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Bright end-unit townhouse with 3BR/4.5BA. Fully finished, 4 levels include large and open living and dining rooms, chef’s kitchen, 3 fireplaces, sauna, third-floor master suite, terrace views of VA & 2-car parking. Scott Polk 202.256.5460/ Tamora Ilasat 202.460.0699/ 202.944.8400 (O).
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Award winning design makes this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home perfect. Located on the canal, it has views from every window. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances. Lovely walled patio. Also zoned for commercial use. Dede Brough 703.244.1029/703.522.0500 (O).
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Very gracious townhome in very private location in this sought after community. Featurs include a spacious top floor master bedroom suite with 9 foot ceiling and deck, 2 spacious guest bedrooms, dining room with two-story ceiling and windows, two fireplaces. Miller Spring Valley 202.362.1300.
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Rarely available 6BR/3.5BA Tudor TH. A special home. Fully Furnished on 4 levels. Foyer entry, gracious living room, Spacious dining room. New eat in kitchen. Lovely MBR suite. All new baths. 2nd floor laundry. Scott Polk 202.256.5460/ 202.944.8400 (O).
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$939,000 Wonderful townhome in prime location. Fabulous 2nd floor master suite with fireplace, 2 BA, two large BR, kitchen with bay window, spacious diningroom & living room open to private patio, large family/ media room & office area below. Miller Spring Valley 202.362.1300.
$1,499,000 Stunning renovation & pristine upkeep of this 4-story, 5BR, 4-1/2 BA luxury TH w/top-of the-line finishes throughout! Elevator to all 4 levels Gourmet cook’s granite kit w/family room & enclosed slate patio. Nancy Itteilag 202.905.7762/ 202.363.1800 (O).
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Regal Homes New custom home offering in Woodside area of Mclean on trophy lot offers stunning architecture with timeless features. Sited to accommodate a circular drive & rear yard with abundant space for pool & terrace. Sharon Hayman 703.402.2955/ 703.790.1990 (O).
Custom built home on 2 acres with circular drive & 3 car garage offers over 11000 SF of living space with every detail perfectly planned. Two story foyer with welcoming stone fireplace. Bright family room with a pool view. Hamid Samiy 202.714.1300/202.966.1400 (O).
This majestic home has several delightful living areas. Large Living room with marble fireplace bright kitchen offers high end appliances, Master suite with Jacuzzi, lower level mother-in-law suite. Beautiful English garden and fabulous rear deck. Matthew Paschal 202.439.7063/ 202.363.9700 (O).
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10 — Feature Property 11 — Real Estate Sales 12 —Business/Historic D.C. 13 — Le Decor 14-15 — Art Wrap/ Performance Georgetown Art Map: Quick Gallery Guide Rock of Ages at the National Theatre
GRAPHIC DESIGN Aaro Keipi PHOTOGRAPHERS Yvonne Taylor Neshan Naltchayan Jeff Malet
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CONTRIBUTORS Katherine Tallmadge Jack Evans Bill Starrels Amos Gelb John Blee Donna Evers Veena Trehan
8-9 — Editorial/Opinion A rock musical for the ages comes to D.C. Political Expediency Jack Evans Report What does energy look like in California?
Jody Kurash Linda Roth Conte Mary Bird Stacy Murphy Renee Garfinkel Lisa Gillespie Caroline Jackson
INTERNS Bridget Belfield Nico Dodd Kayleigh Irby Shannon McGovern Suzanna Nelson Courtney Overcash Stephanie Shin
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22-23 — Dining Guide 24 — Classifieds/ Service Directory
Although I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, I could never deny my childhood memories spent at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Every summer, my extended family and friends would make a weeklong stay at a gorgeous beach house. I remember waking up in the mornings, slipping on my purple bathing suit, and running to the sand with a yellow shovel in my left hand and a matching bucket in my right. While writing about the Outer Banks, I was able to reconnect with many more memories of the like that [in hindsight] have come together to make me the adventurous and inquisitive journalist I am today.
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25 — Body & Soul Health Blogs 101: Where to go for the Best Recipes and Advice 26-27 — Food & Wine The Latest Dish Cocktail of the Week Two Georgetown Restaurants Change Up Local Food Scene
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Picturesque Views of Europe This Friday the National Museum of Women in the Arts presents The Art of Travel: Picturesque Views of Europe by Richenda Cunningham. This all-new exhibit showcases a lithographic portfolio of 19th century travel prints, highlighting natural and architectural points throughout various travel locations in Europe. The exhibit will run until October 30. For ticket information call (202) 783-5000
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Garden to Table Flowers on your table? They’re for plates as well as vases. Register for this hands-on workshop! Learn how to grow edible flowering plants at home, using sustainable methods, and prepare them in easy, great-tasting dishes. The morning opens in the Tudor Place Gardens with Suzanne Bouchard, director of gardens and grounds. Then it’s into the kitchen with Chris Coppola Leibner of Just Simply...Cuisine, where you’ll prepare a delicious lunch from the gardens’ bounty. For more information visit www.tudorplace.org
Roanoke County will present its second annual “Summer Stock Dinner Theater,” which includes a performance of ‘’Twelfth Night’’, by Tailgate Shakespeare, and a traditional Elizabethan meal. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to the lovely AmRhein’s Wine Cellars and enjoy a show under the stars. An encore performance will be held August 20. For tickets call (540) 387-6078 EXT. 251
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Movies on the Potomac Some of the city’s best free family activities are Movies on the Potomac. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy moonlit movies on the waterfront. Sunday nights in July are family-oriented and
150th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run at 8 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. For tickets visit www. hyltoncenter.org
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kid-friendly. This weekend the National Harbor will present “Despicable Me” just after sunset. July 21 Sesquicentennial Concert with Lorin Maazel Opera star and Washington, DC native Denyce Graves, renowned for her interpretations of Carmen and Delilah, joins Maestro Lorin Maazel and the Castleton Festival Orchestra in an evening of great American music by Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and more. Join us for the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run at 8 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. For tickets visit www.hyltoncenter.org
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Opera star and Washington, DC native Denyce Graves, renowned for her interpretations of Carmen and Delilah, joins Maestro Lorin Maazel and the Castleton Festival Orchestra in an evening of great American music by Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and more. Join us for the commemoration of the
attacks offers an opportunity to consider how the sites in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania are memorializing and interpreting this event. At 6 p.m., the Smithsonian Museum of American History hosts leading representatives. They will present the designs of the memorials and discuss the challenges in commemorating recent history. Brent Glass, director of the National Museum of American History, will moderate the program. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. Visit www.nbm.org
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GT Goodbye to Govinda Gallery If you should happen to walk by 1227 34th Street in Georgetown these days, don’t expect to find Govinda Gallery there anymore. The place is empty. After 35 years as one of Georgetown’s and Washington’s and who knows, the country’s most eclectic, original galleries, Govinda has closed shop. Founder and owner Chris Murray made the announcement on Govinda’s website. “Our thirtyfive years in Georgetown established Govinda as the longest running gallery at the same location in the history of Washington, D.C. I want to thank everyone over the years who have given us so much inspiration and support, the artists, collectors, staff, journalists and all the friends of Govinda Gallery.” Murray announced on the site that he and Govinda would be moving into an office, embarking on new enterprises including “organizing and curating exhibitions for museums and other venues, the publishing of fine books, and continuing to assist and advise collectors of fine art.” Murray has been moving toward such projects all along, working on limited editions of coffeetable books of rock and roll photography, acting as curator and consultant for rock and pop photographic projects, including Al Wertheimer’s Elvis Presley show(s).
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Over the years, the gallery has supported and celebrated local artists with unique gifts—while steadily moving into the arena of rock and pop culture photography, including shows of works by Annie Leibowitz and Andy Warhol, as well as well-known or rediscovered chroniclers of the age of rock and roll and pop music that defined several generations of artists and consumers. The last exhibition at Govinda was “The Pure Drop,” a deceptively deft and pure exhibition of drawings of Irish musicians done at a national Irish music festival. In its neighborhood of Potomac Street—where good friend, supporter and sculptor John Dreyfuss lived just across the street, only a block or two away was the hotbed campus world of Georgetown University, and a few blocks down was Booeymogers and Café Milan—Govinda was unique and original. On any given opening night at Govinda, you could find punk rockers from the New York club scene, reggae artists, photographers who chronicled the blues, a stray Rolling Stone, even Nancy Pelosi at an Elvis opening or two, and most memorable of all, Mohammed Ali signing autographs and attracting a crowd that stretched around the block for a show of photographs about his life by long-time chronicler Howard Bingham. Murray’s friend, Donovan, the 1960s and 1970s rock star for a generation showed up with an exhibition of his “Sapphographs” for the gallery’s 30th anniversary celebration.
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Tudor Place Faces Review by ANC and OGB Tudor Place Historic House and Garden’s expansion plans moved a step forward this week as new preliminary building plans were reviewed by ANC2E and the Old Georgetown Board. At this Tuesday’s ANC2E meeting, Tudor Place Executive Leslie Buhler presented changes made to the site’s preliminary plans for expansion. These changes were made in response to recommendations made by the National Park Service, which holds an easement on the 5.5 acre property. First, the proposed education center on the North side of the property has been moved off of the easement line. Second, the proposed gatehouse to be built at the 31st Street entrance has been moved from the North side to the South side of the entrance. Neighbors of Tudor Place, a group of about sixty neighboring homeowners, still oppose the current preliminary plans. One of these neighbors, Outerbridge Horsey, voiced a number of concerns at the meeting, including the height of the buildings and the number of trees that would be cut down in the construction process. The property is covered by 75 percent canopy. The Neighbors have proposed alternative plans that would minimize the visual impact of
the buildings. On Thursday morning, the preliminary plans were reviewed by the Old Georgetown Board. Leslie Buhler says that the Board’s criticism was “very constructive,” and that Tudor Place is eager to move towards the design phase.
Old Georgetown Board Tells Dumbarton Oaks to Rethink Designs for Wisconsin Ave Annex At its July 7 meeting, the Old Georgetown Board, part of the Commission of Fine Arts, directed Dumbarton Oaks to rethink its design concept for its 1700 Wisconsin Avenue building because of the massing of the rear addition, readily seen from R Street, a residential area. Besides its renowned R Street gardens and house, Dumbarton Oaks is home to the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, which curates Harvard University’s Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art and maintains its landscape architecture programs. The 1700 Wisconsin Avenue building, as an annex to Dumbarton Oaks for its university fellows, is to be modernized with new windows and new heating and cooling systems. OGB members found that a planned back addition and facade with balcony and parking below appeared too large for the neighborhood and for the building itself. With neighbors’ criticisms in mind – also voiced at the July 5 advisory neigh-
GT borhood commission meeting – the project’s architects, Cunningham-Quill, indicated that they would make adjustments. Georgetown architect Robert Bell, who had also effectively criticized the condo design for the Georgetown Exxon site, brought his own drawing to the meeting to demonstrate how the building backside was “inappropriate” for Georgetown. In an earlier meeting, the OGB gave Alessi in Cady’s Alley and Boffi on M Street until the end of July to change their store signs: “All signs limited to lettering reading ‘Alessi’ only -- listing of cities, which were not approved, must be removed. Bracket for banner must match bracket for existing banner for Leopold’s.” Boffi’s sign must also simply read “Boffi.”
