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GEORGETOWNER VOLUME 59, NUMBER 9

JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 12, 2013

WALKING THROUGH HISTORY

STYLE & ENTERTAINING Holiday of Love

BUSINESS

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Washington, DC

$1,495,000

Prime corner lot on prestigious street. Ideal for large & intimate entertaining. Open floor plan. Lovely space & updates. Beautiful gardens w/ bamboo screening.

3BR, 4 ½ BA, solarium, office, 2 fireplaces, skylights.

LydiaBenson@StanfordAlumni.org Lydia Chopivsky Benson 202.365.3222/ 301.320.8302 (O).

Georgetown, DC

Stunning C. Zapatka custom renovation from top-to-bottom!

Victorian interior has been transformed into an exciting open floor plan worthy of Architectural Digest’s finest homes. Lower level zoned as an in-law suite.

$1,100,000

Spectacular 2 BR, 2 BA duplex apt in sought-after Madelon Condo! Above Georgetown’s famous Café Milano. Renovated in 2008, unit boasts a balcony.

Building has rooftop deck and pool.

Nancy Itteilag 202.905.7762/ 202.363.1800 (O).

Nancy Itteilag 202.905.7762/ 202.363.1800 (O).

Spring Valley, DC

Wesley Heights, DC $895,000

#1 in Bringing Together Buyers and Sellers Chevy Chase, MD

$1,149,000

This stylish 4 BR, 3 ½ BA has all the Bells and Whistles.

Large interior boasts embassy-sized cherry paneled dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room and glass enclosed sunroom. Extensively landscaped w/ multiple terraces and pool.

Friendship Heights Office 301.652.2777/ 202.364.5200 (O).

Georgetown, DC $1,300,000 Spacious 4 BR 3.5 BA luxury townhome with European feel, in gated Hillandale.

In park-like setting, beautifully renovated throughout. Enjoy numerous amenities of this community – pool, tennis courts, playground and club house.

Patricia Angle 202.360.8087/ 703.522.0500 (O).

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$1,495,000

Very handsome, newer 4/5 BR brick Colonial on lovely cul-de-sac. This former model home in Spring Valley West has high ceilings, eat-in kitchen with connecting family room, luxurious master suite, & walk-out lower level with rec room.

Miller Spring Valley 202.362.1300.

Handsome 3 BR Federal style townhome with tranquil courtyard views; gracious 2nd floor master bedroom suite with sitting room; luxurious master bath; and walk-in closet.

Updated table space kitchen and living room with 11 ½ ft ceiling.

Miller Spring Valley 202.362.1300.

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Chevy Chase, MD

$2,888,000

Authentic 1915 Arts & Crafts brick bungalow, renovated w/ upscale custom amenities. Exceptional 5 BR 4.5 BA on 3 finished levels. Bedroom suite on 1st level. Cooks kitchen. 2 car garage w/loft. 12,000 sq. ft. flat lot w/ lush gardens.

Sheila Leifer 301.529.4130/ 202.364.1300 (O).

Solid reputation for more than 40 years Full service from contract to closing with mortgage, title, insurance and property management services

Woodley Park, Washington, DC $1,465,000 Classic, wide, 4 level Wardman townhouse w/ beautiful original details. 4BR, 3BA, formal dining room, finished lower level. Master Suite on entire 2nd floor.

Deck & 2 car Garage, sunny garden. Just steps from METRO, shops & restaurants.

John Mammano 571.331.8557/ 202.483.6300 (O).

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$1,199,000

Renovated & expanded Southern Colonial. 5BR, 5BA. Enormous master suite addition. New stone bath & 4 walk-in closets. 2 fireplaces, new floors, new dual HVAC. 3 car garage and huge circular driveway. www.10601UnityLane.com Joshua Waxman 202.309.5895/ 202.483.6300 (O).

Georgetown, DC

$2,150,000

Stunning, semi-detached 4BR/4.5BA Georgian Colonial awash with light! Grand Master Suite, huge living room, formal dining room, spacious Family Room, new gourmet kitchen. French doors to lovely private patio/garden, garage!

Roby Thompson 202.255.2986 / 202.483.6300 (O).

Chevy Chase, MD

$2,100,000

Built in 1888, historic elegance graces every inch of this stately home . 6BR/5.5BA, huge LR & DR, 5 fireplaces, elevator, custom woodwork, and more. Grand front porch; large, flat, fenced backyard with lovely garden and brick patio.

Bethesda All Points Miller Office 301.320.8302 (O).

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Bethesda, MD

$1,149,000

Expanded in 2006, sunlight abounds in this 5 level home. 5BR/4.5BA, includes stunning master suite, inlaw area, family room & fireplace, 2 car garage Joanna Argenio 202.258.2273/ 301.468.0606 (O).

Berkley, DC

Potomac, MD

$1,649,000

Delightful 6BR, 5.5BA Colonial situated on a 2 acre lot in premier Falconhurst! Its coveted floor plan allows for an open flow, while providing a great blend of formal & casual spaces.

Kathy Lorenz 240.350.735 Pam Weiss 240.498.6644/ 301.983.0060 (O).

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Spectacular, light filled, 2300 sq ft, 2 BR/ 2.5 BA at the Flour Mill. STUNNING 900 SQ. FT. balcony overlooking canal. Kitchen opens to dining/family room area. Rental parking. CLOSE TO GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT PARK. Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

Georgetown, DC

$1,395,000

DAZZLING 2400 Sq Ft. 2 BR/1 ½ BA duplex. Stunning Living Rm w/ Fireplace. Kitchen w/island, granite counters. 2 balconies. Pool. Fee includes gas/2nd storage/Concierge.

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

Chevy Chase, MD

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Georgetown, DC $1,776,000 3 Apts near new hotel redevelopment.

Could be multifamily, residential, or commercial. Flooded w/ light. Beautiful Heart of Pine floors, exposed brick walls, fireplace. Huge brick patio adjacent to open green space of Nat’l Park!

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

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$1,795,000

IN THE HEART OF GEORGETOWN! Enjoy spectacular entertaining and living spaces on 4 beautifully finished levels. Includes 3BRS and 3 ½ marble baths. This pristine home features gourmet kitchen, custom builtins, and 4 fireplaces.

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

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Competitor 3

Observatory Circle, DC

3.6% Competitor 4

$5,900,000

Elegant villa next to Vice Pres home! Last remaining Embassy-sized 17,000 sf lot on Mass Ave. Versatile living space. 5BRs/ 5BAs/ 3, ½ BAs.Office w/sep entrance, library, great room, media room, 2 kitchens.

1BR/1BA apt over 2 car garage.

Terri Robinson 202.607.7737/ Denise Warner 202.487.5162.

$1,425,000

Grand residence w/ 3 BRs and en suite BAs. Sitting room/office & walk-in closet in Master BR. Formal living & dining room. Stately size for entertaining.Cook’s kitchen. 3 chandeliers. Garden arbor & mature plants providean urban oasis.

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

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Wonderful 5BR/4.5 BA Colonial on large private lot in sought-after neighborhood of Chevy Chase. Enjoy the private setting in fantastic location. Gracious sized rooms & updated kitchen. Perfect for entertaining w/ pool, patios & decks.

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Georgetown, DC

$2,075,000

Luxury at its best! Over $200K of upscale, custom upgrades. Private elevator into 2,229 sq.ft. residence.

