and participants in a back room at Charlie Palmer Steak on Constitution Avenue. That’s where the Parkland “kids,” as they were called, stood encircled by a scrum of parents, organizers and security personnel. “They all seemed so normal, making the same jokes, having the same conversations that
teenagers do,” Post says. “The Parkland kids were amazed they pulled it off.” Post and 19 other speakers eventually were ushered into another room, where they introduced themselves and shared something personal—Post said he ran track. “It was just another moment
where everything came down to earth,” Post says. In groups of three, the speakers did press interviews before heading to the stage, where they sat in the order of their speaking slots. Post was No. 11. Levitan, Solomon and Tinbite stood nearby. The four students later described the next few hours as “surreal.” Crying unashamedly as other students told horrific tales of gun violence, they were riveted by the passionate plea of 11-yearold Naomi Wadler of Alexandria, Virginia, that the deaths of black women due to gun violence not be overlooked. Singer Jennifer Hudson, who lost three family members to gun violence, closed the three-hour rally with a rousing gospel cover of Bob Dylan’s 1964 protest anthem “The Times They Are A-Changin’ ” as the speakers and celebrities gathered onstage. A chant of “We want change” rippled through the crowd. The mood was defiant but hopeful, and the four teenagers left with a clear idea of the work ahead. In the following weeks, the county students continued to press the gun control issue through town hall discussions, a mid-April demonstration at the National Rifle Association headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, and planned 1960s-style “lie-ins” at House and Senate office buildings on the 14th of each month. They met with the Rev. William Barber II, head of the Poor People’s Campaign, to explore working together on the issue. Levitan was hoping to stage an occupation of the grounds in front of the Capitol this summer to press the case for legislative action. Post and Levitan graduated in the spring; he is heading to Yale, and she will attend the Santa Barbara campus of the University of California. On April 24, Tinbite was elected president of the countywide student government association. Solomon is interning in Raskin’s Capitol Hill office this summer. Though they are moving on with their lives, the events that led the teens to be on that stage on March 24 have reshaped their thinking and purpose. Here are their stories.
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AS SPEAKER AFTER SPEAKER at the March 24 rally addressed the pain caused by gun violence, Brenna Levitan held on to Emma Gonzalez, one of the most vocal of the Parkland teens, as they both cried. “That was one of the most powerful moments for me,” Levitan says. “To know that no matter who we are or where we live, we have each other’s backs even if we’d never met each other before. That was incredible.” Walking onto the stage, Levitan was stunned by the size of the crowd packed along Pennsylvania Avenue and spilling onto side streets. “I couldn’t see the end of people; it was so remarkable to see the number of people who really wanted change,” she says. Levitan, 17, was still feeling dazed after seeing George and Amal Clooney, singers Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande, rapper Common, filmmaker Steven Spielberg and other celebrities who had gathered with the 136
students at the steakhouse. “I couldn’t believe what was happening all day,” she says. “Waiting in the holding area, everyone was so excited, exchanging stories. It was crazy to hear fifth-graders talking about gun reform.” Levitan’s mother is an editor at a health care association, and her father is a computer programmer, and those genes are absolutely useful for their daughter’s leadership role in MoCo Students for Gun Control, handling press for the group and running digital platforms. Knowledge of her grandfather’s experience with gun violence—he witnessed the fatal drive-by shooting of his best friend’s father while growing up in Detroit—helps fuel her passion, as do the stories of gun violence told by Blair classmates who have immigrated to the United States from Central and South America. Levitan is focused this summer on
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registering students to vote, and she is working on securing a statewide voter registration day in high schools. “In this area, the students are more politically aware,” she says, “and it makes it easier to have educated conversations and to start a movement like this one.” Her message to her fellow students is to take advantage of any opportunity to act: “This means if you can speak, speak; if you can march, march; and when you can vote, vote!” In college, Levitan plans to focus on international relations and film; she’d like to work on documentaries about the political and social conditions in other countries. “I think all of this has made me more aware of my surroundings, about the whole country,” says Levitan, who was arrested in May while staging a “liein” outside of House Speaker Paul Ryan’s office on Capitol Hill. “It’s changed the way I view political activism. Talking to people in other communities about the challenges they face—they have more gun violence than we do. It makes me want to educate our community about the advantages we have.”
NATE TINBITE WEEKS BEFORE HE turned 16 in May, Nate Tinbite was elected president of the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association. Even he was amazed—not because he won, but as he notes, “When I first started in student government, I could barely get up and say my name. I used to get nervous and shake; my vocabulary wasn’t very developed.” Tinbite says he began to gain confidence when he was elected treasurer of the association in 2017, and participating in the March 14 walkout and rally has helped him realize how much he can achieve. “The biggest thing for me now is to use my voice,” he says. “I’ve learned so much: how to canvass, how to speak to people, how to get out there and not be afraid of the podium, you know? Kill the stage. The first thing I say when I walk out there is, ‘If not me, then who?’ ” Tinbite says the March 14 rally at the White House and later at the Capitol was a kind of breakthrough for him. He’d been working with the MoCo Students for Gun Control behind the scenes, but now he was out in public, all eyes on him. “Just watching all those legislators walk out of the Capitol is what inspired me,” he says. “And seeing my peers from other schools hop on the Metro. And understanding this was the right thing to do.” Tinbite’s parents grew up in Ethiopia, and moved to the United States 25 years ago. Despite ethnic strife in their homeland, his parents and other family members who later settled elsewhere in the world never feared for their lives there, Tinbite says. “It’s not about statistics, it’s how they felt in their community,” he says. “It’s just a universal feeling of my family outside the U.S. that safety was not a problem for them.” For his March 14 speech, Tinbite looked for guidance from his math teacher, Brian Schutt, who describes the
teen as a hard worker who is passionate about trying to have a positive impact on county schools and his community. “Nate is … an amazing orator for someone his age,” Schutt says. “I truly believe that Nate is going to do amazing things in our community now and in the future.” On the day of the walkout and rally, his parents—his father is a car salesman and his mother works for the U.S. Department of Transportation—were worried about his safety. His phone repeatedly buzzed with their text messages asking if everything was OK. “The people out there, you just don’t know,” they told their son. “I understood,” Tinbite says. “Being in a big crowd was terrifying.” Still, he spoke to those who had gathered, recounting how his parents
suffered economic hardships in Ethiopia, but didn’t experience a crippling fear of mass shootings. “They never had to think about getting shot at any moment. That is an American thought,” Tinbite told the crowd. “And they never had to worry that their child would be the victim of a mass shooting. That is an American worry.” And that notion is his contribution to the gun control movement—that millions of people living in countries without the political and economic stability of the U.S. aren’t worrying daily about gun violence. “That’s why I’m taking part in this movement,” he says. “Not just to tell my story, but to make sure my peers never have these thoughts. We just have to shame our national legislators into passing stricter gun controls.”
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WHEN A FRENCH TV crew approached Solomon with the idea of shadowing him at the March for Our Lives, the 16-yearold realized that the lens of attention had widened beyond anything he’d imagined. During the rally in D.C. after the March 14 walkout, as he waited to speak while standing near U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, a civil rights icon and one of his heroes, Solomon was so nervous that his knee was shaking uncontrollably. A podium provided some cover, but he wondered how he’d deal with a wind that would carry his words away. “So I yelled at the top of my lungs,” he says. “It turned out better than I thought.” Two years earlier, while in eighth 138
grade and disturbed by the depressing regularity of mass shootings, Solomon wrote an essay on the importance of gun control. As the events continued to occur, each one sparking a short-lived period of outrage and vows to take legislative action, Solomon says he became “desensitized.” Parkland was a watershed. “I was not only impressed but inspired” by the actions of the Parkland students, he says. “They were the first people able to mobilize in a broad way.” The son of Ethiopian immigrants— his mother is a nurse and his father is an economist at a federal agency—Solomon was moved by how the new vanguard reached out to students in Chicago, sending a message to communities
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where gun violence was commonplace. “The fact that they acknowledged that gun violence happens disproportionately in minority communities and that they implemented that view in their planning really helped them succeed,” he says. Solomon was excited to be included in the group from Montgomery County that was invited to be onstage. “It’s not a matter of the spotlight, who gets to speak,” Solomon says. “The question is whether our message is being heard, and I think Matt delivered our message very well.” After the March for Our Lives, the students’ driver dropped the teens off at Tinbite’s house. They stood quietly outside, thinking about the day, Solomon says. “None of us had ever been part of something so big.” Later, Solomon concluded that the almost six weeks between the Parkland shooting and the March for Our Lives were like being in a movie that had no script. “Starting with the walkout and to the day of the march, it was the most important thing I’ve ever done in my life,” he says. “When I met with the Parkland students at Blair, never did I expect that I would become part of this movement, that I was going to be standing side by side with them on a stage, watched by basically the whole world. It felt unreal.” Solomon, who is the editor-in-chief of Springbrook’s newspaper, The Blueprint, is interested in a career in journalism or law. But his experience in helping to organize the March 14 student walkout and then participating in the March for Our Lives has ignited an interest in politics. “I definitely have a different outlook about what one person, or a group of people, can accomplish,” he says. “To get so many people at the walkout—I wouldn’t have imagined we could do it. The Parkland kids—a small group—started something and it still has momentum.”
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MATT POST ONSTAGE AT THE March for Our Lives, Matt Post chatted with the speaker who would follow him, a high school student from Atlanta named Yolanda King. “Discussing her soccer team with the granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. was totally surreal,” he says. When it was his turn to speak, nervousness drained away as Post strode forward and stood behind a microphone, flanked by Levitan, Solomon and Tinbite. After introducing his fellow students, he began to speak, frequently punctuating his words by thrusting a closed fist into the air as the crowd cheered. “Our politicians still lack the compassion to act. And when that cold inaction continues to fuel endless bloodshed, it’s not difficult to diagnose the moral health problem of this country,” Post, 18, declared. “Where they embrace an extremism of complacency, we embrace an extremism of love. Where they believe in the absolutism of an amendment, we believe 140
in the absolutism of human life.” Raised in a family where social justice is a belief and a goal—his mother is a social worker and his father teaches food chemistry at the University of the District of Columbia—Post is a prime-time ready, politically savvy voice for his generation. He says his interest in policymaking has grown throughout high school and led to his campaign for the school board seat. After the Parkland shooting, he raised the issue of gun control at a Feb. 26 school board session, successfully imploring his much older colleagues to approve a resolution “urging national and state policymakers to pass legislation intended to reduce gun violence and protect our students.” Just over two weeks later he delivered his speech at the March 14 rally. The night before the March for Our Lives, Post worked on his speech until 1 a.m. He got up at 6:30, ate a peanut butter granola bar and drove himself to Tinbite’s home in Silver Spring, where the chauffeured Cadillac SUV was to collect the four at 7:30. Solomon was already there, being shadowed by a French TV crew. “I
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realized the world was watching,” Post says. “It raised the stakes for me.” By the time Hudson closed the rally with her rousing gospel hymn, Post was linking arms with the other speakers, all of whom used a peace sign or a clenchedfist salute to augment their message. It felt like a turning point, Post said later. “I was never prouder to be an American,” he says. “Maybe things will be different this time.” Reflecting on that day weeks later, Post says he found that his political ideology had changed. “The experience taught me that politics is not a polite debate society. Politics is the brute exercise of morality. It reminded me that we should talk about politics in human terms,” he says. “When politicians fail, it profoundly damages people, sometimes kills them. …We need a more compassionate government. Any person in power must realize the human stakes in any issue.” n Steve Goldstein is a freelance writer and editor. To comment on this story, email comments@bethesdamagazine.com.
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who can write your will, help name an executor, draft a medical directive and give power of attorney to someone who could make end-of-life decisions for you. Hiring a top specialist in wills and trusts will cost from $3,000 to $5,000 in most instances. “The client is paying for someone to listen and to express the client’s uniqueness in a will that fulfills their particular needs,” says Michelle Chapin of Paley Rothman in Bethesda. “Wills are not one size fits all.” Choosing a lawyer to draft or revise an estate plan is an important decision. So we asked dozens of local estate attorneys who they would use to write their wills. Here are the 17 who were recommended most often: BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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CHARLES ABELL W. Shepherdson “Shep” Abell, co-founder of Furey, Doolan & Abell, Montgomery County’s most venerable firm specializing in wills, estates and trusts, has largely stepped aside from practicing full time. Going forward, he has left the Bethesda firm in the able hands of his son, Charles Abell, 48, a University of Virginia law school graduate who has top credentials. He is a former law clerk for U.S. District Judge Thomas Hogan and joined the family firm in 2000 after starting out at D.C.’s Covington & Burling. Says one fellow attorney, “I’ve had a number of matters with him over the years and I find him to be very knowledgeable [and] approachable, and his clients really seem to respect him and enjoy working with him.” fdalaw.com
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Ann Jakabcin is a 35-year veteran of Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll in Rockville. A native of Washington, D.C., she grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. After graduating from D.C.’s Trinity Washington University, she received a law degree from Temple University in Philadelphia and became a tax planner for family businesses. For many years, Jakabcin, 66, has been known for her fierce loyalty to her clients, including many small-business owners, though she has recently cut back on her practice. Colleagues say “she knows her clients well and writes tax plans that make sense.” One colleague says Jakabcin practices law the same way she plays bridge: “Steady, solid and thinks about something before she does it.” steinsperling.com
The head of the estates department at Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll in Rockville, Steven Widdes, 66, is one of the most liked and respected estate attorneys in the area. A native of Duluth, Minnesota, he graduated from Drake University’s law school in Iowa before coming to Washington, D.C., to work at the Internal Revenue Service. Widdes subsequently worked for a religion-based charitable organization, where his job was to persuade members to include a donation in their wills. Widdes hasn’t forgotten that job and often stresses the importance of charitable giving when dealing with clients. “If you give away 4 to 6 percent in total to charities, your children are not going to starve,” he frequently tells them. steinsperling.com
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The founder of Lena Barnett & Associates in Bethesda, Barnett was once one of the most visible and best-known estate attorneys in the Washington, D.C., area, and was a popular lecturer, speaker and television personality for many years. These days, Barnett, 59, has cut back on her TV work, but the University of Maryland law school graduate is still praised by clients, especially for her communication skills. After three decades in practice, Barnett has a gift for making complicated situations understandable, clients say. “A tax plan has to fit with the goals, values and lifestyle of a client,” she says. “You don’t let the tax changes wag the dog.” Unlike most estate attorneys, Barnett says she usually charges a flat rate for the documents she prepares. lenabarnett.com
MARY BETH BEATTIE A solo practitioner in Rockville, Mary Beth Beattie, 61, occasionally mentors young attorneys or law students looking for experience. Beattie, a George Washington University law school graduate, has been in Rockville since 1996 and has 29 years of experience in the field. She is active in estate and county bar organizations and
well known by her peers, two of whom say she drafts clear and professional documents that are error-free. mbbeattie.com
RACHEL D. BURKE Rachel Burke, 42, grew up in Chevy Chase and graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda. An attorney at Furey, Doolan & Abell in Bethesda, she got her law degree from Washington and Lee University in Virginia and later worked in Washington, D.C., for Lloyd Leva Plaine, one of the best-known estate attorneys in the country. Her areas of experience include the “generationskipping transfer tax,” in which the law allows lower tax rates to apply when wealth is passed in certain ways to grandchildren or other substantially younger beneficiaries. fdalaw.com
PAULA CALIMAFDE When Paula Calimafde’s father, John Calimafde, died in 2015, he was one of the most famous patent litigators in the country. Says Paula, “He basically taught me how to think like a lawyer from the time I was very young.” Drawn to estate law while studying at Catholic University, Calimafde, 66, is particularly knowledgeable about transferring pension and retirement benefits. “It has become obvious to me that there are specific things that parents can include in their estate-planning documents, which greatly increases the chances of the children working together amiably and [decreases] the chances of gut-wrenching litigation,” says Calimafde, an attorney with Paley Rothman in Bethesda. paleyrothman.com
ANNE COVENTRY An attorney at Pasternak & Fidis in Bethesda, Anne Coventry came naturally to her specialization in estate law. Her father was a public defender and her mother was a CPA. “So I managed to combine their careers,” she says. A decade ago, the
ERIC CORE For 36 years, Eric Core, 66, has anchored the will-writing practice at Lerch, Early & Brewer, a multipurpose law firm in Bethesda that has been in business for nearly 70 years. Most of his work these days encompasses the administration of wills he wrote decades ago. “I have been doing this for a long time, and many of my clients have died or created irrevocable trusts and [are] at that point that the plans they have made need to be put in place,” he says. Younger lawyers who have worked with Core over the years say he maintains a reputation as one of the smartest and classiest attorneys in the field. He often teaches and holds seminars for financial planners and nonlawyer CPAs. Core, who holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Iowa, is the brother of local radio personality Chris Core. lerchearly.com
FRANK BALDINO Frank Baldino, 56, has a head-spinning amount of knowledge about wills, prenuptial agreements, trusts and tax shelters, and protecting assets against creditors. An attorney with Bethesda’s Lerch, Early & Brewer, Baldino has a law degree from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Clients occasionally find his enthusiasm dizzying, but ultimately invaluable. The firm has a substantial practice in divorce, and Baldino is often called upon to assist in rewriting documents after a split and to craft postnuptial agreements. lerchearly.com
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PAUL RIEKHOF A native of Missouri, Paul Riekhof, 51, followed his attorney wife to the Washington, D.C., area and spent five years as a sole practitioner in Silver Spring before being chosen to head the estate planning practice at Rockville’s Joseph Greenwald & Laake, a regional powerhouse with offices in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. True to his roots in the Show Me State, Riekhof likes to visit his clients at their homes to get a better sense of who they are and what assets they have. He recommends that clients who decide to change their revocable wills on their own make sure to have an attorney check that the changes will hold up in court. “We have had several occasions of having to probate such wills and have them interpreted by the court,” says Riekhof, who graduated from the University of Colorado law school. “It is not extremely common, but it occurs.” jgllaw.com
William & Mary law school graduate landed at Pasternak & Fidis, a firm with a strong reputation in estate law. Coventry, 44, has developed an expertise in cases involving “digital assets,” in which an executor wants to gain access to a deceased loved one’s social media accounts, photos or even electronic currency. “A social media account can be the modern equivalent to a treasured box of letters,” Coventry says. pasternakfidis.com
JAY EISENBERG Jay Eisenberg, 53, heads the estate practice at Potomac’s Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker. He is a graduate of George Washington University’s law school, where he specialized in tax law. Eisenberg says he prides himself on being responsive to his clients. “I want clients to understand what we are doing,” he says. “There’s a lot of stuff in this practice that’s not that difficult to do—returning phone calls, responding to emails—but there’s a lot of lawyers who have lost that.” shulmanrogers.com
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complicated pensions and retirement plans. He studied tax law at George Washington University and got a job after graduation in the estate and gift tax division of the Internal Revenue Service. For the last 30 years, Feinberg has been in private practice. Says a colleague: “Marc has a knowledge of pension and retirement issues that’s simply incredible. If you’ve inherited a pension and can’t understand it, he’s the man to see.” westfeinberg.com
JEFFREY KOLENDER A University of South Carolina law school graduate, Jeffrey Kolender, 59, heads the substantial estate planning and estate and trust administration practice at Paley Rothman in Bethesda. Colleagues say Kolender has a compassionate demeanor while working with families after a death or divorce. Much of his work involves rewriting the wills of clients in a second marriage after a divorce. Kolender is “a really conscientious attorney and really seems to care about his clients,” one family attorney says. “I have worked with him closely over the years on prenuptial agreements and other areas where family law overlaps with estates and trusts.” paleyrothman.com
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Micah Bonaviri was studying for an advanced degree in tax law at Georgetown University when he applied for a job at Stein Sperling. Both he and classmate Caroline Ford were offered positions. Eight years, a marriage and a baby boy later, Micah, 37, and Caroline (now Caroline Bonaviri), 35, are still at Stein Sterling and working closely with Steven Widdes. Michelle Chapin, 37, is happy to help families of all means at Paley Rothman, a law firm known for representing upscale clients who own businesses. Chapin, who graduated from American University’s Washington College of Law, specializes in writing wills for international clients. Brian Della Rocca, 44, graduated from the Catholic University law school. He practiced in various areas of business law before settling in estates, and is both accommodating and easy to talk to. Della Rocca is a partner at KDR Law Group in Silver Spring. Will Hellams, 38, graduated from Charleston School of Law in South Carolina in 2008 and now practices at Lerch, Early & Brewer. Hellams is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery’s Emerging Leaders program, which focuses on developing civic-minded professionals into the leaders of tomorrow. He has been mentored at the firm by Frank Baldino and Eric Core. Christina Scopin, 32, has a law degree from Catholic University and practices at Pasternak & Fidis. A mentor describes Scopin as “attentive to detail, peopleoriented and dedicated.” She is likely to rise to the next generation of leaders at what’s considered one of Bethesda’s best law firms. Micah Snitzer, 34, got his law degree at Hofstra University on Long Island. Snitzer, who practices at Pasternak & Fidis, was a bankruptcy lawyer in Baltimore before switching to estate law. Megan Wallace, 49, is a former clerk for the Michigan Supreme Court who has a growing practice in Bethesda, fueled in part by referrals from admiring larger firms. She has been able to establish her own firm, Wallace Law, in an area of practice dominated by several top firms. She graduated from the law school at Western Michigan University and received an advanced degree in taxation from Georgetown.
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Kathleen Li, who goes by “Cassie,” graduated from the University of Virginia law school and went to work in estate planning at Ropes & Gray, one of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious firms. That put Li in the middle of a practice that involved elite clients with high net worths and private foundations. Then, at D.C.’s Covington & Burling, she gained a reputation as one of the best and brightest young lawyers at the firm. Colleagues say Li, 47, “knows the tax stuff cold,” so she joined Furey, Doolan & Abell in Bethesda. Says Li: “A will can be as simple or as complicated as you want, but there is no one right answer for everybody. You just have to figure out a plan that works for them.” fdalaw.com
Phil O’Donoghue, 68, of Furey, Doolan & Abell in Bethesda is one of the attorneys often mentioned when colleagues are asked to name the best estate lawyer in Montgomery County. Said one peer: “Phil has incredible depth and wisdom.” O’Donoghue—his father was an attorney and his grandfather was a federal judge— earned his law degree from Georgetown University. He says he works mostly with clients with high net worths. What does he tell a client who’s concerned about Maryland’s estate tax? “I tell him to move to Florida or Virginia,” two states with no estate tax, he says. “Funny, but I find that most pick Florida.” fdalaw.com
STEPHANIE PERRY Stephanie Perry, 38, graduated from Emory University’s law school in Atlanta. She
was recruited by Pasternak & Fidis in Bethesda after meeting managing partner Nancy Fax at a conference. (Fax, who was also chosen by her peers as one of the top estate attorneys in the county, died in June after a brief illness.) Perry’s colleagues say it was one of Fax’s best moves. Perry is “really good with people, understands family dynamics and knows how to make people feel comfortable in bad circumstances,” Fax said in April. “She is calm, supportive and thoughtful.” Perry is one of the youngest lawyers ever admitted into the profession’s prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. pasternakfidis.com n Kim Eisler is the author of four books about lawyers, including his latest, Masters of the Game: Inside the World’s Most Powerful Law Firm.
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KATE BENNETT The CNN White House reporter talks about moving from print to television, covering Melania, and fashion in D.C. politics BY JENNIFER BARGER | PHOTO BY MICHAEL VENTURA
AS A JOURNALIST FOR nearly 20 years, Kate Bennett has chatted up Elton John at his piano in Las Vegas, ridden in a motorcade with Michelle Obama, and helped wrangle a bulldog in a diamond necklace during a magazine fashion shoot. But interviewing first lady Melania Trump during an official White House visit to Asia last November might have been her most memorable experience yet. “She hadn’t done a solo on-camera interview with anyone until then,” Bennett says. “I hustled for that opportunity, flying all the way to China for just 60 hours. There I was standing on the Great Wall of China talking to her—it was surreal. We were both kind of out of breath from climbing the wall, and I think it broke the ice a bit. She’s very real, and is much more present in person than in the images the public sees.” Bennett’s storytelling chops might be genetic. Her mother, Mary Glassman, and her father, James K. Glassman, were part owners of Roll Call from 1987 to 1993. James was also an editor at Washingtonian magazine and spent time at PBS before shifting gears to work for President George W. Bush as under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs. Bennett, 44, grew up in the Somerset neighborhood of Chevy Chase. She attended high school at the tony Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut and later graduated from St. John’s College in Annapolis. Her first job out of college brought her back to the D.C. area as a producer for Hardball with Chris Matthews in 1997. “I started 148
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a week before the Monica Lewinsky story broke,” she recalls. “It was during the rise of political punditry, and a crazy time. Just about every major player in the scandal came through while I was there—from Bill Clinton accuser Kathleen Willey to a young pollster with a lot of grit, Kellyanne Conway.” In 1999, a job editing a gossip column for the Las Vegas Sun took Bennett out west, where she surprised herself by staying for nearly a decade, eventually becoming the editor of Vegas magazine and coming to appreciate Sin City. “I went out there at 24 and thought, ‘ew,’ but then I found it fascinating,” she says. When the editor-in-chief job at Capitol File magazine came up in 2010, she moved home with her 5-year-old daughter in tow. “I’d always wanted to come back, and it was time,” Bennett says. “I wanted to bring my daughter back to the place I grew up, with its museums, diversity and family ties. And I was tired of living amid so much stucco.” A few years later, Washingtonian nabbed Bennett to be the magazine’s fashion and bridal editor. Stints as a gossip columnist at Politico and Independent Journal Review (IJR) followed before CNN poached Bennett from IJR just before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Bethesda Magazine interviewed Bennett at her newly renovated Cabin John bungalow. She designed the sleek kitchen herself, and often hangs out there cooking French food for her daughter and kicking back with her rescue dog, Coco.
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You come from a journalistic family. When did you know you’d follow your father and mother into the business? I always say I was born into an inkstained family. I think it always meant I’d be a storyteller. I remember when my parents ran Roll Call. They took it over when it was just a tiny little rag. I’d spend summer vacations selling classifieds and proofreading. It seems like I naturally fell into all of this. You’ve made the transition from print journalism to TV. What’s that been like? I’ve been lucky to get to run the gamut. I love writing, and that’s my primary focus—writing the digital piece that goes along [with] a TV segment is my favorite. I also like that CNN is giving me the freedom to discuss the first lady in a way that is important and newsy with COVER/LINE, the newsletter Hunter Schwarz and I do together. It’s an outlet to talk about the first lady in a more colloquial sense—her fashion, her daily schedule. I want it to be a newsletter that’s not as wonky as Politico’s Playbook, but not as frothy as The Skimm. It’s got news and substance and thought to it. We try to do some news and then some obscure things: a link to a story I’ve read, or a throwback picture, like an old photo of the Trumps. It’s kind of whatever I’m thinking about. You’re the only full-time reporter devoted to covering Melania Trump. What’s been surprising about her? It’s been so interesting watching her step into this role. I’m following the day-today life of a woman who never in her wildest dreams thought she would be first lady. I think she likes it, but it’s a little like watching someone go into an operating room who’d never been to med school. I’ve been surprised by how independent Melania is, and what a tight ship she runs compared to the chaotic West Wing. She’s had almost no turnover and no leaks from her staff. 150
I cover Melania full time, so I’m at almost every public event she does, from visiting a children’s hospital in Ohio to helping with hurricane recovery efforts in Texas. But she is press shy, and a very private person overall. Developing a relationship with the media has been much more difficult with Mrs. Trump than with previous first ladies, but that’s not for my lack of trying. She doesn’t take questions at her events, so far. However, she does release frequent statements through her communications director and gives a speech every so often. What’s it like traveling with her? I think she’s primarily a mom, and she tries to always be home when Barron gets home from school. This means that when I’ve traveled with her, we’ve had some crazy trips, like going to Texas and back in a day. And no matter where we are, and no matter what Melania is wearing—jeans and boots or a dress and heels—she always sits down with the kids at those tiny kid chairs and tables. When we were on our way back from China, we spent an hour on the ground refueling in Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. We flew in with the snow and the mountains, and then she met with kids and the military stationed there. She played with PlayDoh and made a paper harmonica. I’m telling you: Melania can be crafty. Your fashion editor background is coming in handy analyzing what Mrs. Trump is wearing. What’s she saying with her wardrobe choices? She’s a first lady who doesn’t really speak, so you have to look at her nonverbal cues. I think a lot of what she wears reflects her flashes of independence: the white pantsuit to the State of the Union address, all those boss-lady coat dresses. I also don’t think she worries about what people think, or about conventions. Her husband seems very thin-skinned, but I think her skin is thick.
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Like when she travels abroad, she doesn’t necessarily wear brands from the host country. But she’ll wear something that nods to their culture, like when she was in Korea, she had on a dress that nodded to traditional clothing. And then there was that $51,000 flowered Dolce & Gabbana jacket she wore in Sicily. It was bananas, but she looked like she was in a Fellini film. And more recently, when Mrs. Trump wore that white hat right before the first White House state dinner, I think she was trying to come out in a very global way. She made the headlines about her, not her husband. That was a custom-made hat, so some thought went into it. I think she was trying to say, ‘I’m the first lady, and I’m going to ace this dinner.’ And then she did. What do you wear to be on camera or in the White House? I never go to the White House in anything less than business attire. I wear a lot of black and gray, and accessorize with a funky earring or necklace. But I’m a fashion dork; I might wear a bell sleeve, which is a style Melania favors, on a day she has an event. And I’m often in flat shoes since we have to run around and set up for the first lady very quickly. The hardest fashion curve for me at CNN is making sure I’m camera-ready at all times. I’ve taken many emergency trips to H&M at Union Station to buy something. I can’t go on [television] in a chambray shirt or loose sweater, which is what I wear on non-camera days. Any stories from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner? It was interesting covering the dinner with the comedian and the hubbub afterwards. There are viable cases to be made all around about how the evening played out. The WHCD can be a strange fever dream, no matter what happens. You get a lot of people in one room, so it’s fun to see colleagues and friends, but also strange to look over your shoulder
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and spot a Cabinet member or a senator. Gotta love this town. Besides Melania, who else do you think dresses well in D.C. politics? I always find [U.S. Rep.] Steny Hoyer [of Maryland] to be impeccably dressed— he’s kind of the silver fox of Congress. And Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii has such young energy. She’s a surfer girl, but she’s got style. And Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the epitome of a Southern woman in her 30s with her navy dresses and her pearls. I also think the White House has sartorially changed with this administration. The young women working in it are just more modern. It was interesting to watch Hope Hicks introduce Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots to the West Wing. Ivanka and I have extremely different taste, but she’s really sort of the White House fashion plate. She has paparazzi stake her out every day. Ivanka is this mash-up of a celebrity and a senior White House adviser. That’s reflected in how she dresses. Sometimes she looks like she’s going to afternoon tea in floral prints and ruffles; other times she’s in a suit like she’s going to a meeting in a boardroom. It’s hard to pinpoint her style. Melania definitely has a look, very modern and tailored. But Ivanka, some days it’s X and other days it’s Y. What’s it like spending many of your workdays at the White House? We’re herded like cattle, but I just geek out on historic things, like if we’re holding in the East Room, I’ll think, this is where JFK’s body was laid out. Or I’ll walk by the Grand Foyer and remember that’s where Princess Diana danced with John Travolta. I love being a fly on the wall. I also like to take phone photos of things that I think the public never sees: how the butler sets plates down for a state dinner; being in a motorcade on the Beltway; or the menus on the plane 152
when we fly with the first lady. Are there interesting parts of the White House we don’t see on TV? I remember the first time I was let down to the ‘secret’ basement below the briefing room, which is basically filled with technical stuff like cables and wires. It’s cool because all the reporters who have been in the briefing room have signed their names on the walls, plus a number of celebrities and political notables. The rule is you can’t say who’s on it. But there are thousands of names on it, pretty much every reporter and correspondent from the past three decades, mine included. You covered gossip both in Las Vegas and in D.C. Which town is the most scandalous? I think D.C. is still a kind of juicy town. I’m not sure people think of Washington gossip in the jovial way they did when I was growing up, like the old Washington Post Reliable Source, which felt fun and lighthearted. These days, it’s more like stepping through piles of poop. But I still think there are great moments: the politician who stays too late at the party; the lobbyist who flirts with the waiter; and all the strange characters that emerge with each administration. Louise Linton [the wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin] is my favorite person right now. She’s so unfiltered and has that rarefied air. So many people answer questions with the party line or something calculated, but not her. Like when someone asked her why she wore those long black leather gloves to tour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, she said, ‘It was cold in there!’ Linton is sort of a gift. And I love that in D.C. we can mix more freely than in other towns. In New York City, you’d never spot an East Village hipster hanging out with an Upper East Side socialite. But that’s sort of what happens in Washington. You’ll see an old-guard society person like Ann
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Hand or Lucky Roosevelt chatting with a young chef or some new artist. You must have had some great stories and times in Las Vegas. Does anything stand out? I loved that Vegas isn’t in on the joke. It doesn’t understand its own irony. Strippers and entertainers like Wayne Newton became some of my favorite people to write about. And when the tiger bit Roy Horn [of Siegfried & Roy], I happened to be working at a CBS affiliate. I was actually pretty close to them and thought their show was the best on the strip. But after decades of working with animals, it can happen. It was the end of an era. In some ways I think Vegas is a town like D.C., where it’s a oneindustry city. Instead of your subjects being politicians and lobbyists, they’re showgirls, exotic dancers and magicians. Didn’t you develop a new beauty routine after moving to Las Vegas? It’s funny, if you look at my headshot from the first sixth months I was out there, and then at another one a few months [later], they’re so different. I’d always been into glossy magazines and beauty. But when you grow up in D.C., if you stick out just a little bit, you stick out a lot. I enjoyed the freedom in Las Vegas to indulge some things that were more normal there: I went a little blonder; I got the occasional spray tan; I got hair extensions. The showgirls and exotic dancers there, they were such experts, and that influenced me. I made myself my own guinea pig, and then I did it in D.C., too, for Washingtonian and Capitol File. Now I say it takes a village to keep my nails, hair and skin looking good. In D.C., some people consider these indulgences, but I don’t. You’re big into Instagram and Twitter. How do you decide what’s appropriate to post or not to post? I like to think of my social media accounts
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What’s it like bringing up your daughter in your hometown? It’s cool to me that I’m raising her in the same ’hood I grew up in, taking her to the same mall, going to the same restaurants, seeing her play in the same soccer league I did. We’ll go to Nats games, and to downtown Bethesda. The other night we were at Raku and walked outside to get ice cream. It’s different restaurants than when I was growing up, but a similar feeling. And then I find myself in strange deja vu situations, like buying balloons at the recently shuttered Bruce’s Variety store, where my parents got my party favors. Does your daughter have any interest in following you into journalism? My daughter is a phenomenal writer and has a great voice for telling stories. She’s been that way since about age 6, no joke. But as far as what she wants to do, these days she’s leaning towards being a doctor. Does she watch you on CNN? Sometimes. She’s a teenager, so anything I do is inherently uncool because I’m her mom. But deep down I think she digs seeing me on TV. ■ Jennifer Barger is an award-winning local design, travel and lifestyle writer. She's on Twitter and Instagram @dcjnell.