Police Hope Online Tips Will Crack 13-Year-Old Cold Case of Christine Mirzayan The sad story of intern Christine Mirzayan brutally slain near Canal Road on Aug. 1, 1998, is back in the news. The Metropolitan Police Department says it sees a link to eight attacks in Montgomery County during the same time of Mirzayin’s murder. MPD is updating its major case/unsolved homicides website – along with a specific site for the slain intern – to take on the cold case in the same way the alleged “East Coast Rapist” was discovered through online tips by the FBI. The newly married Mirzayan worked at the
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National Research Council and was staying at a Georgetown University dormitory. That August evening, as reported in this newspaper, she was walking back to the campus after a barbeque at a Tudor Village home near Foxhall Road, when she was killed somewhere along the way and left in the woods along Canal Road near the university entrance. The URL for the site will be published when provided by police. Meanwhile, if you have information on this or any unsolved homicides, you may e-mail the MPD at unsolved.murder@ dc.gov.
ACLU Suit: Photog’s Rights Violated During M Street Incident The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the D.C. government June 30, arguing that a photographer’s civil rights were violated. Jerome Vorus was at corner of 29th and M Streets in July 2010 when he saw a traffic stop by the Metropolitan Police Department. He began taking photos of the scene and was then told by police officers to stop. An officer told him he did not have permission to take photos – or use an audio recorder – and asked for his I.D. and held it, leaving Vorus waiting on the scene. (For the record, police cannot stop photographers unless they are interfering with their work.) “That’s part of our right of free speech, and the police ought to know that citizens can do that
just as the police can take pictures of citizens out on the street,” the ACLU’s Arthur Spitzer told NBC Washington. By holding Vorus for about an hour, police violated D.C. law, Spitzer said. “As long as she was holding on to his I.D., he was not free to just walk away.” The District must respond by next week to the lawsuit, which seeks punitive and compensatory damages.
Pinball Museum in Georgetown Park Gets 3-Month Lease on Life Game not quite over. The fascinating but struggling National Pinball Museum at The Shops at Georgetown Park has received a three-month extension on its lease; it will remain open until Sept. 5. Opened in December in a 14,000-square-foot space on the M Street level of the mall by David Silverman, the museum has a collection of more than 850 machines with 200 currently on exhibit in its galleries. It is open Thursday noon to 8 p.m.; Friday noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 (children under age 9 are admitted free) with games at $.75 per play. The National Pinball Museum – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – is continuing its search for a new, permanent home and is accepting in-kind and cash donations to help with its relocation expenses. For more information, visit National-
PinballMuseum.org. One flipper of irony: the museum just garnered a nice write-up on July 1 in the New York Times.
Evermay sale closes in, has Estate sale This Friday, Evermay Estate had an estate sale to empty the historic Washington home. According to Karen Jones, the sale of the home will close next week. The price of the estate, as well as who purchased it is unknown, but the last listed price was $25.9 million. The night before the sale, Greater Washington Estate Services hosted a preview for neighbors of the property. According to Jones, songs by Gershwin and Porter filled the house and created a convivial send off. The house was filled with shoppers on Friday. Many people have been to events at the house over the years, and wanted to see it for one last time. Some people have never seen the grand interior, which is truly breathtaking. Huge rooms with tall ceilings and amazing views The sale went on until Sunday. Small things like linens, glasses, and vintage books were picked over by people. Another historic estate in Washington, Halcyon House, is still for sale. The house was first listed for $30 million, but is now listed for $15 million.
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A ROCK MUSICAL FOR THE AGES COMES TO DC By Gary Tischler
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snaky, hunchbacked Richard opens Shakespeare’s “Richard III” every time with the intonation “Now is the winter of our discontent.” At least it’s winter in not-so-merry old England. Now is the summer of our discontent, and disconnect. Not to mention it’s really, really hot and dry. Now the world, we ourselves in this city, and across the country, sit under a cloud, waiting. The summer is full of irresolution, of something’s-going-to-happen-but-not-in-a-goodway, of portents and omens. In ancient Rome right about now, they would have slaughtered a goat and looked at its liver for signs. All we can do is wait: To see what happens with the investigations that are now working their way through the heart of the city government while its leadership—mainly Mayor Vincent Gray—remain silent on the outcome. Gray, City and Council Chairman Kwame Brown are both under a cloud awaiting results of various investigations, a process that seems long, tedious and full of the kind of suspense that can hold the city’s policies and politics hostage. Meanwhile, the dark, dark cloud of the great 2011 Raising-the-Debt-Ceiling crisis, an exercise in political jockeying that would be fascinating except for the fact that the continuing irresolution is frightening to each and every one of us. Although you could hardly tell by the way the administration, the House of Representatives and Senate and all politicians, elected officials and who knows, interns, are going about the business of solving the crisis. Out there in the great wide world, the stormy Middle Eastern spring which saw authoritarian regimes fall with dramatic and startling suddenness (Tunisia, and goodbye Mubarek’s Egypt) and others tremble at their core (Libya, Syria, Bahrain,Yemen), has turned into a sultry, violence-driven, and irresolute summer of uncertainty and fear. That particular cloud, which also encompasses other nations and spreads out to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Israel and the other oil states, not to mention Iran, could turn into a flood-carrying cloudburst at any time. Irresolution—that helpless feeling that something big is going to happen, hinted at by the
nervous flapping of bird wings before a tsunami or earthquake—is the temper of our times in this city. It’s the atmosphere of the times and the talk and silence of the town and the bird food of the chattering classes in the media because here we are, living in the midst of history. It’s a dark cloud that hangs over our local city government, over the meeting rooms at the White House and Capitol Hill, over nervous Embassy Row. But it’s already burst over Minneapolis, St. Paul where they’re living the results of government bankruptcy and insolvency, where the government, and all that it oversees, handles and processes, has shut down. The investigations were sparked what seems like centuries ago by a very minor candidate in the field of the 2010 mayoral race which saw Gray defeat incumbent Adrian Fenty. That would be Sulaimon Brown, who, after getting fired from a job given to him by the administration, charged that Gray aides had paid him to stay in the race and continue his attacks on Fenty. Nothing has been the same since for Gray, who had swept into office with a “one city” dream and a reputation for high integrity – a reputation which has taken some hits. The story is by now familiar and yet madly resists resolution. The city government and the city council are plagued not only by Gray’s troubles, but by those of Ward 5 Councilman Harry Thomas Jr. and more importantly by chairman Kwame Brown, whose 2008 campaign finances and activities are now being probed by the Feds. A council investigation climaxed in a circus-like testimony by Sulaimon Brown, decked out in dark glasses and insisting that the mayor is a crook, a litany he’s repeated all over the city. A recent Washington Post has shown that only 47 percent of D.C. Democrats have a favorable opinion of Gray, down from 60 percent, and that his unfavorables have jumped by 24 percent. Meanwhile, a grand jury is looking at the Gray campaign’s activities, including the Brown charges. In addition, there’s at least one website calling for Gray’s recall out there. All of this has resulted a feeling of both foreboding and lethargy in the government. No doubt, there are folks out there planning their 2014 campaigns for mayor. While there is grumbling, gossiping and chatter in the neighborhoods, there is mostly silence at the top. The mayor has studiously avoided talking to the press or made any
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olitics isn’t about ideology. Political positions are about rationalizing desired outcomes. Donald Trump is strong and sure of himself when he says “You’re fired!” but to contemplate his run for the Presidency, he changed his position from “pro-choice” to “pro-life” because Republicans won’t tolerate a “pro-choice” candidate. Several weeks ago, an NBC interviewer asked him whether there is a right of privacy in the Constitution, Trump said; “I guess there is.” Without recognizing that he was on firm legal ground, he pondered and took the seemingly conservative position, that is, that a right to privacy. After all, conservatives say that liberals believe in governmental interference in all aspects of our lives. The problem is, he guessed wrong. In what Sarah Palin would call a “Gotcha” moment, he tried to reconcile a right to privacy with his pro-life position. His face lost its stoic, steely, penetrating visage. His jowls dropped, his eyes said, “Huh?” and his mouth said, “That’s a pretty strange way of getting to pro-life. . . . How are you equating pro-life with privacy?” The Constitution does not contain a right to privacy. Prior to 1965, some states prohibited the use of contraception. The government en-
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tered the bedroom to make sure that sex would lead to procreation. In that year, the Supreme Court invalidated such a Connecticut law saying that the aura (not the exact wording, but same theory) of Constitutional rights included a “right to marital privacy.” In the famous 1973 decision of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court held that the Constitution protected a woman’s right to privacy thereby allowing women to have an abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy. The conservative movement wants the Supreme Court to reverse Roe v. Wade. Is anything more private than deciding what a person can and cannot do her own body? Is there any regulation more intrusive than telling a person what she can or cannot do with her own body? Conservatives and liberals are flip-flopped on this one. On the other hand, conservatives firmly support the Second Amendment right to bear arms and abhor the idea of government regulation. Liberals believe regulation saves lives. Conservatives believe government should regulate love and marriage while liberals say it’s a matter of individual choice. Conservatives believe that marriage is sacred only between a man and a woman. There used to be laws that prohibited even that if the man and woman were of different races. Shouldn’t conser-
compelling statement on the whole mess. The cloud, in short, stays put, stays dark. The debt ceiling cloud remains also, amid some dire predictions that the country may default on its debt if the ceiling isn’t raised, which it has been for decades, almost routinely. The battle is taking place in negotiations between President Obama, the house leadership and the senate leadership. It’s a political battle in which the GOP, sensing opportunity, wants huge budget cuts in the trillions for next to nothing, not even closing tax loopholes for the wealthy and for corporations. The GOP stalwarts, especially die-harder Mitch McConnell in the Senate cry “tax hike” and “job killer.” Obama hands out deadlines. The president and House Leader John Boehner came very close to reaching a startling comprehensive agreement which included major cuts AND tax hikes, which freaked out the Tea Party stalwarts in both houses, causing Boehner to give it up. Maybe its time to golf again. The background, of course, for all concerned, is the 2012 election and a hostile intransigence that hard to figure. It’s a black cloud, looming, coming soon to an unemployment line (up to 9.2 percent) near you. In the Middle East, you can see the fear and irresolution. If Syria, which has always thought to be one of the more solid repressive regimes in the region, can tremble—in spite of government forces firing on demonstrators—then anything can happen. It’s an ongoing process – Yemen very nearly fell to opponents, the Egyptian revolution has given way to further demonstrations, the situation in Libya has turned into a bloody and unresolved civil war which has sucked in NATO and the Obama administration. As noted by local observers, the situation has put a major damper on the embassies and representatives of Middle East countries here in Washington. What’s interesting is not what’s being said and talked about, but the fact that nobody is talking about their home situations. There’s an air of uncertainty and confusion here as government’s change and no one knows who’s in charge tomorrow. It’s probably not a good time to be an ambassador. Look. Up in the Sky. It’s a cloud; it’s a whole bunch of clouds. And they’re dark.