Sensational, open views. 5-star amenities: valet, garage parking, full service concierge, health club, indoor pool and spa.

Bethesda Ave Office 301.986.6408 (O).

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$1,475,000

Elegant, 4 BR home of former U.S Senator & Ambassador!

On the grounds of the original Rockefeller Estate.

Stunning 3-story marble entry foyer, guest suite, 3 fireplaces, elevator, balconies, 2 car garage. Views to Virginia countryside!

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

Arlington, VA

Capitol Hill, DC

$1,100,000

Wonderful period Victorian close to Eastern market!

Versatile 2nd floor with 4RMs/2 BAs, living rm w/ fireplace, separate dining rm., family rm w/fireplace off kitchen, high ceilings. Secluded rear garden w/ deck.

Georgetown Office 202.944.8400 (O).

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Located in the prestigious East Village, this grand townhouse offers gracious living on four finished levels and is ideal for entertaining. $2,250,000 | ttrsir.com/id/fx1234567 MICHAEL BRENNAN +1 202 330 7808

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Charming brick 1812 Federal in West Village. Elegant hall entrance, Den, Kt., DR, Staff Qrts, and LR that opens to terrace and garden. $1,995,000 | ttrsir.com/id/dc7771792 JULIA DIAZ-ASPER +1 202 256 1887

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EMBASSY SERIES HONORS GERTRUDE D’AMECOURT

By Mary Bird The Jan. 23 Embassy Series program of Schubert Mozart’s Birthday Celebrations at the Embassy of Austria was dedicated to the late Viscountess Gertrude d’Amecourt. Photo:Nina and Philip Pillsbury.

REDSKINS LEGEND JOHN RIGGINS HEADLINES PROFISH BENEFIT AT TONY & JOE’S

By Robert Devaney On Jan. 28, Redskins Legend John Riggins headlined the ProFish Benefit at Tony & Joe’s for Snakeheads at the Harbour, a benefit dinner featuring celebrity chefs preparing local seafood at Tony & Joe’s Seafood.

NEW CONSTRUCTION IN GLOVER PARK

By Gwendolyn Shearman Gordon Nielsen & Guy d’Amecourt of Summit Commercial Real Estate, LLC today announced they brokered the sale of 2251 Wisconsin Ave., NW in Glover Park for $20.1 million.

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On the cover: Exclusive to The Georgetowner, by David Hume Kennerly/Barack Obama: The Official Book of the Second Inaugural Scheduled for release in April from Five Ties Publishing, “Barack Obama: The Official Book of the Second Inaugural” is the only official book commemorating President Barack Obama’s second historic inauguration.

Produced under license with the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee, the book documents the events of the entire inaugural weekend. Led by former chief White House photographers David Hume Kennerly (Ford) and Robert McNeely (Clinton), a team of award-winning photojournalists captured this historic celebration in all of its grandeur. The book includes essays by President Bill Clinton, Martin Luther King III and historian Jill Lepore.

Said Five Ties publisher Garrett White: “In 2009, I worked with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Kennerly and Bob McNeely, two of the best in the business, to produce ‘Barack Obama: The Official Inaugural Book,’ a commemoration in photographs and words of that once-in-a-lifetime moment. We are thrilled to work again with the Presidential Inaugural Committee to produce this second official book, a celebration of President Obama’s achievements and another indispensable historical document for future generations.”

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‘Understanding the Teenage Brain’ a Talk by Dr. Ron Clavier, Neuroscientist and Author The British School of Washington will

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY

the Whale, 1825 M St. NW, Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. -RSVP: www.signofthewhaledc.com

This Sunday Everyone will most likely be glued to the boobtubed watching Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans Here is a list of places to watch your favorite team win.

For Baltimore Ravens fans: The Mason Inn Baltimore Ravens fans can cheer together at the “Super Bowl Ravens Game Watch,” The Mason Inn, 2408 Wisconsin Avenue, Glover Park, Washington, D.C.; 6 p.m.

For all fans: Arlington Draft House The Big Game on the Big Screen at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Va.; 6:30 p.m. Free Admission: arlingtondrafthouse.com

welcome Neuroscientist and Author of Teen Brain Teen Mind, Dr. Ron Clavier, in an exciting program of expert speakers. Dr. Clavier’s insightful and illuminating lecture, Understanding the Teenage Brain, demonstrates that an understanding of the teenage brain is the key to unlocking the mysteries of why teens think and act the way they do. For more information, visit britishschoolofwashington. org. 2001 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

FEBRUARY 3

Choral Evensong Christ Church, Georgetown, continues its Choral Evensong series on Sunday, February 3 at 5 p.m. with the music of Philip Radcliffe, Herbert W. Sumsion, and Edward C. Bairstow. Sung by the professional Choir of Christ Church, this series is free and open to the public as a gift to the community. Email diana@christchurchgeorgetown.org for more information. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O Streets, N.W.

FEBRUARY 5

14th Annual Washington, D.C., International Wine & Food Festival With our increasingly knowledgeable consumer base, the 2013 Festival will be extended over several days and will include seminars, tastings, food pairings, dinners, and a signature event each evening. Our goal is to provide guests with multiple, focused opportunities to sample high quality food and wine, meet and greet winemakers, chefs and tastemakers, and continue our tradition of sharing the art, culture and fun of food and wine. Cost of tickets range between $75-125.

For more information, please visit www. wineandfooddc.com. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Pine Ridge Vineyards Wine Dinner: Capital Wine Festival Four-course wine dinner featuring wines of Pine Ridge Vineyards. Pine Ridge in Napa Valley has a long reputation for creating elegant, distinct, and expressive wines. Hear Michael Beaulac’s firsthand account of Pine Ridge’s past and present winemaking and savor its phenomenal lineup of red wines. Executive Chef Chris Ferrier will create a customized menu to complement the vintner’s selection for the dinner. Dinner will be served in 2100 Prime, providing an intimate dining experience. The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row , 2100 Massachusetts Ave., NW.

For San Francisco 49ers fans: Town Tavern San Francisco 49ers supporters are invited to the Town Tavern, 2323 18th St. NW, Adams Morgan, Washington, D.C.; 6:30 p.m.

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Cause: The Philanthropub Food and drinks inspired by San Francisco and Baltimore and a “Super Bowl pick ‘em” – a 25% discount for the night for people who arrive before to kickoff and predict the winner correctly – at Cause: The Philanthropub, 1926 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C.; 6 p.m.

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Buffalo Billiards Raffle for flat-screen TV, food and drink specials and five projection screens, Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St. NW, Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C..

Sign of The Whale All-you-can-drink special and 16 plasma screen TVs at Sign of

FEBRUARY 9

Mardi Gras Masquerade Hosted by Art Soiree Productions & Alliance Francaise DC. Dress up with playful masks to celebrate the French tradition. Performance

by Blues Styles Brass Band. The Washington Club, 15 Dupont NW; 9 p.m., $60, $50 for AFDC & Art Soiree VIP Members, black tie optional. theartsoiree.com

FEBRUARY 16

Mardi Gras Gala Events DC in partnership with LivingSocial, Carnegie Library, 801 K St., NW; open wine and beer bar, Cajun all you can eat buffet, live music, Bacardi rum tasting, and more. Formal attire, costumes encouraged; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $99, $149 VIP admission. livingsocial.com

FEBRUARY 25

Mardi Gras Family Day Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, arts and crafts workshops, Zydeco music, storytelling, costume contests by age group, and multicultural food and much more; 1901 Fort Place, SE; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to the public.