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birds fell from the sky, my mother found one golden hair in my younger brother’s dark hair. The single hair bothered her immensely, whereas she let the rest of Beebe, Arkansas, worry about those birds. My father worried because everyone expected him to as the meteorologist at the local CBS affiliate. Was it lightning or hail? Fireworks since it was New Year’s Eve? The CATopsy could take weeks, he told his news colleagues. But we need a story today, they said back, after calling him to come in early. He was plotting his retirement; meanwhile, I was starting to collect things, not that anyone noticed. My grandmother collected, too, baby cat skeletons found among other depressing things those last few years of her life. She and a friend started an animal rescue in their 70s but ended up having everything dumped on the street and the cats given away one morning by the state. The state also took away my
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before, but that truth was brought up once in our family and then exiled. I wasn’t that bad—yet—but with no one on my tail, I was on the wrong side of getting better. “How can you have one lone hair that’s just completely different?” my mother was mumbling to Alex, fiddling with his hair, when I walked into the room. He sat on her lap and played with a stuffed Thomas the Tank Engine. Alex held up his hands, not yet understanding rhetorical questions. “When’s Dad coming home?” I asked. “I don’t know. He said he’d call soon to check in.” “He’s never here.” “This is a crazy day,” she said. “You should know. You were one of the first to find the poor things.” She was right. I had woken up at 5 or 6 o’clock, unable to sleep, and looked
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LIVES IN: Silver Spring HOMETOWN: Chevy Chase WHAT SHE DOES: Public relations HOW SHE GOT HER START: As a child, she liked to write, draw and act. FAVORITE PLACE TO WRITE: At home FAVORITE AUTHOR: Jennifer Egan MORE TO KNOW: She graduated from Emory University in Atlanta and was selected as a contributor in fiction at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference in Vermont. Her fiction received honorable mention in the National Society of Arts and Letters Short Story Contest, regional.
Now I am Become Death
HIGH SCHOOL SHORT STORY CONTEST WINNER
BY ELINOR BERGER
Elinor Berger
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DEATH WALKED DOWN the well loved. He had been a professor at
crowded streets of London with an old pocket watch in one hand and an even older notebook in the other. She was running late—again, and she was beginning to feel like that white rabbit in Mr. Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Although, she’d read the story over and over again and had decided that the rabbit’s waistcoat was too clean and eyes too pink to match her shadowy gaze. Death’s eyes had been bright once. Not full of life, because that would be absurd, but they had once shone with a certain childlike wonder that came with a blissful ignorance. And then the humans came along and her love for them shattered her completely. Now, Death was running particularly late that day because someone hadn’t died on schedule. A Mr. James R. Prichett had evaded her twice now, and his time was finally up. Prichett lived on the top floor of an older building, his apartment small but clearly
some university only a decade before, so his small quarters were filled to the brim with books and papers of all sorts. Death loved bookish people. When she took their memories, their lives flashed before their eyes, and she loved to see each story play out. Her favorites were the most nonsensical, as there was nothing nonsensical about death. Death reached Prichett’s door and knocked three times as she always did, and then she let herself in. The old man— who was closing on 90—was resting. Death smiled, this would be easy. She sat down on the sofa beside him and touched her icy fingers to his forehead. All was peaceful for a moment, and then the old man shot up out of his slumber, crying out in pain. He nearly fell off the couch, but Death steadied him. He was not meant to die in pain. “Jesus, Mary and Joseph!” he exclaimed
LIVES IN: Bethesda HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in May from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School AGE: 17 PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN: Chips (B-CC’s literary arts magazine), Teen Ink’s website and the University of Virginia’s Young Writers Workshop literary magazine FAVORITE PLACE TO WRITE: The butterfly garden at Sweet Briar College in Virginia (UVA’s Young Writers Workshop is held at Sweet Briar.) FAVORITE AUTHOR: Jane Austen UP NEXT: She will attend Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. “I hope to study English with a concentration in creative writing.”
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Sherrell T. Lam LIVES IN: Bethesda HOMETOWN: Flushing, New York AGE: 36 WHAT SHE DOES: Army psychiatrist and internist HOW SHE GOT HER START: “I realized that I loved to write in the fourth grade while working on a memoir of my life entitled ‘The First Ten Years.’” PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN: Reader’s Digest, The American Journal of Medicine, Academic Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice, Military Medicine and The Journal of Organic Chemistry FAVORITE PLACE TO WRITE: “Sitting at the dining room table, near the large bay windows.” FAVORITE AUTHOR: Oscar Wilde
A Change of Heart BY SHERRELL T. LAM
the surgeon said matter-of-factly. I just gaped wordlessly at him as I tried to absorb what he was saying. Two days earlier, I had suffered a stroke. Today the cause was identified—a benign tumor in my heart that had partially broken off and traveled to my brain. The treatment was removal of the tumor, which would be accomplished through an open-heart procedure. Suddenly, at 30 years old, I found myself facing my mortality. Perhaps I was being melodramatic. After all, 70-year-olds routinely underwent this surgery and generally recovered without issue. Somehow, that still wasn’t reassuring. As the surgeon continued talking, I found my thoughts drifting. I stared at the mole over his lip as he spoke. It reminded me of the mole my father had in the same spot. My father, the inspiration for the Asian “tiger parent,” had raised me to believe that mediocrity was the worst thing that could happen to me. 158
career field, I would find happiness and fulfillment. And so, as any dutiful Asian daughter, I had spent the better part of my life working toward becoming a physician. At this point, I was nearing completion of my residency in psychiatry and internal medicine. (“Why not surgery?” my father had complained.) I thoroughly enjoyed my work. But when you pour so much of yourself into your career, it leaves little time and energy for anything else. It had been years since I had been on a proper date, read a book for leisure or had a deep conversation with my sister. I had not yet met my soulmate, started a family or purchased my first home. I didn’t think I missed those things…until now. Time marched on as it always does, and the day of surgery came and went without much incident, for all the agonizing I had spent over it. I was given six weeks convalescent leave, the majority of which I spent at home. I thought
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do, but instead found that I relished the time, enjoying my mother’s home cooking, catching up with my sister and rediscovering my love for my childhood home. For the first time in a long while, I wasn’t hurrying on to the next thing. I was able to appreciate and be present in every moment. One morning, as I watched the neighborhood children running around the playground, I was struck by the picture of pure joy before my eyes. I saw with childlike wonder a world of possibility, undisturbed by the burdens of society. At that moment, I had a sense of what life really meant. It’s been five years since my surgery, and most days I forget that it even happened. The other day, my daughter noticed the scar on my chest. “Mommy, what happened there?” she asked. “Oh,” I said with a smile. “I had a change of heart.” ■
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“ARE YOU A TWINKIE?”
I was in fourth grade the first time I was asked such a question, by one of the only Korean girls I’d ever known as a friend. I knew she did not intend the artificial, albeit delicious, cream-filled pastry. Twinkie, banana, these were terms that I had heard before. Denominations for less-than-complete Asians: yellow on the outside; white upon peeling away the exterior. All names that exacerbated my glaringly apparent insufficiency. I answered no. “Good. Me neither.” Whether the words I had spoken were true or not, I did not know, though I desperately ached for them to be so. I felt suffocated by my own inadequacy, and my adolescent shame turned quickly to anger, against my mother, for not speaking Korean, for not being “legitimate” and for shouldering such a deficiency unto me in consequence. Once, when I was in first grade, a boy pulled up the corners of his eyes at me,
pressing his fingers into the skin and proudly presenting to me his “Chinese eyes.” My mother had burned irate that day, a fact that, for many years, I could not understand. To my knowledge at the time, the “Chinese, Japanese, American knees” chant was merely a popular rhyme among the 2007 first-grade class, and one thought to be terribly witty when accompanied by a corresponding stretching of the eyes and final clasping of one’s own kneecaps. Those words to me did not bear half the sting that “Twinkie” did, harmless as that spongy confection appeared. I now appreciate my mother’s injury, for in her time children knew to be cruel, as well. Then, it was not her inadequacy but her abnormality that alienated her from other children. True, they were permitted to play together, and the fresh blood that issued forth from the scrapes she earned—badges of honor— flowed just as red and hot as any other’s. That was, however, until the game would turn in her favor, and one of them would
shout, “You lose because you’re a chink!” and then laugh, too, because how clever a thought was that? And then it did not matter that their blood was common, nor that they spoke a mutual tongue, but that the melanin pervading through one’s flesh had stained it an acrid yellow, while the other’s remained pure white. It was in those moments that my mother felt that her identity had betrayed her, like a furtive wound opened afresh. A silly thought, childish, as her own olive skin and almond eyes had been no less apparent from the start of the endeavor to the end, but children’s minds work in mysterious ways. And now, despite our seemingly disparate experiences, my mother and I navigate our own foreign landscapes in tandem, alike in our embittered mutuality and whatever remains of that childlike desperation to fit an unfamiliar mold— barriers that now we seek to overcome. Pain, to be made strength. Like mother, like daughter, I suppose. n
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Margaret Hutton’s short fiction has appeared in several publications, including The Sun, Artful Dodge and Abundant Grace. She graduated with honors in creative writing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and earned a master of fine arts degree from George Mason University, where she was named the Heritage Writer for distinguished fiction. Hutton, who’s working on a novel, lives in Chevy Chase with her husband and teenage daughter.
FIND THE WOUND (continued from page 156) outside the window. Birds were everywhere. Like the Hitchcock movie Alex and I watched last year, only there was no chase, no stunned human screaming, looking up in dismay. The birds were all dead. “Why can’t he do something normal? Like other parents?” “Because we have a mortgage and… what do you mean? He likes it, Jenna. Don’t you want him to do something all day he likes, just a little bit?” “Forget it.” 160
Leeya Mehta’s poetry, fiction and nonfiction have been published in the U.S., U.K. and India. She is the author of The Towers of Silence and is an editor with Plume, a poetry publisher. Mehta, who grew up in Mumbai and has traveled through the Arctic borderlands and Japan, lives in Washington, D.C. She is currently finishing a novel set in Mumbai and D.C.
Joe Callahan is the senior director of development and communications at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. He served for a short time as executive director of The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, and for more than five years as executive director of 826DC, a nonprofit organization that teaches writing to students ages 6-18. Callahan, who lives in D.C., has also taught writing at American University and The George Washington University.
“I know it’s not 9 to 5, but trust me, your father is a hell of a lot more interesting than your friends’ parents and all the other parents out there.” About 30 minutes later, my father called. “It’s gonna be a late night, rabbit,” he said. “Can you tell Mom?” I nodded, as if he could see it. “Oh, and turn on the 7 p.m. show.” I could swear I heard him smile, probably for the first time that day. “You guys will get a kick out of it.” I passed the message along to my mother, then sat outside on the porch. I thought of Luke suddenly, the boy I had broken up with the week before who would no longer wrap strong arms
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Sandie Angulo Chen is a feature writer, film critic and book reviewer. She’s been writing about movies, books and pop culture for more than 20 years, contributing to outlets such as The Washington Post, Common Sense Media, Entertainment Weekly and Variety. Chen publishes Teen Lit Rocks, a youngadult book blog, and The DC Moms, a local parenting lifestyle website. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband and three kids.
Morowa Yejidé’s novel Time of the Locust was a 2012 finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize, longlisted for the 2015 PEN/Bingham prize and was a 2015 NAACP Image Award nominee for Outstanding Literary Work. Her second novel, Creatures of Passage, will be published in 2019. Her short stories have appeared in the Adirondack Review, the Istanbul Review and others. Yejidé received her master of fine arts degree from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania and is a PEN/Faulkner Writers in Schools author. She lives in Montgomery County with her husband and three sons.
around me. I crossed my arms and appreciated the extra layers I’d grabbed. Luke was supposedly the best thing to happen to me, he would tell me, that I would never find anyone better. He was a Christian, and I was just a Simmons, apparently. Religion occasionally floated through our house like a draft but nothing lasted. We were commercial Christians; we liked the pretty decorations and lights at Christmas, the wrapping paper, the mall Santa balancing an even temperament and a squirming child on his knee. “Your parents, they’re nice people, but they put a blindfold over you,” Luke said once. “You’re shallow,” he’d say. “I’m deeper than you.”
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Cathy Alter’s articles and essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Washingtonian, O, The Oprah Magazine and on The Atlantic’s website. She is the author of Virgin Territory, Up for Renewal and CRUSH: Writers Reflect on Love, Longing, and the Lasting Power of Their First Celebrity Crush. A resident of Washington, D.C., she is an adjunct professor in the writing program at Johns Hopkins University and a teacher at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda.
Chelsea Leigh Horne writes fiction, poetry and essays. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, Lit Hub, the Paterson Literary Review, the Washington Independent Review of Books and elsewhere. Horne is the world/travel editor at Ragazine, the global online magazine of arts, information and entertainment. She lives in Washington, D.C., and holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from American University, where she teaches writing.
“You have a bad soul,” he said once, as if my insides were under a microscope, like those birds would be the next few days. I finally couldn’t take him criticizing my parents or my insides, so I gave him permission to find a new love and returned the necklace he’d given me for our six-month anniversary the week before. “You need to change,” he’d said, stubbornly, holding the necklace. “You’re not willing to work.” “I just want to be alone,” I said. With my things, I added in my head. That way, wasn’t I never really alone? “Jenna!” my mother called. “Yeah?” “Walk to the grocery store, will you,
Kathleen Seiler Neary lives in Kensington and is an associate editor at Bethesda Magazine. She has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. She has worked for magazines including George and Ladies’ Home Journal, and her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Parenting and other publications.
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and take Alex? I could use some time alone.” “Fine.” There was a small grocery store a short walk away. I didn’t mind the walk, and actually looked forward to getting away, even temporarily. I had a driver’s permit but hadn’t gotten my license yet and was in no hurry. A childhood friend had died in a car crash the summer before, rattling our family for weeks. Alex walked out of the house a few minutes later. I looked him over. “Did you dress warm enough?” “Yes.” “You sure? Last time you didn’t and
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FIND THE WOUND (continued from the previous page) complained the whole time.” “Yes.” “Fine.” We walked down the street, and a few minutes later I realized Alex wasn’t behind me. “First of all, don’t do that, and second, what in the world is up?” He pointed at something in the snow. I turned. Dead blackbirds. Three in the same spot, slightly different sizes, like a family. “I know, Alex, it’s craziness.” I put my hand on his shoulder. Crazy town, my friend at school kept saying lately. Ms. Hilary the cafeteria lady screams so loudly she’s crazy. It’s like crazy town with her. College next year will be crazy. Crazy town, Jenna. Just wait. In no time, we were at the store. “Do you remember what Mom needs, Alex?” I had the list she’d scrawled in my jeans pocket but was too lazy to take it 11:43 AM out. “Beans. Milk. Chicken. Something else.” A calmer state of mind? A remedy for youngest child syndrome? I was just taking shots in the dark here. “Ice cream. Chocolate,” I said. “She thinks something’s wrong with me.” “What are you talking about?” I stared at him. “Nothing’s wrong with you. You’re 7.” “My hair. She wants to take me to the doctor.” “She wants to take everyone to the doctor. Just so you know. She wants to fix everything. Mothers want to fix everything immediately.” “No, really. What if something’s wrong with me?” “Trust me. You’re more normal than anyone I know. That’s not really saying much, but it’s true, and you should know. Promise me you’ll remember.” “Yes.” “Yes, what?” Was he going through some phase where he said yes to everything? Or was he turning into some kind
of lackey? What were they teaching him at school, or what were we teaching him at home? “Yes, I’ll remember.” After we walked back to the house, I put the groceries away, watching Alex run in to watch his favorite television show, and told Mom we were back to no response. (What, was she doing a manicure-pedicure upstairs? Imagining her life without children or fantasizing about some nonmeteorologist husband who didn’t work strange hours?) I headed back outside. I stood on the porch, contemplating my next move, and then I saw him. “What are you doing here?” I asked. “I’m not giving up,” Luke said. This is not a term paper, I wanted to say. You don’t just say I worked really hard on this. “I’ve said everything,” I said. “You need to go to church. We need to go to church together.” “I don’t need to do anything. You need to leave.” I thought quickly. “I’m not supposed to have anyone over right now.” This wasn’t even true—my parents were pretty laid-back about that sort of thing. And he knew them, which made the white lie even more ridiculous. “I invited you to my cousin’s confirmation and you didn’t even go. I gave you those pearls because you were special to me, but turns out I wasn’t even…I was disposable.” “I really need to go. We’re not right for each other—don’t you see? You’ll find someone, the right person.” “Are you dating anyone?” “No.” I softened my tone a bit. “This is sad and hard for me, too.” I did not cheat on you, my eyes said. The exact inference or accusation I didn’t want to dignify with a response. “I know things about you, you know.” “What are you talking about?” “You had all that stuff. In your room. I’m not an idiot. You have problems.” He paused. “I could help you. We could work through our problems together.” There was either a maturity to him or a striking inability to listen, or both.
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FIND THE WOUND (continued from the previous page) He was 19 to my 16, and occasionally I thought of him as Liesl’s boyfriend in The Sound of Music, which was my favorite movie as a child. Perhaps he knew things I didn’t, and just like Liesl in the movie I was basically saying I am 16 going on 17, innocent as a rose. Should I let him take care of me, even if it was 2011? “You think you’re Mother Teresa?” Then he would say something like that and I felt dumbfounded, unarmed, wounded in battle with the harsh words that were in his arsenal. “When did I say anything about being Mother Teresa?” He didn’t say anything, reddening. “Listen, I need to go. We can talk about this later, but my dad’s on TV tonight. Kind of a big deal.” “Birds?” That’s right, I reasoned. A person would have to live under a rock not to be aware. “Yes.” “You’re not even going to invite me in?” I didn’t say anything back. What was there to say? I shrugged. “Figured,” he said and walked away. Mom, Alex and I watched the opening of the local CBS show, with the two anchors fake-beaming just as they did every night. The female anchor with the bob and pretty smile teased Dad’s segment: “A story that’s really for the birds! What happened last night that caused thousands of birds in our region to literally fall from the sky?” “Why are news teases so dumb?” I asked Mom. She shrugged, halfheartedly agreeing. We sat through a commercial break and news about a double murder. Someone called and then hung up when I answered. Luke, I figured. My father appeared on the television. “It’s a meteorological mystery!” he said, particularly enthusiastic. It was fake enthusiasm, though, I knew, not like when I managed a rare B-minus on a high school test, or when Alex was acing 164
potty training years ago—sometimes it’s easier to go poops sitting down, I’d hear my father say. “How can this many birds fall at once? Being an expert in reading radar signatures, I’ll tell you that these birds saw and heard things they weren’t accustomed to, or even hit something hard, and they were scared. Scared, I tell you.” That’s all these meteorologists and newspapers could say this day, I realized. Birds Hit Something Hard. That “something hard” was a shock to their system and they were never the same after that. Didn’t we humans hit things hard many days, too? The past week had hit me hard. His segment ended, and we sat in silence. “Is it over?” Alex said. “I know, right?” I said. “We didn’t get any answers.” The phone rang. I answered it and, again, heard breathing before the person on the other end hung up. “Who keeps calling?” Mom asked. “Long story. I think I know.” “Listen, guys. This bird thing just happened, and besides, sometimes we never get answers to things that happen—the why and the how, you know?” My mother attempted to sound encouraging, but I felt the opposite: let down. I decided to call Luke, who seemed to need closure. “Hello?” he said. “You called me.” “I didn’t...fine, how did you know?” I bypassed his defensiveness and quick breathing. “Listen, let’s just talk for a minute. Do you remember that girl at the party last year?” A pause. “Yes.” I had gone to a party with my 20-yearold cousin last New Year’s Eve. Early in the evening, I met a young couple, newly engaged, who were showing off the ring, all smiles. Thirty minutes later, away from her fiancé and many friends, she told me out of nowhere: “I’ve had three abortions.” Then, without a beat: “Let me put makeup on you!” She dragged me by the hand, drunk, to her car, where she proceeded to take out a trunk of eye makeup. She drew
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liner on my eyes, swiped mascara and several colors of eye shadow. “So pretty,” she said. “Shame you don’t wear any. All finished.” “I wear a little, but…” I was going to say I don’t really feel like myself when I do, but I became distracted. She was staring at me and smiling. Like an older sister smiling at a younger sister, or, yes, a mother at a child, and I felt uncomfortable. Soon her smile faded and she looked as uncomfortable as I felt. She was noticeably sad, and I wondered if she had the same thought. “Well, he’ll wonder where I am,” she said, and we walked back inside. Back at the party, reunited with her fiancé and the people she knew closely, she drifted from me, we lost ourselves in different rooms, and she distanced herself, like the boys I met who thought I’d rejected them, wounded. I was the stranger who knew her secrets, and she needed me to keep those secrets away. I couldn’t shake her from my mind for weeks. “What about her? She sinned. She made that mistake. She told you about it, right?” “It’s not like that, though. I remember the conversation you and I had afterward—you saw her as all bad and dark, like right now. You said, ‘She’ll go to hell. That’s where she belongs.’ I don’t see people like you do. That’s the difference between you and me. I see the gray and the spectrum. That’s why we can’t go out.” “You’re seriously crazy, you know that? You’re telling me some girl you chatted with for 10 minutes is the reason we don’t belong together?” Maybe because it was the easy answer, maybe because I was growing tired of our conversations, I answered simply. “Yes.” When my father came home late, I stayed awake to greet him. He was the only man in my life I wanted to see. There wasn’t any judging with my father, or at least I didn’t feel it. I sat in my bedroom and could hear my mother and Alex both snoring from their rooms, which was charming, comforting and annoying all at the same time. “You did a good job today,” I said,
hurrying down the stairs. “Thanks,” he said. “It’s late. You were the one up early today, too.” I waved the idea away. “Can’t sleep.” He asked about leftovers, then began putting food I’d identified as dinner in the microwave. “Is that really what happened with the birds? For sure?” “I honestly don’t know, Jenna. I love about my job that I can be wrong every day of my life and still have a job. My point is I can’t predict what will happen or 100 percent be right analyzing what did happen. We do our best, but meteorologists aren’t God.” “Do you believe in God?” “I don’t know, to be honest. Do you?” “I don’t know. We never really talk about it. At home or at school or anywhere. And then Luke…well, I don’t really want to talk about it.” My mother walked into the kitchen then, kissing my father. “We thought we’d never see you again,” she said. “Those pesky birds.” “Yeah, long day. Jenna and I were just talking.” He turned back to me. “I’m sorry if you feel like people are ignoring the subject of religion—we’ll work on that. I’m sure you’re curious at your age.” “Are you, honey?” Mom asked. “Curious about God? I know you’ve been invited to quite a few of those skiing retreats, all your friends in youth groups these days.” We were all silent for a few minutes. Dad started to eat, and Mom and I sat down at the table and stared at him. “I’m having some trouble,” I said. “What do you mean? In school?” “No.” I turned to my mother. “Why do you never talk about Grandma?” “What do you mean?” Mom practiced defensiveness like an art form; she was good at it. “She was a great woman.” I stared at her. She peered back, her eyes slits, sleepy. She turned away. “There were some hard years. Why would I want to bring it up?” “Because I’m like her, and you don’t even know.”
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FIND THE WOUND (continued from the previous page) “Grandma was sick. She collected all those animals. Why in the world do you think you’re like her?” I started to tell her about the boxes and boxes of items in my room, and she and my father looked at me like I’d told them another neighbor’s kid died, that there was another early death. “Is there anything I could have done?” my mother asked. “Is there anything I can do?” She wanted something easy, like pulling out a hair. But parenthood was like meteorology, I realized, you can be wrong every day of your life and still have a job. Still have a role in the sense you just get up in the morning and commit to do your best at it. Did my parents realize that? “I broke up with Luke,” I said. “Is that who keeps calling?” Mom said. “I’m sorry, rabbit.” “Are those birds going to have CATopsies?” My father’s eyes widened, impressed that I knew the word. “Yeah, the next few weeks they will. Maybe we’ll know what happened.” “Maybe we’ll never know what happened,” I said. “And is that the worst thing in the world?” My parents looked at each other. “You can see someone if you want,” Dad said. “There are people to, you know, talk to. We have the money.” “Why do we have to put everyone’s insides under a microscope? Why can’t we just let them be? Who said we had to set an expectation for normal?” “No one said that,” my mother said as she touched my hair. I wondered how many abortions she’d had, if her ex-boyfriends told her she had a bad soul, what exactly within her and the rest of this family was hurting. I wanted to find the wound, all of ours. “No one said anything,” she said. n 166
NOW I AM BECOME DEATH (continued from page 157) as soon as he noticed Death’s willowy figure. “All three? I must be quite a sight for tired eyes.” She was trying to sound casual, joking even, but instead she came across as cocky. He probably thought she was horrible. “Who are you, what are you doing in my home?” “Ah—yes. I am here to take you away, if you would be so kind as to follow me.” She made a slight gesture for him to follow her out the door, but the old man didn’t budge. “Mr. Prichett, you must come with me because your time has run out and now you have to…” Her voice trailed off. She could never really say the word. “Have to what?” the old man demanded. “Cease. Disappear. Pass. Eat the dandelions from the root.” “You’re here to kill me?” He was afraid now, she could see. It seemed that Death could never, never stop them from being afraid. “No, not kill you. Of course not. You’re simply going to die by natural causes. It’s quite peaceful, truly.” “You’re going to murder me.” It was an accusation now. “No, I am merely your death. Well, yours and everyone else’s. I am the most logical thing in the world.” The old man was shaking as he stood up and then sat back down again. “But I don’t understand. You’re lying. You’re one of those dumb kids who gets a kick out of messing with an old man. Shame on you.” “Mr. Prichett, I know it’s hard to understand—” “How do you know my name?” Death let out an exasperated sigh. She was weary, and the stubborn Mr. Prichett wasn’t helping.
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“I’ve already told you. I am Death, and your time is up, so we really must be going.” “My time is not—” “It’s been up for a while, Mr. Prichett. Consider your more than frequent visits to the hospital and the strange elixirs you’ve been drinking because someone on the internet decided they’d instantly make you healthy.” “How did you know about that?” “I told you, I am Death. I know everything about you.” The poor man was horrified, like she was some disgusting Lovecraftian monster come to dissect him and perhaps turn him into something even uglier than her. “I don’t understand, you are just a girl.” Death looked at him with annoyance. “Life begins with woman, Mr. Prichett, it’s only fitting that it should end with one.” Mr. Prichett shook his head. “That’s not what I meant. It’s only that you’re so young.” Death smiled at him, a real, genuine smile where her eyes shone and lines of fatigue merged with lines of laughter. And Mr. Prichett might have then seen just how old her eyes were. They were ancient and forever, and they were tired, which was odd because eyes weren’t supposed to change. Not really. “Believe me, I’m not young.” “And what about gods of death? Hades and Anubis, Hel and Arawn of the Otherworld? I have books on all of them, yet none are real?” He must have assumed she was the only Death, and that she was perhaps a goddess. “They were all real for a time. And then people stopped believing in them. They dissolved into nothingness and withered at my hand as human faith dwindled into an empty void. I am all that’s left, the empty death.” “But where will I go?” What was she going to do to him was what he really meant. Would she have mercy? Always.
MONICA GARCIA HARMS “Somewhere nice I’m sure. Most of us end up somewhere nice.” “Us?” he asked Death, his gaze flashing over her old, old eyes. “You.” Them. Never us, never we. “Were you once human?” Death froze. It was such an odd question and yet so foolishly simple. “No. I have always been as I am. Death triumphant.” And yet she longed to be human. She longed for that blissful touch of mortality, and to age and to love and to grow. To hold another and give life to the world around her, not take it away. For no matter what she did, no matter how comforting and peaceful she tried to be, people always feared and despised Death. They’d curse her for taking their loved ones away, or they’d shun her with the invincibility of their youth. And despite all of the people she’d touched with her cold hands, Death was truly, deeply alone. She was about to open her mouth again to tell Mr. Prichett that they really must be going, when the phone rang. It was so loud that it was almost sickening, but the old man leaped from where he sat and was soon hugging the device close to his ear. And then he began to cry. “My first grandchild was born. We’ve been waiting for days, and my daughter went into labor this morning. I should be there,” he said after hanging up the phone. So that’s why he’d been so desperate to stay with the living, a new life was waiting for him. “We really must be—” “Please let me see her. Just once.” He was begging, and it hurt Death so much that she bowed her head and said she would allow this one gift, but they would depart soon after. Death took the old man to the hospital quickly, and he hobbled off down the hallway with what the passing nurses and doctors must have seen as a young girl on his heels. They came to a room where Mr. Prichett’s daughter was
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A bill making the divorce process for parents of minor children in Maryland easier and quicker has passed the Senate and House and is awaiting Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature. The proposed new law would expand a law passed three years ago, allowing parties without minor children the ability to divorce by mutual consent without having to wait the one year period. This law would add this option for those with minor children. What Is Required to Grant a Mutual-Consent Divorce? • Parties must have an executed settlement agreement signed by both resolving all custody, access, property and support issues; and • Parties must attach to the settlement agreement a copy of the Maryland child support guidelines; and • Both parties must appear before the court at the absolute divorce hearing. What Are My Current Options? Currently and until Gov. Hogan signs the new law, the two options available to parents of minor children are absolute divorce after a period of separation (or another statutory ground such as proving adultery) or a limited divorce. This law is specific to Maryland and divorce laws vary widely from state to state. In addition to dictating the speed of your divorce, your residency at the time of divorce can also dictate your rights with regard to your children and property. You should consult with a family law attorney to determine which options are available to you and best meet your needs.
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NOW I AM BECOME DEATH (continued from the previous page) resting and stepped inside. His daughter was smiling, although she looked exhausted, and a baby girl was in her arms. Death had only been near stillborn infants and those who had passed away in the night when they weren’t under the careful watch of their parents, so to witness the miracle of life...it was almost devastating. She watched as the family rejoiced and sang their praises to the child, and she watched the tears in Mr. Prichett’s eyes fall down his weathered cheeks. Death saw Mr. Prichett glance over at her, and for a moment she thought he might see her sadness and her loneliness. For a split second he might have felt sorry for her, and then he gestured for her to come closer. She did, ever so
hesitantly, and before she knew what was happening, the little girl was placed in her arms. The child was heavier than she had expected, but it fit against her chest so perfectly that she almost cried out. This was what she wanted so badly. The feel of a child against her and the warmth of another. It was something so new, so lovely. The child squirmed in her arms, her eyes closed and mouth gaping, and she was the most beautiful thing Death had ever seen. It only took a few moments for the baby to start crying out in fear and pain. Death’s cold fingers had caressed her soft skin, and the child was terrified. Death returned the child to her mother in an instant and then quickly left the room. She wanted to weep and she wanted to scream. But most of all she just wanted to disappear. For her own wretched existence to cease. For the world to come crashing down around her. She heard the old man come out of
the room and stand beside her. There was an almost comfortable silence as Death composed herself. It seemed Mr. Prichett knew that she was upset, but of course he could never understand how someone like her could be. In his mind, Death shouldn’t be able to feel anything. And yet, she felt more than anyone. She was the grief and the pain and the tears at a funeral. She was the scream that echoed across tiled walls when loved ones were found alone in bathtubs. She was the final breath that escaped chapped lips when the time had come. And she was in all the skeletons that littered the earth. “I think I’m ready now,” Mr. Prichett said, his hands beginning to shake. Death turned to him, her face devoid of any emotion. Only the expression of an indifferent stoic to mask all of the pain and grief building up inside her. “Good, I am running terribly late, you know.” ■
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Bethesda
$1,099,000
This charming front porch Colonial has been tastefully renovated and expanded and includes a first-floor bedroom and full bath, rare in this part of town! Super convenient location close to Metro and the Hiker Biker Trail. Cheryl Leahy 301.370.2484
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Bethesda/Avenel
Bethesda
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Expansive 6 bedroom, 4 full bath brick Colonial on two rolling acres with stream. Large, updated gourmet kitchen, new hardwoods, 4 fireplaces, 75-foot deck! Finished walkout lower level includes wet bar and guest suite. Close to horse and bike trails! Susan Fitzpatrick 240.793.8523 / Sue@LNF.com
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Custom home with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths on over 1 acre. Detached, enclosed heated indoor pool with a retractable roof. Separate carriage house, perfect for guests, in-law suite, or home office. New gourmet kitchen open to family room with floor to ceiling fireplace. Walk-out lower level with exercise and billiard room, wet bar, and more!
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A fashionable basket with handles is a versatile accessory—use it as a handy hamper or to store anything from magazines to toys. The two-tone seagrass Bianca tote basket (medium size) measures 15 inches high and 13ž inches in diameter and costs $34.99 at World Market in Chevy Chase, D.C. (202-2448720, worldmarket.com).
This abstract art piece features a color palette that evokes a sense of surf, sky and sand. The mixed media on canvas is by American artist Carol Benson-Cobb, and is available in a variety of sizes, shapes and framing options, with prices ranging from $1,650 to $5,237.50 through Urban Country in Bethesda (301-6540500, urbancountrydesigns.com).
Treat yourself and enjoy the summer season with a set of chic candy-colored towels. Made in Turkey, the Milas Fouta beach towels from Kassatex have a flat-weave cotton design, knotted fringe trim and are a generous 40 by 70 inches. Choose from four colors, $48 each, at Neiman Marcus in Mazza Gallerie in D.C. (202-966-9700, neimanmarcus.com).