vatives believe people can love whomever they want and shouldn’t liberals want government to regulate love and marriage? Surely, conservative don’t want to “conserving” all the values of the past. Do they want to go back to Biblical morals when husbands had multiple wives? Or when men killed other men to get their wives? Actually, marriage is a legal convention only 500 years old. Back then, a man would “know” a woman and that was that. Conservatives claim to be “Constitutionalists.” Slavery was lawful under the constitution. The people weren’t considered smart enough to elect their own Senators. Or Presidents. Are those values to be “conserved?” Should we “conserve” the 1950s when schools and restaurants and bathrooms were racially segregated? When women were not permitted to attend the best universities and most professions had glass doors to prevent women and minorities from entering? It’s hard to tell what’s conservative and what’s liberal. Constitutionalists are doing precisely what our forefathers told us not to do: combining government and religion. The infamous line “Never discuss religion or politics” is found throughout literature from Mark Twain to Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady to True Grit. Surely, Higgins would give me an F for talking about both.
JACK EVANS REPORT
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s it summer yet? I think that with the arrival of July 4 and consistent 90 degree weather we have removed all doubt. This Fourth of July, I began my celebration as I always do at the annual Palisades Fourth of July Parade. For those of you unfamiliar with the parade, this is a throwback to another time – a real small town parade. It begins at 11 a.m. at the corner of Whitehaven Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard, N.W. It continues along MacArthur Boulevard for about a mile before turning left to end at the Palisades Park. As an elected official, I always enjoy the opportunity to participate in local parades with family and friends. While I walked, others rode in the car or joined me walking and threw candy to all those watching and cheering along the parade route. This year, despite us having just finished with the Mayoral and D.C. Council Chair elections last fall, there seemed to be even more politicians than usual. But what would the Fourth of July be without politicians? After the parade, we joined hundreds of others at the Palisades Park for hot dogs, drinks and ice cream – kudos to the organizers for a great event. After we cooled off and caught our breath, we headed to another park, this time a ballpark. Yes, the Nationals were in town, so off to Nationals Park we went. It was a gorgeous day for a baseball game, though a bit hot. We pulled out an exciting win over the Chicago Cubs on a “walk-off” steal of home plate by Jayson Werth on a wild pitch in the tenth inning. This was the Nationals’ fifth walk-off win in twelve home games, bringing our team’s record up to .500. It was an exciting finish, and it reminded me of another walk off win I saw on another July 4 in 2006. In that game, Ryan Zimmerman hit a two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Marlins. What a way to end a game on the Fourth of July, both this year and five years ago. The next step in this great day was a trip home for a break and then off to watch the fireworks. I went over to the Georgetown waterfront and got a good spot at Tony & Joe’s. We had a terrific view of the 20-minute fireworks display. Neighborhood parades, Major League Baseball, world class fireworks – where else can you stay home and get all that?
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WHAT DOES ENERGY LOOK LIKE IN CALIFORNIA?
By Alan Anderson
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estled in the heart of California’s Central Valley and located in Fresno County, the City of Mendota. Mendota is pleased to bear the designation Cantaloupe Center of the World as agriculture is an important part of the City’s economy. The City of Mendota has its origins in the railroad industry. In 1891, Mendota thrived as a Southern Pacific Railroad storage and switching facility stite. The first post office opened in 1892, and the City incorporated in 1942. The city has grown progressively, with agriculture always at the heart of the City. The city suffers from chronic unemployment averaging 20 percent. In 2009 a drought combined with a recession caused unemployment to surge above 40 percent. The unemployment peaked at 45 percent in 2011 and has started to head downward. But Mendota stands behind its strong heritage and community pride. Mendota stands at the crossroads of agriculture and a lifestyle pace from a time now past, and the new technology and innovation of the green energy and technology movement. Mendota is developing into a leading community in Fresno County, and has been looked at from industries across the globe for the projects underway in Mendota. One of those industries is what has made California a champion in the world, Green Energy Technology. I know some of you have heard me talk about Mendota BioEnergy LLC and their ADVANCED BIOENERGY BEET CENTER before in previous articles. Just this week I sat
down with two instrumental people from the development team Jim Tischer, Project coordinator and Leon Woods, Regulatory affairs. They walked me through step by step of the development process and enlightened me to the world making energy happen in the California state capital. Then they spent time with me explaining what makes Mendota’s “Energy” Beet Advanced Bioenergy Center different from what the rest of the U.S. knows as Ethanol. Mendota Bioenergy LLC will test the feasibility of converting sugar beets and such agricultural waste as almond orchard prunings into several kinds of transportation fuel, green electricity and other green products. An Energy Commission grant will support the pre-development work for the design and construction of the Advanced Bioenergy Center in Mendota. This work includes exploring the project’s technical feasibility, its economic viability and its life-cycle environmental impacts. Mendota Bioenergy will analyze the sustainability of the plan, assess the properties of sugar beets and other feedstock materials, and then develop technology to convert the biomass into useful products. If the project proves to be feasible, the Center could convert 840,000 tons of sugar beets and 80,000 tons of farm bio waste each year into 33.5 million gallons of ethanol; 1.6 mm (more) standard cubic feet of biomethane for making compressed natural gas; 6.3 megawatts of certified green electricity; and high-nutrient compost and liquid fertilizer. The project could pro-
vide a major industrial boost to this agricultural area, a designated Enterprise Zone. The Advanced Bioenergy Center will use four different technologies to produce its products, including advanced ethanol production, anaerobic digestion, biomass gasification, and water recycling and wastewater treatment. The project is expected to reclaim one million gallons of treated wastewater a day from the City of Mendota Wastewater Treatment Plant that will be used for biorefinery operations. It will also provide nearly 119 million additional gallons of water each year to be used for on-farm irrigation and landscaping purposes. So in summary here are the main benefits of what this means for the area around Mendota, Ca. The project could create approximately 250 direct and 50 indirect construction jobs in the Fresno County agricultural community of Mendota, along with 50 long-term jobs at the biorefinery and an additional 50 jobs for feedstock operations. Approximately 160 new laborers and agricultural workers will be needed to support additional sugar beet production on 80 area farms. The ethanol and CNG produced would replace 23 million gallons of gasoline each year, cutting greenhouse gas emissions from petroleum by 45 percent for ethanol and 86 percent for CNG. Cogeneration will be used to produce steam and green-energy that will be reintegrated as process energy into the biorefinery process. Additional benefits will include decreased
air quality impacts associated with the burning of agricultural waste, and production of highgrade soil amendments that can replace fossil based fertilizers. Other such projects that I know of in other states are also being developed around almost the same model as Mendota’s “Energy” Beet Biorefinery. One thing in common with all these projects is that they can make this NonFood crop America’s answer to Brazil’s super successful sugarcane ethanol industry. Only time will tell but from what the experts say so far, this is going to be a big advancement in America catching up to the rest of the world in Advance Biofuels. This can only help us in our goal to make America energy independent from OPEC’s monopoly on the “Strategic Commodity” we call oil. So as we can see these farmers and businessman in California aren’t about to let the economy dictate their future, they are making the future economy of California and the nation the old fashion way with hard work and smart solutions. Solutions that are clean, green and beneficial to us all. Alan Anderson, a freelance writer focusing on green renewable alternative fuels such as sugar based ethanol and biodiesel. He has written for many online publications including Newsvine. com, EnergyBoom.com and The Energy Collective. President of the newly formed non-profit organization National Association of Proficient Renewable Biofuels (NAPRB) And Supporter of the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011.
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IN Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates at 3235 P St. NW is a recent in on the Georgetown dessert scene. Run by a husband and wife team, this chocolate boutique specializes in hand-made confections made from high-quality, natural ingredients. The brightly colored little chocolate squares are simplistic in design and range in flavors from the classic caramel or raspberry to the more novelty Lavender Shiraz or Pink Peppercorn. Kraze Burger, a burger chain with roots in South Korea, has plans to open a Georgetown location, according to the Georgetown Patch. The joint offers healthy alternatives to traditional fast food fare including tofu, turkey and garden burgers. The chain, which has over 100 locations in Korea and neighboring countries, will enter the U.S. restaurant scene in Bethesda Sept. 1 before moving on to Tenleytown, Union Station and, of course, Georgetown. According to the Georgetown BID, Calvin Klein Underwear will open its first store in the U.S. outside of SoHo this summer at 3207 M St. NW. With its high-fashion vibe and iconic advertisements, the new boutique will fit right in on the main M Street shopping strip.