FEBRUARY 12

15th Annual Clarendon-Courthouse Mardi Gras Parade, Join the largest family friendly parade in the DC area, featuring over 40 groups from the surrounding area. There will be a pre-parade party at Bayou Bakery. Parade route runs Wilson Boulevard and N. Barton Street, Arlington Va.; 8 p.m. mardi-gras-2013.clarendon.org Mardi Gras Concert, The Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St., NW; music reflecting the carnival, including New Orleans-style dinner with live Dixieland band; 6 p.m.; Tickets $15, under 12 years old, $5 epiphanydc.org

FEBRUARY 14

Authors on Deck In the March edition of the United States Navy Memorial’s “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, author John J. Domagalski will read from his latest work, Sunk in Kula Gulf: The Final Voyage of the USS Helena and the Incredible Story of Her Survivors in World War II (Potomac Books; September 2012).

Using a wide variety of sources, including previously unpublished firsthand accounts, Domagalski brings to life this amazing, little-known battle of Kula Gulf from World War II. Visit navelmemorial.org for more information. United States Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

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PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JEFF MALET WWW.MALETPHOTO.COM 1. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill Jan. 23 about security failures during attacks against the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya on Sept.

11, 2012, that led to the death of four Americans.

2-3. Wearing the green and white colors of Sandy Hook Elementary School where 26 children and adults were killed, 100 residents from Newtown, Conn., joined thousands of other gun-control activists on Saturday, Jan. 26 on the National Mall for a march and rally in favor of tighter gun controls.

4. CC & Company Dance Complex of Raleigh, N.C., perform “Swing It” at the JUMP Dance Competition in Washington on Jan. 12.

5-6. Anti-abortion activists march during the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Jan. 25. Last Tuesday marked the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision.

5. Claire (age 10), Catherine (5) and Elizabeth (8) from St. Anne Home School Group in Syracuse, N.Y., are the “Pro-Life Generation.”

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6. Members of St John Cantius in Chicago sail the “Life Boat” up Capitol Hill.

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Bonobos Guideshop Opens in Cady’s Alley

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After a long wait, Billy Reid’s southern style is coming M Street.

Billy Reid Clothing Store Coming to M Street Billy Reid, the men’s and women’s clothing store with Southern roots, will be taking over the empty space of Uno Pizzeria’s Chicago Grill at 3211 M St., NW. The store also sells antiques.

Most stores are in Alabama and Texas. The D.C. Billy Reid will its second north of the Potomac River; it has a New York store. The large building also comes with a liquor license, which may explain why Billy Reid chose the spot. “There

3233 K St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 -202-640-1279 or e-mail: info@gtownbusiness. com.

Kavanagh’s Closing for Fancier Italian Eatery Here’s a news blast from neighborhood blog Popville: Another new restaurant is coming to Glover Park. Restauranteur Adam Hiltebeitel tells me that he is bringing Arcuri to 2400 Wisconsin Ave, NW. He says Arcuri will be “an energetic restaurant serving American food inspired by Italian traditions” and should open in early 2013.

2400 Wisconsin Ave is home to a few restaurant including Heritage India but Arcuri will be taking over the lower level, currently home to Kavanagh’s Pizza Pub

or the new Bonobos Guideshop in Georgetown, it’s all about the fit. On Jan. 29, the Bonobos Guideshop opened at 3321 Cady’s Alley, NW. The Guideshop concept is one that is specific to Bonobos e-commerce business model. Instead of buying clothes from the brick and mortar store, customers try on different sizes to find the right fit and can then order garments online in the store or at home.

Before the shop in Georgetown opened, Bonobos vice president of merchandising and planning Erin Erkensal, Georgetown Bonobos had a tempo- store manager Sarah Patterson, and Bonobos CEO and cofounder Andy Dunn. rary location in Bethesda. Photo by Robert Devaney Based on the success of the experience is geared towards service and experiBethesda location, the company “looking for ence as opposed to moving pants out the door. a more permanent space” there as well, said Bonobos Guideshops are also located in New Bonobos cofounder Andy Dunn. Erin Ersinkal, York’s Flatiron district, Boston, Palo Alto, San head of retail for Bonobos, said that the search Francisco and Chicago. process for a space in Georgetown only took Speaking to an opening night crowd Jan. one weekend. Guideshops are usually located 28, Dunn said Bonobos’s e-commerce model is in “high foot traffic areas” but are not necessar- “the biggest revolution in retail since the autoily “on the busiest corner,” since the customer mobile.”★

Third Edition Holds Its Last Parties The Third Edition has a few Thursday parties left to say goodbye. Whether it will be renamed El Centro, as its new partnership includes the Sandoval Group, remains unclear. “It’s been a great run, and it has a great history,” owner Greg Talcott said of Third Edition. “But it’s time to put a new face on it.”

GBA treasurer Karen Ohri and Riyad Said, president of the Georgetown Business Association. Photo by Robert Devaney.

are also plans to have the retail space hold live performances and evening affairs, which is a signature in all of Reid’s establishments,” reported the Washington Post last year.

Business Group Kicks Off 2013 at the George Town Club The Georgetown Business Association held its first board and committee meetings of 2013 Jan. 16 at the George Town Club on Wisconsin Avenue and then kicked back with an “Inaugural Kick-Off Reception” at the Club Room, which filled with members, old and new, and with guests for a lively evening of camaraderie along with food and drink. In gearing up for this year’s business efforts, the association is calling for volunteers to help with various committee assignments: membership, events, marketing and communications, safety, economic development and small business, governance and legislative. To serve on any of these committees, contact the Georgetown Business Association,

Take Unwanted Furs to Coats for Cubs Before you toss the fur that either you no longer want or is in bad shape, take it over to Buffalo Exchange to contribute to its Coats for Cubs drive.

The annual drive aims to collect furs and redistribute them to wildlife rehabilitation programs across the country. Rehab centers use the donated furs as bedding for wild animals, such as raccoons, foxes or even cubs, that have been orphaned or injured. Your unwanted furs can make a natural bedding more suitable than blankets for wild animals.

Buffalo Exchange, the family-owned and -operated fashion resale retailer, took over the program from the Humane Society of the United States in 2006, when financial cuts forced it to discontinue the program. Since then, Buffalo Exchange and the Humane Society have collected more than 7,500 furs.

Donations of real fur coats, accessories, trims and shearlings can be dropped off at Buffalo Exchange’s Georgetown location at 3279 M St., NW, or at its 14th Street location.

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

Chance for Bipartisanship?

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ere’s a word you haven’t heard on the hill in a while: bipartisanship.

Why, just about the only time you heard the word was when partisan on one side bemoaned that the other side wasn’t being bipartisan, and that it was their fault. It was sort of a constant variation to the tune of “I’ve Got Those Ain’t Got No Bipartisanship Blues,” and everything was singing it off key.

Well, it’s a new day on Capitol Hill, and bipartisanship—”bipardismo” to you Spanish speakers—was in the air, sort of like love springs in the spring. And it was the need, desire, aching-foraction on a comprehensive immigration bill that was the spur.

Three Republican and three Democrats, two of them—Democratic Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey and Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida—making their statement in Spanish to the delight of English and Spanish speakers alike.