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Bring the feel of a resort to your home with a personal cabana lounge. The Hamptons outdoor daybed is 72 inches wide, 59 inches deep, 93 inches high and constructed of weather-resistant teak. Choose from a wide selection of Sunbrella fabrics for the slipcovered cushions. The daybed is $6,000 at Arhaus in Rockville (301-230-2973, arhaus.com).
This elegant little light fixture features 22 strands of weathered sea glass on a cast-iron frame with an antique silver finish. The Enya sea glass chandelier measures 17 inches high and 20 inches in diameter, and retails for $749 at Pottery Barn in Bethesda (301-654-1598, potterybarn.com).
Leave the glassware inside and use these blue beauties on the patio and pool deck. This turquoise acrylic stemware comes in four styles, is BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and priced from $6.95 to $7.95 each at Pier 1 Imports in Rockville (301-2309028, pier1.com).
Add a pop of color to the kitchen counter or tabletop with Le Creuset ceramic bowls in bright Caribbean blue. Beautiful and practical, they are dishwasher-, freezer-, microwave- and ovensafe (up to 500 degrees). A set of three is available for $120 at Crate & Barrel in D.C.’s Spring Valley neighborhood (202-3646100, crateandbarrel.com). â–
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Beach A Potomac couple’s custom-built home in Bethany sleeps 16 and features lots of cool coastal accents
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Lisa and Tom Kloster opted for a big front porch for their house in Bethany Beach. The 3,500-squarefoot home includes three floors of living space.
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FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS, Tom and Lisa Kloster kicked off and wrapped up the summer in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The Potomac couple loved to escape the grind of their busy lives in the D.C. area for a slower pace on the coast. “The minute you get on Route 50, you sort of feel like you are away. Everything just falls off you for a little while,” says Lisa, 54, the chief financial officer for a consulting company in Tysons Corner, Virginia. “Coming down here, you park the car and you don’t ever drive again. Everyone is just a little bit more relaxed.”
The Klosters typically rented for three to four weeks a year in the familyfriendly resort town. In the summer of 2009, they stayed in a house designed and built by Marnie Oursler, the host of DIY Network’s Big Beach Builds and president of Bethany Beach-based Marnie Custom Homes. Something clicked. The house was just the right size. They liked the open concept and contemporary feel. They’d always dreamed of owning a place at the beach and had grown weary of living in someone else’s space. So the search began. The Klosters spent the next five
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years consulting with Oursler and looking for the perfect location to build a custom home. Empty lots were rare, and existing houses, if priced right, went quickly. After missing out on a few, the couple realized they didn’t need to see a house first if they were going to tear it down. So in October 2014 they bought a 1960s-era duplex without setting foot inside. The property was on a relatively quiet street lined with cherry trees and featuring a median strip, so it didn’t feel dense. It was a block from the beach and a block from the commercial strip downtown. The Klosters signed a contract with
Left: The great room is decorated with light natural colors and textures. The coffered ceiling adds dimension, and pillars help define the spaces. Above: In the kitchen, the Klosters went for a timeless look, with clear glass light fixtures over the island to create an unobstructed line of vision. The iridescent motherof-pearl backsplash brings in a touch of the beach.
Oursler that New Year’s Eve, and construction began in June 2015. On the lot, which is 40 feet wide and 113 feet deep, the Klosters squeezed in about 3,500 square feet of living space that sleeps up to 16 with five bedrooms, a loft and 5½ bathrooms. They wanted enough room for their teenage daughters, Caroline and Katie, to bring friends and for the house to be the site of an annual beach week for extended family. The project was completed on schedule in March 2016. “We were thrilled to have a home after talking about it for years,” says Tom, 58, the
Right: A mudroom off a side entrance was essential to have a place for sandy towels. A washer and dryer are nearby. Beach houses often don’t have a pantry, but the Klosters wanted a place to keep chips and cereal off the counter and tucked away so they put a pantry in the mudroom.
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chief financial officer for a health care technology company based in New Jersey. The Klosters named the house “It’s About Time” with a double meaning in mind. “It’s about time—as in, finally, we bought a beach house. We’ve been thinking about it forever,” Tom says. “The other side is that it’s about spending time together, about being here and getting away.”
COASTAL ELEGANCE In designing the home, the Klosters envisioned a look that was sophisti-
cated and elegant, but comfortable. They’d been renters for so long that they knew what would work for their family. First-floor living was a must. They wanted an open, inviting space where everyone would want to hang out together, and they didn’t want to have to walk downstairs to open the front door. They embraced the small lot and the minimal landscaping that would be easy to maintain. “We had pretty definitive ideas of what we wanted, and [Oursler] was good at translating our ideas into workable plans,” Lisa says.
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The town of Bethany Beach restricts the height of new construction to 31 feet. It also has rules about building in the flood zone, so there typically aren’t basements—the water table is too high in Bethany, especially for homes along the coast, Oursler says. “The biggest challenge is how to get all of these bedrooms, living spaces, decks and porches in this envelope that we are constricted by,” Oursler says. “It’s fun. It’s constantly like a puzzle, though, to get all of it to work and be comfortable—and you want it to be creative.”
This page: At the top of the stairs on the second floor, the turret is a good spot to read or sip coffee in the morning. A custom-made painted twig chandelier creates a whimsical contrast to the barn beams above. Opposite, top: The back wall of the master bedroom features the same reclaimed barnwood that was also used on the halfwall separating the living and dining areas of the great room and on beams in the upstairs hallway ceiling. “I feel like when something is in one place, it feels sort of random, but if it’s in a second place, it kind of ties in,” Lisa Kloster says. Opposite, bottom left: The master bathroom is narrow, but has a 10-foot ceiling, so tall mirrors were installed to make the space feel larger. The Klosters chose white marble tile and simple light-colored cabinets with architectural molding called “Rockport” by Enkenboll Architectural Carvings, chosen for its nautical feel. Opposite, bottom right: The guest room in the front of the house on the second floor opens onto a balcony. The original plans didn’t call for a vaulted ceiling in that room, but after it was added, the Klosters commissioned a light fixture with taupe, blue and white beads, and chunky pieces of quartz to be a focal point.
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Oursler modeled the basic floor plan after the rental she designed that the Klosters liked, with special architectural elements added. There is a big front porch with French sliding doors to create indoor-outdoor living space. The great room leads to the dining area and kitchen. The master bedroom and bath are located at the back of the main level, so the earlybird couple doesn’t bother others when they get up at 5 or 6 a.m., sometimes to squeeze in a couple hours of work. On the second floor, there is a long hallway with four bedrooms on one side, then another flight of stairs leading to the loft on the third floor in the back of the house.
ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES Although the Klosters had a clear vision for the home, they faced many decisions once construction began. They drove to the beach almost weekly to check on the progress. The best part of a custom build was unlimited choices, Lisa says. But it was also the worst part. “It’s really tough to think of every last detail pre-construction,” she says. When the Klosters would find a photo of something they wanted to add, such as a beam, certain trim, or electrical outlets placed in the molding rather than the middle of the wall, Oursler adjusted the
plan to accommodate the new details. “It was great to make some things up along the way and not have to have a big argument if it wasn’t in the original plan,” Lisa says. In one bedroom, the Klosters wanted twin beds hanging from the ceiling on thick ropes. In the end, it was clear that the space was too tight for the beds to swing. They kept the beds, but made them stationary, giving the Klosters the look, if not the function, they wanted. “You learn to roll with the punches and be flexible with the construction process,” Lisa says.
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Adding to the airy feel created by the high ceilings throughout the house, the Klosters opted for décor with lots of white and gray tones. Lisa, who loves to decorate as a hobby and is considering that as a second career, took the lead. She relied on two Bethesda-based interior designers, Marni Holifield and Amy Collins, for help.
EMBRACING LIFE AT THE BEACH Subtle coastal accents are visible throughout the home, including the custom-designed lighting. The chandelier in the dining area is by Ro
This page: The loft contains custom-made trundle beds for sleeping up to six and is a popular spot for the Klosters’ daughters and friends. As with many rooms in the house, it has a customized accent wall. The rooflines created a bit of a challenge, but the Klosters credit Marnie Oursler, the home’s designer and builder, with making it interesting with her creative beam construction. A bathroom was added to the loft later. Opposite: In one of the bedrooms, twin beds “hang” from the ceiling on thick ropes.
Sham Beaux, a company that uses various beads, stones and other natural materials in its custom creations. A chandelier that features hundreds of lustrous capiz shells hangs from the ceiling of the master bedroom. It complements the full-length capiz-shell mirror in the room, which is flanked by sconces designed with linen and clear chunky quartz. The painted-white twig chandelier that lights up the home’s turret draws attention from passersby. “When people are walking by at night, the girls love to sit under the blanket on the porch and
pretend they aren’t there and listen to people say, ‘Look at that,’ ” Tom says. The Klosters installed an outdoor shower near the back of the house so beachgoers could wash off sand before coming inside. A closet for storing beach chairs is tucked into space created by the interior stairwell on the side of the house. A driveway in the back accommodates four cars, since parking at the beach is at a premium. Now that the Klosters are shoretown homeowners, they’re at the beach even more, including most weekends during the summer and at least three
full weeks. “Renting, you feel like you have to get in as much as possible— go for a run, go to the beach, get to your favorite restaurant, get Fisher’s Popcorn and ice cream every night,” Tom says. “It’s a little more relaxed now. We don’t live out of a suitcase.” Friends and family are enjoying the new home, as well. “The only bad thing is when everyone comes, no one wants to leave the house,” Lisa jokes. “I have to drag them out.” n Caralee Adams is a freelance writer in Bethesda.
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let's eat outside Fancy grills and outdoor kitchens make dining on a porch or patio even more fun BY CARALEE ADAMS
THESE DAYS, MANY PEOPLE who are building or renovating a home think beyond a simple grill for the backyard. Homeowners are increasingly asking for outdoor kitchens and other dining amenities, says Paul Davey, a principal architect at Studio Z Design Concepts in Bethesda. Plans might begin with a gas line for a built-in grill, but then expand to include a smoker, sink and other features that allow homeowners to seamlessly host outdoor gatherings. “When you describe what the area can become, that’s when the light bulb goes off and they
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see using the space year-round,” Davey says. By adding a fireplace, television, bar, screened porch and comfortable seating area, these spaces can become a destination for guests to relax and hang out. Here are three outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas with flair. BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST | MAY/JUNE 2018 2017
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Pool Party At Lacy and Lisa Rice’s house, the freezer near the pool is usually stocked with ice cream and popsicles. The couple’s outdoor kitchen includes a full-size stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a sink and maple cabinets. A granite bar with four stools faces a 65-inch flat-screen television, which their kids use for playing music videos when they have friends over. “Our best parties are pool parties in the afternoon or evening,” says Lisa, an associate professor of special education at George Washington University. “The lights in the pool make it really fun.” The Rices’ home in Chevy Chase sits on a lot that is 100 feet wide and 600 feet deep—nearly the size of two football fields. The backyard was a plus for the couple when they decided to build their new house in 2014. “My wife and I have three young kids, two dogs, and we all like the outdoors,” says Lacy, a managing partner at Federal Capital Partners in Chevy Chase. They transformed what used to be a big sledding hill into a yard with three distinct settings: a flat, grassy space where the kids—ages 7, 11 and 14—play lacrosse and jump on the trampoline, a wooded area where they build forts and explore, and a swimming pool with a kitchen and small pool house. “We wanted our place to be the congregating place for kids,” Lacy says. “There is so much
they can do in the yard that kids tend to come to our house.” Since the pool is about 100 feet from the house, the couple decided to put in an outdoor kitchen instead of shuttling back and forth with food and drinks. There’s a gas grill on wheels on the patio, along with two round tables that each seat eight. The pool house includes a changing area, shower and storage room with a dryer for towels. In the center, the kitchen area is covered, but open to the elements. The couple learned during the first winter about protecting the appliances from exposure—they hadn’t thought about things like taking the water filter out of the refrigerator to keep it from freezing. Looking back, a stand-alone ice maker might have been useful, Lacy says, but that would have been another thing to deactivate in the winter. The pool area, which is surrounded by fieldstone, lush plants and bushes, reminds the couple of their log cabin in West Virginia. “It’s more peaceful a little bit farther away from the house,” Lisa says. “You feel like you are in the woods.” “It’s like their own little resort back there,” says George Myers, the president of GTM Architects in Bethesda, who worked with Lacy and Lisa to design the house and outdoor living space. “It has a ton of land, which is really unusual for Chevy Chase, and they made the most of it.”
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Dinner on the Porch When Laura and Keith Hoffman started planning their custom home in Potomac, they knew they wanted space outside to enjoy the beauty of their 2.3-acre wooded lot. In their previous house, they used their screened porch all the time. What they didn’t use much was the adjacent deck—except when they were grilling. With their new house, built by R&R Custom Homes in Bethesda, the couple opted for a 21-by21-foot screened porch with a kitchen for all seasons. “It’s nice to have the grill and stuff on the porch, where there [is] some cover so you don’t have to go out in the rain,” says Keith, a retired Washington, D.C., police officer. Since moving into their home in January 2016, the Hoffmans hang out on the porch more nights than not and grill there at least once a week, often fresh salmon or tuna. The kitchen area, which runs along one side wall, features a gas grill, commercial-grade burner, finishing oven, cabinets, drawers and a sink, all in durable stainless steel. The burner is good for cooking crabs and clams; the oven can heat up pizzas or broil lobsters. The Hoffmans have hosted a couple of low-country boils, where they put everything in a pot—seafood, corn and sausage—and serve it on brown paper covering the tables. The granite countertop on the porch was built a few inches higher than usual to accommodate Keith 192
and Laura—he’s 6 feet 2 inches; she’s 5 feet 9 inches—and a custombuilt hood directs the cooking fumes outside. There’s a rack along the back wall with shelves for storing plates and cooking items. With the woods nearby, it can get buggy in the backyard—where the family has spotted deer, foxes, woodpeckers and bluebirds—but the porch is enclosed with giant screen panels that help keep it insect-free. A fan hangs from the vaulted pine ceiling, and gas heaters warm the room in the winter. The couple decided on casual all-weather sofas and chairs from Janus et Cie in Georgetown, which they arranged to face a fireplace along the back wall. The colors of the furnishings complement the blues in the saltwater aquarium in the Hoffmans’ foyer. The wall in the outdoor kitchen features backsplash tile with a wave design to tie into the water theme, as well. The lounging area is a popular spot for the Hoffmans’ three sons— ages 12, 16 and 19—who like to watch Redskins or Capitals games on the flat-screen TV above the mantel. When friends and family get together, the porch is often a magnet. “We don’t have a formal living room. No one would want to sit in there,” says Laura, a former elementary school science teacher who is now a stay-at-home mom. “We have Super Bowl parties, and people sit out here in February with the heaters on, blankets, watching TV.”
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After 20 years of living in a townhouse in Rockville and eventually searching for the perfect location to build a house, Leslie Kaufmann and Mark Koenig found an ideal lot on Grosvenor Lane in Bethesda. Their contemporary home, completed in 2014, includes a large backyard with carefully designed outdoor living space, where they often host guests. With a saltwater pool, screened porch and fancy gas grill, their house is usually the venue of choice for Thanksgiving dinners, birthday parties and bridal showers. “We both love to cook and entertain, so we are always trying new recipes and feeding people,” Kaufmann says. As guests step through the front door, their eyes go straight to the backyard. Beyond the sliding glass doors in the living room is a spacious patio and swimming pool, along with a 10-foottall contemporary cast bronze sculpture the couple commissioned. Natural light streams into the house, and the offwhite floor tiles inside match the stone out back to create a continuous and inviting flow. “What’s amazing is when you are back here, you don’t think you are just off of Old Georgetown Road,” Kaufmann says. “We created a very private sanctuary.” In the center of the patio is a stone island for cooking, and Koenig—known for his curry soy flank steak and slowgrilled turkey burgers—is typically the outdoor chef. His commercialgrade Twin Eagles grill features what grill lovers often want—night lights, a searing station and a rotisserie. The island also has a stainless steel warming drawer, storage cabinets, a built-in trash compactor and a paper towel dispenser. 194
A large granite countertop occupies the perimeter, a good spot for food trays and for guests to keep Koenig company and serve as taste testers. Next to the grill is the herb garden, where the couple grows basil, oregano and thyme. They also have four 10-by-10-foot raised beds for growing vegetables. “Being able to clip fresh herbs for immediate use elevates food’s flavor beyond anything found in a spice rack,” Koenig says. In creating their indoor and outdoor spaces, the couple enlisted the architectural help of Studio Z Design Concepts in Bethesda. Koenig and Kaufmann selected all the finishes and colors, filling the house and outdoor living area with much of the modern furniture and many of the fabrics they sell through their business, Leslie Kaufmann Associates. Just beyond the indoor kitchen is a custom-built screened porch with plenty of room to sit and relax. There’s a modular sofa, a dining table for eight and a smaller seating area with four chairs. All of the outdoor furniture came from Valencia, Spain, and was made by Andreu World, which is known for outfitting luxury hotels and resorts. The couple designed the backyard without any grass. “At one point in my life I lived on a farm in Virginia and I had 3 acres. I’m over cutting grass and spending my weekend on a lawn mower,” Koenig says. But the pool and hot tub were a must. “The great reward for making it home on a hot summer day is to put my trunks on, flop in there and do 30 or 40 laps,” he says. Jokes his wife: “He likes to eat a lot, so he has to swim.” n Caralee Adams is a freelance writer in Bethesda.
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Address: 4621 Chestnut St., Bethesda 20814 Days on Market: 193 Listing Agency: Wydler Brothers Bedrooms: 6 Full/Half Baths: 5/1
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Address: 7412 Ridgewood Ave., Chevy Chase 20815 Days on Market: 8 Listing Agency: Keller Williams Capital Properties Bedrooms: 5 Full/Half Baths: 5/0
Address: 4922 Dorset Ave., Chevy Chase 20815 Days on Market: 4 Listing Agency: Compass Bedrooms: 6 Full/Half Baths: 3/1
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Address: 5327 Reno Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20015 Days on Market: 0 Listing Agency: Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 5 Full/Half Baths: 4/1
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LIST PRICE: $1.7 MILLION
LIST PRICE: $1.7 MILLION
Address: 3701 Leland St., Chevy Chase 20815 Days on Market: 6 Listing Agency: Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 6 Full/Half Baths: 4/1
Address: 4803 Newport Ave., Bethesda 20816 Days on Market: 11 Listing Agency: Washington Fine Properties Bedrooms: 4 Full/Half Baths: 4/1
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Address: 4711 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016 Days on Market: 5 Listing Agency: TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Bedrooms: 4 Full/Half Baths: 4/1 Note: Some sale and list prices have been rounded.
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Short Story Contest 1st Place Lindsay Moore, Silver Spring, MD 2nd Place Maria Karametou, Bethesda, MD 3rd Place Keith Fentonmiller, Kensington, MD
Short Story Contest High School Winners 1st Place Elinor Berger, Bethesda-Chevy Chase H.S. 2nd Place Makenna Beam, Montgomery Blair H.S. 3rd Place Kathryn von Heeringen, Academy of the Holy Cross Essay and Short Story Honorable Mentions Irene Hoge Smith, Monica Judge, Anita Lampel, Sophia Lynch, Benjamin Mather, Lara McMurray, Aneesha Mishra, Alice Murphy, Carol Solomon, Gary Thompson, Avery Todd, Adam Zimmerman
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REAL ESTATE TRENDS BY ZIP CODE
APRIL 2017
APRIL 2018
20015 (Upper NW D.C.) Number of Homes Sold 12 Average Sold Price $1.2 Mil. Average Days on Market 44 Above Asking Price 9 3 Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million 7
APRIL 2017
APRIL 2018
3 $1.2 Mil. 83 1 2 2
1 $1.1 Mil. 156 0 0 1
20818 (Cabin John) 19 $1.2 Mil. 20 11 5 14
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
APRIL 2017
APRIL 2018
48 $1.1 Mil. 80 11 32 24
54 $1.1 Mil. 66 18 29 20
20854 (Potomac) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million
20832 (Olney)
20855 (Rockville)
Number of Homes Sold 19 18 Average Sold Price $631,842 $567,688 Average Days on Market 80 10 8 3 Above Asking Price Below Asking Price 10 7 Sold Over $1 Million 1 0
Number of Homes Sold 18 12 Average Sold Price $559,006 $521,500 Average Days on Market 46 24 6 5 Above Asking Price Below Asking Price 8 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
20850 (Rockville)
20877 (Gaithersburg)
Number of Homes Sold 19 19 Average Sold Price $656,296 $669,371 Average Days on Market 39 14 Above Asking Price 6 5 Below Asking Price 11 13 Sold Over $1 Million 3 1
Number of Homes Sold 8 8 Average Sold Price $429,531 $463,238 Average Days on Market 19 8 Above Asking Price 3 3 Below Asking Price 3 3 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
20851 (Rockville)
20878 (North Potomac/Gaithersburg)
Number of Homes Sold 19 8 Average Sold Price $342,400 $438,019 Average Days on Market 21 9 Above Asking Price 8 3 Below Asking Price 9 3 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold 37 42 Average Sold Price $720,821 $712,733 Average Days on Market 42 38 Above Asking Price 8 15 Below Asking Price 20 19 Sold Over $1 Million 2 3
20816 (Bethesda)
20852 (North Bethesda/Rockville)
20879 (Gaithersburg)
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 13 15 Average Sold Price $668,415 $751,413 19 27 Average Days on Market Above Asking Price 6 6 Below Asking Price 2 6 Sold Over $1 Million 1 1
Number of Homes Sold 17 15 Average Sold Price $442,641 $464,621 32 22 Average Days on Market Above Asking Price 5 4 Below Asking Price 10 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
20853 (Rockville)
20882 (Gaithersburg)
Number of Homes Sold 32 24 Average Sold Price $476,750 $527,792 Average Days on Market 24 12 Above Asking Price 11 9 Below Asking Price 14 8 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold 19 9 Average Sold Price $560,997 $505,458 Average Days on Market 60 69 Above Asking Price 3 2 Below Asking Price 10 14 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million
10 $1.5 Mil. 81 5 4 6
23 $1.6 Mil. 18 10 7 19
20814 (Bethesda) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million
21 $1.1 Mil. 88 9 11 11
18 $1.1 Mil. 34 7 9 8
20815 (Chevy Chase) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million
21 $1.5 Mil. 51 7 12 15
19 $1.5 Mil. 31 4 11 16
21 16 $1.2 Mil. $1.3 Mil. 41 41 8 4 10 6 14 15
20817 (Bethesda) Number of Homes Sold Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Above Asking Price Below Asking Price Sold Over $1 Million
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39 $1.1 Mil. 50 15 17 18
44 $1.1 Mil. 58 13 25 21
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20886 (Gaithersburg)
20901 (Silver Spring)
20904 (Silver Spring)
Number of Homes Sold 9 11 Average Sold Price $404,500 $410,045 Average Days on Market 122 58 Above Asking Price 2 3 Below Asking Price 2 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold 40 37 Average Sold Price $494,228 $495,258 Average Days on Market 32 31 Above Asking Price 18 15 Below Asking Price 13 13 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold 31 22 Average Sold Price $459,500 $447,509 Average Days on Market 57 19 Above Asking Price 14 12 Below Asking Price 12 7 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
20895 (Kensington)
20902 (Silver Spring)
20905 (Silver Spring)
Number of Homes Sold 23 18 Average Sold Price $635,674 $701,639 Average Days on Market 31 65 Above Asking Price 7 9 Below Asking Price 12 4 Sold Over $1 Million 2 0
Number of Homes Sold 27 35 Average Sold Price $409,332 $447,223 Average Days on Market 39 9 Above Asking Price 9 23 Below Asking Price 11 6 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold 13 17 Average Sold Price $519,367 $564,669 Average Days on Market 32 36 Above Asking Price 5 7 Below Asking Price 6 4 Sold Over $1 Million 0 1
20896 (Garrett Park)
20903 (Silver Spring)
20910 (Silver Spring)
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 4 4 Average Sold Price $440,250 $593,250 Average Days on Market 36 61 Above Asking Price 1 0 Below Asking Price 1 2 Sold Over $1 Million 0 0
Number of Homes Sold 29 18 Average Sold Price $675,959 $688,675 Average Days on Market 21 18 Above Asking Price 16 10 Below Asking Price 6 7 Sold Over $1 Million 3 1
1 3 $1.2 Mil. $863,211 42 206 0 1 1 2 1 2
Information courtesy of Bright MLS, as of May 15, 2018. The Bright MLS real estate service area spans 40,000 square miles throughout the mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 85,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve more than 20 million consumers. For more information, visit brightmls.com. Note: This information includes the most expensive detached single-family homes sold from April 1, 2018, to May 1, 2018, as of May 15, 2018, excluding sales where sellers have withheld permission to advertise or promote. Information should be independently verified. Reports reference data provided by ShowingTime, a showing management and market stats technology provider to the residential real estate industry. Some sale and list prices have been rounded.
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4835 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 301-725-4723 | thepalisadesapts.net
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THE PALISADES OF BETHESDA APARTMENTS & PENTHOUSES 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— assuring the highest standards in the business. It’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. 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— 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. The Palisades has established a reputation as one of the most coveted residential communities in the Metropolitan area.
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4915 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-718-6353 | HampdenRow.com/Bethesda
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HAMPDEN ROW Toll Brothers City Living® is the urban development division of Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. Toll Brothers City Living brings the same quality, value and service familiar to our luxury home buyers throughout the country to some of the most dynamic urban markets, including Bethesda.
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THE PROJECT: Hampden Row blends classic and modern design, which reflects and respects the traditional brick elegance of the neighborhood. Meticulous craftsmanship reveals itself at every turn - from the wrought-iron inspired lobby doors to the intricate railings of the private balconies. On a quiet corner with access to it all, Hampden Row is a sanctuary away from it all. Inside, spacious residences of grand proportion and scale contribute to a remarkable sense of abundance. Oversized windows invite natural sunlight to flood the home, while wideplank hardwood floors and architectural millwork deliver a look of timeless sophistication. The kitchens are a celebration of style boasting custom white cabinetry, quartz countertops and gourmet caliber appliances. And then there’s coveted outdoor space. Terraces or balconies, available in many residences, are the perfect perches from which to let go and watch the world go by. On-site decorated model residences are open. Two and threebedroom residences are available for immediate move-in priced from $1,029,990 to $3,949,990. BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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4901 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-508-9191 | thelaurenresidences.com
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THE LAUREN RESIDENCES 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 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale.
Located in an unrivaled Bethesda location, The Lauren Residences feature luxurious condominiums with floorplans ranging from 1,444 to over 3,500 SF and features floor-toceiling windows providing abundant natural light, direct elevator access, premium appliances and millwork, and exquisite designer finishes through-out. This collection of exclusive residences has access to indulgent amenities including valet parking, day porter service, on-site concierge, lush rooftop terrace, fitness center, private wine storage, and resident lounge—making every day luxuriously easy. Schedule your private appointment and discover how living at The Lauren puts the best of vibrant, urban living right outside your front door.
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8101 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-355-2789 | quarrysprings.com
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QUARRY SPRINGS 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 of the major U.S. real estate markets.
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THE PROJECT: The Estate Condominiums at Quarry Springs in Bethesda are truly the gold standard of new, luxury condominium homes in the Washington DC area. This is a unique property on over 13 beautifully landscaped acres with estate-worthy residences and amenities. The masterfully designed three bedroom residences range in size from 3,400 to over 4,600 sq. ft. of interior space with terraces up to 2,100 sq. ft. Lavish finishes include stunning marble kitchens and baths, wardrobe sized walk-in closets, 10 ft. ceilings, entry galleries perfect for art work and hardwood flooring throughout. Direct-access elevators, valet service, and garage parking provide ease and convenience. Extraordinary amenities include the 24-hour attended gatehouse; entry fountain and cascading waterfall; and 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with gardens, a resort-style pool, entertaining spaces, fitness center, yoga studio, conference room and game room. With 70 percent of the condominiums sold, please visit the world-class model homes of Quarry Springs today.
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7770 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 301-542-7340 | live7770.com
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7770 NORFOLK Established in 1994, CIM is a vertically-integrated owner and operator of real assets for its own account, and on behalf of its partners and co-investors seeking to invest in urban real assets, net-lease assets, and other associated credit strategies, with a principal focus on North America.
7770 Norfolk is poised to mark its own signature on downtown Bethesda. Designed by award-winning FXFOWLE Architects with interiors by internationally renowned firm Cecconi Simone, every element of this extraordinary apartment building has been crafted to stand out and apart. Itself a work of art, the exterior structure is framed with sleek metal paneling, glass railings and textured bronze as a monument to modern styling and urban sustainability. Inside, customized finishes complement the outer design. Mixed textures and materials imbue a sense of place and calm and accent the highly visible landscape. Home to a collection of unique apartment residences, 17 soaring floors are topped off by a sweeping rooftop terrace, Olympic-length pool, and outdoor living rooms with expansive, unparalleled views. With on-site amenities including a full-service concierge, private fitness center, pet spa and sophisticated resident lounge, these residences feature finishes and amenities for five-star living at your own pace. 208
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4901 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-347-7187 | BrodyApts.com
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THE BRODY SJG is a family owned real estate organization built on a pillar of providing superior quality and impeccable service in residential, commercial and retail properties in the Washington area. Since 1965, our mark of distinction is integrating our properties into the community, both visually and functionally, resulting in a better place for both residents and community.
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THE PROJECT: Explore a new Brand of Living at The Brody- LEED GOLD, light filled one, two and three-bedroom apartment residences steps from Bethesda Row and two blocks from Bethesda Metro. Inspired by the finest boutique hotels, The Brody’s amenities are the perfect fit. Rooftop penthouse with a media lounge, indoor and outdoor cocktail lounge, demonstration and catering kitchens, wraparound terrace with an outdoor fireplace, spectacular views and gas grills, pet spa, concierge services, dedicated bicycle storage and care station, package retrieval system, garage parking and fitness center. Distinguished by expert craftmanship and best in class design, The Brody offers a singular collection of features and finishes. Exclusive Italian cabinetry from L’Arte Design, Elegant quartz countertops, Porcelanosa tilework, Kaindl Wenge plank flooring, Solar Shades, Private terraces and balconies,* Built in desks,* Customizable storage systems and Abundant Natural Light. *In select Homes BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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6450 Brookes Lane, Bethesdsa, MD Sales by Lindsay Reishman 202-818-8722 | brooksridge.com
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BROOKES RIDGE Led by architect Sassan Gharai, SGA Companies has successfully blended traditional and modern elements into its design of Brookes Ridge. For the design of the front faรงade, SGA drew inspiration from the classic townhouses of Capitol Hill. In beautiful contrast, the interiors feature the best ideas of modern architecture.
Privately set atop a wooded Bethesda neighborhood, Brookes Ridge offers a new way to live in the Washington, DC area. Thoughtful design, sophisticated architecture and modern amenities merge to create a boutique community unlike any other. Brookes Ridge is a community of 11 town homes and one single-family manor home. The homes feature four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms and are approximately 4,000 square feet. The homes have private elevators, two-car garages, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Potomac River and beyond, and expansive private roof decks. The homes feature the highest quality finishes, which stylistically vary between each home, including marble countertops, Sub Zero refrigerators and wine storage, Wolf appliances, radiant heated flooring in master bathrooms and stunning gas fireplaces.
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4850 Rugby Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-4800 | GalleryBethesda2.com
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GALLERY BETHESDA 2 Established in 1884, Donohoe is the Washington, DC region’s oldest full-service real estate company. The firm builds, develops, services, manages, leases and maintains a wide range of properties, offering spaces to shop, work, live and play. After 130 years, the business’ foundation remains unchanged: integrity, hard work and fair play.
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THE PROJECT: Gallery Bethesda II is the newest addition to downtown Bethesda’s most acclaimed apartment address. And its classic-refinement-meetscasual-sensibilities style is proving quite popular. At Gallery Bethesda II, residents live in studio, one- and twobedroom apartments, all of which feature luxurious touches, such as natural stone kitchen counters, Moen® fixtures and Kaindl plank flooring. Additionally, residents can access the community’s many amenities, including a jetted pool, 24-hour health-club-inspired fitness center and penthouse-level lounge. Residents with pets can make use of the pet spa and rooftop dog park, while all residents benefit from the energy and water savings made possible by the LEED Gold® design. Adding to the community’s popularity is its downtown Bethesda location. Numerous restaurants, markets and stores are within several blocks of the community. Plus, the Bethesda Metro station provides direct transportation into Washington, DC. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise Gallery Bethesda II is capturing people’s attention.
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BABY STEPS A Bethesda therapist helps struggling new moms realize they’ll be OK BY KATHLEEN SEILER NEARY | PHOTO BY MIKE MORGAN
WHEN NICOLE GROCKI was five months pregnant with her second child, she was diagnosed with placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta covers all or part of the cervix. Though her doctor had told her about the complications that could cause, Grocki expected her C-section to go smoothly, like it did when she had her daughter two years earlier. But immediately after the February 2010 birth of her son, she was rushed into surgery for an emergency hysterectomy—a “horrifying experience” that she didn’t get over quickly. “I wouldn’t say that I had postpartum depression, but I definitely had a traumatic birth,” says Grocki, 41, who describes her condition after her son was born as post-traumatic stress disorder. “You have flashbacks, and you’re preoccupied with it, and you have intrusive thoughts. And at the time, you’re just muddling through. You have a new baby and you’re tired.” She wanted to have more kids, and the following year she fixated on the idea of using a surrogate. Eventually she turned to a therapist for help and decided not to pursue surrogacy. Her experience made her want to help other women when she returned to work after being a stay-at-home mom. “Everybody has a story about what happened to them,” says Grocki, who was a marriage and family therapist for 10 years and now specializes in perinatal health, working with women who are pregnant or postpartum. “Their child was born with this thing, 214
or they had to do this many days in the NICU, or their birth happened this way and they thought it would happen this way.” Some moms she sees have had a miscarriage or lost an infant; others feel unsupported because they have a husband who travels; some have had postpartum depression in the past and want to be proactive in dealing with their feelings. “Around 80 percent of women get baby blues,” says Grocki, who sees patients at her Bethesda office or in their homes through her practice, Maternal Wellness Services. “If you’re past the three-week mark and things are getting hairy or they’re getting worse, then I say, OK, this is something—depression or anxiety— let’s look at this.” She helps pregnant women and new moms with the transition to parenthood. She offers tips to help, including staying hydrated, getting much-needed sleep, asking a relative to help out, and having groceries delivered. Grocki, who lives in Kensington, says some women feel the need to hide negative feelings during what those around them consider a joyous time. “They don’t feel like there’s safety and normalcy in talking about it,” she says. “There are so many women who are so overly independent. I don’t need help. I got this. I’m good. I’m a type A. Asking for help is a sign of weakness. Asking for help is actually a sign of strength. You need to change the mindset of I can do it myself to: It does take a village. You need to depend on others—you just have to.” n
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“[It used to be that] no one talked about postpartum depression. Thankfully, people are doing that more. But then we’re getting the picture of Kate Middleton [hours after having a baby in April]. It’s such a disservice to women. It’s an image that is just not the truth. Fine, do that, but then maybe there can also be the second part of the story, which says how grueling the birth was. Let’s have a commentary on that, rather than just you in the beautiful red dress holding the baby. It’s like, I just plucked the baby from the tree.”