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THE DEBT CEILING by David Post
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ifty years ago, it was called MAD: Mutually Assured Destruction. By the 1980s, the U.S. and the Soviet Union together had amassed 25,000 nuclear warheads aimed at each other. Carl Sagan, the people’s scientist, compared it to two people standing in a room the size of a football field filled up to their chins with gasoline, each holding 10,000 matches and each threatening to light one. Today, the Debt Ceiling debate is MAD. First, what is the Debt Ceiling? Until 1939, Congress approved the issuance of a Treasury bond every time the U.S. needed to borrow money to pay its bills. In 1939, Congress authorized the Treasury Department to borrow the money needed to fund the government, but set a limit on how much it could borrow. That limit is the Debt Ceiling. For the past several decades, the Treasury has been borrowing money four out of every five business days and the Debt Ceiling is approaching $14 trillion. Our lenders, in approximately equal amounts, are the Federal Reserve, U.S. investors and foreign investors (mostly the central banks of China, Japan and the United Kingdom). Over the years, Congress has raised the Debt Ceiling with no fanfare. For example, the Debt Ceiling was raised during each year of George W. Bush’s Presidency, doubling from $5 to $10 trillion. Every time the Debt Ceiling was changed, a handful of Senators and Congressmen gave speeches on controlling the budget. Some voted against it, but they knew that others would vote to raise it. This time, Congress is playing poker with the world economy as its chips. If the Debt Ceiling is not raised within a few weeks, the U.S. will not have enough money in the bank to pay its bills. That’s never happened, but we know it won’t be good and will probably have unforeseen consequences. Greece defaulted, has riots in the streets, and is at the mercy of other countries. Lehman Brothers defaulted in 2008 when the government refused a bailout, and over the following months unemployment doubled and the stock market lost almost half its value. Lehman Brothers was a New York investment bank. Large, but not the largest. And nothing compared to the U.S. government. For 2011, U.S. revenues are $2.2 trillion and expenses are $3.8 trillion. We borrow 40 percent of what we spend. How would Congress reduce spending by 40 percent next month? To listen to the talking heads, it sounds easy. Some, including Presidential candidates, U.S. Senators and Congressmen, are saying that default would be avoided if we pay the interest and “prioritize” other spending with available funds, or cutting all other government spending
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by half. Some suggest across the board spending cuts. If serious, beginning next month, Social Security benefits would drop 40 percent along with reimbursements to health care providers, all government salaries, including our military, and interest payments to our lenders. That’s drastic, but social security, health care, defense, and interest on the debt account for more than 80 percent of the budget. Others say “Just go back to 2003 spending levels” when spending was $2.2 trillion. That may sound logical, but that’s the same 40 percent cut. Imagine an angry and crazy couple. One picks up their child and holds it over a bridge railing and says, “If you don’t do what I demand, I’m going to drop the baby and it’s your fault.” The other says, “No, it’s your fault.” No crazy couple should negotiate that way. And neither should the Congress. If Congress wants to cut spending, it holds the purse strings. The President can’t spend a dime unless Congress both authorizes and appropriates the money. If it were serious, Congress could pass legislation reducing spending by 40 percent and only give the President that much to spend with specific instructions. Parents do that all the time to their kids. Economists and corporate CEOs are begging Congress to not play this game. Rating agencies are saying that the U.S. credit rating would drop below junk bond status. It would be unmitigated disaster. But this isn’t real poker. It’s pretend. Everyone knows that the United States is not going to default. Congress operates like kids doing their homework on a school bus a few minutes before an exam. This debate is about demagogy. It is about political posturing, blaming the other party, and gaining political advantage up until the last minute. It is not about what is best for the United States or the world economy. At least with nuclear warheads, everyone agreed it was MAD.
THE QUEEN AND HER CASTLE By Donna Evers
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ashington’s Gilded Era between 1880 and 1929 had its share of characters, and Mary Foote Henderson was one of them. She was a woman with big dreams, who saw some of them come true, including the genuine medieval castle she built for herself just above Florida and 16th Street at a time when her only other neighbors were herds of sheep. Mary was a real estate speculator as well as a visionary, and her husband made enough money to finance her grandiose projects. She bought up a lot of land along 16th Street, with the hopes of converting the street into “The Avenue of the Presidents,” to be lined with busts of all the presidents, a project which was roundly rejected by Congress. She then tried to turn it into Embassy Row, and
gave the plan a head start by hiring her friend and architect, George Oakley Totten Jr. to build several mansions which she planned to sell to embassies. But, Embassy Row continued to flourish along Massachusetts Avenue, which already had numerous grand houses just right to be converted into embassies. Undaunted by her failures with these projects, she went on to lobby for re-locating the Presidential mansion to her neighborhood. That didn’t work either. In relentless pursuit of promoting the value of her real estate holdings, she convinced Congress to buy the 50 acre tract known as Meridian Hill. Hundreds of years earlier, the place had been a sacred Indian burial ground, and because of its commanding elevation, Thomas Jefferson had originally planned to mark the prime meridian from its hilltop vantage point. Mary succeeded this time, and in 1910, Congress paid $460,000 for the huge plot of ground, which is still one of the prettiest parks in the city. Among her other passions, Mary was a suffragette and a fierce opponent of alcoholic beverages. When her husband died, she inherited his priceless wine cellar, which was forty years in the making. When Prohibition came, she held a huge party, and the Evening Star reported that Mary and her teetotaling friends emptied the fabulous wine collection into the gutters of 16th Street. Her dreams of glory died with her in 1931 and her castle became a shoddy rooming house. Then it was a school for a while and finally, in 1976, developer Larry Brandt bought it and turned it into the Beekman Place Condominiums. Washington is a wealthier city now and the current sensibility and laws favor preserving historic sites, so the castle would probably not have been torn down today. Some entrepreneur, as passionate and enterprising in his or her beliefs as Mrs. Henderson, would make it into an inn with a three-star restaurant, and in place of John Brooks Henderson’s illustrious wine cellar, a glamorous wine bar. Instead, you can drive along 16th street, above Florida Avenue, and still see a few remnants of stone wall with a hint of crenellations that are a faint reminder of the castle we can only wish was still there. Donna Evers, devers@eversco.com, is the owner and broker of Evers & Co. Real Estate, the largest woman-owned and run real estate firm in the Washington Metro area, the proprietor of Twin oaks Tavern Winery in Bluemont, Virginia, and a devoted fan of Washington history.
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Feng Shui, meaning wind-water, is an ancient Chinese tradition that seeks to balance and harmonize any space using the five basic elements:
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Georgetown Art Map: Quick Gallery Guide by Suzanna Nelson Parish Gallery Parish Gallery, run by a delightful husband and wife couple, expresses primarily African and African Diaspora art. Recently celebrating 20 years of exhibitions and business, the gallery thrives on local and international artists and plans to continue its cultural presence in Georgetown for years to come. 1054 31st St NW | 202. 944. 2310 | T- St 12pm- 6pm | www.parishgallery.com | Photo credit: The Night Tulsa Died, Leslee Stradford Galerie Lareuse This gallery highlights the masters of contemporary and modern art prints such as Kandinsky, Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, Warhol, and many others. With recent acquisitions from Miro, Braque, Dali, and Calder, Lareuse constantly maintains their collections to ensure the highest quality and best modern/contemporary art for Georgetowners. 2820 Pennsylvania Ave NW | 202. 333. 1506 | www.galerielareuse.com | T-St 12- 7pm | Photo Credit: Kleine Welten III, Wassily Kandisndky Addison/Ripley Fine Art The changing exhibits at Addison/Ripley demonstrate the variety that art has to offer to viewers. Displaying paintings, sculpture, photography, prints and other mediums of art from both local and international, this gallery has something for everyone to expand their art ventures. 1670 Wisconsin Ave NW | 202. 338.5180 | www.addisonripleyfineart.com | TSt 11am- 6pm Photo Credit: Untitled, Hedieh Ilchi. Shingo Bork Mu Project The Mu Project bridges the gap between Washington art viewers and contemporary Asian artists and their exquisite and exciting work. Ms. Bork focuses on new artists who have relocated to the states from Asian countries, and who are
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bring a new perspective to the D.C. art scene. 1521 Wisconsin Ave NW | 202. 333.4119 | www.muproject.com Photo Credit: Painting by Gi-On Jeon The Ralls Collection The Ralls Collection embraces contemporary art from all types of mediums that not only participates in exhibitions but also, takes a larger role in art education. Not only do they display for the general public they also do art for hotels, resorts and other hospitality enterprises. This collection, no matter the venue is a contemporary beauty to behold. 1516 31st St NW | 202. 342. 1754 |www. rallscollection.com | T-St 11am - 4pm |
Photo Credit: Orchard Mist, John Blee Susan Calloway Fine Arts Maurine Littleton Gallery Highlighting contemporary glass, metal, and ceramic works, this gallery is a great way to get a variety in your art-viewing portfolio. Exhibiting 3D works from Dale Chihuly to Therman Stanton, this exhibit explores the artistic play of light, space, movement, theme, subject, and color. The gallery also has 2D works of art from local and national artists. 1667 Wisconsin Ave | 202. 333. 9307 | T-St 11-6 | www. littletongallery.com Photo Credit: Deep in Space, Jay Musler
A bright gallery filled with works of color, representing all genres of art Susan Calloway Fine Arts salon style gallery is a go-to gallery. Located in Book Hills Georgetown, this fine art gallery offers views collections from local and international artists, playing with content, color, light, style, and meaning. 1643 Wisconsin Ave | 202.965.4601 | www.callowayart.com | T –St 10-5 Photo credit: Hound Dog, Walter Addison
Performance
Rock of Ages at the National Theatre
Photo by Dan Lippitt The cast of Rock of Ages
By Gary Tischler
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ichael Danek comes to Washington frequently—he has friends and relatives here in the suburbs and it’s not that far away from New York where he lives when he’s not on the road, which is often. But he hasn’t been at the National Theatre on Pennsylvania Avenue in a long time in a professional capacity. Not since he was Harry. Not since he was an actor in the legendary “Hello Dolly,” with the legendary Carol Channing back on 1978. “You know the song, right,” he says in a phone interview, “the title song where everyone’s singing ‘Hello Dolly’ by way of greeting. Well, back then I was one of the waiters that comes on, guy named Harry, and she sings ‘Well, hello, Harry…’” “That was pretty cool,” he says. “And Carol Channing, well, she was something, no question.” Well Harry, that is Michael, is back at the National Theatre, only this time, as stage manager for the touring company. He’s running the whole show – the show being “Rock of Ages,” the hit Broadway show about a bunch of kids finding love and music, 1980’s style. Put another way, it’s a long way from “Hello Dolly” to “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” the iconic femme rock song sung by Pat Benatar in the 1980s. It’s a long way from the music of Jerry Hermann to Styx, or for that matter, from bustles to Afros. “Yeah, it’s different,” Danek said. “But one things the same, they’re both big shows, big hits.” Danek, who switched from being a performer (including long runs in “A Chorus Line”) in the 1980s, to stage managing, from onstage to backstage, couldn’t be happier. “I had a good run,” he said. “Especially the Chorus Line gig, because that was one of the most original Broadway shows ever. There’s nothing like it, so many talented people in it.” But as stage manager, he’s basically responsible for running the show on the road, the pac-
ing, the calling, the scheduling, getting people squared away, making sure everything runs as smoothly as it should. “The director’s going to call in, but once a show, a play gets on stage, the director basically is finished,” he said. “It’s my job now that this tour, which is pretty hectic, goes smoothly, how the company and the sets and everything work in relation to the size of the venue. Every place is a little different.” “I love this show,” he says. “I guess it’s sort of part of my musical memory. Sure, so the music is great, but everybody in it is super. This is a great cast, a great group of people, enthusiastic as all get out. I know sometimes in road shows you get performers that sort of coast or wing it. Not here. These guys and girls, they make it fresh every night, they work like fiends.” “And then there’s the equipment,” he says.