The gang of eight—it includes Republicans John McCain of Arizona, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democrats Richard Durbin of Illinois, Charles Schumer of New York, and Michael Bennet of Colorado— announced a wide-ranging proposal to overhaul the country’s immigration laws as they exist. Sen. John McCain who has waxed hot and cold on the issue for years is once again in the forefront—he said we need to fix the mistakes of 1986.

President Barack Obama was expected to set forth his own principles and plan Jan. 29, which rumor has it are somewhat like the Senate plan but more liberal and more focused on getting illegal aliens on a path to citizenship.

The president and senators agreed that the effort would be bipartisan. For Obama, he was keeping a promise and a voting bloc. For the Republicans, it was pragmatism, spurred quite a bit by electoral defeat in which the Latino vote figured prominently.

Here are elements of the Senate plan: quick legalization status for illegal immigrants provided that they pay back taxes and a fine. The path toward citizenship would be delayed until further strengthening of the nation’s border. Rubio said it would modernize the entire legal immigration system and added that we have to deal with the people that are here now “in a way that’s responsible and humane.”

The White House’s participations in the Senate bipartisan effort was minimal while reports said that Obama’s administration had been working on their plan for a long time.

So: bipartisanship or competing plans?

Still, here are Democrats and Republicans working together, and the White House praising the effort and calling it similar to its plans. In the age of lowered expectations, that’s something, a far cry from four decades in which both sides in the end seemed to stumble, often bitterly, toward the arid desert of complete breakdown and failure to negotiate. Obama pushed through a Health Care bill without a single Republican vote. The Senate Republican leader almost from the moment Obama took office four years ago vowed to make it his mission to oust and opposed Obama.

The Republicans are going back to work chastened by their unexpected electoral loss. That may have spurred a lot of soul searching by party stalwarts and future presidential candidates, which is all to the good.

Of course, there have been attempts to reform and re-plan immigration before without much headway.

But just listening to the remarkable blame-free and rhetoric-free talk of late (the last 24 hours) should give one, if not hope, at least pause.

What’s next?

A joint . . . ahem . . . bipartisan effort on tax reform?★

President Taft Returns to D.C. As the newest competitor in the Racing Presidents at Nationals Park, President William Howard Taft returns this spring to the nation’s capital to run with the Mount Rushmore Four during the fourth inning of home games for the Washington Nationals. He was introduced to a new generation of Washingtonians at Nats Fest over the weekend. Taft was the first president to throw out the opening day pitch. When you get a chance, stop by the Taft Memorial next to the U.S. Capitol grounds. Welcome back, Mr. Taft.

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Civil Rights Era Called for Everyday Heroes to Show Courage Against Discrimination

BY D AV ID P OS T ome heroes are famous. Others are just quietly courageous.

The most courageous people I ever met, and admittedly never knew well enough, were the handful of 14-year-old AfricanAmerican students who in 1963, when we were freshmen,chose to come to my white high school rather to their black high school. They chose to be strangers in a strange new place rather than be stars in a familiar place.

In 1954, Brown v. Board of Education decided that “separate education facilities were inherently unequal.”My typical small southern town ignored the Supreme Court. In 1970, the courts required southern schools to integrate, but, in the 1963 south, it was a choice that took real courage.

Four of my black classmates came to mind

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during the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.

Clarence passed away three weeks ago. He was a gentle giant who always recognized me with a smile, reminded me who he was, and told me to not worry about forgetting his name.

Margaret came to our 25th reunion picnic – but not the dinner –and askedus white kids to sign her yearbook. Now twenty years later, that episode embarrasses me still. No other black classmate ever came to our white reunions.

Herman was asuperstar student and athlete who excelled at football, basketball, and track.

Today, he’s a doctor in New York City.During my freshman year, Key Club selected new members.It was an honor.Herman was not selected.

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My memory is vivid because as a Jew in the South, I knew how quiet – and deafening – discrimination could be. My parents and I discussed whether I should quit Key Club. I didn’t. It was easy, as it has throughout my life, to quietly hide behind my white skin and blond hair. Herman couldn’t do that.

Linda graduated number one in our class with a 4.0 average, the highest grade point average then possible. She never received the recognition that others with lower grades (like me) got. She was also – and may sue me for publishing this – drop-dead gorgeous.

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In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. declared, “I Have a Dream,” just days before school started.

Did these young heroesdecide to break the race barrier because of that speech?How do they remember those years? It can’t be good.

“Connect . . . connect . . . connect,” Dr. Zinerva White slowly repeatedat my city’s MLK breakfast until the 500 of us absorbed his message and reached out to hold hands with the person next to us.

I called Herman and Linda, 50 years late, to “connect.”

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Jack Evans Report: Big Plans for Term

BY J AC K EVANS ouncil Period 20 is now well underway, and we will soon be swept up in our oversight and budget season. Before that happens, I want to lay out some of my top priorities for the term.

Our public education system continues to be one of my top areas of focus. I was pleased to work with the community in helping to advocate that the Chancellor keep Garrison and Francis-Stevens open. Fortunately, the Chancellor took note of what we are already well aware of in Ward 2 – demographic trends in our neighborhoods require our city to provide residents with the educational and other resources our new children will need. I hope families will continue to decide to stay in the District, unlike in past years, when so many young families would move to the suburbs once they started having children.

Next, public safety is a continuing priority of mine. As the District’s population continues to grow, not to mention the daytime commuter population, we need an expanded police force to continue to keep us safe. While I applaud the Chief for reporting the lowest homicide rate in decades last year, we have to give her the resources she needs to continue this trend. When I first moved to DC, we had 5,200 officers on the police force. When I joined the Council, we had 4,800. Would you believe that today we have only 3,890 sworn officers? I introduced a bill a few weeks ago that would mandate that the Mayor fund 4,000 officers as a minimum staffing level. That is not a magic number, but in my judgment, after 20 years of service, it is a first step in the right direction. We also need to fund overdue pay raises to the officers currently on the force – when you don’t give pay raises for several years, retention starts to become a problem.

Third, I want to continue to focus on providing access to quality health care for all our residents. Hopefully, it is well known by now that we have the second-highest state insurance coverage rate in the country, with only Massachusetts consistently outscoring us. Isn’t it nice to finally be at the top of one of those state ranking lists? I am excited about the implementation of the District’s new health care exchange, which should make it easier for individuals to avail themselves of private health insurance options. I want to

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make sure, though, that this is not done in a way that increases insurance costs for our small businesses.

Fourth, I want to continue to fund affordable housing. I was one of the original creators of the Housing Production Trust Fund, and I still support it because it is one of a relative few government programs that consistently exceeds our performance expectations. I believe it is critical to subsidize private developments, such as the Howard Town Center project, so that they include affordable housing components. I was disappointed to see undoubtedly well-meaning but nonetheless misguided opposition to this project from a handful of public officials and public interest lobbying groups. I think there is a misunderstanding by many of how this business works – developers will choose the most profitable business proposition available to them. Care to take a guess as to whether affordable housing generates more profits than the development of an office building?

Anyone familiar with economics knows that if we don’t at least help cover the opportunity cost spread between the use we want (such as a mixed use that includes affordable housing) and the most profitable use (yet another office building), all we will get is office space. Not to mention that with regard to Howard Town Center, specifically, the land was sitting vacant for nearly a decade and will continue to do so if not for our efforts.