THE PULL
“Working moms have a hard time because they’re like, I like my job. I worked really hard to have this position. I don’t want to leave my job, and why should I have to? But at the same time, they’re feeling that pull: I don’t feel like I’m doing a good job at work, and I don’t feel like I’m doing a good job at home. That is a major theme: I’m a bad mom. And that has tremendous shame associated with it.”
THEN AND NOW
“The struggle can be when you’re trying to have your afterbaby life mirror your beforebaby life. It just doesn’t work. You have to measure your expectations. At the end of the day, moms are like, I haven’t showered. The laundry’s up to here. The house is a disaster. I don’t even know what I’ve been doing. Well, what you’ve been doing is that monotonous routine that I remember. You’re in the weeds. Remind yourself that that’s OK. That’s normal.”
WALK-AND-TALK
“With some moms, if I go to their homes, we’ll actually walk together. It accomplishes three things: the physical movement— which a lot of times they’re not getting—the therapy, and the selfcare. And they’re getting the baby break. Well, the fourth [thing] would be fresh air. To stay in your house all day long—you’re sleep deprived, you’re nursing your baby, you don’t have any help, you’re not moving your body. That’s the recipe for depression.”
UNDER PRESSURE
“Women think nursing is gonna be easy. The babies get thrush and the moms get mastitis and then they’re engorged. And [there’s] the pumping. The moms’ anxiety is so high, and no one says to them: You don’t have to nurse. Your baby will be OK. Lactation consultants have this thing of breast is best, breast is best. Breast is best for who? Because if it’s not good for mom, it’s not going to be good for baby, either.”
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the salty air
Can hanging out in a salt cave really make you feel better? Our writer wanted to find out. BY ELIZABETH MCNAMARA PHOTOS BY DEB LINDSEY
THE RECEPTIONIST AT THE Bethesda Salt Cave, who was wearing a T-shirt that read, “Everybody Kneads a Massage,” knelt down to my daughters’ eye level and gently explained the rules: no yelling, no climbing, and no throwing or eating the salt. It was a frigid Tuesday this past December. My 2-year-old, Genevieve, had an ear infection, and my 5-year-old, Cecile, had a runny nose that was making her whiny and clingy. Recycled cabin air on a return trip from London had left me with a scratchy throat, dry skin and jet lag. I’d scrambled to think of someplace the three of us could go where the girls could expel some energy and I could, well, not. I’d been planning to write about the Bethesda Salt Cave and this seemed like a good time to try it out. So I piled the kids into the car in the hopes that we could inhale our way to a better evening. Halotherapy, as salt therapy is called (“halo” is Greek for salt), mimics the microclimate of salt mines in Eastern Europe. The mines were first sought out 216
for their healing purposes in the mid1800s, when Polish doctors observed that salt miners were healthier than their metal and coal cohorts. (No surprise, perhaps, that the majority of the 29 studies that come up in a quick search for “halotherapy” on PubMed were conducted in Eastern Europe.) Proponents of halotherapy say salt inhalation is particularly effective in clearing mucus and alleviating respiratory inflammation, with other therapeutic properties to boot. I’m a yoga-practicing, kale-eating, kombucha-drinking millennial mother with what I’d like to think is an open mind. But generally, I’m not easily lured by “alternative” therapies to treat illness. (Heck, if you’d quizzed me a year ago on what a chakra is, I likely would have guessed that it’s a seasoning, not a point of spiritual energy in the body.) Maybe this is because my father is an internist, my mother was a nurse, and I have two siblings studying medicine. But what harm could a salt cave do?
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Elizabeth McNamara visited the Bethesda Salt Cave with her daughters this past December.
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health Worst case, I rationalized, the trip would be an adventure, a break from our usual predinner dance. Best case, it would remedy our range of respiratory ailments, and maybe even become our place to go on particularly moody or stuffed-up afternoons. So under the gaze of a stone Buddha head atop a corner file cabinet, my daughters and I changed into fresh pairs of socks (another rule) before the receptionist walked us down a darkened hallway leading to the cave. LOCATED IN A BASEMENT BENEATH an accounting firm near the Bethesda Metro, the Bethesda Salt Cave isn’t glamorous. The lobby features Ikea couches, faux wood floors, baskets of brightly colored bath salts, and mismatched shelving stocked with glowing salt lamps and “healing” crystals (the bath salts and crystals are available for purchase). The reception area is painted an earthy terra-cotta red, and a water fountain babbles behind the front desk. The dimly lit salt cave is 450 square feet, can accommodate 12 adults comfortably, and brings to mind Raiders of the Lost Ark. Two giant Buddhas sit in opposite corners, and a smaller sleeping Buddha is nestled on the floor against the wall near a mess of meditation poufs. A structural beam dressed up as a stalactite divides the room, which is horseshoed by nine zero-gravity recliners, each with a folded serape blanket on the seat. Oh, and there’s salt. Thirty-seven tons of it, in fact. Himalayan salt boulders— some as heavy as 250 pounds—cover the walls floor-to-ceiling. Underfoot, 7 inches of coarse Himalayan salt carpet the floor. The halogenerator, an $8,000 machine that grinds and circulates pharmaceutical-grade salt into the air, is set into one of the walls. The machine emits a steady whir over tonal spa music emanating from hidden speakers, and can be adjusted based on a client’s medical needs. (Grind settings may be different for someone with asthma, for example, than for a visitor who has fibromyalgia.) During this first visit, the receptionist 218
told me that Himalayan salt is sourced from 1,000 feet below the Earth’s surface and that it contains 84 trace elements, including calcium, iron and magnesium. She said all salt has natural anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. I remember little from Chemistry 101 and didn’t understand how being in the company of much of the periodic table could be so good for one’s health, but when she said a 45-minute session in the salt cave “is like spending three consecutive days at the beach,” I totally got that. Most people meditate, journal or nap in the cave, unless they have their kids with them. When the receptionist left us alone—a video camera monitors the room in case there’s any bad behavior—I settled into one of the canvas recliners to watch my daughters. Nobody joined our open session, so we had the whole cave to ourselves and I allowed the girls to quietly use the space as they pleased. They made angels and castles out of salt. They played
girls were Zen-like as they put on their pajamas, got their teeth brushed and listened to bedtime stories. Both slept through the night, which, between bad dreams, midnight water requests and subsequent potty trips, is a rarity in our household. In other words, we all seemed to breathe a little easier that evening. I noticed how incredibly thirsty I was, and how quickly my skin absorbed body lotion, even a second and third application. But did the salt cave really help us? It’s hard to know. Dr. Norman Edelman, a pulmonologist and senior scientific adviser to the American Lung Association, says that while there is not a lot of scientific support for the benefits of halotherapy, breathing in aerosolized salt may help clear mucus from the respiratory system. Inhaled salt naturally draws water from within the body to the airways, he explains, and the extra moisture dilutes mucus, making it easier to cough up.
I’m a yoga-practicing, kale-eating, kombuchadrinking millennial mother with what I’d like to think is an open mind. But generally, I’m not easily lured by “alternative” therapies to treat illness. “house” and hide-and-seek. At one point, Cecile told me, “I’m giving the Booty some salt,” spilling a handful of pink floor salt into the open hands of one of the Buddhas. Both girls followed the rules until the last 10 minutes of our session, when Genevieve began to eat the salt. On the drive home, there was a faint taste of salt on my lips, and my black sweater was lightly dusted with salt. I repeatedly reminded both girls to please stop licking their hands. Cecile told me that the salt “made the hurt go away”— she had a blister on her hand from the monkey bars—which was interesting because I hadn’t told her anything about the purported healing benefits of salt. The evening, it turned out, was one of the smoothest in recent memory. The
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“There could be some temporary sense of feeling better,” Edelman says. “And these [caves] are naturally allergyfree, so if you have respiratory problems, in theory you won’t have them while you’re in the room.” JANINE NARAYADU, A PRACTICING massage therapist and native of South Africa, says she built the Bethesda Salt Cave for selfish reasons. To help with what she calls her “personal healing journey,” Narayadu—who’s in her late 50s and speaks with a soft accent—had been taking trips to manmade caves along the East Coast. She wanted to open her own massage space and wished she could visit a salt cave closer to her home in Potomac, so she opened the one
in Bethesda in 2013. Narayadu envisioned the cave as a place clients could use before or after she gave massage treatments. “The fact that it’s become a life of its own was never intentioned,” she says. Soon after opening, word spread, and people began asking if they might just come in for some time in the salted air. There are five massage rooms outside the salt cave where clients go for everything from facials to Reiki. The only class offered in the cave is salt yoga, which I went back for with a friend a week after visiting with my daughters. (Salt cave yoga is $25 for an introductory session; $95 for a package of five classes.) Staff instructor Erica Robinson guided us through a series of chest-openers, shoulder rinses and spinal twists. The goal was not to break a sweat, she said, but to encourage lots of deep, rhythmic breathing. Yoga in the cave—awash in pink light from the salt lamps and away from the trammels of parenting—was like a participatory spa treatment. Though I did much of the work through breathing and movement, I felt as though I was the passive recipient of something like a facial or massage. Unfortunately, my earlier cave visit hadn’t prevented me from catching my daughters’ cold, but it still felt wonderful to inhale the salty air. I may even have felt a tingle in the deepest depths of my lungs. Or was that phlegm? Going upside down into a downward-facing dog pose still plugged my nose every time, but I did leave the class feeling pretty relaxed, and my friend swears that yoga in the cave cleared her sinuses. THE BETHESDA SALT CAVE is busy year-round. Walk-ins are welcome at the top of the hour, but Narayadu recommends that clients call ahead or book their session online. She and her son, Max Bachmann, who co-owns the Bethesda location, are hoping to expand to Tysons Corner and Annapolis. Narayadu speaks in bromides about how salt therapy helps with pain, anxiety and stress. She says the salt cave wards off everything from depression to insomnia,
Bethesda Salt Cave coowners Janine Narayadu and her son, Max Bachmann
McNamara’s daughters, Genevieve (left) and Cecile, spent 45 minutes playing in the salt cave.
that it’s good for mothers suffering from postpartum depression and soldiers combating post-traumatic stress disorder, and that it helps with a laundry list of respiratory problems—allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, hay fever, even snoring. Several clients bring their children to the salt cave every two weeks, and Narayadu says those parents claim their kids rarely get sick. But when Narayadu explains that the salt cave’s “negative ionic charge recharges the human battery,” I can’t help but raise an eyebrow. “Computers, batteries, cars—they all bombard us
with a positive charge,” she says. “But the cave is negatively charged, so like an iPad on a docking station, when we’re in the cave we draw the negative charge to us.” Then Narayadu tells me that they have a psychic medium and “crystal master” on staff, and I start to get suspicious. I decided to contact James Giordano, professor of neurology and biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center, to see if I was being peddled some New Age psychobabble. “Negative ions, particularly at higher concentrations, have been shown to be of positive effect to certain aspects of central nervous system function and
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health vitamin D production,” Giordano tells me. Vitamin D, in turn, can affect calcium levels, and calcium and zinc can work synergistically to fortify immune function, according to Giordano. Environments with a high concentration of negative ions—such as salt caves, waterfalls, beaches or mountains—can be good for you physiologically, he explains, but everyone responds differently. Seeking out negative ions won’t keep you from getting sick (witness my cold), but it may help with maintaining wellness. Giordano advises me not to discount the power of placebo, either. The very act of doing something for yourself—whether it’s visiting a salt cave or taking a walk in the woods—can help you simply because you’re expecting it to. Prices at the Bethesda Salt Cave are $35 per person—you share the cave with others—or $250 for a private session for up to 12 people. (It’s free for children 7 and younger; $15 for kids ages 8 to 16.) Does visiting a salt cave two times a
week to alleviate, say, seasonal affective disorder, justify the cost? “I know people who get a massage twice a week, and that [isn’t] cheap, either,” Giordano says. “So that’s a commodities question. And a visit to the salt cave might be cheaper than taking a vacation.” He says there’s a distinction between helping and healing, and that people should consult with a physician before seeking out an alternative or complementary treatment. WITH GIORDANO’S WORDS hanging in the air, I made a mental note to leave my phone at home and take walks in the woods more often. Though I’m doubtful that I’ll be seeking treatment with a psychic medium or pocketing magic salt cave rocks anytime soon, I did take Narayadu up on her recommendation to return to the Bethesda Salt Cave for its weekly Tibetan sound bath ($35 per person). A sound bath is a musical performance played with singing bowls, gongs, tuning forks and shamanic drums,
and it includes some guided meditation. I went in with an open mind and made myself comfortable on a cloister of embroidered pillows in the back of the room. Is salt therapy a false idol? Once I caught the girls’ cold, it did seem to help a bit in my recovery. And Cecile and Genevieve hadn’t gotten sick beyond a runny nose since our visit together more than two months earlier; the previous winter we seemed to be cashing in prescriptions for antibiotics every three to four weeks. Could the salt cave be responsible for this year’s health streak? The concert began, and I closed my eyes. A crescendo of sounds and vibrations drowned out my many thoughts, except one: Perhaps some things don’t have to be of concrete use to have genuine value. In other words (and you knew this was coming): Take it all with a grain of salt. ■ Elizabeth McNamara is a freelance writer living in Arlington, Virginia.
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The city of Gaithersburg’s SportsFest on July 14 includes a fun run and a bunch of sports for kids to try.
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July 21 ROCKVILLE ROTARY TWILIGHT RUNFEST. Proceeds benefit the Rockville Rotary Club Foundation, which distributes money to charity, the Ivymount School and other local organizations. The 8K race starts and ends in downtown Rockville, with a pre-race festival, a family fun run and a post-race festival and party. Check the website for times and fees. North Washington Street just south of West Middle Lane, Rockville. rockvilletwilighter.org.
Aug. 3 GOING GREEN TRACK MEET. This is a track meet, run in heats, with 1-mile and 2-mile races and a 400-relay, plus quarter-mile and half-mile runs for kids. 6:45-8:30 p.m. $10 ages 18 and older; $5 younger than 18; free for members of Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg. mcrrc.org.
July 4 AUTISM SPEAKS 5K. Proceeds from the 18th annual event benefit Autism Speaks, which raises 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, Potomac. act.autismspeaks.org/site/TR/TeamUp/ NationalCapital?fr_id=3932&pg=entry.
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. $10; free for members of DC Road Runners Club. No on-site registration. Carderock Recreation Area, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac. dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/age-handicapped.
July 5-Aug. 23 SUMMER STRIDERS. A 45-minute, selfdirected seniors walk and exercise program indoors, to music, led by an exercise professional; or, weather permitting, a walk
July 7 and Aug. 4 FAMILY NATURE WALK. Join the Audubon Naturalist Society’s master naturalists on a nature hike for all ages around Woodend Sanctuary. 9-10 a.m. Free. Registration required. Audubon Naturalist Society, Chevy Chase. 301-652-9188, anshome.org.
July 13 MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MILE. This is a track mile, run in heats. 7-9 p.m. $10 ages 18 and older; $5 younger than 18; free for members of Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Location to be determined. mcrrc.org.
July 21 MATTHEW HENSON TRAIL 5K. This loop race is part of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club’s low-key race series. 7:309 a.m. $10 ages 18 and older; $5 younger than 18; free for members of MCRRC. Starts
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Aug. 18 EASTERN COUNTY 8K AND FUN RUN. Dress in your favorite school’s team apparel for this low-key race. 7:30 a.m. $10 ages 18 and older; $5 younger than 18; free for members of Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Silver Spring. mcrrc.org.
Aug. 25 CARDEROCK CHARGE 5K, 10K AND HALF. The event benefits the EOD Warrior Foundation, which supports wounded or ill explosive ordnance disposal technicians and families of the wounded or fallen. 8 a.m. halfmarathon; 8:15 a.m. 10K; 8:30 a.m. 5K. $25 for 5K through July 31, $30 after July 31; $40 and $45 for 10K; $60 and $65 for halfmarathon. bishopseventregistrations.com/ event/2018-carderock-charge-5k-10k-half.
Ongoing KENSINGTON PARKRUN. Timed 5K run/ walk weekly on Rock Creek Trail. Open to all, regardless of ability. Bring kids, dogs, strollers. Runners socialize at Java Nation afterward. 9 a.m. Saturdays. Free. Puller Park, Kensington. parkrun.us/kensington.
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through the downtown Silver Spring area. 9:15-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 for the series. Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-7000, holycrosshealth.org.
SCREENINGS/CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS Through July 26 TAI CHI IN THE PARK. Beginners are welcome. 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. (Class could be canceled at the last moment for bad weather.) Free. Bohrer Park at Summit Hill Farm, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350, gaithersburgmd.gov/calendars.
Through Aug. 28 YOGA IN THE PARK. Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket. Beginners are welcome. 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays. (Class could be canceled at the last moment for bad weather.) Free. City Hall Concert Pavilion, Gaithersburg. 301-2586350, gaithersburgmd.gov/calendars.
Through Aug. 29 YOGA ON THE PLAZA. Bring your yoga mat and a water bottle for this all-levels flow class. Presented by Grace Studios. 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. Fountain Plaza, Silver Spring. downtownsilverspring.com.
Through Aug. 31 ZUMBA IN THE PARK. The city of Gaithersburg welcomes all ages to this family-friendly set of classes. 7-8 p.m. Fridays. (Class could be canceled at the last moment for bad weather.) Free. City Hall Concert Pavilion, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350, gaithersburgmd.gov/calendars.
Through Sept. 25 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. downtownsilverspring.com.
July 14 6TH ANNUAL SPORTSFEST. The city of Gaithersburg’s SportsFest starts with a 1K fun run for children entering grades K-8. Then participants test their skills in baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and track and field at challenge stations on the front lawn and inside the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. 8:30-11 a.m. Free. Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, Gaithersburg. 301-2586350, gaithersburgmd.gov.
July 16 and 23 WORKSHOP ON GRIEF FOR THE LGBTQI COMMUNITY. Montgomery Hospice offers a two-session workshop led by professionals who are members of the LGBTQI community. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Open to anyone who lives or works in Montgomery County. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. Registration required. 301-921-4400, montgomeryhospice.org. BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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ALZHEIMER’S PREVENTION EXERCISE/ EDUCATION. The class is based on Harvard Medical School’s Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention. Participants learn exercises for the body and brain, munch on antiinflammatory “goodies” and make an action plan for prevention. 1-2 p.m. $25. Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-7000, holycrosshealth.org.
July 17 WORKSHOP ON COPING WITH THE GRIEF OF AN OVERDOSE DEATH. Led by professional counselors. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. Registration required. 301-921-4400, montgomeryhospice.org.
July 18 and Aug. 15 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 for either session; $15 for members of AARP. The instructor collects payments (check or money order). Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center, Silver Spring. 301-754-7000, holycross.drsreferralservice.com/p-89-aarpsmart-driver-class.aspx.
July 26 LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER. Women undergoing cancer treatments learn makeup techniques, wig care and other beauty tips. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center, Bethesda. Registration required. 301-896-3100, events. suburbanhospital.org.
ANATOMY OF SPORTS. Athletes will demonstrate their sports while medical illustrators and physical therapists reveal how muscles and bones work together. The goal is for athletes of all ages to know how their bodies work in order to compete and stay healthy. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations recommended. National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring. 301-319-3303, medicalmuseum.mil.
July 27 and Aug. 14, 28 DROP-IN DISCUSSION ABOUT GRIEF AND HEALING. For anyone mourning the death of a loved one. 1-2:30 p.m. July 27; 6:30-8 p.m. the other two dates. Open to Montgomery County residents. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. Registration required. 301-9214400, montgomeryhospice.org.
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Aug. 20 or 21 SAFE SITTER. Suburban Hospital offers oneday training for 11- to 13-year-olds on the essentials of baby-sitting. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $105 for either session. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, Bethesda. Registration required. 301-896-3939, events. suburbanhospital.org.
Aug. 23 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TIPS FOR SENIORS. Suburban Hospital’s program includes volunteers from the Department of Homeland Security who will review practical steps for seniors to take to be better prepared for an emergency. 1-2 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, Rockville. 301-896-3939, events.suburbanhospital.org.
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July 12, 26 and Aug. 9, 23 YOUNG ADULTS WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP . 6:30 p.m. Hope Connections for
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BEYOND WORDS: EXPRESSING GRIEF THROUGH ART-MAKING. This three-session group is for anyone mourning the death of a loved one. No art experience needed. 6:30-8 p.m. Open to Montgomery County residents. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. Registration required. 301-921-4400, montgomeryhospice.org.
Aug. 7 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. For patients, caregivers and family members. 6:30 p.m. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, Bethesda. 301-634-7500, hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.
Aug. 13 and 20 FOR MEN ONLY: GETTING A HANDLE ON YOUR GRIEF. The two-session workshop is led by professional facilitators who are male. 6:30-8 p.m. Open to anyone who lives or works in Montgomery County. Montgomery Hospice, Rockville. Registration required. 301-921-4400, montgomeryhospice.org. n To submit calendar items, go to BethesdaMagazine.com.
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Dental School: Georgetown University Expertise: Provide patients with excellent care and health education in a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere
RENEW32
7201 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 310 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-986-0032 www.renew32.com
Dental Schools: Univ of Md. School of Dentistry and Univ of Michigan Expertise: I’ve been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and believe the way to achieve a healthy, radiant smile is through informative, relaxed and pampered visits. Our practice offers everything from routine cleanings to total smile makeovers.
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DR. STACIA M. KRANTZ
DR. ANDREW L. SCHWARTZ
Fallsgrove Center for Dentistry
Capitol Orthodontics
14955 Shady Grove Road, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 301-610-9909 www.fallsgrovedentistry.com
Dental School: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Expertise: Dr. Krantz prides herself in treating her patients like family. Caring, compassionate, personalized treatment with over 20 years of experience in comprehensive family dentistry.
Offices in Rockville and Northwest DC 301.610.9909 (Rockville) 202.758.4746 (DC) www.capitolorthodontics.com
Dental School: University of Pennsylvania Expertise: One of the only American Board certified orthodontists in Mont Co and DC. Specializing in treatment of adults and children as discreetly as possible utilizing the most recent techniques. No more GOOPY impressions thanks to our 3D scanners!!
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DR. PATRICK A. MURRAY
DR. TODD WASSERMAN
Patrick A. Murray DDS PC
Fallsgrove Center for Dentistry
15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 340 Rockville, MD 20850 301-330-4600 www.shadygrovedentalcare.com
Dental School: University of Maryland School of Dentistry Expertise: We provide a relaxing environment for your dental needs. Every patient is unique, and we are committed to providing you with high quality dental care based on your individual needs.
14955 Shady Grove Road, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 301-610-9909 www.fallsgrovedentistry.com
Dental School: Northwestern University Dental School Expertise: We treat your family like our own, committed to caring for your dental needs by providing you general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. A contemporary and comfortable environment allows our patients to achieve their dental health and cosmetic dreams. BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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(L-R): Barbara C. Mulitz, Vice President Frederic G. Burke, Senior Vice President Cynthia G. Kuncl, Senior Vice President
Sandy Spring Trust
Women have different retirement and investment concerns. What support do you provide to help women as they prepare for retirement? We know that, for some time, women have been left out of the investment conversation. We have been working very hard to change that. Through seminars, private meetings and community outreach, we are dedicated to supporting and providing women with the tools they need to make sound financial decisions. Our Wealth Management Team works together with women to support their unique investment needs, develop strategies to meet those needs and provide an understanding of the importance of sound estate and retirement planning. We help women help themselves and their families implement plans for a safer, financially sound future. 226
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17801 Georgia Ave., Olney, MD 20832 301-774-8410 www.sandyspringbank.com/pcg
TONY J. LEWIS
What advice would you give to help older adults as they plan for retirement? Successful aging is a participatory sport. Adults who plan now for their retirement years have the greatest chance of a successful and rewarding emotional and financial future. Eat well, exercise often, socialize frequently and make sure your estate asset management succession plans are up to date. While no one likes to think about it, physical and mental decline can happen with or without a plan. It is always better to have one. Knowing how your hard-earned assets will be managed—and who will manage them—is an important step toward a successful retirement. Our professional team of attorneys, certified financial planners and wealth management experts provide a wide range of support services for older adults and their families. As a part of the Sandy Spring Private Client Group, we take a holistic approach to meeting all our clients’ financial needs. Our Trust, Wealth Management and Private Banking experts seamlessly work together to deliver comprehensive and personalized strategies for each client to help them reach their goals.
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Maplewood Park Place
HEATHER FUENTES
What has made Maplewood consistently recognized as one of the best senior living communities in the country? One reason is our unique financial profile of real estate ownership, with all of its benefits: tax savings, potential appreciation of your investment and the power of choice that being an owner versus a tenant gives to our residents. But there is so much more. We have the full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, as well as onsite concierge medical services. With our Lifecare payment plan, residents can enjoy significant healthcare savings for top quality care. Everything is located in one building, under one roof, making for easy access to all activities and parts of the community. On Old Georgetown Road at I-495, residents live in a lovely wooded setting that is just minutes from shops, restaurants and nearby attractions. Residents here enjoy five-star dining and a vibrant social life with many activities to choose from, inside and outside of Maplewood. What have you done to make sure residents love dining at Maplewood? We hired an award-winning Executive Chef, Francis Otoo, who previously had the post at the Embassy of Ghana. Trained in London, Chef Otoo has prepared meals for President Clinton and many international diplomats. Today, he is pleasing an audience of worldly seniors with sophisticated palates. He is well-versed in gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes. He says, “To me, it is not just about the taste, but the way food is presented in general. When people see your meal and the look of it makes them want to taste it, that’s a win, and it’s even more satisfying when they commend you for its deliciousness.” At Maplewood, chef and his team practice the high standards of embassies and fine restaurants.
9707 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-571-7444 www.maplewoodparkplace.com
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Founder Sandy Kursban and CEO Neal Kursban celebrate 50 years in business with long-time caregivers Maria Bean-Myers, Cynthia Guthrie, Beverly Prentice, and Anne Stephens.
Neal Kursban CEO, FAMILY & NURSING CARE
When you survey your clients, what areas always receive high marks? Family & Nursing Care surveys its clients annually, and we are humbled to report that 98 percent of them would recommend us to a friend or family member. We attribute these high marks to our caring and compassionate staff who are experts in helping families navigate their crises. Half of those who reach out to us initially need help within 24 hours. Our team makes sure that clients are supported in a calm and caring way. Our client service managers act as the primary point of contact for clients’ home care needs, both practical and emotional. Catering to immediate needs without sacrificing quality is what sets Family & Nursing Care apart, and what we have become experts in throughout our half century in business. 228
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1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 1100 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-8200 www.familynursingcare.com
MICHAEL VENTURA
What inspired Sandy Kursban to open Family & Nursing Care 50 years ago? It was my mother Sandy Kursban’s close relationship with her grandparents that inspired her love of older adults. She witnessed firsthand how hard it became for her grandfather to live independently. Sandy helped to pioneer the aging-in-place revolution when she founded Family & Nursing Care in 1968 to give people the option of continuing to live at home by having the support of experienced caregivers who can assist with tasks that most people take for granted, like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, companionship and so much more. We continue to innovate and collaborate with healthcare leaders, and look forward to doing so for the next 50 years.
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Kathleen Andreone PT, DPT REHABILITATION DIRECTOR, FIVE STAR PREMIERE RESIDENCES What are the advantages to having a rehabilitation center in an independent living community? Some seniors are reluctant to leave their homes and travel for therapy, but here at Five Star it’s right in the building. My team and I do therapy not just in the gym, but all over our community and even outside in nice weather. We’re lucky to have beautiful outdoor spaces. Five Star offers the full complement of therapies, with occupational and speech therapy in addition to personal training available on site. Many people who live in the Bethesda/ Chevy Chase area find us to be a convenient location. With outpatient billing to insurance and Medicare, we’re just like any other rehab facility. Our aquatic exercise class is free of cost and open to the greater community. It was designed to be a resource for people with Parkinson’s disease and is often an easy introduction to the Five Star experience.
TONY J. LEWIS
What are some of the main rehabilitation issues for seniors? Fall prevention is important. In addition to improving balance with different exercises, we also provide education for the patient and family. One of the tips that we provide includes making sure everything is within reach, eliminating the need for a stepstool. The most common conditions requiring therapy include strokes, chronic pain, Parkinson’s, generalized weakness and orthopedic surgeries. I’ve had additional training in the treatment of neurological movement disorders including dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. A program called LSVT BIG improves stability and strength through practicing large movements that help correct irregular movement patterns. With video analysis, usually on my smartphone, people see how they move normally and learn to apply normal movement to their everyday lives. For many conditions and for general well-being, people love our aquatics program. We keep the water at a therapeutic temperature of 88-90 degrees, and play music that enhances the exercises.
8100 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-907-8895 www.fivestarpremiere-chevychase.com BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018 229
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Susan Rodgers, RN & Brian Rodgers, COO CAPITAL CITY NURSES
Do you have an intentional way of accomplishing this? Yes, we do! The “Capital City Nurses Way” is our continuous education program designed by our nurses and support team that delivers client-centric medical training and real life homemaking, social and nutritional coaching. This is an ongoing training curriculum through which caregivers receive disease-specific training for things like Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s and congestive heart failure. We spend a lot of time with our caregivers on establishing rapport by making a strong first impression, setting a table, proper use of household appliances and preparing a plan to keep their client engaged. Our job is to care for each person as a whole. The “Capital City Nurses Way” is our commitment to help our team members do it well. 230
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8401 Connecticut Ave., Suite 1020 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-652-4344 www.capitalcitynurses.com
HILARY SCHWAB
How is Capital City Nurses making “aging in place” a great option for seniors? Most people would prefer to remain in their own home as they age. It is our responsibility to make this a smart choice. However, aging in place must be a great option that allows our parents and grandparents to thrive, to stay safe and to continue doing the things they love to do. Almost 40 years ago, we led the way, introducing a nursing perspective to home care. That has remained a focus of our company’s mission. There is much more to exceptional home care than just providing help with daily care. The personal connection clients and their families feel toward a company and its team is equally important, sometimes even more important. We are fully invested in creating a culture where care at home meets all of the medical and individual needs of our clients.
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Kristina Pare DIRECTOR OF SALES, INGLESIDE AT KING FARM
HILARY SCHWAB
As Baby Boomers age, what are some changes and trends they have brought to the senior stage of life? Embracing options and choices, Baby Boomers have set a high bar for retirement living. They consider the post-retirement stage of life as a transition, a time to continue to learn and grow, to explore different things. They want to give back by volunteering, often sharing the expertise they built up in their careers. As far as home design goes, we see trends of preferring open concept living in lighter, brighter spaces. At Ingleside at King Farm, how are you responding to these new characteristics and desires? As a community that enjoys high occupancy and a strong wait list, our approach is a pro-active one. New, stylish and spacious residences know as Gardenside will not only bring more residential opportunities to our campus, but includes a Center for Healthy Living. The center will open first, in the summer of 2019, and will be the lifestyle center of the community. It will offer a variety of spaces for programs and events that support continued engagement and opportunities for growth in all dimensions of wellness: physical, social, spiritual, occupational, emotional and intellectual. A day spa and salon, classrooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, exercise studio, coffee bar, art studio and meditation space are all in the plans. Beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces have been designed for gardening, grilling and relaxation. A performing arts venue will host lectures, concerts, dances and other special events. The innovative spirit and design of the Gardenside addition, coupled with our existing campus amenities and newly expanded dining venues, ensures that Ingleside at King Farm is ideally positioned to continue its tradition of offering exceptional, engaged living.
701 King Farm Blvd. Rockville, MD 20850 240-499-9019 www.inglesidekingfarm.org
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Hileia Seeger, LCSW-C, director, senior services; Joy Sexton, RN, BSN, director, hospice; Cindy Libby-Green, executive director, Premier Homecare by JSSA
JSSA
What happens if my parent needs additional assistance because of illness or injury? JSSA is unique in its ability to offer seamless transitions through levels of care. If your parent requires more hands-on help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing and taking medication, your care manager can coordinate services with Premier Homecare, a subsidiary of JSSA. In addition to helping with activities of daily living, Premier Homecare’s registered nurses and certified caregivers can monitor the well-being of your parent while providing much-needed companionship. If your parent’s health takes a more serious turn, your Premier Homecare caregiver can also work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team from JSSA Hospice. Thinking ahead to end-of-life care for a parent is sad, but in case of a terminal illness diagnosis, we are here to help maximize their quality of life and meet their individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs. 232
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200 Wood Hill Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-838-4200 www.jssa.org
LAWRENCE CHENG
How can JSSA help my parent remain independent at home? When a parent decides to age in the comfort of home, their health and safety becomes your primary concern. We work with you to find solutions that will allow them to age how and where they prefer to live while providing you peace of mind. For example, our meal delivery and escorted transportation services can help alleviate your worry about mom fumbling around the kitchen with her poor coordination or dad driving himself to medical appointments with deteriorating eyesight. Still feeling overwhelmed? Our skilled geriatric care managers understand the complexities of the aging process. After assessing your family’s situation, your care manager will develop a care plan to help you and your parent prepare for changes that typically occur. They can also guide you through a crisis or tough transition and act as a liaison between your parent, their physicians and caregivers.