“There’s a lot of amps, you could say it’s loud, but then the music was loud and the hair was big. Bring ear plugs.” He continued, “We’re unloading five trucks, including the sound stuff, and the amps, so yeah, it’s a lot to get down right. And yeah, there’s a lot of hair.” “Rock of Ages” is huge in the minds of its fans, everywhere they go. “You’ve got to like living on the road,” he says. “Especially on this show. It’s a short run show, nothing more than a month, most of it less. We had a nice run in San Francisco, with a little more leisure time. But basically you’ve got to be cool about packing up, living in hotels, out you go again kind of thing.” Constantine Maroulis of American Idol fame is the headliner in this version, which weaves comedy and romance with a young cast of actors, singers and performers through a rich bag of 1980s hits. It runs at the national through July 24. Kristin Hanggi, who snagged a Tony Award nomination for her work on “Rock of Ages” directs. “We’re in touch pretty much constantly,” Danek says. “If there’s a problem that she needs to deal with, we talk.” The tour includes Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Des Moines, Kansas City, Fort Laudesrdale, Clearwater, Houston and Dallas among its 15 stops. “I’ve been with the show since January,” he said. “It’s been a great ride, no kidding.” And “Rock of Ages” is soon – in 2012 – coming to a theater near you. You’ve probably seen the clips of Tom Cruise in bare-chest vest for
Photo by Joan Marcus Constantine Maroulis as Drew in Rock of Ages
the movie version. “He plays an aging rocker,” Danek said. “He came backstage during the tour. He was really nice, posed for pictures with everyone, very cool guy.” Folks come for the love story, but mostly, and most likely for the music. Songs include the anthem-like “Anyway You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” from Journey’s salad days, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison “I Wanna Rock” from the wonderfully named Twisted Sister, David Lee Roth’s “Just Like Paradise,” Styx’s “Renegade,” Benatar’s “Shadows of the Night” and “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive,” Foreigner’s “Waiting for a Girl Like You.” “I’m not sorry about not performing, I don’t miss it,” Danek said. “This is theater, too and it’s the life that I picked. It’s the nuts and bolts stuff. Every night and every place is different.” “Rock of Ages” started out in Los Angeles, performed four times in two days at King, then was performed once at the Warner Brothers Soundstage in LA before formally opening in LA at the Vanguard Hollywood for six weeks. In 2006, it had a limited run at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, then hit off-Broadway in 2008. In April of 2009, it opened at the prestigious Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway. It has since toured nationally, and opened in productions in Korea and Melbourne. “Rock of Ages” indeed.
“I’m not sorry about not performing, I don’t miss it. This is theater, too and it’s the life that I picked. It’s the nuts and bolts stuff. Every night and every place is different.”
Photo by Dan Lippitt
Photo by Dan Lippitt Cast of Rock of Ages in the Bourbon Room
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By Samantha Hungerford
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eter Hapstak and Olvia Demetriou sit caddy corner to each other at a long table in the main reception room of their Georgetown office. Their dark clothes set off naturally graying hair in that sleek way that people immersed in the world of art and design often possess, and their easy composure is slightly at odds with their surroundings, which are going through an obvious state of transition. The pair are the leaders of their namesake architecture and design firm, Hapstak Demetriou +, a group that is at once a fresh, energetic up-start and a team of seasoned professionals. Hapstak, a former principal and founder of CORE architecture + design, is relatively new to this office at 3742 Q St. NW, but to Demetriou the space is familiar – it was formerly the headquarters of Adamstein&Demetriou, the architecture firm she started with her former husband, Theo. Now the office building that saw the passing of one firm is seeing the birth of a brand new venture within its walls. Although the stenciled sign on the door has yet to be changed, plenty of businesses and residents across the city – as well as across the nation – have taken notice of their presence andlined up to have their space transformed by Hapstak Demetriou +. The firm truly hit the ground running. Almost immediately, they drummed up several dozen projects which are now all in various stages of progress and completion, backlogging the small but growing crew into next year. Between their packed roster of projects and the familiarity with which they talk about their firm, their projects, clients and each other, it would be easy to believe that the duo has been working together for years. Yet less than six months ago, the two had considered themselves business rivals. In fact, they hadn’t even exchanged more than five words to each other in passing at cocktail parties over the last 20 years. Serendipity, however, seemed to have other plans for the two architects. “In a way we both had partnerships but I think we each felt very alone and we were kind of at forks in the road. And a very good consultant that we both work with said that I really need to speak to Peter and Peter really needs to speak to me,” says Demetriou.“So we got together for coffee and then suddenly realized wow, it was really a convergence of both of us needing someone like the other. And it’s been a real process of discovery.” Although they both describe their partings from past ventures as amicable, their excitement and enthusiasm about their work and the future of Hapstak Demetriou + is palpable.
“My journey was starting in December of last year and we really did not sit down until February or the beginning of March,” says Hapstak, describing the point at which he started to rethink his career future. “It was exactly the same timing for me,” Demetriou says, talking over him. “So neither of us really knew until that March period,” Hapstak continues. “Mid-February was the coffee,” Demetriou cuts in. “And then within two weeks it was done,” Hapstak says.“I can’t believe to tell you how right this shoe fits; I mean this is amazing to me. And I really love what we’re doing. I’m just pinching myself, I can’t…I think we’re both going to ultimately going to have the firm we really both wanted to have, which was this creative, think-tank, boutique firm that is flexible and agile, that can move very much.” Hapstak Demetriou + is what the pair describes as a full-service design firm, guiding their clients through architectural and interior design projects from inception to opening. They take on a varied array of projects, but estimate that their undertakings are divided up between residences, miscellaneous projects, hotels and restaurants at 15, 20, 25 and 40 percent, respectively. One project that is in the final months of completion is a 300-seat restaurant on Duke Street in Old Town, a collaboration with Kendle Bryan called Ginny’s (a sitdown full service restaurant) and Esquire Dog (a small café-style beignet shop by day and hot dog stand by night), which will be reminiscent of an old-fashioned drivein. Hapstak describes the renovation of the old building as a portrayal of the resteraunteur, a former lawyer turned CIA trained chef, putting his life and personality into architectural form. “I think we’re both chameleons with our work. Our design really does adapt to the client and the client’s identity instead of seeing, you know, our print on any project,” Demetriou says.“But we each do have a different style and in a way I think they’ll complement each other, those styles. I tend to be more structured and ordered, maybe formalist, minimalist.” “I’m all about chaos,” Hapstak says. “And Peter’s passionate and creative, and a lot of adaptive re-use and so that adds an interesting dimension to his work,” Demetriou continues.“So, you know, he’ll loosen me up and…” “And she’ll tighten me up a little bit, which is good,” Hapstak cuts in. Although Demetriou says that one person generally takes the lead as a client’s main contact for each project, their efforts so far have been largely collaborative. “The beauty of a small firm is that one of us is always involved,” Demetriou
says.“We don’t just assign things to our younger staff.” This sense of collaboration is one of the driving visions behind Hapstak Demetriou +. The pair envisions the firm as an openminded and creative force producing fresh and innovative ideas, and is working to balance their artistic ambitions with the realities of the market. “Being a design-strong firm in a world where you’re dealing with corporate clients and businesses that have bottom line issues, money making issues, deadlines you know – you’ve always got one foot in the art world, like he [Hapstak] said, the think tank, and another foot in the business world,” Demetriou says.“And I do think that we want to stay on the more creative side of doing really good work, exciting work and working with interesting people and having a chance for reinvention with each project.” As often happens in businesses of any size, the attitudes of the bosses trickle down through the rest of the employees, setting the work climate of the office. In this case, Hapstak and Demetriou’s enthusiasm is mirrored in the relatively young staff of architects and designers that they currently employ. The youthful energy provided by the ambitious staff of 10 will hopefully propel the firm to new heights – Hapstak says that their young staff is not only helping them produce innovative ideas, but also helping them to fully take advantage of all the new technologies that can help grow the business. But with two seasoned professionals at the helm, Hapstak Demetriou + will be less likely to fall into some of the blunders that other ambitious start-ups get caught in. The two pointed out common examples that green-behind-the-ears architects are likely to make, such as not giving strong enough guidance to clients and promising more than can be delivered. Between the two of them, Demetriou and Hapstak have designed more than 200 hospitality, cultural, private and public spaces in the nation’s capital, and have the contacts, resources and savoir-faire to prove it. “I think the other thing that comes from us too is there’s a level of professional experience that you just can’t get with a younger firm,” Hapstak says.“I mean, our repertoire and our knowledge and all this institutional memory that we have, it kind of gets us to this point.” Yet the two are far from jaded, and still take deep personal satisfaction in seeing their projects appreciated and used. “Any time we walk into a project and see it full of people we know we’ve been successful,” For this reason, both Demetriou and Hapstak take a special pleasure in public
projects such as restaurants. They both enjoy the feedback they receive from visitors and the satisfying feeling of seeing customers and the owners of the venues enjoying and making use of their work. Demetriou describes her passion for designing restaurants: “Restaurants are – they’retheatre. They’re our main square, our town piazza, it’s where we all go, you know – what are you going to do? Let’s go out to eat. This is what people do to socialize and to gather and connect. And I think even both separately, before the alliance and now, it’s very much part of how we work. You try to create a space that delights people, excites people, reinforces that message, sometimes subliminally, sometimes not so subliminally,” she says.“There’s always a message, like Founding Farmers has a message, Zaytinya has a message. Each restaurant has built into it through the materials, through the forms, through iconographic references that kind of make people think about that food, that concept, the chef.” But although the two take pride in their work in D.C., Demetriou and Hapstak plan on extending their firm out to the national architectural scene. “I think what’s big for us now is a national draw, we see ourselves moving out of this market,” Hapstak says.“As much as this will always be our home and this will always be a priority for us because this is where we learned and so our greatest level of give back is here. But we are now on other people’s radar screens, which is really great for us, which allows us to continue to grow the firm, continue to expand what we’re doing.” Although they say the plans are too premature to discuss any details, they do say that they’ve investigated possibilities in Vegas, that they have plans in the works in Miami, South Beach and Coconut Grove, and that they’ve been pursued by clients in New Orleans in addition to a couple projects they’re working on in the northeast. One project which is well enough along to mention is a collaboration with chef Robert Wiedmaier for a new restaurant in Atlantic City. It seems that the advent of Hapstak Demetriou + is the turning of a leaf in both architects’ lives. “Olvia and I are very similar,” Hapstak says.“I was out of a marriage and out of a business, but I have to tell you something, there’s nothing I’ve learned more than that the relationships [I’ve built] have been there for me. And that makes me value them even more and makes me want to perform for them at an even higher level.”
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tretching down more than half of North Carolina’s coast, the Outer Banks offer a great deal of luxurious homes away from home, delicious eats, and activities for anyone and everyone. Take a pick from the three major areas of this Mid-Atlantic beach getaway: Northern Beach, Hatteras Island, or Roanoke Island. Regardless of where you are—in the waters, along the shores, or farther inland, this iconic destination is sure to satisfy all your summer beach fancies.