All of these priorities lead to my fifth goal – more jobs for District residents. When you provide a world class education system, a safe environment, and affordable housing, as well as health care, to all our residents, jobs will follow. While many parts of our city are doing well, other parts of our city remain at very high levels of unemployment and deserve our best efforts in facilitating job creation in the District. Helping to incentivize the creation of construction jobs through city projects prepares our residents for long-term career paths through apprenticeship programs. Once the developments are completed, permanent hospitality jobs result as businesses occupy the new spaces, and we receive many dollars in expanded tax revenue for each dollar we initially invest in subsidies.

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The National Park Service has reviewed its temporary halt to an eviction of Jack’s Boathouse and wrote to Jack’s on Jan. 18 that it has decided “to issue a new temporary concession contract for non-motorized boat rental and storage devices and to allow you to continue your operations until such time as the contract is awarded, provided that your occupancy comports with National Park Service standards . . .”

The Jan. 18 letter from NPS regional director Stephen Whitesell to Jack’s Boathouse owner Paul Simkin rescinds the Park Service’s Dec. 18 letter sent to the popular canoe and kayak renting facility on the Potomac River in the shadow of Key Bridge that first brought up the eviction -- and howls of protest in late December from fans of Jack’s.

The Park Service wrote in its Jan. 18 letter to Simkin that it “will release a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for non-motorized boat rental and storage devices at or near the location of the present operation. We will evaluate all responsive proposals, including yours should you wish to submit one . . . “ The deadline to respond is in two-and-a-half weeks, Feb. 6.

Meanwhile, Charles Camp, attorney for Jack’s Boathouse LLC, will file a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by the end of the week, he said.

Camp said, “I am more convinced than ever that the National Park Service does not the power to do this [evict Jack’s]. Camp said he has looked over the letter of exchange and cited the assigned duties and rent but said there is “not a lease,” and he added, “The delegation of D.C. duties is to the National Park Foundation.”

There was no development allowed in the Park Service’s agreement with the District, Camp contended. “The NPS wants a concession there,” Camp said. “That’s development.”

Adding to his argument, Camp said, “Under the 1980s’ agreement [between D.C. and the NPS] rent money is to benefit the Georgetown waterfront.”

Understandably, Jack’s owner is clearly upset about this latest obstacle in his fight to remain on the shores of the Potomac and operate his business, a Georgetown tradition since the 1940s. Simkin has owned and run Jack’s since 2005. He has operated under a lease controlled by the Park Service that has not updated since 1982; the monthly rent remained a little more than $350 for years. Simkin said he has made significant improvements to the property that cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Several weeks ago, Simkin has retained attorney Charles Camp, who first wrote to Park Service, citing a detail of September 1985 resolution by the District Council, concerning the transfer of D.C. public land in the area around Jack’s: “The National Park Service shall assume responsibility to repair, maintain, and protect all wharves, piers, bulkheads, and similar structures that are located on the transferred land or in the adjacent waters.”

Upon learning of the Jan. 18 letter, Simkin issued this statement: “We thought we were doing the right thing. We thought by following the rules, making our customers happy, increasing our customer base . . . approximately 18 -fold and creating a special environment

that people from all-around the world, not just D.C., wanted to be a part of, that we were doing things the right way. Without being too cliche, it’s the American way. We somehow failed. I think we’ve just been too naive. We are being steamrolled into oblivion by the National Park Service, and we still don’t know why.”

“If this were a simple rent matter, we would have been happy to pay what was asked. We were never asked. In addition, we have now learned that they [the National Park Service] should have been paying, all of these years, for dock maintenance -- something that has cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket.

“If something doesn’t change soon in the next few days, we are finished. Jack’s will be gone forever. The legal expenses here are killing us, as is the Park Service’s failure to respond to us in any meaningful way and leaving us absolutely in the dark. Its willingness to see a D.C. resource turned into a typical corporate entity will prevail. In fairness to my employees, I’ve had to tell them that the future at Jack’s appears bleak. That’s 27 persons.”

Kennedy Center Unveils Bold, $100-Million Expansion In a bold, interactive plan, which links people, gardens, river, president and the performing arts, the Kennedy Center announced its first major expansion since it opened in 1971. Rehearsals will be seen with monuments in the background; plantings will honor the center’s namesake, the 35th president, John F. Kennedy; as stage will float on the river. It is not a done deal, as the designs must pass muster from regulators, and the project will cost $100 million, not the $450 million required for a 2005 design that called for steps coming from the main esplanade to the edge of the Potomac River. Also, this new project will be privately funded.

At press time, here is the information from the Kennedy Center: “Each year, millions of people nationwide take part in innovative, inclusive, and effective education programs initiated by the center, including school- and community-based residencies and consultancies, age-appropriate performances and events for young people, career development for young actors, dancers, singers and instrumentalists, and professional learning opportunities for teachers, teaching artists and school administrators. The expansion project will provide much-needed classroom space and multipurpose rooms for lectures and symposia”.

“After careful consideration, the selection committee unanimously recommended the firm of Steven Holl Architects to the full board.”

“Holl’s initial concept for the project includes three connected pavilions that will house classrooms, rehearsal rooms, education for arts managers, lecture space, multipurpose rooms, and limited office space. In the initial concept, one pavilion will float on the Potomac River and offer an outdoor stage. Public gardens will fill out the space, fusing the Kennedy Center with the landscape and river. The exteriors will utilize translucent Okalux, glass, and Carrara marble, the same Italian marble which clads the original facility. The silhouette of the current building will be preserved by connecting the new structure underground and via the main plaza. A formal design will be created and announced in the coming months.”

TOWN TOPICS Bidding on West Heating Plant: No Takers Yet? Got a half million bucks to get on some serious real estate bidding? It is one of the last major pieces of land in Georgetown available for commercial development. The General Services Administration will sell its surplus property, directly south of the C&O Canal and just east of Rock Creek. Bid increments are $200,000. It is assumed you will have millions more on hand to continue in GSA’s e-Bay auction which began Jan. 18 and is slated to end Feb. 19.

According to the Jan. 22 Washington Business Journal, “The West Heating Plant in Georgetown has yet to draw its inaugural bid, four days after the General Services Administration launched the online auction. It’s too early to say whether the investors have opted to pass on the site or whether the lack of activity is a strategic measure designed to keep bidders from running up the property’s price too quickly.”

Georgetown developers and citizens have been waiting for this move for at least a year.

Ward 2 Councilman Jack Evans, the Citizens Association of Georgetown and the National Park Service have asked for part of the site to be set aside as green space, connecting with the canal and creek. Developers and commercial real estate owners, such as the group organized by Richard Levy that envisions Four Season condos in the old Art Deco industrial building, have the money and plans drawn and ready to go.

The 29th Street building itself was the site of a June 19, 2012, House hearing that chided GSA’s slowness in disposing of old, unused government property.

The Kennedy Center, seen in a concept image with its additions, has announced a privately funded, $100-million expansion project. Photo courtesy of Steven Holl Architects

Community Calendar: ANC2E, Feb. 4 at Georgetown’s McCarthy Hall ANC2E will meet Feb. 4 on the Georgetown University main campus in McCarthy Hall’s McShain Lounge. Note the new meeting location: Take the path between Healy Hall and Lauinger Library towards O’Donovan Cafeteria to McCarthy Hall, a dormitory. Signs will show the entrance to McShain. (You can also walk to the end of Prospect Street to the same spot.)