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Rob Liebreich EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE What’s the philosophy of Asbury Methodist Village? At Asbury as in all of life, family is the most important thing. The residents and associates here are a family. We encourage associates to see every person they interact with as their favorite relative. If you love the people you’re serving, then you’re going to serve them with a zest and energy that can’t be replicated. The relationships that develop here truly make Asbury unique. We want the people who live here—and work here—to have a sense of purpose. Studies show when you have purpose you live longer. We provide opportunities to not just survive but thrive, to try new things, get involved with comfortable things, build new relationships and to wake up every day with a purpose in your life.
TONY J. LEWIS
How is Asbury refreshing the experience of senior living? Our community is changing the way people view senior living communities. With a strong foundation rooted in 90 years of service and a vision for the future, the team at Asbury Methodist Village is helping older adults anticipate more out of the next chapter in their lives. We approach each day with the mindset, “How do we make things better for people?” We listen with both our ears and our hearts and want to hear what our residents are looking for. At the end of the day we’re going to be better together. At Asbury, we’re trying to shift the conversation about senior living to get people to realize, “Wow, if I make the move now, my life is going to be better.” That’s the shift we want to create because we hear from residents all the time that they wish they had moved here sooner.
201 Russell Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-591-0748 www.AsburyMethodistVillage.org BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018 233
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Kensington Park Senior Living
What are the characteristics and qualifications of your director of family services and move-in coordinator? No other senior living community provides the caliber of services that these two staff members deliver. Cariah-Butler, whose background is in psychology, has a lengthy tenure in hospitality and senior living. Davis is a retired assistant chief of police. She moved her own parent into assisted living and volunteered for over 10 years in a senior living community. They each bring deep career and experiential credibility to us. Their commitment to service, especially amidst emotionally-charged circumstances, is as obvious as their big hearts. They relate effortlessly to all who interact with them and share a seemingly endless supply of emotional support and keen guidance. 234
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3620 Littledale Road Kensington, MD 20895 301-946-7700 www.kensingtonparkseniorliving.com
STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
Kensington Park’s unique support team includes a director of family services, Kimkitta Cariah-Butler, and a family move-in coordinator, Betsy Davis. What do they do? These two individuals immerse themselves in coordinating every detail of moving new residents into Kensington Park. They get to know all involved loved ones, help them through the administrative process and plan out each step of the move. They schedule an arrival time, identify mealtime companions and prep our care team to welcome the resident. They oversee the move from start to finish, taking great care to make the transition experience stress-free, comfortable and efficient. Beyond move-in day, Cariah-Butler and Davis communicate as often as our families want or need. They attend milestone meetings on days 14 and 45 of residency, and they remain accessible to answer questions, address concerns and manage crises, if any evolve during the stay. They also handle end-of-life services such as hospice, and celebrate the resident’s life with a memorial gathering, as they would for their own family.
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Elisa Gil-Pires, MD, FACP, CMD VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES What drew you to a career that focuses on serving older adults? I’ve always had a deep love for older adults. My grandmother lived with us and helped in raising me until she died, so that’s where my interest first started. I love learning from the generation we serve and I’m grateful that I can give them dignity, honor and respect through the personalized healthcare they deserve. I am proud to lead the Charles E. Smith Life Communities medical team, which includes nine full-time physicians who provide geriatric medical care to residents and patients. As one of the largest and most highly regarded nonprofit eldercare organizations in the nation, we set ourselves apart from other senior communities by having our own full-time staff physicians trained in rehabilitation medicine, palliative care and other specialties in addition to geriatrics.
ADAM FREEDMAN
Why is it important to have on-staff physicians for both the rehabilitation services and primary geriatric care you have on your campus? To remain as healthy and independent as possible, older adults benefit greatly from convenient access to high quality health care, and that requires the consistency of staff physicians who are available every day for that purpose. Our physicians are board certified, attentive and tuned in to patient/resident satisfaction. We also have a variety of specialty consultants from the community. Rehabilitation takes place at our Post-Acute Care Center, which has comfortable, private accommodations and a team of over 30 experienced and caring therapists who focus on the lifestyle of each individual and make their specific goals a priority. Hirsh Health Center is our private practice for primary geriatric care. At Hirsh, we offer accessibility and convenience to dedicated geriatric professionals right here on our campus, both for our residents and interested neighbors from around the metropolitan area who have heard about our well-regarded services.
6121 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-8445 www.smithlifecommunities.org BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018 235
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Christy Andrus SALES COUNSELOR, RIDERWOOD
3140 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 1-800-610-1560 www.RiderwoodCommunity.com
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My biggest concern about moving to a retirement community is downsizing. How do I get started? If you’ve lived in your house for decades, the idea of downsizing can feel overwhelming. Luckily, there are companies that specialize in helping seniors tackle the task. Often called senior move managers, these professionals will guide you through the process of decluttering and help you sell or donate items you no longer want. At Riderwood, we have a personal moving consultant who helps new residents prepare for their move. Your consultant will even come to your house before your scheduled move and work with you on furniture placement in your new home. That way you know what you’re keeping and what needs to go. She’ll also refer you to professional packing and moving companies and real estate agents who can sell your house quickly and for a good price. With this level of support, you’ll find downsizing and moving much easier than you imagined.
Bill Gelfeld PRINCIPAL, COMFORT HOME CARE
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LISA HELFERT
How do you know when your loved one needs care? Your loved one may need in-home care if you see changes, both large and small, in his or her quality of life or health. Any one problem can signal a need for an extra pair of hands. Many small changes can become serious if you are a long-distance caregiver or have your own family to manage. In-home care can provide an important communication and health link. There are certain common warning signs you can look for that may indicate your loved-one may need assistance. Among these are things like uncertainty and confusion when performing once-familiar tasks, difficulty getting up from a seated position and trouble with walking or balance. Other things such as spoiled food in the refrigerator, stacks of unopened mail, a cluttered home and infrequent bathing or smell of urine in the house may also be indicators. Please check out this short video for more information: www.choosecomforthome.com/chc_landing/video-time-home-care/
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Diana Dahan DINING ROOM MANAGER, FOX HILL How have your 35 years as a restaurant owner contributed to fine dining and hospitality at Fox Hill? Many of my former customers live here, so I had a head start in learning everyone’s names. The best part of having a restaurant is interacting with the “regulars,” and that is abundant at Fox Hill. In frequent exchanges, I listen more than I speak, to learn about the residents and their guests and what interests them. Hospitality is as important as what’s on the menu. I encourage our staff to enjoy what they are doing, and to learn and grow. About the food itself, Fox Hill is five star so meals are five-star quality. Prosciutto and melon, pâté, rack of lamb and our beloved local Maryland rockfish are often on the menu. The chefs and I work together to create new dishes and honor traditional ones, like the French onion soup I brought with me from my popular Bethesda restaurant. Every week, a sushi chef makes an appearance.
LAWRENCE CHENG
Since the same people dine with you almost every night, how do you keep things interesting? Like any fine dining establishment, our menus change regularly with the seasons and with emerging trends. Our two nightly specials have a significant impact on which venue is more full. We have three restaurants. The River Room is our largest and most formal, requiring jackets for men. The Kitchen Table, with its open kitchen, has the same menu as the River Room but the dress is casual. Even more casual is The Grill. If the River Room/Kitchen Table has Dover sole, they are packed. American classics with a twist, like our signature stacked BLT, pull in crowds at the Grill. For special occasions and for a real change of pace, we cater beautiful private parties.
8300 Burdette Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-968-1850 www.foxhillresidences.com BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018 237
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Pam Heir NP AND CEO, ASHEIR HOME
What happens when your assisted living residents need a higher level of care? Asheir Manor is licensed to provide Level 3 care, and I plan to meet the same requirements in Asheir Home. Level 3 care enables our residents to stay till end of life in what has become their home, even if they need to have a feeding tube or catheter. We specialize in Parkinson’s, mobility and memory care. Being a nurse practitioner, I train my own staff. With nurse practitioner oversight, certified staff on duty 24/7 and one caregiver to four residents, we confidently provide excellent care and a high quality of life at every stage of life. 238
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Asheir Home-Potomac 20 Riverwood Court Potomac, MD 20854 Asheir Manor-Germantown 19230 Mateny Hill Road Germantown, MD 20874 301-250-6660 www.asheirmanor.com
STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
What drew you to private assisted living after years in the health care field? After four satisfying years of a nursing career in England, I moved to the U.S. and had to study and take my boards to become a nurse here. To be able to work during that time, I became a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Eventually, my career took me up the ladder, serving in many different positions in the senior care field. I was a nurse practitioner, taught nursing at Johns Hopkins and became the chief clinical officer of a health management company in Florida. A personal tragedy brought my husband and me back to Maryland in 2011. Filled with compassion for others in difficult situations, I wanted to return to direct patient care. Since I’d seen these services from every angle, I was confident that I could make senior care family oriented and dignified, akin to being at a boutique inn or B&B. I opened Ashier Manor in Germantown in 2013 and Ashier Home in Potomac this year. I make sure that both have an atmosphere of love and happiness.
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Irene Cady-Harrington OWNER, AT HOME CARE, INC.
MICHAEL VENTURA
What is the one best aspect of aging in place? One line sums it up: I want what I want when I want it! When you’re living in your own home, where you are completely comfortable, it is a blessed relief to have help come in when you need it. Life does not have to take a drastic turn. You can continue to eat, sleep and watch TV as you always have. You choose the food, but a caregiver prepares the meals. For socialization, outings are to the people and places you choose. Or, if you prefer a quiet life at home, a well-matched caregiver provides compatible companionship. You receive 100 percent of a caregiver’s attention, a “work of heart.” That doesn’t happen to people past the toddler years! Best of all, no matter how many hours of help we schedule—part time, full time or live-in—the cost is less than a senior facility.
15304 Spencerville Court Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-421-0200 www.athomecareinc.com
Lawren Lankford
SALES DIRECTOR, THE VILLAGE AT ROCKVILLE A NATIONAL LUTHERAN COMMUNITY What kind of opportunities will the Glenmere expansion offer? The Glenmere expansion will add 130 luxury apartments to our campus, as well as a wellness center and new dining venues. Prior to the opening, incoming residents’ input will shape the culture, allowing them to build a retirement lifestyle they love. As we talk with incoming residents, we ask about what matters most to them—their backgrounds, interests and hobbies. As move-in time gets closer, our ConnectedLiving team will work to put those ideas in to motion. What we have heard includes everything from traveling and learning new languages to fitness initiatives and cultural arts. Incoming residents are already getting to know one another through our Community Connect program and have enjoyed a holiday party and a series of concerts together. Glenmere residents will also benefit from a variety of health care and wellness services available on campus.
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STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
Glenmere is subject to final approval from the Maryland Department of Aging.
9701 Veirs Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-812-4624 www.glenmereapartments.org BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018 239
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Susy Elder Murphy, BA, CMC OWNER, DEBRA LEVY ELDER CARE ASSOCIATES
11120 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 505 Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-593-5285 www.care-manager.com
ADAM FREEDMAN
As a leader in Aging Life Care management, what are significant changes you’ve seen over the 30 years that you have been in business? Most significantly, the industry has evolved to meet the needs of the huge demographic that is the Baby Boomer generation. This group is interested in remaining active and healthy and they are proactive in planning for their future. Options include aging in place with home modifications and an increasing array of home-based services, including physicians, various cohousing models, and a dizzying number of independent and assisted living facilities. While Boomers are likely to have decades of older age to plan for, recently we’ve seen a dramatic increase in Baby Boomer clients diagnosed with various chronic neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s and early onset dementia. High quality, professional care management always adapts to meet current challenges and needs, no matter how society changes and healthcare evolves, which is why we say that “we are like wedding planners for growing older™.”
Chris Trump ADMISSION DIRECTOR, CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA
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TONY J. LEWIS
How did Carriage Hill earn its many years of five-star status from Medicare? We are pleased to have been awarded the top rating by Medicare for the past four years. As an independent, premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, we offer a personal and individualized approach to both our short-stay and long-term residents. With our upscale, comfortable surroundings, including all private rooms, the facility offers a home-like environment to speed recovery or serve as a permanent residence. The key to our resident satisfaction is our outstanding team that provides quality care and responds quickly to all resident and family needs. Our staff includes many long-time employees with tenure over double the industry average. The staff’s commitment to quality care results in superior resident satisfaction. All of these factors combine to earn the five-star rating from Medicare.
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James Harrington DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELEOPMENT BAYWOODS OF ANNAPOLIS What are the advantages of a continuing care retirement community that is a co-op? BayWoods of Annapolis is one of only two Maryland continuing care retirement communities that is a coop. Our ownership structure is distinctive: residents are cooperative owners of the property. And with that, they have a stake in the community. Since it is resident-owned and resident-run, their best interests are truly at the heart of every decision. They also appreciate tax advantages and equity ownership. Owners can pass shares on to their heirs. In the last few years, we have declared a fee holiday, offering residents a month with reduced or no fees. To my knowledge no other Maryland retirement community—of any kind—has offered this. Our for-profit housing co-op appeals to Baby Boomers who value ownership and want to be involved in the management of their community.
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What is your community’s personality? A diverse group of people with various backgrounds live here. They range in age from 64 to 99. Committed to wellness, our residents attend and participate in a variety of fitness events and opportunities, wellness lectures and activities. With 147 large independent living apartments and less than 200 residents, BayWoods of Annapolis feels warm and neighborly. In a prime Chesapeake Bay location, residents love their water views and close proximity to historic downtown Annapolis. Many walk the property’s 14 impeccably landscaped and wooded acres with direct views of the Chesapeake Bay. Being only 18 miles from BWI/Thurgood Marshall airport makes it convenient for out-of-town family and friends to come and visit, and they do, making life that much more lively. There is also a high level of medical security in this community, with a full continuum of onsite health care services that include short stay rehab and a 47bed health care center.
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What advice would you give someone whose parents are starting to show signs they need assistance? I advise starting small and building up hours later, because there are advantages in getting help sooner rather than later. One major area of concern with aging is nutrition. Preparing meals can become burdensome and most will turn to simple solutions like frozen meals and canned foods. Poor nutrition can lead to mental and physical decline. Children might notice the refrigerator is not well stocked or plenty of spoiled food in the home. Other signs include the home being dirty and the parent looking unkempt and unwashed. Providing care in the early stages of decline can help slow the mental and physical deterioration process. But no matter when we enter the picture, our clients get a team of support. Alongside the caregiver we have coordinators in the office and in the field. Together they handle all client-related situations. Our coordinators can accompany clients to medical appointments along with the caregivers, and then communicate with the family after each visit. Our team approach to caregiving really makes a difference in our customer service. Are advances in technology impacting senior care? We embrace technology and what it offers our clients. We have a family portal that allows clients and family to access their weekly schedules, caregiver notes and lets them communicate with our staff. We also provide a grandPad to clients, free of charge. It is a tablet made especially for seniors. It is great for engaging clients and decreasing feelings of isolation. There are games and music to help with memory and mood and clients can use it to easily call or video chat with family and our staff. We view technology as another tool, along with home care, to help improve our clients’ lives.
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Chercher’s vegan combination platter features several items, including spicy red lentils and collard greens. At Lucy, Gurage kitfo (opposite) is minced lean beef seasoned with herbs, butter and a chili-based spice mix.
CHERCHER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT 4921 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 301-652-6500, chercherrestaurant.com FAVORITE DISHES: Deluxe vegan platter, beef or lentil sambossa (pastry pies), doro wot (chicken stew), Chercher special tibs (beef or lamb), salmon tibs PRICES: Appetizers: $6; vegan platter: $18; entrĂŠes: $13 to $18; desserts: $5 LIBATIONS: The beverage selection here is not extensive: 12 beers, five of them Ethiopian
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($5.50); and a dozen wines by the glass ($7), half of them Ethiopian. Tej, Ethiopian honey wine, is also available. There is also a full bar, but the servers usually do double duty as bartenders, so this is not the place to order an esoteric cocktail. SERVICE: Friendly and pleasant, though you may have to flag the server down from time to time
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TWICE THE SPICE With the openings of Chercher and Lucy, Bethesda has its first—and second—Ethiopian restaurants BY DAVID HAGEDORN | PHOTOS BY DEB LINDSEY
WHEN 2018 RANG IN, there were no Ethiopian restaurants in Bethesda; by March, there were two. Chercher restaurant, whose chef and owner is Alemayehu Abebe, opened on Bethesda Avenue in the former Suma space on Feb. 1. Barely six weeks later, Mekonnen Abraham and his wife, chef Seble Lemma, began welcoming diners at Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant, taking over the space on Cordell Avenue that housed Grapeseed restaurant for 17 years. (At press time, Delina Eritrean Urban Kitchen, which will serve Ethiopian and Eritrean food, was scheduled to open soon in the former Heckman’s Delicatessen space on Cordell Avenue.) Chercher and Lucy have a lot in common. Both are second locations whose first outposts opened in 2012—Chercher in Washington’s Shaw neighborhood and Lucy on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. (Abebe’s third Chercher is slated to open in Arlington in October.) Abraham’s and Abebe’s families were in the restaurant business in Ethiopia. Abebe hails from Chercher, a region in eastern Ethiopia, where, he says, the highest quality meat, fruit and vegetables come from. Abraham and Lemma come from Dilla, in southern Ethiopia. They named their restaurant after
the 3.2 million-year-old female hominid—dubbed Lucy by archeologists—whose fossilized skeletal remains were discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. Abebe and Abraham both took over what were essentially turnkey operations and made cosmetic changes. Chercher, which seats 67 inside and 30 outside, still sports its predecessor’s goldenrod-yellow tufted banquettes and modern black wooden side chairs. A backlit shadowbox wall display now shows off Ethiopian basketry and serving vessels. New decorative
lucy ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT 4865 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 301-347-7999, lucyrestaurantmd.com FAVORITE DISHES: Vegan combination platter, girgiro (marinated beef or lamb cubes sautéed with jalapeños and onions), whole fried croaker with tomato salad, Gurage kitfo, baklava PRICES: Appetizers: $4 to $8; vegan platter: $18; entrées: $14 to $24; desserts: $6 LIBATIONS: Lucy’s offerings are extensive. Among the 18 cocktails (most are $12) are a classic
martini, a margarita and a Long Island iced tea. The Lucy Mule is finished with a splash of Ethiopian beer. A spirits list includes scotch/whiskey offerings. There are 20 bottled beers (five are Ethiopian) and eight on draft. The 50-bottle wine list has a few Ethiopian selections, including tej. Rodney Strong Chalk Hill chardonnay (California) goes for $44 ($13 a glass); Meiomi pinot noir (California) is $48 ($14 a glass).
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touches include magenta accent walls and paintings by Ethiopian artists. At Lucy, gone are the sienna-colored walls of Grapeseed, replaced by bold murals by D.C.-area Ethiopian artist Tesfaye Wondmagegn throughout the 125-seat space. One behind the bar, textured to resemble cave drawings, features a depiction of what the original Lucy might have looked like. Both sets of restaurateurs allude to the same reason for finding Bethesda appealing—they believe that the influx of millennials moving into many new residential buildings provides a pool of diners interested in vegan cooking, a cornerstone of Ethiopian cuisine. The offerings at Lucy and Chercher include dishes typically found on Ethiopian menus, such as vegetarian or meat stews called wots; tibs, which are cubes of beef, lamb or fish sautéed with spices and aromatic vegetables; and kitfo, raw ground beef dressed with a spice-infused clarified butter known as niter kibbeh and a fiery chili-based spice mix called mitmita. Another seasoning mix found in many Ethiopian dishes is berbere, a 248
chili-based blend that is milder than mitmita and enhanced with other spices, such as black pepper, ginger, cumin, coriander, cloves and cardamom. Savory dishes are piled atop one giant round piece of injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour and wheat flour, and are served with more injera on the side. (Both restaurants also offer gluten-free, teff-only injera.) Use your hand to tear off a piece of injera to scoop up bits of stew, tibs or salad and pop it into your mouth. Start meals at either place with
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Clockwise from top left: Chercher chef and owner Alemayehu Abebe with a vegan combination platter; Chercher’s special tibs; lentil and beef sambossas at Chercher
Ethiopian St. George pale lager and two sambossas (triangular pies), one beeffilled, the other stuffed with lentils. Flour tortillas serve as the pies’ flaky wrappers, providing a nice crunch when fried. Lucy’s pies are more boldly flavored thanks to a wallop of jalapeño in their stuffings. From there, go for a vegan combination platter. Both restaurants include flavorful renditions of gingery yellow split-pea stew, green lentil stew, spicy red lentils, sautéed chopped greens (kale at Lucy, collard greens at Chercher), chopped beet salad and sautéed cabbage and carrots. The food at both restaurants is high quality and carefully prepared, but I have some favorites at each. Presentations at Lucy are more polished. For example, Lemma places a small bowl on the serving platter before laying the injera on top; this creates a well in the center, which has more eye-appeal. A standout at Chercher is fosolia be
Clockwise from above: Lucy’s girgiro, with cubes of beef marinated in red wine and sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños and a secret spice mix; Lucy chef Seble Lemma with a vegan combination platter; baklava at Lucy
carote, carrots and green beans cooked slowly with tomato paste, garlic and onions until the vegetables are caramelized and imbued with umami richness. Doro wot, perhaps Ethiopia’s best-known dish, shines here. It’s a stew of braised organic chicken and a hard-boiled egg simmered in a gingery deep-brown gravy emboldened with berbere; it tingles slightly without setting you on fire. The house special tibs, a sauté of cubed beef tenderloin and thick slices of onion and jalapeño, is enhanced with Abebe’s secret spice mix—rosemary and garlic are clearly components. For those who prefer fish, salmon tibs sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, onions, ginger and large chunks of jalapeño do the trick. Don’t bother with
the desserts at Chercher. A napoleon of flabby phyllo and curdled pastry cream is so sour on one visit, I had to transfer my first and only bite to my napkin. At Lucy, don’t miss Lemma’s specialty, girgiro—cubes of beef or lamb marinated in red wine and sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños and a secret spice mix. It is served dramatically in a vessel over an open-flame, bubbling away and deepening in flavor as the meal
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progresses. “Only we make this dish,” Lemma says. “The hot sauce I make to go with it, koch-kocha, with garlic, fresh ginger, olive oil, jalapeño and hot habanero peppers and spices is very special—people come here just for that.” Pescatarians will enjoy the deep-fried whole croaker that comes with timatim, a bright salad of chopped tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. The Gurage kitfo at Lucy, lively with
mitmita and Lemma’s cardamom-laced niter kibbeh, is a star. For texture and flavor contrast, I like to order half of it raw and the other half cooked. It comes in a special bowl (it resembles a large mortar) lined with enset leaves, which look like banana leaves. The extraction from those leaves is used to make a fermented breadlike food called qocha, which is served with the kitfo. (It has a dense texture I find unpleasant, so I stick with injera.) The kitfo is made with beef that Abraham drives to New Jersey every week to purchase because of its superior taste and quality, apparent in every bite. Scoop up a bite of the kitfo and the accompanying kale-laced ayib, a fresh cow’s milk cheese similar to cottage cheese. Finish your meal at Lucy with Lemma’s fine,
honey-drenched walnut baklava. I hope Abebe’s and Abraham’s hunch that diners in Bethesda crave Ethiopian fare pays off. During weekday and weeknight visits to both places in April, the crowds had not shown up yet. Weekends are hopping, but will that be enough to sustain them? Time will tell. n David Hagedorn is the restaurant critic for Bethesda Magazine.
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The hot dogs include (clockwise from top left): the Chili Idol, a buildyour-own version and the Sooo Cali.
DOG HAUS, a Californiabased chain, opened in Bethesda in April. It is the first East Coast location of the brand and serves elaborately dressed gourmet hot dogs ($6.49), sausages ($7.49) and burgers ($7.99), and the “Bad Mutha Clucka” grilled or batter-fried chicken breast sandwich ($8.49). Order at the counter of the 46-seat, industrial chic (concrete floors, steel and reclaimed wood furniture, pendant lights) restaurant and bar and the affable staff will bring your food to you. The beverage lineup includes wine, cocktails, frozen cocktails and a selection of more than two dozen beers, most of them local. Hot dogs are naturally the star of the show at Dog Haus. They’re all beef, hormone- and antibiotic-free and are served on griddled buttered King’s Hawaiian rolls (as are the burgers and sausages). Supporting players include Tater Tots, fries (regular and sweet potato) and batter-dipped onion rings. We give a thumbs-up to the Sooo Cali (arugula, avocado slices, tomatoes, fried onions and spicy basil aioli) and the Chili Idol (chili, cheddar cheese sauce and onions), but we prefer the build-your-own option, such as a baconwrapped dog with lettuce, avocado, slaw, pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, Cotija cheese and chipotle aioli. Load up on napkins—you’re going to need them. Dog Haus, 7904 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-4287, doghaus. com
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COMINGS GOINGS Viva Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar and Asian Fusion, a 200-seat restaurant, is slated to open in Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda in August.
The Block, an 8,500-square-foot Asian food hall, will open in the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda in 2019.
Celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio closed Range restaurant in the Chevy Chase Pavilion in April after a five-year run. He also closed Lunchbox, his sandwich shop in the pavilion, in May.
Kwok Cheung, the 75-year-old chef and owner of Shanghai Village, announced that he will close the Bethesda restaurant in early 2019.
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Quarry House Tavern reopened in March after two years of renovations. The Silver Spring fixture’s closure stemmed from damage caused by a fire in the restaurant above it. Co-owner Jackie Greenbaum (opposite, top) kept many of the original menu items, including burgers and Tater Tots.
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WELCOME BACK, OLD FRIEND
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EVERYTHING NEW IS OLD again at recently reopened Quarry House Tavern, and that’s really excellent news. The Silver Spring institution and beloved basement dive bar—which dates back to at least the 1920s, when it was known as the Grotto Grill—closed on March 19, 2015. That’s when a fire devastated Bombay Gaylord, the ground-floor restaurant above it at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Bonifant Street. As luck would have it, Quarry House wasn’t destroyed, but the ceiling had a lot of water damage and would require an overhaul. Restaurateur Jackie Greenbaum, who owned Jackie’s in Silver Spring from 2004 to 2016 and now owns four establishments in Washington with business partner Gordon Banks, bought Quarry House in 2005 from a family who had owned it since the ’70s. She credits Banks, the first manager she hired for Quarry House, with turning what had been a dying place when she bought it into a modern beer- and whiskey-geek mecca that over the years built up its beverage list to close to 300 beers and 300 whiskeys. Greenbaum vowed to reopen Quarry House. A month after the fire, she opened a pop-up called Quarry House Temporary across the street. In lateJanuary 2016, before repairs even began on the old Quarry House, a water main burst and filled the old space with four feet of mud and water. “The place had to be gutted to the cinder blocks and steel I-beams,” Greenbaum says. “We were devastated. But I kept it a secret until the day we reopened because I thought people would lose confidence.” With the help of her landlord, Abbe Levin, and Levin’s insurance (Greenbaum’s had lapsed), Greenbaum rebuilt, reopening in March of this year.