Where to Stay If you’re looking for some real rest, don’t let your plans overlook a reservation at The Sanderling Resort & Spa in Northern Beach. You (and your pet) will fall asleep comfortably in the individually decorated cottages and wake up to this beachside resort’s panoramic views of the ocean. Immediately after, step outside to enjoy a sun-shining day. Or perhaps if you need a break from the sun, you will indulge your body at the spa with treatments that use only the
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coastline’s best natural resources. The Castle B & B is another great villa located at Ocracoke Island (accessible by ferry only). These cottages, too, are individually decorated with classic antique pieces which welcome you with their cozy comfort. Enjoy the Castle’s setting enclosed by the quaint docks and serene waters.
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Besides fishing at Hatteras Islands Fishing Pier in Rodanthe or boating at Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo (Roanoke Islands), there are many other things to do! Nearby Pirate’s Cove Marina is the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. It’s a great place for kids and families to learn and get a close-up of the Bank’s marine life.
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If you’re an archetypal adventurist, take a dare at Jockey Ridge State Park’s tallest sand dunes in Nags Head (Northern Beach). You can sand board or paraglide from the peaks of the sandy hills or take a self-guided hike in and out of the valleys. If the waters are what you’re looking for instead, try kayaking, windsurfing, or simply swimming with the current on the other side of the park. For those looking for something more recreational, the “shop ‘til you drop” activity might be a better idea. Also located in Nags Had, Tanger Outlet has stores with designer brand names like Ralph Lauren Polo and Tommy Hilfiger.
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Other Great Activities Wild Horse Adventure Tours (Corolla, NC) – Take a guided tour on an open or closed-top vehicle or rent your own jeep and sightsee the wild horses of Corolla Beach. Visit the Lighthouses (locations vary) – Each lighthouse has its own charm and history. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Currituck Beach Lighthouse are open to climb, but the Ocracoke Lighthouse and the Bodie Island Lighthouse are not.
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Oyster Bar is actually awfully delicious. Located in Kill Devil Hills for over 25 years, this stop is famous for their assortment of fresh seafood and thirst-quenching brews. Come out and enjoy the food and friendly community like one of the locals. Make a second food stop at Tale of the Whale in Nags Head. This dining experience is promising with their principle, “To serve good food in ample portions with superior service in a comfortable setting.” Offering everything from cocktails, wines, and beer to clam chowder, pasta, and ribs, this restaurant offers an unforgettable experience for any individual, couple, or largely grouped families. If you’re looking for a little more excitement and uniqueness, check out Mama Kwan’s. Not
only does this grille feature a pallet of Hawaiian flavors and a medley of the island’s native aromas, but also live entertainment. Make sure to make it out here where a lunch and dinner experience is more than just a meal.
Other Great Restaurants: The Pearl (Kill Devil Hills, NC) – An oceanfront, fine dining, French restaurant. If you want to avoid dining-in, call for a private chef. Metropolis (Corolla, NC) – A tapas bar with a fusion of beverages; Offers a great ambiance especially for adults. High Cotton (Kitty Hawk, NC) – A barbecue house faithful to Northeastern Carolina’s smoked flavors.
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1789 RESTAURANT
Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest
1226 36th St, NW With the ambiance of an elegant country inn, 1789 features classically based American cuisine – the finest regional game, fish and produce available.
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3000 K St NW
3124-28 M St NW
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A friendly French Bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown since 1975. Executive chef and owner Gerard Cabrol came to Washington, D.C. 32 years ago, bringing with him home recipes from southwestern France. Our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken); Minute steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frit¬es); Steak Tartare, freshly pre¬pared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes; and the best Eggs Benedict in town. In addition to varying daily specials. www.bistrofrancaisdc.com
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Georgetown introduces Washington’s first “Dumpling Bar” featuring more than 12 varieties. Come and enjoy the new exotic Thai cuisine inspired by French cooking techniques. Bangkok Joe’s is upscale, colorful and refined. Absolutely the perfect place for lunch or dinner or just a private gathering.
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CHADWICKS
3205 K St, NW (est.1967) A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs, & specialty salads & sandwiches. Casual dining & a lively bar. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Late night dining (until midnight Sun.Thu., 1A.M. Fri-Sat) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4P.M. Open Mon-Thu 11:30A.M.2A.M. Fri-Sat 11:30A.M.3A.M.Sun 11A.M.-2A.M.Kids’ Menu Available. Located ½ block from the Georgetown movie theatres, overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park
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DAILY GRILL
1310 Wisconsin Ave., NW Reminiscent of the classic American Grills, Daily Grill is best known for its large portions of fresh seasonal fare including Steaks & Chops, Cobb Salad, Meatloaf and Warm Berry Cobbler. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Visit our other locations at 18th & M Sts NW and Tysons Corner. www.dailygrill.com
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CIRCLE BISTRO One Washington Circle, NW Washington, DC 22037 Circle Bistro presents artful favorites that reflect our adventurous and sophisticated kitchen. Featuring Happy Hour weekdays from 5pm-7pm, live music every Saturday from 8pm-12midnight, and an a la carte Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm. Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.circlebistro.com
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CITRONELLE (The Latham Hotel) 3000 M St, NW Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Michel Richard creates magic with fresh and innovative American-French Cuisine, an exceptional wine list and stylish ambiance.
Come and see for yourself why Bistrot Lepic, with its classical, regional and contemporary cuisine, has been voted best bistro in D.C. by the Zagat Guide. And now with its Wine bar, you can enjoy “appeteasers”, full bar service, complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday and a new Private Room. The regular menu is always available. Open everyday. Lunch & dinner. Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com (202) 333-0111
CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN 3236 M St, NW This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch.
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Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts.
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FILOMENA RISTORANTE 1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW One of Washington’s most celebrated restaurants, Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for almost 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s food of today, executed by our award winning Chef. Filomena was also recently featured on the Travel Channel’s Food Paradise. We offer a lunch buffet on Fri & Sat & a Sunday brunch. Open 7 days a wk for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com (202) 338-8800
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1522 Wisconsin Ave Captivating customers since 2003 Café Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C! Located in sophisticated Georgetown, our café brings a touch of Paris “je ne sais quoi” to the neighborhood making it an ideal romantic destination. Other can’t miss attributes are; the famous weekend brunch every Sat and Sun until 3pm, our late night weekend hours serving sweet & savory crepes until 1 am Fri-Sat evenings & the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz duo every other Wed. at 7:30. We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon!
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DON LOBOS MEXICAN GRILL 2811 M Street NW Serving Washington since 1992, Don Lobos offers authentic Mexican cuisine. We use only the finest and freshest ingredients when making our traditional menu items. Famous for our Mole, and adored for our tamales. We also offer a wide range of tequila and the best margarita in Georgetown. Now serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10-2. Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Sun 10am- 10pm
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MAI THAI 3251 Prospect St. NW If you’re searching for authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown, Mai Thai Restaurant is the place to go. The warm atmosphere, attentive service, and variety of wines and cocktails in this contemporary establishment only add to the rich culture and authentic cuisine inspired by Thailand. With an array of authentic dishes, from Lahb Gai (spicy chicken salad) and Pad Thai, to contemporary dishes like Panang soft shell crab and papaya salad, the dynamic menu and spectacular drinks will have you coming back time and time again. Come see for yourself. HAPPY HOUR 3:30 - 6PM www.maithai.com (202) 337-1010
PEACOCK CAFE 3251 Prospect St. NW Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. The tremendous popularity of The Peacock Happy Day Brunch in Washington DC is legendary. The breakfast and brunch selections offer wonderful variety and there is a new selection of fresh, spectacular desserts everyday. The Peacock Café in Georgetown, DC - a fabulous menu for the entire family. Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm (202) 625-2740
SEA CATCH 1054 31st St, NW Lovers of seafood can always find something to tempt the palette at the Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar. Sea Catch offers fresh seafood “simply prepared” in a relaxed atmosphere. Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer seasonal fireside and outdoor dining. Private party space available for 15 - 300 Complimentary parking Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Monday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Closed on Sunday Happy Hour Specials at the Bar Monday - Friday 5:00pm -7:00pm www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855
SEQUOIA 3000 K St NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007 Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience. Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html (202) 944-4200
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01 Cookbooks was created by Heidi Swanson in 2003, a San Francisco based photographer, cookbook author and designer, who shares recipes that intertwine with her life, travels and interests. Heidi was inspired to begin the blog when realized that although she owned over 100 cookbooks, she was always using the same recipes. So she decided it was time to stop buying and start cooking. Since then, 101 Cookbooks has won numerous awards, such as the 2006 and 2007 Food Blog of the Year and has been featured in newspapers such as the Boston Globe and New York Times. With a focus on natural, whole foods and ingredients, 101 Cookbooks has recipes for those with vegan or gluten-free diets as well as recipes for those who love desserts and chocolate. It even has recipes perfected for every season. Here is a great summer dish that puts a spin on classic Macaroni.
should be assertive. Stir in the Parmesan. Combine the macaroni with the green onion sauce in a large bowl. Toss well. Add the arugula and most of the apple and toss again. Taste, and add more pepper, salt, or lemon juice if needed. Serve topped with the remaining apple and green onion.
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Macaroni Salad (serves enough for a crowd or potluck) Prep time: 10 min - Cook time: 10 min 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil 4 cups thinly sliced green onions {~3-4 bunches} 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped fine grain sea salt lots of freshly ground black pepper zest and juice of one lemon 1/3 cup / 2 oz grated Parmesan 4 big handfuls arugula 1 large apple, diced Cook the macaroni in a large pot of well-salted water per package instructions. Set aside at least 1/2 cup / 120ml pasta water. Then drain pasta and set aside. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet until hot. Add most of the green onions, all of the garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions soften, and the garlic begins to take on some color, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a couple minutes. Use a hand blender or food processor to puree the green onion mixture along with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, zest of the lemon, half the lemon juice, and the reserved pasta water. Puree and taste. The green onion flavor
1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup canola oil 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 pint sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep a 9 inch square pan (or similar size) with non-stick spray. Metal pans allow for faster baking than glass does. In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and carefully stir in canola oil and cocoa powder. Set aside and allow to cool. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. In the bowl of a mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy. Stop the machine, add a third of the flour mixture, then mix. Stop again, add half of the butter mixture, then mix. Stop again, add half the remaining flour mixture, then mix. Stop, add remaining butter, mix, then stop, add
final flour addition, and mix until just barely combined. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-40 minutes, or until done enough for you.
Rebecca Thinks RebeccaScritchfield.wordpress.com ebecca Scritchfield is a registered dietitian, credentialed nutrition therapy professional and American College of Sports Medicine certified Health and Fitness Specialist. She also teaches sport nutrition at George Washington University and has a D.C. based private practice for professional, aspiring and everyday athletes. Rebecca Thinks is where she shares her opinion on behavioral issues related to staying healthy and happy. The blog also shares her favorite recipes; my favorite was this one for a delicious, healthy fish taco.