Visitors can park in the Southwest Quad Parking Garage at the cost of $3 per hour; enter the campus via the Canal Road entrance. (Elevators will take you to the dorm’s lobby.) Top topics include comments on residential zoning regulations and

agreement on the Pinstripes BZA application for a bowling alley in the former Georgetown Park Mall.

CAG Meets on Zoning, Feb. 6 Residential customized zone for Georgetown will be the subject of a CAG monthly meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O St., NW.

Georgetown Arts, Feb. 7 to 10 Georgetown Arts 2013, the fourth annual art show of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, will showcase talents of Georgetown’s artists at the House of Sweden, Feb. 7 through 10.

The show opens with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the House of Sweden, 2900 K St., NW (next to Washington

Harbour). Following Thursday’s opening reception, Georgetown Arts will be open Friday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The show is free to the public.

The event will feature artwork by local Georgetown residents and artists who have studios in Georgetown. Media will include oil and watercolor paintings, prints, sculpture and photography. Most works will be for sale, with a few on loan from private collections. All art will be suitable for viewing by adults and families with children.

The show also will feature a special “Saturday Salon” on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m., when chosen artists will discuss their art pieces, inspiration and other life experiences, in addition to a curated walkthrough of artwork on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. hosted by the event’s curator. ★

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he stock market is ending the first month of 2013 with levels not seen since December 2007. The economy is on a rebound partially driven by strength in the housing market. The housing markets have gone into a growth mode.

New home sales released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development showed an estimated 367,000 new homes were sold in 2012 compared to 306,000 in all of 2011. This represents an increase of 19 percent.

The median price of new houses sold in November was $248,900 compared to $218,600 December 2012.

The Northeast region showed new home sales were up around 20 percent year over year.

The South showed a 15.6 percent for the same period.

Fannie Mae released its first economic prediction for 2013 on housing. The forecast calls for continued slow growth in the overall economy and a “new normal” growth rate for housing.

They except growth in housing be steady and moderate. Fannie Mae’s outlook for interest rates is for a “gradual” rise in long-term rates over the next few years. The Federal Reserve Bank has stated that they will not raise rates until the unemployment rate hits 6.5 percent.

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Walking Through History, Past, Present and Future

BY G ARY T ISCHL ER ne thing about living in Washington is that there is always something going on.

There are things to look forward to, like birthdays or holidays, things to look back on, like the 57th Inauguration, things to celebrate, like Groundhog Day. For every month of the year, the calendar is pretty much full, if you choose to fill it.

In this issue, we celebrate February for our readers by concentrating on love and history.

We’re going to take a look at Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the birthday of presidents, specifically, that of Abraham Lincoln and the presence of history in our city and daily lives, and the celebration of February as Black History Month with its accompanying round of events, commemorations and celebrations. It is a fact that in this city, especially, remembering the past allows us to anticipate the future more fully.

Our cover photo of Barack and Michelle Obama in their inaugural night glam and glory is by former White House photographer David Kennerly. In many and most ways, the Obamas embody the themes of our February story. As a couple and as parents, they are very much about the essence of Valentine’s Day which is love both romantic and familial. As the first African American president and first lady, first and second terms, they are giant figures in the stream of American history as well as African American history. Their presence adds to the enrichment of

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our daily lives as citizens in a city embraced by history.

Valentine’s Day It is probably fair to say that President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, as couple and parents, represent many of the qualities and virtues that sell Hallmark Cards, inspire a rush to the flower stands, give rise to a man going to jewelry stores, make us think about couples and parents and the subject and celebration of love.

They bring evidence of the love and romance in their lives to the public regularly. It is speculation, of course, but you guess that they’ve had their rough patches because politics is not an arena for starry-eyed beginners, but you also guess that their relationship is one of deep and shared love and respect, and got-your-back loyalty and pride. While both are husband and wife with guy and gal things, they are total grown-ups as parents.

The rest of us have to do what we often do at times like these—forget our workaholic tendencies and appreciate the fact that someone other than the face in the mirror loves us. If you are loved, and share a love, how to show your appreciation of the person you so nonchalantly introduce as your better half? Praise, wine and dine, kiss and give a shout out, buy roses, Godiva, cupcakes and a little shiny bauble from somewhere.

Our Historic Inaugural

ALL PH OTOS B Y J E F F M A LE T he 57th Presidential Inauguration’s theme “Faith In America” was echoed in President Barack Obama’s inaugural address from the west end of the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21 to a crowd that filled the National Mall. The president began his second term by asking the nation to act with “passion and dedication” to broaden equality and prosperity at home, nurture democracy around the world and combat global warming. He concluded with these words: “Let us answer the call of history and carry into an uncertain future that precious light of freedom.” Pictured: Beyonce sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” President Bill Clinton was in attendance, as the president took the oath of office with his family looking on, along with thousands and thousands on the National Mall.

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Black History Month Just by being who and what they are, Barack and Michelle Obama stand at the center of Black History Month, and the president, in his speech and looking back on the thousands-strong multitude understood the historic nature of where and how he stood, knowing he would not be in that place again. When he was elected and inaugurated for the first time, I suspect much of Washington’s overall, day-to-day citizenry re-discovered themselves as neighbors after all. In Adams Morgan, my friend and neighbor Mickey Collins, who often regaled me with tales of U Street glory days of the black community, told me how sad he was that his aged mother had not lived to see the election. Then, I was sad also that Mickey did not live to see the results of the second election.

Black history is neither an overlay nor a background noise in Washington, D.C., the city which we inhabit. It belongs to everyone who lives here, not just in traditionally African American neighborhoods but the entire city, now changing in its makeup, but always rich in a permanent history. We have a network of black churches and congregations. We have Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memorial. We have the Frederick Douglass Museum in Anacostia. We have slave and church cemeteries and the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which might be as much a shrine to the

memory of the 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech as it is to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. We have jazz everywhere.

Some people have argued that with the election of Obama, we are living in what’s called a post-racial era, yet the subject of race is always on the mind like an unanswered question. At the District of Columbia Jewish Community Center, there will be an exploration of the subject with “Race in America: Where Are We Now,” an arts and ideas weekend with panel discussions, films and performances of David Mamet’s play “Race,” Feb. 16-17.

Here are some events to watch out for, including the Feb. 2 Black History Month Family Day at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum.

On Feb. 14, THEARC at 1901 Mississippi Ave., SE, the DC THEARC Theater will present two free performances in honor of Black History Month, featuring “Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One,” a 45-minute play performed by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand, taking the audience on one of Tubman’s 19 journeys on the Underground Railroad.

In addition, such institutions as the National Archives, the Library of Congress, the D.C. Public Library, the Anacostia Community Museum, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, and others will hold special events throughout the month of February. ★

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The 57th Inauguration: That Many Kinds of Parties, Too

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Cafe Milano’s Franco Nuchese with FedEx’s Gina Adams and BET’s Paxton Baker at Cafe Milano’s Inaugural Celebration Party.

All photos by Robert Devaney, unless otherwise indicated.

At the New Jersey State Gala, Juanita Douglas-Thurman from Chicago in an Obama skirt: “I saw this material, and a friend made a skirt for this historic event. I am proud to wear it in support of a great leader.”

Shahab Farivar of Peacock Cafe with Paula Abdul at Creative Coalition pre-gala dinner at Peacock Cafe.

Singer Katy Perry with Fran Holuba of the National Security Council, actor Vincent De Paul and Carole Vargas of Burberry at an official inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center.