“I made it look like it used to be—its beautiful crummy self,” she says. She did that down to the knotty-pine paneling, cherry-red walls and low faux-stucco plaster ceiling. The front and back bars, rebuilt in their original footprints, have textured Formica countertops like yesteryear’s. Many furnishings—such as artwork, framed beer posters and menus, church pews used as banquettes, the front door and a mounted boar’s head—were saved because they had been moved to the pop-up. We descend Quarry House’s 13-step uneven, narrow staircase on a Saturday evening in April and check out the new digs. As promised, they are as if frozen in time, down to the vaguely musty, sour beer, wet basement smell (if Glade made a room freshener to mimic the scent, it would be called Dive Bar). “Jolene” and “I Shot the Sheriff” play on a replica of the Rowe 100-CD jukebox that was there before. It’s all perfect. Even though it’s early, the 100-seat bar is almost full. The menu, a blend of the pop-up’s and the old menu, features 14 kinds of burgers, seven sandwiches (the kimchi steak sandwich is new), four quesadillas, and chicken wings offered with a variety of sauces. One innovation is a brand of veggie burger called the Impossible Burger, a meat substitute taking the market by storm (Bill Gates is an investor) and being served in highend restaurants. We opt for a juicy, real beef, 1/ -pound cheeseburger, served on a 3 sesame bun with Tater Tots. Washed down with a local draft (Jailhouse Poor Righteous IPA), all is well in the world, because the world is as it used to be. n Quarry House Tavern, 8401 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, 301-844-5380, facebook. com/quarryhouse
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BETHESDA 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 $$
ALATRI BROS. (EDITORS’ PICK) 4926 Cordell Ave., 301-718-6427, alatribros.com. The folks behind Olazzo and Gringos & Mariachis bought Mia’s Pizzas and revamped it with a new name and décor. They kept the Naples-style pies that come from a wood-burning oven, but added small plates and healthy options. Sit in the cheery dining room with green, gray and white accents or under an umbrella on the patio. L D $$
AMERICAN TAP ROOM 7278 Woodmont Ave., 301- 656-1366, americantap room.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 $$
&PIZZA 7614 Old Georgetown Road, 240-800-4783, andpizza.com. Create your own designer pizza from a choice of three crusts, three cheeses and eight sauces or spreads. Toppings for the thin, crispy crusts range from the usual suspects to falafel crumbles, fig marsala and pineapple salsa. This location of the hip, fast-casual chain has limited seating. L D $
BACCHUS OF LEBANON 7945 Norfolk Ave., 301-657-1722, bacchusoflebanon.com. This friendly and elegant Lebanese staple has a large, sunny patio that beckons lunch and dinner patrons outside when the weather is good to try garlicky hummus, stuffed grape leaves, chicken kabobs, veal chops and dozens of small-plate dishes. ❂ L D $$
BANGKOK GARDEN 4906 St. Elmo Ave., 301-951-0670, bkkgarden. 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, barrelandcrow. 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
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7935 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-5391, benihana. 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 $$
BETHESDA CRAB HOUSE 4958 Bethesda Ave., 301-652-3382, bethesdacrab house.com. In the same location since 1961, this casual, family-owned dining spot features jumbo lump crabcakes, oysters on the half shell and jumbo spiced shrimp. Extra large and jumbo-sized crabs available year-round; call ahead to reserve. ❂ L D $$
BETHESDA CURRY KITCHEN 4860 Cordell Ave., 301-656-0062, 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 $
BGR: THE BURGER JOINT 4827 Fairmont Ave., 301-358-6137, bgrtheburger joint.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. ❂ J L D $
BISTRO PROVENCE (EDITORS’ PICK) 4933 Fairmont Ave., 301-656-7373, bistroprovence.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 $$$
BLACK’S BAR & KITCHEN (EDITORS’ PICK) 7750 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-5525, blacksbar andkitchen.com. Customers count on the impeccable use of fresh and local ingredients and enjoy dining on the expansive patio. The bar draws crowds for happy hour. ❂ R L D $$$
BOLD BITE 4903 Cordell Ave., 301-951-2653, boldbite.net. Made-to-order hickory-smoked burgers, fried-chicken sandwiches, salads and milkshakes top the menu at this casual spot. A mix of barstools, booths and small tables offers 60 seats. J L D $
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BRICKSIDE FOOD & DRINK 4866 Cordell Ave., 301-312-6160, brickside bethesda.com. Prohibition-era drinks meet Italian bar bites and entrées. Dishes range from fried pork and waffles to short ribs. Try one of the colorfully named punches, which include Pink Murder Punch and Snow Cone Punch. ❂ R L D $$
BUREDO 10219 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 240-483-0530, eatburedo.com. Seaweed stands in for tortillas in the sushi-and-rice burritos at this fast-casual spot, part of a local chain. Try the Beatrix, which combines sweet, savory and crunchy—fresh salmon and tuna are bathed in unagi sauce and topped with tempura crunch. ❂LD$
CADDIES ON CORDELL 4922 Cordell Ave., 301-215-7730, caddieson cordell.com. Twentysomethings gather at this golfthemed spot to enjoy beer and wings specials in a casual, rowdy atmosphere that frequently spills onto the large patio. ❂ J R L D $
CAFÉ DELUXE 4910 Elm St., 301-656-3131, cafedeluxe.com. This local chain serves bistro-style American comfort food in a fun and noisy setting with wood fans and colorful, oversized European liquor posters. Menu options include burgers, entrées, four varieties of flatbread and mussels served three different ways. ❂ J R L D $$
CAVA MEZZE GRILL 7101 Democracy Blvd., Suite 2360 (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-658-2233; 4832 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-1772; cavagrill.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. House-made juices and teas provide a healthful beverage option. ❂ (Bethesda Avenue location) L D $
CESCO OSTERIA 7401 Woodmont Ave., 301-654-8333, cesco-osteria.com. Longtime chef Francesco Ricchi turns out Tuscan specialties, including pizza, pasta and foccacia in a big, jazzy space. Stop by the restaurant’s Co2 Lounge for an artisan cocktail before dinner. ❂ L D $$
CHEF TONY’S 4926 St. Elmo Ave., 301-654-3737, cheftonys bethesda.com. Chef-owner Tony Marciante focuses on Mediterranean seafood tapas, offering dishes ranging from fish and seafood to chicken, steak and pasta. Desserts include Drunken Strawberries and Classic Creme Brulée. J R L D $$
CHERCHER ETHIOPIAN 4921 Bethesda Ave., 301-652-6500, chercherrestaurant.com. The second branch of a D.C. Ethiopian spot, this restaurant and bar took over the space housing Suma. The décor is moderncontemporary and the menu features dishes—from beef to vegan—served on one large platter, meant for sharing, and Ethiopian wine. For our review, see page 246. L D $
CITY LIGHTS OF CHINA 4953 Bethesda Ave., 301-913-9501, bethesda citylights.com. Longtime Chinese eatery serves familiar Sichuan 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 $$
COOPER’S MILL 5151 Pooks Hill Road, 301-897-9400, coopersmillrestaurant.com/bethesda. The restaurant showcases a modern, stylish menu with stone-oven flatbreads, homemade tater tots and locally sourced produce. Local beers on draft and by the bottle, plus regional bourbon and gin. Happy hour and private dining are offered. B R L D $$
THE CORNER SLICE 7901 Norfolk Ave., 301-907-7542, thecornerslice. net. New York-style pizza, available by the slice or as a 20-inch pie. Specialty pizzas include the spinachartichoke 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, lobster-and-shrimp flatbread and kogi beef tacos. The restaurant is also known for its extensive selection of wine and sushi. J L D $$
DAILY GRILL One Bethesda Metro Center, 301-656-6100, dailygrill.com. Everyone from families to expenseaccount lunchers can find something to like about the big portions of fresh American fare, including
chicken pot pie and jumbo lump crabcakes. ❂ J B R L D $$
DOG HAUS (NEW) 7904 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-4287, bethesda. doghaus.com. This fast-casual California-based chain serves hot dogs, sausages, burgers and chicken sandwiches. The hot dogs are all beef and hormone- and antibiotic-free. The industrial-chic space includes picnic tables, TVs, a bar and more than two dozen beer choices. J L D $
DON POLLO 10321 Westlake Drive, 301-347-6175; donpollogroup.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 are available. ❂ LD$
DUCK DUCK GOOSE (EDITORS’ PICK) 7929 Norfolk Ave., 301-312-8837, ddgbethesda. com. Thirty-five-seat French brasserie owned by chef Ashish Alfred. Small plates include steak tartare, 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 $$
FARYAB AFGHAN CUISINE 4917 Cordell Ave., 301-951-3484. After closing for more than a year, Faryab reopened in 2017 and serves well-prepared Afghani country food, including Afghanistan’s answer to Middle Eastern
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FISH TACO 10305 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-564-6000, fishtacoonline.com. This counter-service taqueria features a full roster of seafood as well as non-aquatic tacos, plus margaritas and other Mexican specialties. JLD$
FLANAGAN'S HARP & FIDDLE 4844 Cordell Ave., 301-951-0115, flanagansharp andfiddle.com. This stylish pub features live music several days a week, Tuesday night poker and Monday quiz nights. In addition to traditional stews and fried fish, Flanagan's offers smoked ribs, salmon and traditional Irish breakfast on weekends. ❂ J B L D $$
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 $$
GEORGE’S CHOPHOUSE 4935 Cordell Ave., 240-534-2675, georgesbethesda.com. This modern bistro with pop-culture décor features a seasonally changing menu of house-made pastas, plus a raw bar and a variety of steaks. The braised beef cheek fettucine combines two specialties: house-made pastas and slow-cooked meat. L D $$$
GRINGOS & MARIACHIS (EDITORS’ PICK) 4928 Cordell Ave., 240-800-4266, gringosand mariachis.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. LD$
GUAPO’S RESTAURANT 8130 Wisconsin Ave., 301-656-0888, guapos restaurant.com. This outpost of a local chain has 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, guardados.com. Chef-owner Nicolas Guardado, who trained at Jaleo, opened this hidden gem devoted to Latin-Spanish cooking in 2007 and has developed a following with tapas specialties like shrimp and sausage, stuffed red peppers and paella. J L D $
GUSTO FARM TO STREET 7101 Democracy Blvd. (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-312-6509; 4733 Elm St., 240-3966398; eatgusto.com. The fast-casual eatery aims to serve healthy fare, with a focus on pizzas and salads. The menu includes suggested combos but you can also build your own. Pizza crust comes in cauliflower, whole grain or traditional, and housemade dressings top heirloom tomatoes, butternut squash and other salad items. ❂ (Elm Street location only) L D $
HANARO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 7820 Norfolk Ave., 301-654-7851, hanarobethesda. 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 $$
HIMALAYAN HERITAGE 4925 Bethesda Ave., 301-654-1858, himalayan heritagedc.com. The menu includes North Indian, Nepali, Indo-Chinese and Tibetan cuisines, featuring momos (Nepalese dumplings), Indian takes on Chinese chow mein and a large selection of curry dishes. L D $
HOUSE OF FOONG LIN 4613 Willow Lane, 301-656-3427, foonglin.com. The Chinese restaurant features Cantonese, Hunan and Sichuan cuisine, including chef’s recommendations, low-fat choices and lots of traditional noodle dishes. L D $$
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$
THE IRISH INN AT GLEN ECHO 6119 Tulane Ave., 301-229-6600, irishinnglenecho. 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 $$
JALEO (EDITORS’ PICK) 7271 Woodmont Ave., 301-913-0003, jaleo.com. The restaurant that launched the American career of chef José Andrés and popularized Spanish tapas for a Washington, D.C., audience offers hot, cold, spicy and creative small plates served with outstanding Spanish wines. Voted “Best Small Plates” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2017. ❂ R L D $$
JETTIES 4829 Fairmont Ave., 301-769-6844, jettiesdc. 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 $
KADHAI (EDITORS’ PICK) 7905 Norfolk Ave., 301-718-0121, 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. Voted “Best Indian Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ L D $$
KAPNOS KOUZINA (EDITORS’ PICK) 4900 Hampden Lane, 301-986-8500, kapnos kouzina.com. This is chef Mike Isabella’s first foray into Maryland and the second outpost based on Kapnos, his D.C. restaurant that spotlights Greek spreads, salads, small plates and roasted meats. Not to be missed are the pyde, puffed pillows of bread. They are best as spread-dipping vehicles; crusts for topped, pizza-like flatbreads; or sandwich casings for souvlakis. ❂ R L D $$
LA PANETTERIA 4921 Cordell Ave., 301-951-6433, lapanetteria. com. La Panetteria transports diners into a quaint
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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 $$
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN 7140 Bethesda Lane, 301-913-2902; 10217 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 240-752-8737, lepainquotidien.com. New Yorkbased Belgian-born bakery/restaurant chain with farmhouse vibe, featuring organic breads, European breakfast and dessert pastries, savory egg dishes, soups, Belgian open-faced sandwiches, entrée salads, wine and Belgian beer by the bottle. ❂ JBRLD$
LE VIEUX LOGIS 7925 Old Georgetown Road, 301-652-6816, levieuxlogisrestaurantmd.com. The colorful exterior will draw you into this family-run Bethesda institution, but classic French dishes such as Dover sole meunière and mussels in a white wine broth will keep you coming back. ❂ D $$$
LOUISIANA KITCHEN & BAYOU BAR 4907 Cordell Ave., 301-652-6945, 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. B R L D $
LUCY ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT 4865 Cordell Ave., 301-347-7999. The authentic Ethiopian menu here includes beef and lamb plates, such as kitfo (raw beef) sandwiches and boneless braised yebeg alicha (Ethiopian mild lamb stew). The interior is decorated with Ethiopian-inspired art and features a full bar. Beef and vegan samplers are available at the Bethesda location. For our review, see page 246. L D $
LUKE’S LOBSTER 7129 Bethesda Lane, 301-718-1005, lukeslobster. 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, 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 $$
MAMMA LUCIA 4916 Elm St., 301-907-3399, mammalucia restaurants.com. New York-style pizza dripping with cheese and crowd-pleasing red sauce, and favorites like chicken Parmesan and linguini with clams draw the crowds to this local chain. Gluten-free options available. ❂ L D $$
MEDIUM RARE 4904 Fairmont Ave., 301-215-8739, mediumrare restaurant.com. A prix fixe menu that comes with bread, salad, steak and fries is the sole option at this small chain outpost (there are two Medium Rares in D.C.). Desserts cost extra. Weekend brunch also features a prix fixe menu. D $$
MOBY DICK HOUSE OF KABOB 7027 Wisconsin Ave., 301-654-1838, mobyskabob. com. This kabob takeout/eat-in mainstay was one of the first kabob places in the area. It makes its
own pita bread. The menu includes a variety of salads and vegetarian sandwiches and platters. LD$
MODERN MARKET 4930 Elm St., 240-800-4733, modernmarket. com. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, this Bethesda Row eatery is part of a Denver-based chain. The focus is on seasonal, from-scratch fare and ingredients such as nitrate- and hormonefree bacon. Sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza dominate the menu. ❂ J B R L D $
MOMO CHICKEN & GRILL 4862 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 240-483-0801, momofc.com. Skip the breasts, and head for the wings or drumsticks at Bethesda’s first Korean fried chicken spot. Options such as seafood pancakes, bulgogi and bibimbap are part of the extensive offerings, all served in a hip space with framed record albums gracing the walls. ❂ J L D $$
MON AMI GABI 7239 Woodmont Ave., 301-654-1234, monamigabi. 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. Live jazz Tuesday and Thursday nights. ❂ J R L D $$
MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE 7400 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-2650, mortons. com. An ultra-sophisticated steak house serving pricey, large portions of prime-aged beef and drinks. The restaurant is known for a top-notch dinner experience but also offers lunch and a bar menu. L D $$$
MUSSEL BAR & GRILLE 7262 Woodmont Ave., 301-215-7817, musselbar. 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 Beer Selection” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2017. ❂ R L D $$
NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE’S 10400 Old Georgetown Road, 240-316-4555, notyouraveragejoes.com. This Massachusettsbased chain’s moderately priced menu offers burgers, big salads and stone-hearth pizzas, plus entrées including Anything But Average Meatloaf. ❂ J L D $$
OAKVILLE GRILLE & WINE BAR (EDITORS’ PICK) 10257 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-897-9100, 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 $$
OLAZZO (EDITORS’ PICK) 7921 Norfolk Ave., 301-654-9496, olazzo.com. This well-priced, romantic restaurant is the place for couples seeking red-sauce classics at reasonable prices. Founded by brothers Riccardo and Roberto Pietrobono, it was voted “Best Italian Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ L D $$
THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Store D, 301-986-0285, ophrestaurants.com. Along with the classic flapjacks on this chain’s menu, you’ll find flavorpacked items such as apple pancakes with a cinnamon sugar glaze. And it’s not just pancakes to pick from: The restaurant serves a variety of waffles, crepes, eggs and omelets. J B L $
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PASSIONFISH BETHESDA 7187 Woodmont Ave., 301-358-6116, passionfish bethesda.com. The second location of Passion Food Hospitality’s splashy seafood restaurant features stunning coastal-themed décor and an extensive menu of shellfish, caviar, sushi, chef’s specialties and fresh catches of the day. Voted “Best Happy Hour” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. J L D $$$
PAUL 4760 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-3285, paul-usa. com. Fifth-generation, family-owned French bakery becomes an international chain, with locations in close to 35 countries. Aside from breads and pastries, look for soups, sandwiches and quiche. ❂BLD$
PENANG MALAYSIAN & THAI CUISINE & BAR 4933 Bethesda Ave., 301-657-2878, penang maryland.com. At this Malaysian spot decorated with exotic dark woods and a thatched roof, spices run the gamut of Near and Far Eastern influence, and flavors include coconut, lemongrass, sesame and chili sauce. L D $$
PERSIMMON (EDITORS’ PICK) 7003 Wisconsin Ave., 301-654-9860, persimmon restaurant.com. Owners Damian and Stephanie Salvatore’s popular restaurant offers casual fare from salads to sandwiches to meat and seafood entrées in a bistro setting featuring a lively bar, cozy booths and bright paintings on the walls. ❂ R L D $$
PINES OF ROME 4918 Cordell Ave., 301-657-8775. Longtime Italian restaurant, formerly on Hampden Lane, still serves traditional pasta, pizza, fish and seafood at prices that are easy on the wallet. The white pizza is a hit, and don’t forget the spaghetti and meatballs. LD$
PIZZA TEMPO 8021 Wisconsin Ave., 240-497-0000, pizzatempo. us. Pizza with a twist, which includes toppings such as sujuk (Mediterranean beef sausage), pistachio mortadella and spicy beef franks, plus a wide selection of pides (boat-shaped pizzas). Salads, wraps, panini and entrées also available. Limited seating; delivery within about a 3-mile radius. LD$
PIZZERIA DA MARCO (EDITORS’ PICK) 8008 Woodmont Ave., 301-654-6083, pizzeria damarco.net. Authentic Neapolitan pizzas fired in a 900-degree Italian brick oven range from the Siciliana with eggplant confit and black olives to the Solo Carne with sausage, pepperoni and salame. Salads, antipasti and calzones available, too. ❂LD$
POSITANO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 4940-48 Fairmont Ave., 301-654-1717, epositano.com. An authentic Italian, family-run restaurant popular for private events, large and small. Colorful rooms are decorated with Italian landscapes, copper pots and hanging plants, and the outdoor patio is one of the most beautiful in the county. ❂ L D $$
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Q BY PETER CHANG (EDITORS’ PICK) 4500 East West Highway, 240-800-3722, qbypeterchang.com. Notable chef Peter Chang’s high-end flagship restaurant offers traditional Chinese dishes in an attractive, modern space. Peking duck, double-cooked pork belly and other authentic Sichuan cuisine are served, and some dishes are “ultimate spicy” for brave palates. ❂ J L D $$
RAKU (EDITORS’ PICK) 7240 Woodmont Ave., 301-718-8680, rakuasian dining.com. Voted “Best Sushi” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018, this casual restaurant has bamboo walls that do little to dampen the noise, but the menu satisfies with everything from sushi to kung pao chicken. ❂ L D $$
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, rockbottom.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 $$
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 7315 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-7877, ruthschris. com. A dark and clubby feel makes this elegant chain popular with families as well as the happyhour crowd. Don’t skip the fresh seafood choices, which include Caribbean lobster tail and barbecued shrimp. D $$$
SALA THAI 4828 Cordell Ave., 301-654-4676, salathaidc. 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 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, shangrila bethesda.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, 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 $$
SILVER (EDITORS’ PICK) 7150 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-9780, eatatsilver. com. Upscale, tonier version of the homegrown Silver Diner chain, with modern takes on American classics and an emphasis on healthy, local and organic ingredients. Sleek interior takes its cue from the 1920s. ❂ J B R L D $$
SMOKE BBQ BETHESDA 4858 Cordell Ave., 301-656-2011, 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. J L D $
SOUTH STREET STEAKS 4856 Cordell Ave., 301-215-8333, 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 $
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 $
TACOAREPA 4905 Fairmont Ave, 240-858-6975. This fast-casual restaurant in Woodmont Triangle serves a dozen fillings—from curried chickpeas with mango slaw to sliced grilled beef with salsa and chipotle crema—to go in a taco, tostada bowl or arepa (Venezuelan corn cake). The space, which seats 60 inside, has a full bar serving tropical cocktails and a beer list of five on tap and two in bottles. L D $
TAKO GRILL 4914 Hampden Lane (The Shoppes of Bethesda), 301-652-7030, 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 $$
TANDOORI NIGHTS 7236 Woodmont Ave., 301-656-4002, tandoorinightsbethesda.com. Located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, the restaurant serves traditional Indian fare ranging from tandoori chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices, to a biryani flavored with saffron, nuts and raisins. ❂ L D $$
TAPP’D BETHESDA 4915 St. Elmo Ave., 240-630-8120, tappdbethesda.com. Beer-centric gastropub offering 40-plus beers on tap, 100-plus bottles and beer flights. Food menu includes standard American fare: soups and salads, char-grilled wings, beer-battered
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onion rings, burgers, brats and mains such as crabcakes, barbecue ribs and beer-can chicken pot pie. Top it off with a root beer float. ❂ J L D $$
TARA THAI 7101 Democracy Blvd. (Westfield Montgomery mall), 301-657-0488, tarathai.com. Thai cuisine goes high style at Bethesda Magazine readers’ pick for “Best Thai Restaurant” in 2018. With colorful murals of ocean creatures looking on, diners can try dishes ranging from mild to adventurous. L D $$
TASTEE DINER 7731 Woodmont Ave., 301-652-3970, tasteediner. 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 crabcakes to crowds of loyal customers. Open 24 hours. J B L D $
TAYLOR GOURMET 7280 Woodmont Ave., 301-951-9001, taylorgourmet.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. L D $
TIA QUETA 4839 Del Ray Ave., 301-654-4443, tiaqueta.com. This longtime family and happy-hour favorite offers authentic Mexican food such as moles and fish dishes, as well as the usual Tex-Mex options. Drink menu includes American and Mexican beers. ❂ J L D $$
TOMMY JOE’S 7940 Norfolk Ave., 301-654-3801, tommyjoes. com. This Bethesda institution is now in the space formerly housing Urban Heights. The second-floor, window-filled corner location suits its sports bar persona, and the vast rooftop is ideal for outdoor drinking and snacking. Fare includes wings (Pohostyle, grilled and smoky, are a good option), burgers, crabcakes and ribs. Chunky brisket chili, on its own or on nachos, is a winner. ❂ L D $$
TRATTORIA SORRENTO (EDITORS’ PICK) 4930 Cordell Ave., 301-718-0344, trattoriasorrento. com. This family-run Italian favorite offers homemade pastas, baked eggplant and fresh fish dishes. Half-price bottles of wine on Wednesdays. D $$
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN (EDITORS’ PICK) 7100 Wisconsin Ave., 240-200-1257, truefoodkitchen.com. Health-focused chain prides itself on serving fresh ingredients and features an open kitchen. The eclectic, multicultural menu changes from season to season, and includes sandwiches, salads and pizza. Beer, wine and freshfruit and vegetable cocktails are also available. Voted “Best New Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ R L D $
TYBER BIERHAUS 7525 Old Georgetown Road, 240-821-6830, tyberbierhausmd.com. Czech, German and Belgian brews served in an authentic beer-hall setting, furnished with the same benches as those used in the Hofbrau brewhouse in Munich. Pub menu features mussels, hearty sandwiches, schnitzel and goulash. R L D $$
UNCLE JULIO’S 4870 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-2981, unclejulios. com. Loud and large, this Tex-Mex eatery packs in families and revelers fueling up on fajitas, tacos and more. Kids love to watch the tortilla machine.
Voted “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2017. ❂ J R L D $$
VILLAIN & SAINT 7141 Wisconsin Ave., 240-800-4700, villainand saint.com. Listen to live music while digging into salt-roasted beets or slow-smoked pork ribs at this hip bar, courtesy of chef Robert Wiedmaier’s RW Restaurant Group. Delightfully dated décor includes lava lamps and photos of late great rock stars. The menu is divided into hearty dishes (villain) and vegetarian options (saint). ❂ R L D $$
VÜK 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 sold by the slice or as whole pies: cheese, sausage, pepperoni and mushroom/onion. L D $
WILDWOOD ITALIAN CUISINE 10257 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-493-9230, wildwooditaliancuisine. com. The eatery, owned by the adjacent Oakville Grille & Wine Bar, serves up thick-crusted Sicilianstyle pizza, pasta and entrées in a casual atmosphere. ❂ L D $$
WILDWOOD KITCHEN (EDITORS’ PICK) 10223 Old Georgetown Road (Wildwood Shopping Center), 301-571-1700, wildwoodkitchenrw.com. Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s attractive neighborhood bistro serving fresh and light modern cuisine. Entrées range from Amish chicken with a scallion potato cake to grilled Atlantic salmon with creamy polenta. L D $$
WOODMONT GRILL (EDITORS’ PICK) 7715 Woodmont Ave., 301-656-9755, 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. Voted “Best Restaurant Service” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ L D $$$
WORLD OF BEER 7200 Wisconsin Ave., 240-389-9317, worldofbeer. com. Craft beer-focused tavern chain offers 50 brews on tap rotating daily and hundreds of bottled options. Food is classic pub fare, including hamburgers, wings and bratwurst sandwiches, as well as flatbreads and salads. ❂ J R L D $
YUZU 7345-B Wisconsin Ave., 301-656-5234, yuzu bethesda.com. Diners will find authentic Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi and cooked tofu, vegetable, tempura, meat and fish dishes, prepared by sushi chef and owner Yoshihisa Ota. L D $$
CABIN JOHN FISH TACO 7945 MacArthur Blvd., 301-229-0900, fishtacoonline.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂JLD$
SAL’S ITALIAN KITCHEN (EDITORS’ PICK) 7945 MacArthur Blvd., 240-802-2370, salsitalian kitchen.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 $$
WILD TOMATO (EDITORS’ PICK) 7945 MacArthur Blvd., 301-229-0680, wildtomatorestaurant.com. A family-friendly neighborhood restaurant from Persimmon owners Damian and Stephanie Salvatore, serving salads, sandwiches and pizza. Voted “Best Neighborhood Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2017. ❂ J L D $
CHEVY CHASE ALFIO’S LA TRATTORIA 4515 Willard Ave., 301-657-9133, alfios.com. This Northern Italian classic on the first floor of The Willoughby of Chevy Chase Condominium has been feeding families and casual diners for more than 30 years. Look for traditional pasta, veal and chicken dishes (plus pizza), served in an Old World environment. J L D $$
THE CAPITAL GRILLE 5310 Western Ave., 301-718-7812, capitalgrille. 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 $$$$
CLYDE’S 5441 Wisconsin Ave., 301-951-9600, clydes. com. The popular restaurant features a frequently changing menu of American favorites and a collection of vintage airplanes and cars, as well as a model train running on a track around the ceiling. ❂ J R L D $$
DON POLLO 7007 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-0001, donpolloonline.com. See Bethesda listing. L D $
FISH TACO 7015 Wisconsin Ave., 301-652-0010, fishtacoonline.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂JLD$
LA FERME (EDITORS’ PICK) 7101 Brookville Road, 301-986-5255, laferme restaurant.com. This charming Provence-style restaurant serving classic French cuisine is a popular choice for an intimate dinner. Cognac Le Bar at La Ferme, a bar within the restaurant, opened in fall 2016. The bar serves small plates, and cocktails include the French 75, with cognac, simple syrup, lemon juice and champagne. Voted “Best Romantic Restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ R L D $$$
LIA'S (EDITORS’ PICK) 4435 Willard Ave., 240-223-5427, chefgeoff.com. Owner Geoff Tracy focuses on high-quality, lowfuss modern Italian-American fare at this modern space with a wine room. Pizzas, house-made pastas and fresh fish please business lunchers and dinner crowds. Voted “Best Restaurant in Chevy Chase” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2017. ❂ J R L D $
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MANOLI CANOLI RESTAURANT 8540 Connecticut Ave., 301-951-1818, manolicanoli.com. Italian and Greek specialties abound at a fun family eatery that features a large prepared foods section, dishes made with olive oil from owner Stavros Manolakos’ family farm in Greece and homemade mozzarella on pizza and subs. ❂ J L D $
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dine MEIWAH RESTAURANT 4457 Willard Ave., 301-652-9882, meiwah restaurant.com. This modern restaurant on the second floor of a Friendship Heights office building offers top-quality Chinese dishes that are hard to beat. There’s also a sushi bar with an extensive menu. A fountain sparkles on the outdoor patio. ❂ L D $$
POTOMAC PIZZA 19 Wisconsin Circle, 301-951-1127, 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, 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. Kōbō, a restaurant within the restaurant, allows eight people to dine on 12- to 15-course tasting menus. ❂ L D $$
TAVIRA 8401 Connecticut Ave., 301-652-8684, tavira restaurant.com. Fish stews and several versions of bacalhau (salted cod) figure prominently on the menu of this intriguing Portuguese restaurant, which manages to be charming and attractive despite its location in an office building basement. L D $$
GARRETT PARK BLACK MARKET BISTRO (EDITORS’ PICK) 4600 Waverly Ave., 301-933-3000, blackmarket restaurant.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 $$
KENSINGTON THE DISH & DRAM 10301 Kensington Parkway, 301-962-4046, thedishanddram.com. The owners of The Daily Dish in Silver Spring serve comfort food made with local ingredients in a 2,800-square-foot space in Kensington. Steak frites, Maryland crab soup, burgers and house-made desserts are on the menu. J R L D $$
FRANKLY…PIZZA! (EDITORS’ PICK) 10417 Armory Ave., 301-832-1065, franklypizza. 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-yearold family recipe. Wines and homemade sodas served on tap, too. Voted "Best Pizza" by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ L D $
K TOWN BISTRO 3784 Howard Ave., 301-933-1211, ktownbistro. 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 $$
NORTH POTOMAC/ GAITHERSBURG &PIZZA 258 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 240-4998447, andpizza.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ LD$
ASIA NINE 254 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 301-3309997, asianinemd.com. Pan Asian restaurant with a first location in Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter offers dishes from Vietnam, China, Thailand and Japan. Specialties include grilled lamb chops served with mango-soy coulis and miso honey duck breast drizzled with a sake butter sauce. R L D $$
ATHENS GRILL 9124 Rothbury Drive, 301-975-0757, athensgrill. 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 lemon dill sauce and lamb kabobs are cooked on a hardwood grill. L D $
BARKING MAD CAFE 239 Spectrum Ave., 240-297-6230, barkingmad cafe.com. Cooking from a wood hearth and selecting vegetables, herbs and edible flowers from its aeroponic (grown in air/mist but without soil) organic garden, Barking Mad Cafe has a corner spot in Watkins Mill Town Center. Look for madefrom-scratch brunch, lunch and dinner sweets and savories, such as breakfast pizza, watermelon salad and farro salad. ❂ R L D $$
BONEFISH GRILL 82 Market St., 240-631-2401, bonefishgrill. com. While fresh fish cooked over a wood fire is the centerpiece of this upscale Florida chain, the steaks, crab cakes and specialty martinis make it a fun option for happy hour and those with hearty appetites. R L D $$
BUCA DI BEPPO 122 Kentlands Blvd., 301-947-7346, bucadibeppo. 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 $$
COAL FIRE 116 Main St., 301-519-2625, coalfireonline.com. Homemade crusts fired by coal and topped with your choice of toppings and three different sauces: classic, spicy and signature, which is slightly sweet with a hint of spice. Salads, sandwiches and pasta also available, plus a full bar. ❂ L D $
COASTAL FLATS 135 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 301869-8800, greatamericanrestaurants.com. First Maryland locale for Great American Restaurants, a Fairfax-based chain. Seaside-inspired décor extends to the menu, which offers lobster and shrimp rolls, fried grouper and Key lime pie. Steaks, pasta and burgers also served. Voted “Best Restaurant in Gaithersburg/North Potomac” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ J R L D $$
COPPER CANYON GRILL 100 Boardwalk Place, 240-631-0003, ccgrill.com. Large portions of American classics such as salads,
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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 $$
DOGFISH HEAD ALEHOUSE 800 W. Diamond Ave., 301-963-4847, dogfishale house.com. The first Maryland outpost of the popular Rehoboth Beach brewpub, the restaurant is packed with revelers and families clamoring for the Dogfish Head brews, burgers, pizzas and ribs. Check out the burger of the week. ❂ J L D $$
DON POLLO 9083 Gaither Road, 301-990-0981, donpollogroup. com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $
FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL 390 Spectrum Ave., 301-284-1770, gaithersburg. firebirdsrestaurants.com. Part of a chain, this restaurant in the Watkins Mill Town Center cooks steaks and seafood over a wood-fired grill. Designed to look like a Colorado lodge, the eatery tends toward classic fare for entrées (surf-and-turf, salmon, burgers) and dessert (chocolate cake, Key lime pie, carrot cake). ❂ J L D $$
GREENE GROWLERS 227 E. Diamond Ave., 240-261-6196, greenegrowlers.com. Formerly Growlers, this American restaurant in a turn-of-the-century building in downtown Gaithersburg serves local beers on tap and a full menu with sandwiches, pasta and housemade crabcakes. Occasional events include trivia and standup comedy nights. ❂ J L D $
GUAPO’S RESTAURANT 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., L-17, 301-977-5655, guaposrestaurant.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂JRLD$
HERSHEY’S RESTAURANT & BAR 17030 Oakmont Ave., 301-948-9893, hersheysat thegrove.com. Fried chicken that tastes like it was made by an aproned elder is served up in a clapboard building constructed in 1889. Besides the fab fried chicken, Hershey’s serves up warm rolls, inexpensive prices and live music. ❂ J B R L D $$
IL PORTO RESTAURANT 245 Muddy Branch Road, 301-590-0735, ilporto restaurant.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 $
INFERNO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA (EDITORS’ PICK) 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 $
LE PALAIS 304 Main St., No. 100, 301-947-4051, restaurantlepalais.com. Chef-owner Joseph Zaka trips lightly through the dishes of Brittany and Burgundy, adding a modern twist here and there. Entrées include duck pot-au-feu and cassolette of lamb. D $$$
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THE MELTING POT 9021 Gaither Road, 301-519-3638, themeltingpot. com. There’s nothing like dipping bits of bread, vegetables and apples into a communal pot of hot cheese to get a date or a party started. The Melting Pot chain also offers wine, oil or broth to cook meat tableside and chocolate fondue for dessert. J D $$
NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE’S 245 Kentlands Blvd., 240-477-1040, notyouraveragejoes.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $$
OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE 212 Ellington Blvd. (Downtown Crown), 301-9636281, oldtownpourhouse.com. One of the eateries from Chicago’s Bottleneck Management restaurant company, this place features more than 90 local and international brews on tap. Classic American cuisine is served in a setting with copper-inlaid bars and high ceilings. ❂ L D $$
PALADAR LATIN KITCHEN & RUM BAR 203 Crown Park Ave., 301-330-4400, 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 chicken. Bar selections includes 50 varieties of rum, 15 tequilas and six types of mojitos. ❂ J R L D $$
POTOMAC VILLAGE DELI 625 Center Point Way, 301-299-5770, potomacvillagedeli.com. Traditional Jewish deli in the Kentlands, offering all-day breakfast and all the classics, from bagels, smoked fish, knishes, matzo ball soup, corned beef, pastrami and chopped liver to overstuffed combo sandwiches, Reubens, subs, wraps, burgers, salads, pizza and New York cheesecake. J B L D $$
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. L D $
RED HOT & BLUE 16811 Crabbs Branch Way, 301-948-7333, 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 $
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 106 Crown Park Ave. (Downtown Crown), 301-9901926, ruthschris.com. See Bethesda listing. D $$$
SARDI’S POLLO A LA BRASA 430 N. Frederick Ave., 301-977-3222, sardis chicken.com. Yes, there’s charbroiled chicken, but don’t miss the other Peruvian specialties, especially the ceviche and Salchipapas, a true Peruvian street food of thinly sliced pan-fried beef hot dogs mixed with french fries and served with condiments. LD$
TANDOORI NIGHTS 106 Market St., 301-947-4007, tandoorinightsmd. com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $
TARA THAI 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., L-9, 301-947-8330, tarathai.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$
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TED’S BULLETIN 220 Ellington Blvd. (Downtown Crown), 301990-0600, 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 B 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, thaitanium restaurant.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. ❂JLD$
UNCLE JULIO’S 231 Rio Blvd. (RIO Washingtonian Center), 240-6322150, unclejulios.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J R L D $$
VASILI'S KITCHEN 705 Center Point Way, 301-977-1011, vasilis kitchen.com. Tan and brown décor lends a cozy vibe to this 4,700-square-foot Kentlands restaurant. The owners ran the popular Vasili’s Mediterranean Grill in another Kentlands location for more than a decade before closing it to focus on Vasili’s Kitchen. The Mediterranean menu is heavy on seafood dishes. ❂ J D $$
THE WINE HARVEST, THE KENTLANDS 114 Market St., 301-869-4008, thewineharvest. 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, zikisteakhouse. 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 $$
ZOËS KITCHEN 177 Kentlands Blvd., Suite 101, 301-947-7711, zoeskitchen.com. An outpost of a Birmingham, Alabama, fast-casual chain, Zoës features Mediterranean dishes such as kabobs, hummus and pita sandwiches. It specializes in takeout dinner for four for under $30. J L D $
POTOMAC ADDIE’S (EDITORS’ PICK) 12435 Park Potomac Ave., 301-340-0081, addies restaurant.com. Longtime North Bethesda restaurant from the Black Restaurant Group that closed in 2013 is reborn in the Park Potomac development. Date nights call for the signature entrées for two. Larger groups might opt for the supreme Seafood Tower, a mega assortment of daily seafood specials. ❂ R L D $$
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, brooklyns delimd.com. From chopped liver to chicken soup, Brooklyn’s serves all the deli specialties, plus more. Think hot pastrami with coleslaw and Russian dressing on pumpernickel. ❂ J B L D $
ELEVATION BURGER 12525-D Park Potomac Ave., 301-838-4010, 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, 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 dishes; the gluten-free menu offers pizza, cheese ravioli and quinoa pastas. J L D $$
THE GRILLED OYSTER CO. (EDITORS’ PICK) 7943 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center & Mall), 301-299-9888, thegrilledoyster company.com. This Chesapeake-style seafood eatery features small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrées. The sampler of four grilled oysters— with ingredients such as coconut rum and cucumber relish—showcases the namesake item. ❂ J R L D $$
GRINGOS & MARIACHIS (EDITORS’ PICK) 12435 Park Potomac Ave., 301-339-8855, gringosandmariachis.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂D$
HUNTER’S BAR AND GRILL 10123 River Road, 301-299-9300, thehuntersinn. 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
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LAHINCH TAVERN AND GRILL 7747 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center & Mall), 240-499-8922, lahinchtavernandgrill.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 fare such as Alaskan halibut. Lahinch is a coastal town in Ireland’s County Clare. J R L D $$$
LOCK 72 KITCHEN & BAR (EDITORS’ PICK) 10128 River Road, 301-299-0481, lock72.com. Well-known chef Robert Wiedmaier’s RW Restaurant Group runs this upscale American pub (formerly called River Falls Tavern). Entrées include panroasted duck breast, crabcake, rockfish and New York strip steak. ❂ R L D $$
MOCO’S FOUNDING FARMERS 12505 Park Potomac Ave., 301-340-8783, wearefoundingfarmers.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 Potomac,” "Best Cocktails" and "Best Brunch" in 2018. Try the warm cookies for dessert. ❂ B R L D $$
NORMANDIE FARM RESTAURANT 10710 Falls Road, 301-983-8838, popovers.com. This fine-dining French restaurant, open since 1931, strives to preserve its classical heritage while embracing new traditions. Dinner entrées run from seafood to beef and lamb. The restaurant offers quick service, a casual café option and a violinist at afternoon tea. ❂ J R L D $$
O’DONNELL’S MARKET 1073 Seven Locks Road, 301-251-6355, odonnells market.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 crabcake sandwich, salmon BLT, seafood bisque and crab gumbo. ❂L$
OLD ANGLER’S INN 10801 MacArthur Blvd., 301-365-2425, oldanglers inn.com. Open since 1860 and known for its refined American food and beautiful fireplaces and grounds, it features live music on weekends. Signature cocktails include hard cider sangria and a pumpkin pie martini. Voted “Best Outdoor Dining” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ R L D $$$
POTOMAC PIZZA 9812 Falls Road, 301-299-7700, potomacpizza. com. See Chevy Chase listing. J L D $
RENATO’S AT RIVER FALLS 10120 River Road, 301-365-1900, renatosatriver falls.net. The Italian restaurant offers fish dishes among its menu of pastas and classics such as penne with eggplant, and chicken parmigiana. Traditional Italian desserts include tiramisu, profiteroles and cannolis. ❂ J L D $$
SUGO OSTERIA 12505 Park Potomac Ave., 240-386-8080, eatsugo. 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.