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Healthy and Light Fish Tacos Recipe (serves 8) Mango Salsa 1 mango, chopped 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1/4 onion (red preffered, any onion OK) Juice of 1 lime, zest of 1/2 lime Mix ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate. Zesty, Creamy Topping 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt, strained (Place a paper towel in a strainer and add the yogurt. This helps give the yogurt a thicker consistency like soft cheese. It needs about 2-3 hours in the refrigerator and you can skip this step if you don’t have the time) 1/2 tsp chili powder, taco seasoning, or fajita seasoning
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with 2 tablespoons mango salsa, 2 tablespoons black beans, small handful of cabbage (cabbage is healthy and low calorie so use as much or as little to your liking), and 1 tablespoon of the creamy topping.
Stir and refrigerate. Fish About 2-3 pounds white fish (we used tilapia) Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lime over fish. Broil or grill on low to medium heat for 6-8 minutes (don’t over do it or your fish will be tough). Spicy Black Beans One 14 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained, and placed in a saucepan 1/2 onion, diced and 2-4 cloves garlic, diced (sautee both in 1 tsp olive oil and add to bean) 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp chili powder Mix together and heat on low for about 8 minutes. You will also need… Store bought tortillas (we used a low carb, high fiber tortilla with about 100 calories and 10g fiber per serving) 1 cup cabbage, shredded (green or purple – whatever looks good) Making the Taco Heat the tortilla in a toaster oven, microwave or dry pan for a few seconds until warm. (You’ve come this far, why not?) Place about 2-3 ounces of fish in the middle of the taco. Top
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ermany-based Vapiano expects to have six restaurants in the metro area, with the recent opening of their newest store in Reston. This will be a corporate location, as are the ones in downtown D.C., Penn Quarter, Ballston, Dulles Town Center and Bethesda. With the openings of stores in Charlotte, Chicago and Miami, they will have 13 units in the U.S.A. by the end of the year. That does not include the international stores. North Carolina-based Fuel Pizza will open at 600 F Street and 1606 K Street in the former Burger King space. The chain got its start in a
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space that was formerly a gas station, hence the name. Make no mistake, it’s New Yorkers (who know their pizza) that started Fuel Pizza. A neighborhood pop-up taco stand called Del Rey is slated to open at 9 and U Streets, NW. Its beer garden and tacos theme is the creation of Ian and Eric Hilton, who also own Marvin and American Ice Company. They plan to open next spring. Aman Ayoubi of Local 16 opened the Lost Society, a steakhouse, at 14 and U Streets, NW. He and his partners will offer sustainable seafood and local sourced beef from a local farm in the dining space, lounge and roof deck. Teaism is slated to open a new location at the Moderno condo building at the corner of 12 and U Streets, NW. That gives Teaism its fourth location in D.C. They have stores in Dupont Circle, Penn Quarter, and the downtown D.C. Lafayette Park area. Tom Power, chef and owner of Corduroy, will open a second restaurant in the town house next door on 9 Street, NW. He’s chosen a new fabric to name it after – Velour. Décor will be minimalist, showcasing brick, concrete floors, wood and steel, with a menu price point of $20 or less per item. A spring 2012 opening is planned. Turkish QSR: Mehmet Yasar Cicek, along with partners Hosam Ramadan, his college roommate and Arshad Khan, a New York-based restaurant industry veteran, has signed a master
WINE franchise agreement for Mr. Kumpir, a Turkeybased franchise with nearly 50 locations worldwide. This triumvirate plans to open its first U.S. stores. Kumpir is a loaded baked potato, so it is a familiar comfort food item. They hope to open up to 30 locations over the next five to six years, with New York next in line. They are looking for sites ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet. Mr. Kumpir will offer several varieties of the kumpir stuffed-potato dish as well as sandwiches, pasta salads and desserts. Openings Update: Rabbit, the salad + protein concept from the folks who brought you TangySweet and Red Velvet Cupcakery, is expected to open this month in Clarendon. District Commons and Burger, Tap and Shake (from the folks who brought you D.C. Coast, Ceiba, Acadiana and the soon to shutter Ten Penh) slated to open in August. Ping Pong Dim Sum (now in Penn Quarter) slated to open its second location at end of August. Shaw’s Tavern to open this month on Florida Ave, NW. Redeye Grill from the Fireman Hospitality Group (Fiorella Pizzeria, Bond 45) slated to open at National Harbor by year’s end. Side note: If you have not seen Bacchus sitting atop the tortoise with floating mozzarella balls floating in the trough at Fiorella, that alone is worth the trip. Insurance issues abound for the restaurants at the flooded Washington Harbor on the Georgetown waterfront. Tony & Joe’s and Nick’s Riverside
Grill have their patios open – and have the grill out and the outdoor bar open. Clyde Restaurant Group’s new 35,000 square foot restaurant and music venue where Borders Books used to be on 4 Street NW, is slated to open by year’s end. Quick Hits: Rogue States to reopen at Black and Orange (Baltimore Orioles fan?) Reynold Mendizabal plans to renovate Rogue States with better venting so it appeases neighbor’s issues. Philadelphia superstar restaurateur Stephen Starr plans to open his first restaurant in the ever popular 14 Street corridor. Penny and Mike Willimann will open Olio (olive oil in Italian), an olive oil tasting room, in Old Town Alexandria. It will offer 30 to 35 varieties of flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars for sale in a tasting room setting similar to a wine shop. Next year may bring a much anticipated new location to an established steakhouse in the suburbs. Starfish Café on Barracks Row on 8 St in the southeast will reopen as Lavagna Italian Cuisine. Chef & GM Update: Umer Naim is the new general manager at Ping Pong Dim Sum in Penn Quarter. Previously, he was with Starr (as in Stephen) Restaurant Organization in Philadelphia. Brenton Balika is the new pastry chef at Bourbon Steak at the Four Season hotel. Salim Nahhas is the new pastry chef at Alexandria Pastry Shop. The native of Jordan represented his country in the World Pastry Cup in Paris.
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aint Mark’s Square, The Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge are must-see sights for visitors to Venice, Italy. Another top attraction for foodies, literary types and cocktail lovers isv Harry’s Bar. Many know the famed watering hole as a hangout for celebrities including Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Charlie Chaplin and Woody Allen. Harry’s made also its mark in the culinary word when they invented carpaccio, a dish of thinly sliced raw beef. But Harry’s most enduring gastronomical contribution may be the Bellini, a bubbly cocktail fashioned from white peach puree and Prosecco, a dry Italian sparkling wine. According to their website, HarrysBarVenezia. com, the landmark bar was opened in 1931 by Giuseppe Cipriani, a bartender at Venice’s Hotel Europa, after he received financial assistance from a rich, young American named Harry Pickering. Cipriani named his famous tipple after Giovanni Bellini, the fifteenth century Venetian artist, because the color of the drink resembled the pink glow in one of Bellini’s paintings. Arrigo Cipriani, Guiseppe’s son, discusses his father’s innovation in his book “Harry’s Bar: The Life and Times of the Legendary Venice Landmark.” “Peaches are in abundance throughout Italy from June through September, and my father had a predilection for the white ones. He experimented by puréeing small white peaches and adding Prosecco,” he writes. “Those who tested this new concoction gave it rave reviews.” Since then, this evanescent sipper has become an elegant brunch staple across the globe. The general rule for mixing a Bellini is to use one part peach puree to three parts Prosecco. While it’s best to use fresh white peaches, commercially prepared brands are acceptable. If you are making your own puree, Harry’s website advises not to use a food processor be-
cause it aerates the fruit. They recommend shredding the peaches with a cheese grater and using a strainer to collect the maximum amount of juice. If the peach mixture is too sour, add a splash of simple syrup or sugar. Harry’s is perched on the water, a quick stroll from St Mark’s. When my mother and I made our cocktail pilgrimage there, we arrived in the evening as a golden light streamed though the decorative windows. The crowded bar was small and deco- 1.5 oz White Peach Puree rated in wood and 4.5 oz Prosecco butterscotch hues. While there was a certain auster- Add puree to glass. Slowly add Prosecco, gently blending with ity about the place, long spoon. it was teeming full Dixie Liquor, 3429 M Street NW sells a variety of Proseccos. of tourists, guidebooks in hand. The room was filled and mom back home in D.C. and I seemed to get lost among the other patrons. However when the bill arrived, I realized the When we finally received our Bellinis, they were high price for my sip of history. Each Bellini cost served in simple juice glasses, not the fancy 18 Euro or about $52 for two after the converflutes that usually hold champagne cocktails. sion. While I wasn’t expecting “happy hour” The elixir was light with a refreshing simplicity. pricing in notoriously expensive Venice, mom Its balance of dry and sweet made for a lovely and I decided to put our next $50 toward a nice aperitif. While I enjoyed sampling the original, it bottle of wine and dinner at less famous, less didn’t taste any more special than the Bellinis, I crowded and quiet restaurant. have enjoyed at Paparazzi or Brasserie Beck
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thiopian food remains a distant concept to many.For Georgetowners, Ethiopian dining means Das, which over the past six months has transformed from the former Zed’sto become apowerhouse in the niche market. If you’ve never tried Ethiopian food before, Das prevails as the premierplaceto taste it.Theknowledgeable staff delights in advising guests about the menu and customs of Ethiopian dining. One of Das’ erudite servers was quick to assist her guests about one such custom: Injera. All Das’ dishes arrive with Ingera, a spongy yeast-risen flatbread. Guests use this Ethiopian staple as a utensil to scoop up their main course. “It tastes even better if you use a little less of the bread and get more food,” she suggested. Das has a variety of traditional dishes, com-
plete with Injera, that are sure to surprise. One such dish is the Chicken Doro Wat, a peppery poultry delight. The chicken arrives moist and tender in a spicy red sauce complimented by a hard-boiled egg. Though Doro Wat is reserved in its homeland for holidays and special occasions, by popular demand Das serves it everyday. Another favorite dishis the Steak Tibs. These diminutivecubed streaks are paired with hot green peepers, sautéed onions and fresh juicy tomatoes. The seasonedvegetables and Das’ specialty sauce successfully create a strong, but not overpowering,flavor combination. For those with a braver tongue, Das Owner and hospitality expert, Sileshi Alifom recommends the Kitfo, a steak tartare. The chef’s spices alight the Kitfo with a salty gusto amplified by a robust spicy wallop. After dinner, Alifom remindsthatthere are no true Ethiopian desserts. Most natives prefer fresh fruit as their after-dinner indulgence. However, if you are so inclined, Das has created a dessert menu complete with delicious variations on everyone’s favorites, like Chocolate Fondant. Not only does Das acquaint guests with Ethiopia’s savory selections, it also seeks to bathe them in a chicambiance. Traditional artwork spans the walls and soft music welcomes Das’ eclectic customers toward the table’s treasure and the staff’s service expertise. “All Ethiopian food is pretty much the same. If you go to 14th street they’ll have a similar menu. The difference is in the consistency side. The difference is in the presentation,” says Alifom. “The difference is service, and our main focus is service.”