Photo by Ben Droz

Chester Pitts, ex-NFL player with the Houston Texans, and Rebecca Cooper of WJLA-TV News at the Artists & Athletes Alliance inaugural party at D.C. Coast.

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe and Meridian Center’s Stuart Holliday at Cafe Milano’s Inaugural Celebration Party.

Elizabeth Bullock with friends at the balcony of Clyde’s Gallery Place at Oklahoma State Gala.

Actor Robert Knepper, best known for Fox News anchor Bret Baier with Juan Williams, his work in “Prison Break,” with his son Benjamin at the Artists & Athletes Alliance columnist and Fox News contributor at Cafe Milano’s Inaugural Celebration Party. inaugural party at D.C. Coast.

Ashley Carter and Janyelle Thomas at the Oklahoma Inaugural Ball at Clyde’s Gallery Place.

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Romantic Winter Getaways

BY ARI P OS T

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ith the first snow in what seems like well over a year, it is safe to say that we have a real winter on our hands.

We tend to worry about the dog days of summer, but this is the time of year where cabin fever can really set in. If you want to defy the cold, now is the perfect time for those of us itching to take off on a relaxing weekend getaway. Pastoral bed & breakfasts and luxury hotels surround the D.C. area.

The landscapes of these mountain and riverside resorts are in a rare, hushed state of wintry serenity, and the weather, while perhaps brutally cold, can be a good excuse to cuddle up in front of a fire with the one you love.

THE ASHBY INN AND RESTAURANT In the town of Paris, Va. sits The Ashby Inn and Restaurant. Just an hour outside the city, this popular travel destination offers a respite for those jaded city dwellers seeking nature’s tranquility. A small inn with ten double rooms, it has a restaurant with 70 seats that tends to fill up every Saturday.

For the adventurous couples, nearby Sky Meadow State Park, which can be seen from the porch of the Inn, offers great winter hiking.

There’s nothing quite like stomping through the woods and hearing nothing but the rustling of bare branches and the crunch of snow under your feet.

If you are looking for less strenuous quality time, the nearby town of Middleburg is well

known for its antique shops, equestrian culture and, of course, the National Sporting Library and Museum, where you can take in the beauty of the wilderness through paintings without shivering in the cold. If it’s warm enough, stop

by Middleburg Common Grounds, just across the street. They have great coffee, a cozy atmosphere, and a great chicken salad sandwich.

Another great activity for those who want to relax but explore is a trip to any number of the over twenty local wineries located within 30 minutes of the Inn—the tasting rooms at Chrysalis Vineyards and Barrel Oak Winery are open year round, and their wine is worth stopping in to try.

This resort is quite popular—they are often fully booked—so call to see what’s available. www.AshbyInn.com

THE GREENBRIER The Greenbrier has the hallowed distinction as “America’s Resort”. Way out in West Virginia, The Greenbrier has entertained guests for generations. Under the ownership of Jim Justice, the hotel has built new amenities offers more entertainment opportunities for visitors, including a casino, live music, and its own PGA Tour event, the Greenbrier Classic, July 2-8, an event that will also feature a concert series with Toby Keith, Rod Stewart featuring Lionel Richie, Bon Jovi.

All this may seem far away, but The Greenbrier now has its own place in Washington.

The Greenbrier Upper Lobby, at 1427 H Street NW, is a space where travelers can book vacations at the G r e e n b r i e r.

Decorated

by Carleton Varney in his signature, colorful style, the Upper Lobby transports individuals to the halls of the hotel. The Greenbrier is offering a special getaway package that includes trans-

You and your special someone could be at the Greenbrier in the Alleghenies,in only a few hours

portation to the hotel. Read more about it at www.greenbrier.com.

THE HOMESTEAD Resting on 3,000 acres of Allegheny Mountain terrain, The Homestead is a luxury mountain resort that has been spoiling their guests since before the American Revolution.

This National Historic Landmark of a retreat is ranked among the world’s finest spa destinations, and has enough activities to keep you busy through the entire winter.

There are a variety of suite accommodations from which to choose, including pet friendly rooms. Their world-class spa alone would nearly be worth the trip—even more so in the winter months, when the brittle cold leaves skin is particularly sensitive.

After you revitalize the body and spirit with a hydrotherapy treatment, you can go see a movie at the in-house theater, or swim in the naturally heated indoor pool, play tennis on the indoor courts. Go ice skating, bowling, or even snow tubing. You can pretend it’s any season you want! The Homestead understands how to make the most out of every time of year.

With nine restaurants to choose from, guests can dine in almost any manner they please. Put on your evening’s best to enjoy French American

cuisine at 1766 Grille, or enjoy a poolside lunch wrapped in a beach towel with a view of the snowcapped mountains just outside the window. www.TheHomestead.com

GOODSTONE INN AND ESTATE Close to The Ashby Inn and Restaurant, you can find The Goodstone Inn in Middleburg, Virginia. It is a luxurious, romantic country inn and gourmet restaurant set on 265 acres of rolling pastures and woodlands in the heart of wine and hunt country. Breathtaking vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding countryside appear from every vantage point. At Goodstone, the finest hospitality, dining, personalized service and attention to detail ensure that every visit is a special and memorable occasion. With 18 rooms spread about the rustic estate, it is a choice romantic destination—and it is at its most intimate during the winter months.

There are many different activities available at The Goodstone. The estate grounds hold possibilities for hiking, biking and canoeing, all of which are included in the rates. For explorers, The Goodstone Inn can arrange activities such as hot air ballooning, horseback riding and history tours, while the many wineries in the area are a good choice for those seeking a more gastro-

The beautiful Goodstone Inn in Middleburg, Va. has great amenities and personal service in the hills of Virginia.

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Keswick Hall at Monticello offers many different activities for couples. Take a winter break in the Blue Ridge.

nomic experience.

The Restaurant at Goodstone features a farm-to-table menu and uses only the finest, fresh ingredients available — mostly sourced from Goodstone’s own organic herb and vegetable gardens and the finest purveyors in the country. They Inn and Restaurant are currently offering winter getaway packages, so indulge in a special winter retreat while it still counts. www.Goodstone.com

THE INN AT WILLOW GROVE Moving south, The Inn at Willow Grove is located close to the town of Orange, Virginia.

Just under two hours’ drive from Washington, this eclectic country inn presents itself as an upscale, luxury retreat. Recently renovated, the Inn has eleven rooms and a gourmet restaurant.

The surrounding scenery combined with the beauty of the Inn attracts guests throughout the year.

With heated floor tiles, soaking tubs and fireplaces, the accommodations are worth the trip alone. You might find yourself not wanting to leave the room—which is exactly the point of wintering away. But should you want to explore, there are plenty of things to do. Guest favorites include wine tours to the various wineries in the area. www.TheInnAtWillowGrove.com

KESWICK HALL AT MONTICELLO Just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, lies Keswick Hall at Monticello. A little more than two hours away from Washington, this Hotel is a great combination of a romantic Inn and a large resort. Guests travel here from all over the world to stay at this intimate haven, rated the numberone small resort in the country by Conde Nast.

Located in the heart of Virginia, it is the perfect spot for a long weekend getaway.

The Keswick Hall at Monticello offers a range of activities designed for couples. From couples massages and private cooking classes, to fireside billiards and couples tennis matches, there are countless activities to suit any mood.