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TALLY-HO RESTAURANT 9923 Falls Road, 301-299-6825, tallyhorestaurant. 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, thewineharvest.com. See Gaithersburg listing. ❂LD$
ZOËS KITCHEN 12505 Park Potomac Ave., Suite 115, 240-3281022, zoeskitchen.com. See North Potomac/ Gaithersburg listing. ❂ J L D $
ROCKVILLE/ NORTH BETHESDA A & J RESTAURANT (EDITORS’ PICK) 1319-C Rockville Pike, 301-251-7878, aj-restaurant. com. Northern dim sum is the specialty at this hard-to-find cash-only spot in the Woodmont Station shopping center. Warm-colored walls surround the crowd digging into thousand-layer pancakes and fresh tofu. R L D $
AKIRA RAMEN & IZAKAYA 1800 Rockville Pike, 240-242-3669, akiraramen. com. This minimalist Japanese eatery serves house-made noodles and vibrant food such as a poke salad. The sleek establishment, located on the first floor of the Galvan at Twinbrook building, features an open kitchen and several variations of ramen to choose from. L D $
AL CARBÓN 200 Park Road, 301-738-0003, alcarbonrestaurant. 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. ❂BLD$
AL HA'ESH 4860 Boiling Brook Parkway (Randolph Hills Shopping Center), 301-231-0839, al-haesh.com. Kosher Israeli grill serves vegetable and protein skewers (including chicken, lamb, beef, chicken livers and sweetbreads). All entrées come with small ramekins of salads (think curried chickpeas; marinated red cabbage; and balsamic marinated mushrooms). ❂ L D $$
AMALFI RISTORANTE ITALIANO 12307 Wilkins Ave., 301-770-7888, amalfirockville. com. A family-run, red-sauce Italian restaurant with specialties including white pizza and lasagna. Lots of antipasti choices, too. The gazebo is a charming spot to dine during the summer. J L D $$
AMICI MIEI RISTORANTE 6 North Washington St., 301-545-0966, amicimieiristorante.com.Previously located at the Potomac Woods Plaza, this upscale Italian restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and creative salads. The new, smaller establishment is cozier than the last with a menu that changes twice a year. 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-andwife 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 $
&PIZZA 11626 Old Georgetown Road (Pike & Rose), 240621-7016, andpizza.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂LD$
BARONESSA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1302 E. Gude Drive, 301-838-9050, baronessarestaurant.com. Pizzas made in a woodburning oven and more than two dozen Italian entrées star on the menu at this 100-seat stripmall restaurant. Trivia nights and kids pizza-making classes are offered. J R L D $$
BOB'S SHANGHAI 66 305 N. Washington St., 301-251-6652. Dim sum and rice and noodle dishes are the specialties at this popular eatery offering Taiwanese, Shanghai and Sichuan cuisine. It’s also one of the area’s top destinations for soup dumplings, where you can even watch the chefs making them in a glassenclosed booth. R L D $
BOMBAY BISTRO 98 W. Montgomery Ave., 301-762-8798, bombaybistro.com. Bombay Bistro opened in 1991 as one of the first Indian restaurants in the area to combine high style, reasonable prices and a fresh take on traditional Indian, and it has been packed ever since. House specialties include tandoori lamb chops and shrimp and scallops masala. J L D $$
BONCHON CHICKEN 107 Gibbs St., Unit A (Rockville Town Square), 301637-9079, 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. LD$
BOTANERO 800 Pleasant Drive, Suite 160, 240-474-5461, botanerorockville.com. Located in the King Farm neighborhood, this small plates restaurant and wine bar features cuisine that changes seasonally. Some recent offerings include a fig and prosciutto flatbread and quinoa grilled salmon. B L D $
CAVA MEZZE (EDITORS’ PICK) 9713 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-309-9090, 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 $$
CHINA BISTRO 755 Hungerford Drive, 301-294-0808. Extensive Chinese menu features many familiar favorites, but this is the place to go for dumplings. With tender dough wrappers and chock-full interiors, these beauties come 12 to an order and with 16 different filling choices. Fresh, uncooked dumplings are also available for carryout. L D $
CHUY’S 12266 Rockville Pike (Federal Plaza), 301-6032941, chuys.com. Drawing inspiration from New Mexico, Mexican border towns, the Rio Grande Valley and Texas’s deep south, Chuy’s is part of a family-friendly chain that serves up a Tex-Mex experience. Colorful food meets colorful décor,
where “If you’ve seen one Chuy’s, you’ve seen one Chuy’s” rings true—eclectic collectibles give each location its own flair. Free chips are served out of a car trunk display. L D J $
CITY PERCH KITCHEN + BAR 11830 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-2312310, cityperch.com. Located above the entrance to the iPic Theaters at Pike & Rose, City Perch offers creative, seasonal American cuisine in a rustic, inviting space. The menu includes raw-bar selections, small plates, shareable salads and entrée options such as grilled shrimp and Long Island duck. ❂ R L D $$$
CUBAN CORNER 825 Hungerford Drive, 301-279-0310, cubancornerrestaurant.com. Pork and empanadas 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$
CSNY PIZZA 1020 Rockville Pike, 301-298-3650, csnypizza. wixisite.com/sneaksite. Carry out a New York-style pizza from this spot by the owners of Pizza CS. Their second Rockville location also offers six seats for guests to dine in, and serves whole pies, hot subs and pizza by the slice. L $
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE 11800 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-8810308, delfriscosgrille.com. This is the Texasbased chain’s second location in the area. Look for upscale takes on American comfort foods, such as filet mignon 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 $$
DON POLLO 2206 Veirs Mill Road, 301-309-1608, donpollogroup.com. See Bethesda listing. L D $
EAST PEARL RESTAURANT 838-B Rockville Pike, 301-838-8663, eastpearl restaurant.com. Choose from many options of Hong Kong cuisine, including familiar dishes featuring chicken, beef, poultry, pork and even duck, as well as those for adventurous tastes. Try the soups ranging from egg drop to seafood with bean curd. LD$
EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT 765-D Rockville Pike, 301-738-7177, elmariachi rockville.com. Serving Tex-Mex and South American food in a bright, pleasant space made lively with colorful art. In addition to the usual enchiladas, tacos and burritos, look for Peruvian seafood and Cuban beef specialties. L D $
EL PATIO 5240 Randolph Road, 301-231-9225, elpatio international.com. This bustling café with pretty green umbrellas on the patio serves up the traditional meat-heavy dishes of Argentina, as well as pizzas and freshly made baked goods. Look for mouth-watering empanadas, beef tongue and sausage specialties. ❂ J B L D $
FAR EAST RESTAURANT 5055 Nicholson Lane, 301-881-5552, fareastrockvillemd.com. Owned and operated by the same family since 1974, this classic Chinese restaurant greets customers with two royal stone lions out front and sticks to the familiar Chinese-
American basics. Check out the daily specials and dim sum menu. L D $$
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Italian wines make even a weeknight meal feel special. L D $$
JOE’S NOODLE HOUSE
100 Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-3398267, finneganswakerockville.com. Irish pub with a nice selection of bourbons, whiskeys and Irish beers and a very limited bar menu offering such fare as bangers and mash, poutine (french fries, gravy and cheese curds), a chicken club sandwich, fish and chips, wings and a burger. L D $
FLOR DE LUNA 11417 Woodglen Drive, 240-242-4066, flordeluna md.com. Latin American fare includes tamales and lomo saltado (a stir-fry of beef and peppers) at this 75-seat restaurant near Whole Foods Market. Tacos, nachos and quesadillas are also in the lineup. Finish off your meal with the tres leches (three milks) cake. ❂ J R L D $$
FONTINA GRILLE 801 Pleasant Drive, 301-947-5400, fontinagrille. 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. Three-dollar pasta dishes available on Monday nights and half-price bottles of wine on Tuesdays. ❂ J R L D $$
GORDON BIERSCH 200-A E. Middle Lane (Rockville Town Square), 301340-7159, gordonbiersch.com/restaurants. The national brewpub chain prides itself on house beers and friendly service. The shiny bar is boisterous, and the menu includes bar favorites with some barbecue and Asian touches, small plates, salads, pizza and flatbreads. J L D $$
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 $
1488-C Rockville Pike, 301-881-5518, joesnoodlehouse.com. Chinese ex-pats and many other customers consider the Sichuan specialties (soft bean curd with spicy sauce and hot beef jerky) among the area’s best examples of gourmet Chinese cooking. L D $
KUYA JA’S LECHON BELLY (NEW) 5268-H Nicholson Lane, 240-669-4383, kuyajas. com. This fast-casual restaurant that started as a popup in the Rockville area specializes in serving lechon, a Filipino pork belly dish. Chef and owner Javier J. Fernandez, a native of the Philippines, shares the flavors of his home country through ricebowls, spiced wings and homemade pastries. LD$
LA BRASA LATIN CUISINE 12401 Parklawn Drive, 301-468-8850, 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, 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. ❂ L D $
LA LIMEÑA GRILL 1093 Rockville Pike, 301-417-4922. An offshoot of nearby La Limeña Restaurant, this Peruvian eatery with a spacious patio serves several traditional seafood dishes, including Ceviche Mixto, an appetizer of lime-marinated tilapia served with glazed potatoes and crispy dried corn kernels. The Chicha Morada, a sweet corn-based drink, pairs nicely with authentic and tender braised-beef entrées. ❂ J L D $$
LA LIMEÑA RESTAURANT
GYROLAND 1701-B3 Rockville Pike, 301-816-7829, gyrolandmd.com. Build-your-own salads, open-face and wrapped sandwiches, and other Greek choices star at this fast-casual spot near Congressional Plaza. For dessert, Gyroland serves loukoumades, a bite-size fluffy Greek doughnut soaked in hot honey syrup. L D $
HARD TIMES CAFÉ 1117 Nelson St., 301-294-9720, hardtimes.com. Good American beer selections, hearty chili styles ranging from Cincinnati (cinnamon and tomato) to Texas (beef and hot peppers), and hefty salads and wings bring families to this Wild West-style saloon for lunch and dinner. L D $
HINODE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 134 Congressional Lane, 301-816-2190, hinode restaurant.com. Serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1992. All-you-can-eat lunch and weekend dinner buffet offers 40 types of sushi, 14 hot foods and a salad bar. Check out the patio with full bar service. L D $$
IL PIZZICO 15209 Frederick Road, 301-309-0610, 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
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, 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. ❂ R L D $$
LEBANESE TAVERNA CAFÉ 1605 Rockville Pike, 301-468-9086; 115 Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-309-8681; lebanesetaverna.com. A casual and pleasant family spot for lunch or dinner after shopping on Rockville Pike, the café is a more casual offshoot of the local Lebanese Taverna chain, serving hummus, pita, falafel, chicken and lamb kabobs. J L D $
LIGHTHOUSE TOFU & BBQ 12710 Twinbrook Parkway, 301-881-1178. In addition to the numerous tofu dishes ranging from Mushroom Tofu Pot to Seafood Beef Tofu Pot, diners at this Korean stalwart can try barbecue, stir-
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LITTLE DIPPER HOT POT HOUSE 101 Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-6057321. An offshoot of an Asian restaurant in Virginia, this 90-seat restaurant serves individual fonduestyle meals. Pick a pot base (including miso and curry), the level of spiciness, the protein and the starch (either rice or noodles), and cook your food right at your table in a bowl of hot stock. J L D $$
MAMMA LUCIA 12274-M Rockville Pike, 301-770-4894; 14921-J Shady Grove Road, 301-762-8805; mammalucia restaurants.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$
MATCHBOX VINTAGE PIZZA BISTRO (EDITORS’ PICK)
1699 Rockville Pike, 301-816-0369, matchbox restaurants.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 33-A 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-thetop pies (including one with roasted red potatoes, bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, ranch dressing and sour cream). ❂JLD$
MICHAEL’S NOODLES 10038 Darnestown Road, 301-738-0370, michaels noodles.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. LD$
MI RANCHO 1488 Rockville Pike, 240-221-2636, miranchotexmexrestaurant.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. ❂LD$
MISO FUSION CAFÉ 33-E Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 240-614-7580, 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 $
MISSION BBQ 885 Rockville Pike, 301-444-5574, mission-bbq. com. This outpost of a national chain, known for its support of U.S. military troops and veterans, serves its barbecue—including brisket, ribs and pulled pork—alongside a slew of add-your-own sauces. Come for lunch and stay to recite the national anthem at noon. J 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 $
MODERN MARKET 1627 Rockville Pike (Congressional Plaza), 301603-2953, modernmarket.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J B R L D $
MOSAIC CUISINE & CAFÉ 186 Halpine Road, 301-468-0682, mosaiccuisine. 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, 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 $$
NAGOYA SUSHI 402 King Farm Blvd., Suite 130, 301-990-6778, nagoyasushimd.com. Cheery yellow walls decorated with shelves of Japanese knickknacks greet customers who come for the large selection of sushi at this unassuming sushi spot in King Farm. L D $$
NANTUCKET’S REEF 9755 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville, 301279-7333, 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 $$
NICK’S CHOPHOUSE 700 King Farm Blvd., 301-926-8869, nickschop houserockville.com. Aged Angus beef cooked over an open fire is the specialty at this upscale spot, but seafood lovers can get their fill from big crabcakes. Signature steaks include slow-roasted prime rib weighing 10 to 32 ounces. Separate bar menu. ❂ L D $$
NIWANO HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 887 Rockville Pike, 301-294-0553, niwanohana. 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 $$
THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 12224 Rockville Pike, 301-468-0886, ophrestaurants.com. See Bethesda listing. This location stays open until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. J B L D $
OWEN’S ORDINARY (EDITORS’ PICK) 11820 Trade St. (Pike & Rose), 301-2451226, owensordinarymd.com. This Americanstyle restaurant, barroom and beer garden from Neighborhood Restaurant Group boasts 50 rotating drafts and more than 150 types of bottled beer. The 175-seat restaurant serves salads, burgers, beef, pork and fondue entrées, and those looking to grab a drink can make the most of the space’s 60-seat beer garden. ❂ R L D $$
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PANDORA SEAFOOD HOUSE & BAR 36-A Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 301637-9196, pandoraseafoodhouse.com. French and Italian seafood is served in an aquatic-themed atmosphere, complete with seashell-inspired light fixtures. Whole lobster comes in a citrus broth with linguine, and a scallops entrée includes fennel pollen, butternut squash, parsnip cream, pistachio crumbs and pumpkin seed oil. Craft cocktails include the Half Moon, a twist on a Manhattan. ❂ J L D $$
PETER CHANG (EDITORS’ PICK) 20-A Maryland Ave. (Rockville Town Square), 301838-9188, peterchangarlington.com. Chef Peter Chang’s Sichuan specialties are showcased in an apricot-walled dining space. Garnering a cult-like following over the years, Chang is best known for dishes such as dry-fried eggplant, crispy pork belly and duck in a stone pot. L D $$
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, phohoa. 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, phonomnom. 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 $
PHOLUSCIOUS VIETNAMESE GRILL 10048 Darnestown Road, 301-762-2226, 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 $$
PIZZA CS 1596-B Rockville Pike, 240-833-8090, pizzacs.com. Authentic Neapolitan pies are offered in a sub-shop atmosphere. Choose from a list of red and white pizza options, or build your own pie with herbs, cheeses, meats and vegetables. ❂ J L D $
POTOMAC PIZZA 9709 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-279-2234, potomacpizza.com. See Chevy Chase listing. ❂ JLD$
QUINCY’S SOUTH BAR & GRILLE 11401 Woodglen Drive, 240-669-3270, quincys bar.com. See North Potomac/Gaithersburg listing. ❂LD$
ROLLS ‘N RICE 1701 Rockville Pike (Shops at Congressional Village), 301-770-4030, rollsnrice.com. This Asian café serves more than 25 varieties of rolls, from a volcano roll (spicy tuna, white fish, salmon, tomato, jalapeño, fish eggs and vegetables) to a Philadelphia Roll (smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado). J L D $
SADAF HALAL RESTAURANT 1327-K Rockville Pike, 301-424-4040. An elegant alternative to the run-of-the-mill kabob places dotting Rockville Pike, Sadaf is pristine, with lace curtains and glass mosaic tiles in front. In addition to kabobs, it offers Persian curries and fish dishes. ❂ JLD$
SAM CAFÉ & MARKET 844 Rockville Pike, 301-424-1600, samcafemarket. com. Fill up on the kitchen’s juicy skewered meats or interesting entrées, including pomegranate molasses stew and marinated grilled salmon, then have a gelato and check out the hookahs. ❂ LD$
SAMOVAR 201 N. Washington St. (Rockville Town Square), 240-671-9721, samovarrestaurant.com. Chicken Kiev, plov (a lamb-and-rice dish) and borscht are among the long list of Russian and central Asian dishes here. Infused vodkas and Russian and Ukrainian beers are available. A framed wolf pelt adorns one wall. J R L D $$
SEASONS 52 11414 Rockville Pike, 301-984-5252, 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 $$
SHANGHAI TASTE 1121 Nelson St., 301-279-0806. Co-owner and chef Wei Sun, a Shanghai native, specializes in preparing three different flavors of soup dumplings at this small restaurant in a strip mall. The menu also includes traditional Chinese-American dishes, such as General Tso’s chicken and fried rice. LD$
SHEBA RESTAURANT 5071 Nicholson Lane, 301-881-8882, sheba rockville.com. The menu features authentic Ethiopian cuisine with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. House specialties include Dulet Assa, chopped tilapia mixed with onion, garlic and jalapeño and served with a side of homemade cheese. L D $
SICHUAN JIN RIVER 410 Hungerford Drive, 240-403-7351, sichuanjin river.com. Customers find terrific Sichuan cuisine served in a no-frills setting. Take the plunge and try something new with the authentic Chinese menu, including 23 small cold plates. L D $
SILVER DINER 12276 Rockville Pike, 301-770-2828, silverdiner. com. Customers flock to this trendy diner that still offers tableside jukeboxes. The latest food trends (think quinoa coconut pancakes) share company on the enormous menu with diner staples such as
full sit-down service. The older sister, opened in 1993, is more like a noodle shop/cafeteria. L D $$
meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
JBRLD$ SPICE XING
100-B Gibbs St. (Rockville Town Square), 301-6100303, 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 all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet. ❂ J R L D $$
STANFORD GRILL 2000 Tower Oaks Blvd., 240-582-1000, thestanford grill.com. From the Blueridge Restaurant Group, owner of Copper Canyon Grill restaurants, comes this 300-seat American eatery on the ground floor of an office building. Salads, burgers, steaks and seafood, plus sushi, with an eye toward high quality. ❂ R L D $$
STELLA BARRA PIZZERIA 11825 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301-7708609, 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 housemade pork sausage and fennel pollen. Italian wines available. ❂ R D $$
SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA (EDITORS’ PICK)
11825 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), 301881-2381, summerhousesm.com. An airy, light and stunning space sets the scene for modern American cuisine with a West Coast sensibility. Fare includes salads, sushi, tacos, sandwiches and steak frites. Do not miss the bakery counter. Voted “Best Restaurant in Rockville/North Bethesda” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ J R L D $$
SUPER BOWL NOODLE HOUSE 785 Rockville Pike, 301-738-0086, superbowl noodlehouse.com. Look for a large variety of Asian noodle dishes in super-size portions, plus a wide 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, 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 $$
SUSHI HOUSE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1331-D Rockville Pike, 301-309-0043. A tiny, plain restaurant serving a large selection of fresh sushi, including sushi and sashimi combinations. Lunch specials for under $7. It’s popular, so be prepared to wait. L D $$
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TARA THAI 12071 Rockville Pike, 301-231-9899, tarathai.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, 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 $$
THAI PAVILION 29 Maryland Ave., Unit 308 (Rockville Town Square), 301-545-0244, thaipavilionrestaurant.com. The soaring ceilings decorated with red chandeliers shaped like giant, stationary spinning tops give the feel of a modern museum. When the menu says spicy, believe it. ❂ J L D $$
THAT’S AMORE 15201 Shady Grove Road, 240-268-0682, 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 $$
TOWER OAKS LODGE 2 Preserve Parkway, 301-294-0200, clydes.com/ tower. Here is Clyde’s version of a lodge in the mountains. Well-prepared food runs the gamut of American desires, from burgers to fish, plus a raw bar. Check out the twig sculpture spanning the ceiling of The Saranac Room. Voted “Best Restaurant Décor” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. J R L D $$
TRAPEZARIA 11 N. Washington St., 301-339-8962, thetrapezaria. 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 $$
URBAN BAR-B-QUE COMPANY 2007 Chapman Ave., 240-290-4827; 5566 Norbeck Road, 301-460-0050, urbanbbqco.com. Urban BarB-Que Company, a tiny joint run by a couple of local friends, has a winning formula and features fingerlicking ribs, burgers and wings, plus salads, chili and smothered fries. Staff is friendly, too. J L D $
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9706 Traville Gateway Drive, 301-251-1177, sushioishii.com. This charming sushi bar in the Traville Gateway Center offers friendly service and 24 specialty sushi rolls, bento boxes and a few grilled items, including beef, poultry and seafood teriyaki. L D $$
TAIPEI TOKYO 14921-D Shady Grove Road (Fallsgrove Village Center), 301-738-8813; 11510-A Rockville Pike, 301-881-8388; 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
1800 Rockville Pike, 240-669-6710, urbanhotpot. com. On the first floor of the Galvan at Twinbrook building, this hot pot spot features a conveyor belt where food travels to diners. A prix fixe all-you-caneat menu allows you to create your meal at your table using one of the stationed iPads. Choose from a selection of noodles, vegetables and meat to add to a bowl of hot stock, then do it again if you’re still hungry. 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
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THE WOODSIDE DELI 4 N. Washington St., 301-444-4478, thewoodside deli.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. ❂ J B R L D $
WORLD OF BEER 196B East Montgomery Ave., 301-340-2915, worldofbeer.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ JRL D $
YEKTA 1488 Rockville Pike, 301-984-1190, 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 kabob. L D $$
YUAN FU VEGETARIAN 798 Rockville Pike, 301-762-5937, yuanfuvegetarian.com. From tea-smoked “duck” to kung pao “chicken,” the whole menu is meatless, made from Chinese vegetable products. There is a large selection of chef’s specials, including Pumpkin Chicken with Mushrooms in a hot pot and Baby Abalone in Tomato Sauce. L D $
SILVER SPRING ADDIS ABABA 8233 Fenton St., 301-589-1400. Authentic Ethiopian-style vegetables and fiery meats are served atop spongy bread in communal bowls. Traditional woven tables and a roof deck add to the ambience. There’s a weekday lunch buffet, too. ❂ RLD$
ALL SET RESTAURANT & BAR 8630 Fenton St., 301-495-8800, allsetrestaurant. com. American cuisine with a focus on New England specialties. Look for clams, oysters and lobster, plus crab cakes and rockfish, and beef and vegetarian options. The snazzy space is also the setting for clam bakes and fried chicken on Sunday nights. ❂ J R L D $$
AMINA THAI 8624 Colesville Road, 301-588-3588. See Rockville/North Bethesda listing. L D $
AZÚCAR RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL 14418 Layhill Road, 301-438-3293, azucarrestaurant.net. The name means sugar, and it fits: The colorful Salvadoran spot is decorated in bright purple and orange with Cubist-style paintings. The pork-stuffed corn pupusas are stars. Also look for more elegant dinners, including fried whole trout. L D $$
BETE ETHIOPIAN CUISINE 811 Roeder Road, 301-588-2225. Family-run Ethiopian restaurant with a modest dining room but some exemplary cooking. Don’t miss the vegetarian sampler, and in nice weather, opt for eating outside in the lovely, shaded back patio. ❂ J B L D $$
THE BIG GREEK CAFÉ 8223 Georgia Ave., 301-587-4733, biggreekcafe. 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. L D $
BUENA VIDA (NEW) 8407 Ramsey Ave., 301-755-6132, buenavidarestaurant.com. The second-floor fullservice restaurant (its sister restaurant Tacos, Tortas & Tequila fills the first floor) has a menu with a la carte items, or you can pay a set price for unlimited Mexican small plates. Offerings include ceviche, guacamole, salads, tacos and enchiladas. The space is light-filled, with vibrant murals and a 720-bottle tequila and wine rack. R L D $$
CAVA MEZZE GRILL 8515 Fenton St., 301-200-8666, cavagrill.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $
COPPER CANYON GRILL 928 Ellsworth Drive, 301-589-1330, ccgrill.com. See Gaithersburg listing. ❂ J R L D $$
CRISFIELD SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 8012 Georgia Ave., 301-589-1306, crisfieldseafood.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 $$
CUBANO’S 1201 Fidler Lane, 301-563-4020, cubanos restaurant.com. The brightly colored tropical dining room and the authentic Cuban cooking evident in dishes such as ropa vieja (shredded beef in onions, peppers and garlic) and fried plantains keep customers coming back. ❂ L D $$
THE DAILY DISH 8301 Grubb Road, 301-588-6300, thedailydish restaurant.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 $$
DENIZENS BREWING CO. (EDITORS’ PICK) 1115 East West Highway, 301-557-9818, denizens brewingco.com. The bright-orange building houses Montgomery County’s largest brewery, featuring core beers and seasonal offerings, along with drafts from other regional breweries. Menu of snacks, sandwiches and salads includes vegetarian options. There is a large outdoor beer garden and indoor seating overlooking the brewery. ❂ D $
DON POLLO 12345 Georgia Ave., 301-933-9515; 13881 Outlet Drive, 240-560-7376, donpollogroup.com. See Bethesda listing. L D $
EGGSPECTATION 923 Ellsworth Drive, 301-585-1700, eggspectations.com. This Canadian import features fresh and creative egg plates in an elegant yet casual dining room complete with a fireplace and colorful Harlequin-themed art. It also serves great salads, dinners and dessert. ❂ B L D $$
EL AGUILA RESTAURANT 8649 16th St., 301-588-9063, elaguilarestaurant. com. A cheery bar and generous plates of TexMex favorites such as enchiladas and Salvadoran seafood soup make this eatery popular with families and others looking for a lively night out. ❂ L D $
EL GAVILAN 8805 Flower Ave., 301-587-4197, gavilanrestaurant.com. The walls are bright, the music’s upbeat, the margaritas are fine and the
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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. ❂ JRLD$
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. B L D $
FIRE STATION 1 RESTAURANT & BREWING CO. 8131 Georgia Ave., 301-585-1370, firestation1. 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, thegreekplace. 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 FARM TO STREET 8512 Fenton St., 301-565-2800, eatgusto.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $
HEN QUARTER 919 Ellsworth Drive, 240-247-8969, henquarter. com. An outpost of a restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, Hen Quarter focuses on Southern fare, such as shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles. The space includes rustic décor and garage windows that roll back for open-air views of Downtown Silver Spring’s fountain. The bar pours 75 types of bourbon and other whiskeys, as well as craft beer and wine. ❂ J R L D $$
ITALIAN KITCHEN 8201 Fenton St., 301-588-7800, italiankitchenmd. com. Casual, attractive pizzeria with bar seating also turns out homemade sandwiches, calzones, salads and pasta dishes. Pizza and paninis are top notch. L D $
JEWEL OF INDIA 10151 New Hampshire Ave., 301-408-2200, jewelofindiamd.com. Elegant décor and excellent northern Indian cuisine make this shopping center restaurant a real find. Diners will find a good selection of curries, and rice and biryani dishes. L D $$
KAO THAI 8650 Colesville Road, 301-495-1234, kaothai restaurant.com. This restaurant turns out top-notch 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 $$
LA CASITA PUPUSERIA & MARKET 8214 Piney Branch Road, 301-588-6656, lacasita pupusas.com. Homemade pupusas, tamales and other Salvadoran specialties are available, plus a full breakfast menu and a small selection of grocery items. B L D $
LA MALINCHE 8622 Colesville Road, 301-562-8622, lamalinche tapas.com. Diners will find an interesting selection of Spanish and Mexican tapas, plus a full Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring huevos rancheros, variations of tortillas Espanola and more. R L D $$
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, lebanese taverna.com. See Rockville listing. J L D $
LINA'S DINER AND BAR (EDITORS’ PICK) 8402 Georgia Ave., 240-641-8061, linasdiner.com. The casual diner features a blend of American and French-inspired options, from frisée aux lardons (salad topped with bacon and egg) to double cheeseburgers. Eclectic, Bohemian décor adorns the walls of the dining room. J L D $$
LUCY ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT 8301 Georgia Ave., 301-589-6700. See Bethesda listing. L D $
MAMMA LUCIA 1302 East West Highway, 301-562-0693, mammaluciarestaurants.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$
MANDALAY RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 930 Bonifant St., 301-585-0500, 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, 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 $$
MELEKET 1907 Seminary Road, 301-755-5768, meleketrestaurant.com. This family-owned, Ethiopian-Italian restaurant serves classic vegetarian, beef and chicken Ethiopian plates, alongside Italian entrées such as pesto pasta with chicken. For breakfast, try a traditional Ethiopian dish of kinche (a buttery grain porridge) or firfir (bread mixed with vegetables in a red pepper sauce). B L D $
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MI RANCHO 8701 Ramsey Ave., 301-588-4872, miranchotexmexrestaurant.com. See Rockville listing. ❂ L D $
MIX BAR & GRILLE 8241 Georgia Ave., #200, 301-326-1333. Modern American bistro with charcuterie and cheese plates, brick-oven flatbreads, ceviche and other light fare. Look for lots of wines by the glass and beers on tap. ❂ R L D $$
MOD PIZZA 909 Ellsworth Drive, 240-485-1570, modpizza.com. First Maryland location of this Bellevue, Washingtonbased chain offers design-your-own fast-casual 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, mrsks.com. Here’s an elegant, antique-filled option for special occasions and 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 $$$
NAINAI’S NOODLE & DUMPLING BAR 1200 East West Highway, 301-585-6678, nainaisnoodles.com. Sisters Joanne and Julie Liu serve homemade noodles and dumplings in this lovable fast-casual eatery that shares a kitchen with their Scion restaurant next door. Focus on the noodles, and bring a photo of your “Nainai” (grandmother in Chinese) to tack on the bulletin board. L D $
NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE'S 8661 Colesville Road, 240-839-3400, notyouraveragejoes.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $$
OLAZZO (EDITORS’ PICK) 8235 Georgia Ave., 301-588-2540, olazzo.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J L D $
PACCI’S NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA
921-G Ellsworth Drive, 301-588-5808, phohiephoa. 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 $
QUARRY HOUSE TAVERN 8401 Georgia Ave., 301-844-5380, facebook. com/quarryhouse. Closed for nearly three years after a fire, this basement-level dive bar reopened in its original space. The inside holds the same 1930s-era feel as the original bar, and burgers and Tater Tots are still on the menu. D $
SAMANTHA’S 631 University Blvd. East, 301-445-7300, samanthasrestaurante.com. This white-tablecloth, Latin-Salvadoran 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 $$
SCION 1200 East West Highway, 301-585-8878, scionrestaurant.com. A contemporary American eatery from sisters Joanne and Julie Liu, who also own a popular Dupont Circle restaurant with the same name and Nainai’s Noodle & Dumpling Bar in Silver Spring. Look for everything from wasabi Caesar salad to crab Reuben to spicy yogurt chicken. J R L D $$
SERGIOS RISTORANTE ITALIANO 8727 Colesville Road, 301-585-1040. A classic red-sauce 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 $$
THE SOCIETY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 8229 Georgia Ave., 301-565-8864, societyss. com. A sleek and modern atmosphere catering to a nightlife crowd, Society offers fare with a Caribbean accent. Check out the rooftop seating and daily drink specials, which include $25 beer buckets. ❂ L D $$
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8113 Georgia Ave., 301-588-1011, paccispizzeria. 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. ❂ JLD$
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 $$
PARKWAY DELI & RESTAURANT 8317 Grubb Road, 301-587-1427, theparkway deli.com. Parkway features a bustling back dining room that makes this popular spot so much more than a deli. Longtime waitresses greet regular customers and kids with hugs during busy weekend breakfasts. All-you-can-eat pickle bar. ❂ B L D $
PETE’S NEW HAVEN STYLE APIZZA 962 Wayne Ave., 301-588-7383, petesapizza.com. Sporting more stylish décor than its other locations, this Pete’s offers the same crunchy-crusted New Haven-style pizzas, plus pasta, panini and salads. This branch is the only one so far to offer fried calamari. J L D $
8555 Fenton St., 301-608-0990, sushijinnextdoor. com. The eatery is spare, clean and modern, and offers terrific udon noodle soup and impeccable raw fish. Choose from 11 appetizers and seven soups and salads. L D $$
SWEETGREEN 8517 Georgia Ave., 301-244-5402, sweetgreen. com. See Bethesda listing. L D $
TACOS, TORTAS & TEQUILA (NEW) 8407 Ramsey Ave., 301-755-6132. Also called TTT, this first-floor fast-casual spot is below its fancier sister restaurant, Buena Vida. The focus is on quesadillas, tortas and tacos—beef tongue, duck carnitas and house-made chorizo among them. There’s a full-service bar and an outdoor patio. ❂ BLD$
TASTEE DINER 8601 Cameron St., 301-589-8171, tasteediner. com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ J B L D $
TAYLOR GOURMET 8535 Fenton St., 301-304-6283, taylorgourmet. com. See Bethesda listing. L D $
THAI AT SILVER SPRING 921-E Ellsworth Drive, 301-650-0666, thaiatsilver spring.com. The Americanized Thai food is second
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to the location, which is superb for people-watching 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 $$
URBAN BAR-B-QUE COMPANY 10163 New Hampshire Ave., 301-434-7427, urban bbqco.com. See Rockville listing. L D $
URBAN BUTCHER (EDITORS’ PICK) 8226 Georgia Ave., 301-585-5800, urbanbutcher. com. Hip, eclectic setting is the backdrop for this New Age steak house, with its home-cured salamis, sausages and other charcuterie, plus meat dishes made from local animals of yesteryear breeds. There’s a lounge, bar, meat curing room, retail counter and dining area. Voted “Best Restaurant in Silver Spring” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. R D $$
URBAN WINERY 949 Bonifant St., 301-585-4100, theurbanwinery. com. Silver Spring residents Damon and Georgia Callis open the first and only urban winery in the midAtlantic 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), 301598-6868, 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 $$
VICINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 959 Sligo Ave., 301-588-3372, vicinoitaliano.com. A favorite neighborhood red-sauce joint that hasn’t changed in decades, Vicino features some fine seafood choices in addition to classic pasta dishes. Families are welcome. ❂ L D $ $
THE WOODSIDE DELI 9329 Georgia Ave., 301-589-7055, thewoodside deli.com. See Rockville listing. J B L D $
UPPER NW D.C. AMERICAN CITY DINER 5532 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-1949, americancitydiner.com. Retro diner complete with blue-plate specials such as Salisbury steak and stuffed peppers; also malts and egg creams. J BLD$
ARUCOLA 5534 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-1555, arucola. com. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine in a casual setting, with a changing menu that includes creative treatment of traditional dishes, homemade pasta and pizza from the wood-burning oven. ❂ L D $ $
THE AVENUE 5540 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-4567, theavenuedc.com. A family-friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar with dishes such as crab pasta, poutine, burgers and baby back ribs. Fun décor
includes classic posters and a giant magnetic scrabble board. ❂ J B L D $$
BLUE 44 5507 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-362-2583, 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 $$
BUCK’S FISHING AND CAMPING 5031 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-0777, bucksfishingandcamping.com. Diners can enjoy a seasonal menu that changes daily, and offers hip takes on comfort food such as roast chicken (locally raised) in an artsy-chic setting. D $$$
CAFÉ OF INDIA 4909 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-244-1395, 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 $$
CHATTER 5247 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-362-8040, chatterdc. com. A group that includes Gary Williams, Maury Povich, Tony Kornheiser and Alan Bubes bought this neighborhood hangout in 2017 and renovated it while maintaining its Cheers-like atmostphere. It offers a full menu beyond bar food, including salads, steaks, seafood and sandwiches. ❂ R L D $$
COMET PING PONG (EDITORS’ PICK) 5037 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-0404, 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, decarlosrestaurant.com. This is a family-owned neighborhood staple, with a traditional Italian menu and upscale/casual atmosphere. Signature dishes include agnolotti, veal scallopini, broiled salmon and hand-made pasta. ❂ L D $$
GUAPO’S RESTAURANT 4515 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-686-3588, guaposrestaurant.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ R L D $$
JAKE’S AMERICAN GRILLE 5018 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-5253, 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 $$
JETTIES 5632 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-364-2465, jettiesdc.com. See Bethesda listing. J L D $
LE CHAT NOIR 4907 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-244-2044, lechatnoirrestaurant.com. This cute, cozy neighborhood bistro is run by French restaurateurs, who cook traditional fare such as steak frites, bouillabaisse and braised lamb cheeks. R L D $$
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN 4874 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-459-9141, lepainquotidien.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ JBRLD$
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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. Voted “Best Restaurant in Upper Northwest D.C.” by Bethesda Magazine readers in 2018. ❂ R D $$
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-5500, maggianos.com. The restaurant features oldstyle Italian fare that’s a favorite for large groups and private celebrations. Check out the signature flatbreads and specialty pastas, including lobster carbonara. J R L D $$
MASALA ART (EDITORS’ PICK) 4441-B Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-362-4441, 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 $$
MILLIE’S (EDITORS’ PICK) 4866 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-733-5789, milliesdc.com. This eatery in the Spring Valley neighborhood may be from up north—it’s the second location of a popular Nantucket restaurant—but its flavors are distinctly south-of-the-border. The menu offers coastal takes on tacos, quesadillas and salads that are as summery as the bright, nautical décor of the dining room. ❂ J R L D $$
PARTHENON RESTAURANT 5510 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-7600, 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 $$
PETE’S NEW HAVEN STYLE APIZZA 4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-237-7383, petesapizza.com. See Silver Spring listing. ❂ JLD$
SATAY CLUB ASIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR 4654 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-8888, asiansatayclub.com. The restaurant prides itself on providing a comfortable/casual setting with a menu that spans Japanese sushi, Chinese moo-shi vegetables, Thai curries and Vietnamese spring rolls. L D $
TANAD THAI 4912 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-0616. The extensive menu ranges from noodles, rice and curries to vegetarian entrées, and even a Thai lemonade cocktail. House specialties include pad Thai and Drunken Noodles. ❂ L D $$
TARA THAI 4849 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-363-4141, tarathai.com. See Bethesda listing. ❂ L D $$
WAGSHAL’S RESTAURANT 4855 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202-363-5698, wagshals.com. Longtime popular deli expands grocery and carryout section, and adds a casual sit-down restaurant in the Spring Valley Shopping Center. Same high-quality fare, including the overstuffed sandwiches. L D $ n
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PRETTY PETALS This summer’s garden of floral dresses will wrap you in trailing vines, petal-soft edges and blooms of color. Add heels and statement earrings for a vineyard wedding, or grab a picnic basketinspired clutch for an outdoor movie night. Here are our favorite frocks.