their chairs as they anticipate sinking their teeth into the menu’s dishes. Once settled into the snuggly surroundings, guests are likely to be greeted by Chef Frank Petrello, arguably the heart and soul of Book Hill. Petrello brings an upscale touch and a New York attitude to his family’s long tradition of food service. “I’ve been around a long time,” he says with a laugh. Petrello’s menu consists of a variety of adventurous entrees. The lunch menu has a good mix of favorites, all altered slightly for more creative tastes. One such creation is the Book Hill Portobello Wrap, which comes with perfectly smoky and tender portabellas and complimenting floral vegetables. One guest described it as “tangy, yet sweet.” For dinner, the evening specialties like the Grilled Marinated Duck Breast are sure to be a treat. The duck arrives on six succulent skewers and is presented with Petrello’s recipe for braised cabbage and potatoes au gratin. The duck breast, best served up medium rare, is a comforting treat just like the rest of the bistro. “That’s how we do it here. This is a neighborhood place. In this economy, twice a month is a great customer. Our philosophy is if you come back a second time you’re a regular customer,” Petrello says. Book Hill is growing from its infancy, opening just a few months ago, to hit its stride as one of Georgetown’s soon-to-be-premier dinner locations. And with a wine selection consisting of over 50 varieties and beer on tap, Book Hill
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is also great for the evening’s libation. Though it doesn’t feel like it, cooler weather is just around the corner. Soon Book Hill’s beautiful patio area, glowing with lights and sweetened by the scents coming from Chef Petrello’s herb garden, will also be open for guests to enjoy. You’ll want to come by and to experience this cozy corner of Georgetown for yourself.
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tepping up from the street into Book Hill Bistro, guests ascend from the bustle of Wisconsin Avenue to an intimate and cozy nook where low lighting and soft jazzy chords ensconce passersby wandering in for a look at Georgetown’s new restaurant. The walls are colored in dusky reds and deep browns which immediately put you at ease. Book Hill’s comfortable seating has guests sinking into
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On June 30, Ambassador of Bulgaria Elena Poptodorova hosted a buffet dinner at her residence to introduce her diplomatic colleagues and U.S. officials and friends to the Azar Foundation for Children of the World founded by Shahin Mafi. The foundation focuses on issues related to underprivileged and orphaned children as well as women’s issues internationally. The Ambassador spoke of children as often a “threatened species.” In welcoming the support for Azar, Shahin said “The smile or cry of children has no language. It is universal.” The evening was enhanced by the delightful singing of Bulgarian artist Elitsa Yordanova Stoyneva. -Mary Bird
Codrina Eugenia and Romanian Ambassador Adrian Vierita,
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Ambassador of Monaco and Mrs. Gilles Noghes celebrated the sixth anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession to the throne and his recent wedding to Charlene Wittstock at a July 7 reception at the Metropolitan Club. Following a rendition of national anthems, the Ambassador said that the Prince had found the Princess he was looking for and shared that Prince Albert had quoted poet Robert Frost in honoring his new Princess as being the one he found on “the road less traveled.” Guests enjoyed a video presentation of the nuptials followed by an eloquent ambassadorial toast to U.S.-Monaco friendship and, of course, to the newlyweds. -Mary Bird
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SOCIAL COMCAST AND NBC UNIVERSAL Comcast and NBC Universal celebrated the 15th anniversary of MSNNC Thursday, July 7, at America’s Square 300 New Jersey Ave. Guests toasted to “The Place for Politics,” while enjoying Japanese and Mexican appetizers, and indulging in Sprinkles cupcakes. -Jillian Rogers and Abbey Brandon
SCENE TURKEY CELEBRATES THE WASHINGTON BALLET Ambassador of Turkey Namik Tan held a June 28 reception to celebrate the Washington Ballet’s upcoming cultural mission to Turkey and participation in the international Dance Festival in Bodrum on the Turkish coast. Board Chair Sylvia de Leon thanked the Ambassador for Turkey’s leadership in the arts and acknowledged the presence of Turkish dance students. The Ambassador traced the history of the residence and its role as a jazz center when Turkey’s second ambassador in Washington Münir Ertegün hosted black jazz musicians during the 1930s and 1940s in a racially segregated capital. The Ballet’s eight day tour in late August will include visits to historic sites in Istanbul and Ephesus, Whirling Dervishes and a performance at Washington Ballet Board Chair Sylvia de Leon, Turkfamed Bodum Castle. -Mary Bird ish Ambassador Namik Tan
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Ambassador of Finland Pekka Lintu and Mrs. Laurel Colless hosted a farewell reception at the embassy on June 27 as they prepare for their upcoming posting to Greece. In his welcoming remarks, the Ambassador thanked guests for coming “to wave us goodbye.” The popular couple has been in Washington for over five years during which time their daughter Julia was born. He hailed the “willingness of the American people to engage themselves” and spoke of their “friendliness and openness.” He also recognized the strong support of the embassy staff and of his talented wife “who seems to know everybody.” Mrs. Colless spoke of their pride in the “green” embassy, the first in the United States to receive the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Guests departed with an art book chronicling the embassy’s design and numerous events. -Mary Bird
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“Insights into individuals, industries and issues” tional humanitarian award that brought SOME $100,000, and was selected as an Olympic torch carrier. SOME has been visited by the last three presidents; pictures show the Obama family serving lunch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day last year. Support (Not Just for the Celebrities) Issues of mental health, drug abuse and addiction play out daily in the media. Politicians, journalists and actors check into rehab to cure their addictions, then surface again to promote a new show or movie. Yet for the poor these failures are more costly, often snowballing as they lose jobs, health services, safety and their homes. But our society often demonizes and depersonalizes them, viewing them as a group whose failures justify immense suffering (about 70 percent of women on the streets have been abused, as an example) and the loss of our compassion. SOME offers deeply personalized stepping stones back to a secure and healthy life. SOME’s tagline – “restoring hope and dignity one person at a time” – and early attempts to improve food and conditions in which it was served under founder Father McKenna 40 years ago show as much. For many, it begins with dining. The cheerful waiting room features a large screen TV showing a video of services available across the street: dental, medical or psychiatric care; support of a social worker, or help for drug addiction. After one of the two hot meals served daily, people can shower, choose from clothing donations, or remain to hear success stories of formerly homeless (20 percent of SOME staff). “‘If you did it, I can do it for sure,’ they think,” says Father John, “because they knew some of these people on the streets.” A path through SOME may include being placed in a safe house almost immediately or seeing a doctor or getting a psychiatric evaluation or dental work. Or one might join a drug treatment program of a yearand-a-half (completed successfully a high 80 percent of the time) that includes 90 days in a West Virginia facility nicknamed Miracle Mountain by its residents. Care often culminates with job training aimed at earning participants a living wage (defined by Father John as $15 per hour with full
Father John Adams By Veena Trehan
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ur vision is that we go out of business,” says our July Player Father John Adams, president of So Others Might Eat (SOME). Adams is the only D.C. leader Bob Madigan and I have interviewed who speaks hopefully of the demise of his organization. And a glance around – inside the O Street building where we sit that provides medical and psychiatric care and across the street to the dining room that serves about 900 meals each day – illustrate the huge vacuum were even two of the 40 SOME facilities to disappear. But Father John believes these services shouldn’t be the responsibility of a nonprofit. “Everybody that needs food should have it, everybody that needs a home should have it, everybody that need medical care should have it,” he elaborates. “We’re probably going to be around a while,” he adds wryly, “especially as the economy is not getting better.” A two-day electricity outage during our early June interview has closed down the dental clinic and limited medical care, and they’ve had to switch from hot meals to sandwiches but Father John appears unruffled. With an accent that hints of his original hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, he projects calm as he voices his commitment to D.C.’s poor and homeless. But actions speak even louder than words or, in the quote he likes to reference by St. Francis of Assisi, “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” And evidence of his three decades of caring and effective leadership abounds. To name just two: he was chosen as a finalist for the 2007 Opus Prize, a top interna-
benefits). Help Through Homes While SOME already plays a critical role a city where one in six people live below the poverty line, their current goal, to tackle what they see as the biggest need in D.C., is even more ambitious. About seven years ago, they decided to expand permanent housing for very low income people by an additional 1000 units. Single adults, families and elderly people earning 30 percent below the median area salary are eligible. The $38 million investment – structured as a sophisticated package of loans, tax credits, tax exempt bonds and their own equity – is well underway. Providing homes for the poor has been a circular journey for Father John. As one of seven children to an Erie family, he led a secure existence until his father was injured at his steel industry job and laid off. The tyke ended up going to eight different elementary schools as his family scraped by. “We were the first homeless family in Erie because we lived in tents all summer long. We thought it was great,” he recalls. “My parents were very upset about the whole thing. We struggled and I think what kept us going in a lot of ways was the church, nuns, and priests that very quietly helped out or we probably wouldn’t have had anything to eat.” He was influenced to choose a faith-based career. After attending the Divine Word Missionary high school seminary, he studied philosophy, theology and social work at Catholic University. He joined Catholic Charities in Northern Virginia and started the Christ House in Alexandria to work with poor before joining SOME as a director 32 years ago. SOME was serving about 60 meals a day, often improvising. “When I first came we had the building across the street which was an old animal shelter and SOME had just purchased it six months before with 2 or 3 people working part-time,” he recalls. “We were struggling - the place was not in great shape. We had to often times cook on a neighbor’s stove upstairs and bring the food down. There was no hot water running.” He was determined to get basic services and to build a volunteer presence. How-
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ever, he took an unusual step, deciding to sell a house in Northeast that had been purchased for drug treatment but was unstaffed in order to buy a stove and get hot water. Next they added dental care. Georgetown University agreed to provide full time faculty member and to require dental students to volunteer for two weeks and Washington Post columnist Art Buchwald convinced Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Joe Califano to donate dental chairs. Over three decades they added transitional and permanent housing, state-ofthe-art job training and a summer camp for seniors. The Challenges Ahead The deinstitutionalization movement and dramatic social cuts under President Ronald Reagan – including drastic cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development – expanded the homeless population in the 1970s and 1980s. The recent recession has also grown this impoverished group. Yet again this country is contemplating major cuts to health and social services, imposing sacrifices disproportionately on the poor and middle class rather than the richest Americans who have thrived these past three decades. And while the Catholic Church has a rich trove of documents on social justice and other religions prescribe helping the poor, America, despite its highly religious population, hasn’t adopted these values as a guiding force in policy making. Locally, the fight’s had recent success. Father John and other nonprofit leaders reversed the large majority of tens of millions of dollars of proposed D.C. budget cuts that would have affected the poor and homeless, although a huge need still remains. For a moment, Father John gets passionate and political. “This is supposedly one of the more powerful cities in the world but we can’t take care of our own people,” he pauses. “That says something.”
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