Tanya Taylor Cosette gardenprint handkerchief dress, $575 at Saks Fifth Avenue (5555 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 301-657-9000, saksfifthavenue.com)
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Parker Allister silk dress, $398 at Nordstrom (Westfield Montgomery mall, Bethesda, 301-365-4111, nordstrom.com)
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BSHIPPER clutch, $68 at Steve Madden (Westfield Montgomery mall, Bethesda, 301-767-0364, stevemadden.com)
Madeline post earrings, $128 at Anthropologie (5406 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 301-654-1481, anthropologie.com)
Sophie Blake Billy cuff in gold, $165 at Scout & Molly’s (Pike & Rose, North Bethesda, 301-348-5047, scoutandmollys.com)
Ruffle-strap heels in suede, $228 at J. Crew (5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 202-537-3380, jcrew.com)
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GREAT LENGTHS How to give your eyelashes a boost with extensions LEARN THE LINGO. Lash artists talk in
de rigueur on the party circuit, but they’re also a time-saving, humidity-proof solution that can take the place of makeup during those steamy summer months when you’d rather not wear anything more than you have to. A full set of eyelash extensions from a reputable salon will run you from $150 to upward of $300. But before you invest in a new set of fringe, here’s what you need to know:
terms of length, curl and volume, so ask your aesthetician to show you options. “Classic lash extensions are one extension per natural lash, but there are also volume lashes—which are finer but include multiple extensions on each lash—that offer more dramatic results, similar to a traditional strip lash,” says Crystal Cabrera of Bliss Beauty & Spa in Rockville.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Choose a salon that uses adhesive without formaldehyde, which can cause inflammation. If you’re allergic to latex, make sure it’s free of that, too. Inquire about the type of lashes you’ll be getting: synthetic is standard; silk and mink offer a more realistic look but are much pricier—and may not be worth the expense.
EXPECT YOUR INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO BE ABOUT TWO HOURS. That time includes a consultation in which the artist takes into account your lifestyle, the shape of your eyes and the look you’re going for. Application is painless and relaxing—bring earbuds so you can listen to music or podcasts. 274
ISOLATION IS KEY. According to PetaGay Llewellyn, owner of Bosch Beauty Bar in Bethesda, it’s essential to find someone who can meticulously attach one lash at a time, ensuring that “you don’t lose your next-door lash, too” when shedding a natural lash and the extension that is glued to it. PLAN TO HAVE REFILLS. To maintain the look, expect to get refills (which cost about one-third to half the price of your initial application) every few weeks as you lose lashes as part of your normal growth cycle. The better you care for them, however, the longer they’ll stick around. Keep your lashes dry for at least the first 24 hours while the glue sets, and avoid rubbing them or washing with oil-based cleansers.
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WHERE TO GO Here are some local options for eyelash extensions (prices are for a full set of lashes): Crystal Cabrera at Bliss Beauty & Spa, Rockville, $200 and up. vagaro.com/blissbeautyandspa Blu Water Day Spa, Kensington, $175 and up. bluwaterdayspa.com Peta-Gay Llewellyn at Bosch Beauty Bar, Bethesda, $275 and up. bethesdaeyelashextensions.com BW Lash Studio, Bethesda, $190 and up. bwlashstudio.com The Red Door, Chevy Chase, D.C., $260. Call 202-362-9890 for an appointment.
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Straight From the Heart A Kensington couple’s resort wedding featured cherry blossom centerpieces, shoutouts to their dog, and a search for the bride’s missing vows
HOW THEY MET: In 2009, shortly after
each moved back to the Bethesda area from college, the couple was introduced through mutual friends looking to move in together. Marisa and Doug and three others became housemates in Bethesda.
THE FIRST DATE: While living together,
the two bonded and learned each other’s habits. “One thing that stands out to me is that I am pretty picky about who I let take care of my dog, Kaya, and I went out of town with family and I didn’t have anyone else to take care of her, so I entrusted Doug with her care,” Marisa says. “That was a big step for me.” She still has the first picture they took together, from her birthday party at Rio Grande (now Uncle Julio’s) in Bethesda. She invited Doug so her girlfriends could meet the guy she had a crush on. Nine months after they met, they started going on dates here and
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there. “We didn’t really have a first date just because we were living together,” Marisa says.
THE PROPOSAL: Doug had planned to
propose in New York City’s Central Park while on a December 2015 trip to visit his extended family. After he saw the weather forecast—cold with rain and snow—he changed his mind. “Being the not-sopatient individual that I am, I bailed and proposed at her parents’ house—not so romantic but very functional—a couple of days before we went up to the city,” Doug says. Marisa had arrived home from the gym, showered, put pajamas on and as she was unwrapping her hair from a towel, Doug was in front of her on one knee. Marisa was surprised since she was sure he would propose during their trip. “The fact that it was in a normal setting and in our normal everyday life was great. I didn’t want a big grand gesture,” she says. Doug’s parents were already on their way over with champagne.
THE RING: Doug’s great-grandmother’s engagement ring has become a family heirloom, passed down through the generations and eventually handed down to him. “It’s a 100-year-old ring, very important to my family and very unique—a one of a kind,” Doug says of the art deco-style antique piece.
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THE WEDDING: Marisa and Doug were married on April 22, 2017, at the Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia. The couple wanted to have their wedding within driving distance of D.C., but at a place their family or friends hadn’t been. “It felt a little bit like a destination wedding without being a destination wedding,” Doug says. NUMBER OF GUESTS: 230 SILVER LINING: The ceremony was sup-
posed to be on the lawn, but that morning the weather was rainy and chilly. The resort offered to leave up a large glass-enclosed tent from an event the night before at no cost. The cocktail hour was held in the resort hallway instead of the venue’s culinary garden.
FAMILY TOUCHES: Marisa wore her great-grandmother’s wedding band the day of the wedding until Doug put her own wedding band on her during the ceremony. Photos of her grandmother and Doug’s grandfather, who had both passed away within the previous year, hung on her bouquet. For the Jewish ceremony, which was officiated by Marisa’s cousin, Doug wore Marisa’s grandfather’s tallit (prayer shawl). They drank out of her grandparents’ kiddush cup, a Jewish wine goblet. They also
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THE COUPLE: Marisa Landau, 34, grew up in Potomac and graduated from Winston Churchill High School. She works for the Humane Society of the United States in Gaithersburg, in grassroots outreach. Doug Schatz, 33, grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. He runs sales and operations for Market Hardware, a digital advertising firm in Bethesda. They live in Kensington.
THE LOOK: Marisa wore a two-piece set by Wtoo by Watters purchased at Love Couture Bridal in Potomac. The set included a white tiered skirt and a pink hand-embroidered corset with beads and pearls. She had a heart-shaped piece of her mother’s wedding gown sewn into the bodice of her corset. For the reception, Marisa changed into a shorter skirt and a pair of Converse sneakers that she “blinged out.”
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displayed pictures of their grandparents on a table at the reception.
THE VOWS: The couple wrote their vows, but minutes before the ceremony, Marisa misplaced hers. Her wedding planner and friends joined the search, but they never found her notecard. Marisa recited her vows by heart, and today the couple laughs about the ordeal, calling it one of their favorite memories. TOP DOG: The couple’s 13-year-old
THE HONEYMOON: The two went to
West Palm Beach, Florida, for four days right after the wedding. In November 2017 they took a 12-day honeymoon to Thailand, exploring towns, visiting beaches and taking in the culture.
VENDORS: Bride’s shoes, Jimmy Choo; bridesmaids’ dresses, The Dessy Group; catering and desserts, Salamander Resort & Spa; favors, Amphora Bakery; flowers, Bill Enright, Edge Floral Event Designers; groom’s and groomsmen’s tuxedos, M. Stein & Company Tuxedos; hair and makeup, Becky Watson, Oxygen Salon and Day Spa; lighting, Digital Lighting; music, Free Spirit; photography, Eli Turner; stationery, Michelle’s Memos; videographer, Bowen Films; wedding bands and bride’s earrings, dfm Collection; wedding planner, Michele Hodges. ■ 278
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THE DÉCOR: Marisa chose blue, purple
and pink for the color scheme. Some tables had large cherry blossom branches as the centerpiece; others were simpler with small bouquets. “We wanted cherry blossoms because they are beautiful, they are pink and they represent D.C., and that’s important to us,” Marisa says. “And it was April so that worked out well.”
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Rottweiler mix, Kaya, has arthritis and couldn’t attend the wedding so they found other ways to incorporate her. Their save-the-date image included Marisa and Doug with their dog. The dessert bar featured bone-shaped cookies and eclairs imprinted with paw prints. The wedding program included a monogram, designed by Marisa, with Kaya’s silhouette in the middle of the couple’s first initials. For favors, they gave out dog-shaped cookies with a tag noting that they had made a donation to the Humane Society of the United States. The florist created a 3-by-3-foot moss dog topiary shaped like Kaya, with a collar of pink and purple roses. Marisa made place cards for the bridal party by painting small dog magnets gold.
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OUTER BANKS ESCAPE recently updated and adjacent to the resort. The beachfront at Sanderling includes a bar and fire pit, and there are three private access points to the beach. Also on-site: AAA four-diamond restaurant Kimball’s Kitchen, a luxury spa, surf lessons, tennis, sailing, sea glass necklace workshops and a mermaid school (don a colorful mermaid tail and learn to glide gracefully through the pool using your arms and core). The resort’s Lifesaving Station restaurant, which occupies a restored 1899 U.S. Lifesaving Station, displays nautical artifacts and memorabilia throughout, including pendant lights repurposed from a 1940s cruise ship. Thanks to the renovations, there’s a new outdoor deck for alfresco dining. Rates begin at $399. Sanderling Resort, 1461 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina, 855-412-7866, sanderling-resort.com
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THE SANDERLING RESORT, which is the only full-service resort on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation over the past five years. The makeover includes resortwide room and restaurant renovations and two new pools, plus 24 new guest rooms that overlook either the Atlantic Ocean or Currituck Sound. The resort’s 120 rooms—each with special features, including a marble bathroom, lounge chair or sleeper sofa, and patio or balcony with hammock chairs—are divided between three oceanfront buildings: North Inn, which is located near the resort’s family pool and lawn and sand games; South Inn, overlooking the adults-only tranquility pool; and the Beach House, which boasts a coastal chic two-story lobby with a living room feel, complete with a bar, a comfortable sectional sofa, puzzles and rocking chairs. Sanderling also offers five luxury beach home rentals, all
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BEFORE OPENING IN APRIL, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond was named one of the “15 Most Noteworthy Museums Opening This Year” by Architectural Digest. The nearly 41,000-squarefoot building includes galleries, a bar and a café. The café opens to an outdoor garden, described by institute architect Steven Holl as the “Thinking Field” and home to sculptures, ginkgo trees and a reflecting pond. Rotating exhibits feature contemporary art in a variety of mediums, from paintings and photographs to textiles, sculptures, video, performance and more. “Declaration,” the inaugural exhibit, explores contemporary art’s
power to catalyze change through the works of 34 emerging and established artists from Richmond and around the globe. Paul Rucker, who is currently in residence at the ICA and is one of those artists, created a reinterpreted presentation of Ku Klux Klan robes titled “Storm in the Time of Shelter,”
using diverse fabrics and patterns to illustrate the repetitive nature of history. Admission is free. Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia, 804-828-2823, icavcu.org
ISLAND RETREAT SET ON A 3-MILE-LONG island in the Chesapeake Bay, the Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island is a remake of the former Harrison’s Chesapeake House, a previously iconic escape for regional sports stars and politicos, including Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Opened in April, this new bayside haven possesses the charm of a seaside inn with a dash of cityinspired sophistication. Each of the 54 coastal-themed guest rooms and suites features navy wainscoting, sisal carpeting and woven rattan lounge chairs. Half of the accommodations also have expansive porches that overlook the bay. Chef Sean Wheaton, an alumnus of chef José Andrés’ Think Food Group, is at the helm of the hotel’s two
dining options, Bar Mumbo and Tickler’s Crab Shack & Restaurant. Tickler’s includes a boat-shaped bar. Wylder Hotel is continuing the former establishment’s charter fishing expeditions with the same fleet of captains that guests had come to know and love. Added fun and games include a saltwater pool, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, a bocce court, lawn darts, bikes and a marina with 25 boat slips. Rates begin at $200 per night (two night minimum typically required). Wylder Hotel, 21551 Chesapeake House Drive, Tilghman Island, Maryland, 877-818-1922, wylderhoteltilghmanisland.com BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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CRUISING DOWN MARYLAND Route 260 heading toward Chesapeake Beach and North Beach—two adjacent Calvert County towns commonly referred to as the Twin Beaches—you’ll notice a series of signs touting corn, watermelon, firewood and … fossils? It turns out there’s a lot of history to be found along the eastern edge of this peninsula sandwiched between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River—even more than you’ll find at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, where visitors can learn all about Chesapeake Beach’s heyday as a resort destination for turn-ofthe-century Washingtonians. For about 35 years, the Washington and Chesapeake Railway Co. brought hordes of day-trippers eager to swap the swampy heat of D.C. for bay breezes, boardwalk 284
promenades, bandstand acts, carousel rides, casinos and even performing bears. But about 17 million years before anyone pulled their first slot-machine arm or roared toward the water on the Great Derby Roller Coaster that once hovered over the bay, this area was submerged under a warm, shallow sea swimming with various shark species. These Miocene-era fish lost innumerable teeth that still wash up on beaches today. They’re easy to spot with the naked eye—if you make it to the shores before the serious enthusiasts arrive. Wandering along the gentle surf under a hot summer sun will inevitably inspire a dip, and there are several beaches where you can kick off your flip-flops and wade in. If you’ve spent the morning looking for fossils, you’re likely already at or very near
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Bay Front Park—sometimes still referred to by its old name, Brownie’s Beach. In addition, the coastlines of Breezy Point Beach and North Beach offer amenities such as rental chairs and umbrellas, plus offshore netting that minimizes pesky jellyfish. The trick here is to manage your expectations. These beaches aren’t the vast stretches of dunes, ocean waves and boardwalk mayhem you’ll find at Rehoboth or Virginia Beach. Instead, they are small, unpretentious strips with subdued surf and calm surfaces that are especially great for kids. Most of the beaches charge admission and also rent kayaks, inner tubes, paddleboards or bicycles. If getting sandy for a few hours of fun seems like too much trouble, a water park on the main drag of
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Beachgoers can find shark teeth from the Miocene era at Bay Front Park, where the beach is more rustic than pristine.
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North Beach attractions, top to bottom: the Friday evening farmers market and classic car cruise-in; the town’s sandy beach; inner tubes, umbrellas and chairs are available to rent; summer events such as concerts are held on the boardwalk.
Chesapeake Beach features a lazy river, snack bar, slides and a few pool options. Though the adjacent towns are often lumped together, each spot does pack its own distinct vibe. Pull into the main North Beach parking lot, and you’re immediately drawn toward the boardwalk with its ice cream shop, antique stores and a market that sells fresh-caught seafood and local produce. If you can make it a three-day weekend, do not miss the incredible Friday night farmers market that snakes through several blocks with vendors selling produce, baked goods, meats and beers, plus a few food trucks like Pinoy Kitchens, which turns out Filipino dishes such as a fantastic lumpia, similar to a spring roll. Here, you’re apt to find a diverse crowd, including parents wrangling continued on page 287 BETHESDAMAGAZINE.COM | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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Neptune’s Seafood Pub Located a few blocks from the beach, this neighborhood corner bar is a solid spot for seaside pub grub like excellent mussels and gooey crab dips. neptunesseafoodpub.com Traders Seafood Steak & Ale You’ll love the filling and reasonably priced plates at this diner-style venue known for its breakfast, where an egg, bacon, toast and home fries goes for a delightfully modest $5.29. traders-eagle.com
North Beach As with all the beaches in this area, bring water shoes since the bay floor can get rocky. It’s also a great idea to arrive with things to float on, plus cash or checks for antiquing later. Beach access fees for out-of-towners run from $9-$17, free for children ages 2 and younger. northbeachmd.org/ welcome-center/pages/beach
where to LEARN Bayside History Museum Develop a deeper understanding of the region through fossils, old-timey recreation displays and exhibits showing the contributions of the African-American community. baysidehistorymuseum.org
Westlawn Inn It’s one of the few white-tablecloth restaurants in the area, where you’ll find upscale versions of down-home dishes such as cream of crab soup and pan-fried catfish. Friday and Saturday nights bring spirited live jazz. westlawninn.com
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum The historic train station now serves as a small but fun gateway to the past, showcasing the people who used the railway during its years of operation from 1900-1935. chesapeakebeachrailwaymuseum.com
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Bay Front Park Situated just south of Chesapeake Beach, this strip of sand, known as prime territory for finding prehistoric shark teeth, is open yearround but only charges a fee ($5-$18) during summer months. chesapeake-beach.md.us/ attractions_bayfrontpark.htm
Farmers Market & Classic Car Cruise-In May 4-Oct. 5 This outstanding market takes place each Friday evening from 6-9 p.m., when you can pick up flowers or handmade soaps to brighten your week, buy something for dinner or just hang out and people-watch. northbeachmd.org/ friday-night-farmers-market-classic-car-cruise
Breezy Point Beach With beach access, a fishing pier, a playground, grills and a concession stand, this is a great spot for families. Campsites fill up fast, so reserve as early as possible. The fee for beach access ranges from
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Movies on the Beach These free monthly screenings from May to August start at dusk and project family-friendly flicks on an inflatable screen. northbeachmd. org/special-events/pages/movies-beach
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Abner’s Crab House Old Bay seasoning perfumes the air at this family-owned waterfront eatery. Grab a table outside so the kids can watch the ducks and boats while you munch on a crab-smothered pretzel or the signature steam pot full of crustaceans. abnerscrabhouse.net
continued from page 285 face-painted children and family dogs; locals walking around with cold brews and chatting with neighbors; and car enthusiasts admiring the gleaming line of vintage cars with hoods up—Chevy Bel Airs, Mercury Comets and kit cars that look every bit as sexy as a row of Rockettes. It feels as American as apple pie (and yes, you can buy that, too). Return the next day to check out the Bayside History Museum, where you’ll learn about those shark teeth, what local life was like in the early 1900s and more. Then head over to Neptune’s Seafood Pub, simply called “The ’Tune” by some, for beers, mussels and crab dip. A mile or so south, you’ll find the area’s best hotel option, Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, which features newly renovated guest rooms and balconies overlooking bay sunsets. Even the most harried traveler can squeeze in a 20-minute massage ($55), though the spa offers a whole range of facials, longer massages, wraps and nail care treatments.
Visitors can book fishing trips through the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa.
The spa’s makeup and hair styling services are surely popular with the many brides who get married here. Fishing and crabbing are local pastimes, and the hotel will not only facilitate several ways to make that happen but will also cook up your bounty when you return. The brunch buffet in the resort’s Rod ’N’ Reel Restaurant is always buzzing with locals, but we preferred breakfast on the deck at another town favorite, Traders Seafood Steak & Ale. A beach visit isn’t complete without a trip to Abner’s Crab House for steamed crabs served on waterside tables covered with brown paper. One easy-to-overlook attraction that sits to the side of the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa’s parking lot is the
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, a trove of interesting lore about the throngs of merrymakers who arrived by train more than a century ago. Get one of the curators in the old depot talking, and you might be rewarded with a cool story about the safe in the back room or the luggage stacked high in another storage area, or a tour of an antique railcar. Nature-lovers will want to then head to the nearby Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail, which, according to former mayor Bruce Wahl, was inspired by the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Northern Virginia. Bald eagles, marshland and, of course, plenty of water are visible from this boardwalkstyle byway that offers yet another way to unplug, unwind and do exactly what you came here to do—take it easy. ■ Rina Rapuano is a freelance food and travel writer based in Washington, D.C. She’s on Instagram @rinacucina and Twitter @rinarap.
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Oneness-Family Montessori School
Age 2-Grade 12
Co-ed
Chevy Chase, MD
145
24
12:1
The Primary Day School
PK-2
Co-ed
Bethesda, MD
125
16
8:1
St. Jane de Chantal
PK-8
Co-ed
Bethesda, MD
415
PK: 14 K-8: 22
17:1
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Infant-Grade 12
PS-K: Co-ed Grades 1-12: Girls
Bethesda, MD
720
16
11:1
Washington Episcopal School
Age 3-Grade 8
Co-ed
Bethesda, MD
280
14
6:1
Westmoreland Children's Center
Ages 2-5
Co-ed
Bethesda, MD
142
12-15
12:3
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theauburnschool.org
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None
N
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please inquire
N/A
Spanish
301-508-8048
None
N
Y
$18,500
32900 (inc. books)
Spanish, French, Chinese, barrie.org Independent Study
301-576-2800
Episcopal
N
N
$35,975
N/A
Spanish
beauvoirschool.org
202-537-6485
None
Y
Y
$33,703
$42,576
Spanish, French, Latin, Chinese
bullis.org
301-299-8500
None
N
N
$7,416
N/A
Spanish, Chinese
genevadayschool.org
301-340-7704
None
N
Y
$15,555 (Half day) N/A $23,750 (Full day)
Spanish
greenacres.org
301-881-4100
None
N
N
please inquire
N/A
ivymountoutreach.org
301-469-0223
None
Y
Y
$25,590
$45,590
Spanish, Latin, ASL
mcleanschool.org
240-395-0698
None
N
N
$30,750
$31,350
Spanish, Latin
nora-school.org
301-495-6672
None
Dress code
Y
$21,400
N/A
Spanish, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese
norwoodschool.org
301-365-2595
None
N
N
$20,675
$31,500
Spanish, French
onenessfamilymontessorischool.org
301-652-7751
None
N
N
$21,500
N/A
Spanish, French, Chinese theprimarydayschool.org
301-365-4355
Roman Catholic
Y
N
$7,275
N/A
Spanish
dechantal.org
301-530-1221
Catholic
Y
Y
$20,500
$35,500
Spanish, French, Latin
stoneridgeschool.org
301-657-4322
Episcopal
Y
N
$11,230
$35,460
Spanish, French, Latin
w-e-s.org
301-652-7878
None
N
N
$17,150
N/A
wccbethesda.com
301-229-7161
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Designing Education for the 21st Century
Ages 2–Grade 12 Enrolling for Fall 2018
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Educational innovation in the Montessori tradition A supportive student-centered learning environment A vibrant and diverse international community
Students at Home in the World The first global school will tie us together. Studying abroad at our other campuses will help students build the language skills, cultural competencies and social skills to navigate multiple cultures. This exposure will deepen their perspective and contribute to independence, empathy and their sense of self. We are a school innovating like no other, and our curriculum is designed to integrate the study of ideas, people, infrastructure, and culture that make the cities of each campus unique. Washington D.C., Shenzhen, London, Paris—we will open 30 campuses worldwide by 2025. From ages three to 18, interdisciplinary, project-based work will prepare students to face the future’s most complex and exciting challenges. Join us. We invite families to apply immediately for admission to our Washington, D.C. and Shenzhen campuses for Fall 2019. We welcome you to Whittle School & Studios, and to your child we open the world.
Rendering of the Whittle campus in Shenzhen
Rendering of the Whittle campus at 4000 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C.
LEARN MORE ABOUT UPCOMING ADMISSIONS EVENTS AT WHITTLESCHOOL.ORG D.C. ADMISSIONS INQUIRIES: +1 202 719 2522 WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT THE NEW WHITTLE INFORMATION CENTER
Mazza Gallerie, 2nd Level 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20015
ILLUSTRATION: VIOLETA LÓPIZ; RENDERINGS: RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP
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Dance Model UN National Spelling Bee Writing Violin Anatomy Swimming Class Mayor Martial Arts Theater Printmaking Sculpture Soccer Robotics Politics Art Trumpet Graphic Design Basketball Chamber Singers Engineering Global Studies Track & Field Fencing Poetry Habitat for Humanity Football Girl Up Jazz Workshop Tech Club Community Service Ceramics Flute National Honor Society Peer Mentors Experiential Education GSA Softball Entrepreneurship Club Field Hockey Theater & Improv Sound Design Politics Chorus Tennis Chinese Painting Management Read-In Concert Band Debate Anatomy Strategic Games Marine Biology Science Fair Golf Illustration Economics Shakespeare Chemistry Concert Choir Softball Engineering Fencing Photography Yoga Tech Club Student Network Rock Climbing Health Student Newspaper Drawing Clarinet Lacrosse Painting Piano Conduct Review Board Jazz Band Music Theory UNICEF club Yearbook Student Ambassador “It’s Academic” Engineering Astronomy Club STEM Track & Field Math Day Basketball French Capstone Journalism Project-Based Learning Online Learning Spanish Physics String Ensemble Cheerleading Student Tutors Climbing Geo Bee National History Day Calculus Art Student Newspaper
Challenge Accepted
passions discovered
www.bullis.org Bullis School @BullisSchool Grades K–12 | Potomac, MD | (301) 299-8500
Extraordinary Environment for Learning
JOY AND MATH CAN BE USED IN THE SAME SENTENCE.
New STEAM and Maker Space Programs just announced!
Montessori Education
18 months - Grade 5
Project Based Learning Grades 6-12
Come Visit Us! Beauvoir offers an extraordinary education designed for early learners. Accepting applications for pre-kindergarten to third grade for the 2019-2020 school year.
Call 301-576-2800 or Email admission@barrie.org to schedule a tour
Ages 4-14
Camp
Onsite horseback riding, swimming, archery, and more! Barrie School and Camp 3500 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20016 www.beauvoirschool.org
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barrie.org
13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD Convenient to the ICC and Glenmont Metro
Transportation and Extended Day Available
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spirit of
achievement
Washington Episcopal School students love to learn. They are challenged daily in a balanced, joyful environment that lets kids be kids. With teachers always instructing – from books, the latest technology, studios, hallways, and athletic fields – children reach new levels of achievement. Our students stand out without burning out out.
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF:
Limited Openings Available for 2018-2019 -2019 Admission Open House
December 8, 2018 – 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Call 301-652-7878 to schedule a visit today!
WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL An independent, co-educational school for Nursery – Grade 8 5600 Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda, MD 20816 | www.w-e-s.org
Located about a mile from the DC line and 10 minutes from northern Virginia, off River Road
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2 yrs. old—Kindergarten Full & Half Days Summer Camp
St. Jane de Chantal School Catholic Education for Children Pre-K through Grade 8 • Christ-centered education in nuturing environment
Contact us to schedule a personal tour
• Highest retention rate of ADW schools • Smartboard technology in all classrooms • 1 to 1 Chrome Books in Middle School • Music, Art, PE, Computer, and Spanish language classes • STEM Enrichment
Join us for our OP EN HO USE November 12 9:00-11:30 AM
• Morning and After Care • Resource Program
Thanks to our supporters who voted for De Chantal!
Visit us at www.dechantal.org 9525 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
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BETHESDA, MD 20814
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301.530.1221
www.genevadayschool.org
Strong minds. Strong hearts.
Located in
Rigor, redesigned. Age 3-Grade 8
North Bethesda, in the heart of the
Experience the joy of learningThe
world’s greatest achievements didn’t happen on the first try. Why should it be any different for students at school?
Offering the BEST P KINDERGARTEN pro Join us for
Discovery Day! Empowering leaders to serve with faith, intellect, and confidence. www.stoneridgeschool.org 294
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A Green Acres education is hands on—not heads down. Come discover how our progressive educational framework promotes innovation, intellectual risk taking, and the confidence to approach the most demanding of academic challenges with creativity and vigor. Schedule a tour at our campus in North Bethesda www.greenacres.org | 301.881.4100 | Age 3–Grade 8
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11614 Seven Locks Road Rockville, MD 20854 301-469-0223 outreach@ivymount.org
Opening August 2018
Ivymount Early Childhood Clinic
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Enrolling Now Comprehensive ABA programming for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old Full day clinic located on Ivymount Campus
At Norwood School, it begins with a simple promise: Your child will be known. When students are known, they are best able to learn. This is because they feel comfortable to ask big questions, to take on advanced challenges, and most importantly...to become their true selves.
Support with out-of-network insurance authorizations Embedded speech and OT services
www.ivymountoutreach.org
Open House - November 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m. An independent day school for children in grades PK-8. 8821 River Road, Bethesda Maryland www.norwoodschool.org
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While photographing Olympian Haley Skarupa for our story on page 50, Edgar Artiga had hoped to shoot her spraying ice while wearing her gold medal—but it wouldn’t stop swinging from side to side. “We had to take the medal off—she was moving too fast,” says Artiga, who lives in Kensington and took the photos at the Rockville Ice Arena. Artiga got a chance to hold the medal, something his two young sons were excited to hear about. “How many people get to touch a gold medal?” he says. “My wife asked, why didn’t you take a picture with the medal on?”
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