For wine enthusiasts, Keswick Hall has its own private vineyard, and offers tours of the other renowned Charlottesville vineyards nearby.

Having all the amenities of a large resort with the intimacy of home, you can spend an entire weekend exploring the wondrous terrain of Keswick Hall. www.Keswick.com.

THE INN AT MONTICELLO Just a stone’s throw from Monticello proper, The Inn at Monticello is a five-acre bed & breakfast, and a convenient base of operations while exploring all that nearby Charlottesville has to offer. Just far enough outside the city to enjoy the rolling landscapes from your private porch or cottage, and down the street from a handful of vineyards, the Inn is still only a tenminute drive from the center of town.

Once in Charlottesville, across the street from the UVA campus, visit the Corner. A stretch of coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores and nightspots frequented by the local academic community, the Corner is a cultural watering hole, and a perfect place to enjoy a simple cup of coffee with a good book, grab dinner, or have a few drinks. Among the scenery, UVA’s historic chapel and the “Academical Village” are noteworthy sites.

Restaurants to check out around Charlottesville include The Ivy Inn Restaurant and Hamilton’s at First and Main. Producing cuisine inspired by seasonal and locally grown ingredients, The Ivy Inn offers classic American fare with modern twists, such as pumpkin ravioli or veal osso buco with sautéed bok choy. At Hamilton’s at First and Main, inventive pairings such as roasted halibut stuffed with chèvre, or crab cakes with lemon-basil aioli are the highlights of the menu. www.InnAtMonticello.com

THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON When discussing luxury dining and accommodations in Virginia, The Inn at Little Washington garners the same reactions that one gets if mentioning Disney World to a fouryear-old. The lovechild of renowned restaurateur Patrick O’Connell, a self-taught chef often accused of having “perfect taste” and a pioneer of the local-organic movement, The Inn at Little Washington is one of the most highly decorated restaurants and hotels in the country—and just about the only nationally lauded two-for-one.

This time of year, O’Connell’s celebrated kitchen is hunkering down and making some of the most innovative and delicious comfort food you could ever imagine, using the hearty ingredients and earthy flavors of winter. www.

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1789 RESTAURANT

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.

Open seven nights a week.

Jackets suggested.

Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

3000 K St. NW (One block from Georgetown AMC Loews Georgetown 14) 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.

CHADWICKS

CAFE BONAPARTE

1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW 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. Now Serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com

1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW Captivating customers since 2003, Café Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can’t miss attractions are, the famous weekend brunch every Sat. and Sun. until 3pm, our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m., Fri-Sat evenings and the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz duo every other Wed. at 7:30pm.

We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon! www.cafebonaparte.com

(202) 333-4422

(202) 338-3830

(202) 333-0111

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CIRCLE BISTRO

CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN

DAILY GRILL

FILOMENA RISTORANTE

3205 K St. NW A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs and specialty salads & sandwiches.

Daily lunch & dinner specials.

Late night dining (until midnight Sun.-Thu., 1am Fri.-Sat.) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4pm Open Mon.-Thu. 11:30am - 2am Fri.Sat. 11:30am - 3am. Sun 11am.2am. Kids’ Menu Available.

Overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park ChadwicksRestaurants.com

One Washington Circle. NW Washington, DC 22037 Circle Bistro presents artful favorites that reflect our adventurous and sophisticated kitchen.

(202) 333-2565

(202) 293-5390

(202) 333-9180

MAI THAI

PEACOCK CAFE

SEA CATCH

Featuring Happy Hour weekdays from 5pm-7pm, live music every Saturday from 8pm-12 midnight, and an a la carte Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm.

3236 M St. NW This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch.

Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts. www.clydes.com

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

www.circlebistro.com

3251 Prospect St. NW Authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown. 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.

HAPPY HOUR 3:30PM - 6PM www.maithai.com

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, D.C. 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, D.C. — 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

1054 31st St. NW Serving the community for 25 years 1 ¼ pound lobsters $18.95 Grilled fish specials staring at $20.00 Lunch Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm Dinner 5:30pm – 10:00pm

(202) 337-1010

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BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

3124-28 M St. NW 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

www.bangkokjoes.com

(202) 965-1789

BISTRO FRANCAIS

Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.com

1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time and is now celebrating 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 foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com

(202) 337-4900

(202) 338-8800

SEQUOIA

THE OCEANAIRE

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

1201 F St. NW Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in D.C., “this cosmopolitan” send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a ‘40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. What’s more, “nothing” is snobbish here.

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com

(202) 944-4200

(202) 347-2277

FOOD & WINE

Q&A with RAMW President Kathy Hollinger

BY SAR A GIL GORE ith just over a month under her belt as president of Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), Kathy Hollinger is excited to move forward. She assumed the position Dec. 15, 2012, succeeding Lynne Breaux, the organization’s former president.

Hollinger was previously Agency Director and Film Commissioner of D.C. Motion Picture and TV Development, and founded Storyboard, LLC, a strategic communications agency dedicated to improving visibility for clients in both the private and public sectors. She has also worked for Comcast Cable, the Council of the District of Columbia, and American University, as an adjunct professor of entertainment communication. She has a Master of Arts in Public Communication and Public Policy from George Mason University, and a Bachelor of Arts from American University. Hollinger’s background and experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, external affairs and advocacy, namely, have equipped her with the knowledge and ability to help lead RAMW while working to represent and advance the restaurant industry in the District.

Hollinger shared reflections with The Georgetowner about her new presidency and the organization’s future, as well as her interests and personal life.

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How have your past experiences helped to prepare you for this position as president of RAMW? I think that the common thread is advocacy.

I think in every position that I’ve been in, I have had to be an advocate for an industry. A lot of what the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is about is focusing on that type of advocacy, to make sure that we are helping to position these restaurants to succeed, and continue to succeed, and focus on growth and ways to better serve and address the needs of industry stakeholders. I did that with film in the film community. I did that with Comcast and Comcast’s business interests. So, people who have worked locally and in this market understand that advocacy really is defined in many ways, but a lot of it has to do with representing the best interests of

that industry at the time.

I think that having the opportunity to work in private sector, public sector, academia, political – in all of those arenas – has very much prepared me to come in, and work, and run an association.

A lot of the core task of what I had to do in previous roles centered around advocacy and working with the business community. Those relationships that I have created over the last 20 years are really helpful in helping to continue the momentum of this association, and really build on all that we want to do moving forward.

What are you most looking forward to about working in this capacity?

I’ve been here a month, but I have had the pleasure of working with the association over the years, when the previous president was in place, so I’m familiar with the association. I’m looking forward most to working with – and building personal relationships with – current members, and reaching out to new ones. We are seeing such growth. We want to make sure that we can reach as many new members [as possible], as well as continuing to provide value to our current members so that all restaurants are experiencing the renaissance in this region and are also represented, and have great representation, when it comes to their interests from a business owner’s standpoint.

What do you believe will be your biggest challenge this year?

Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t really think about it in terms of a challenge. But, I do think about it in terms of opportunities: to really find ways to enhance our programming, to augment some of the services that are currently offered, and to help restaurants in the region to build stronger businesses. I think that currently we have some great services that we offer to our membership, but [must also] really listen to the industry to see how we can refine those services and create additional ones.

Restaurant Week is Feb. 4-10. How many restaurants traditionally participate?

Over the last couple of years, we have had about 200 to 250 restaurants participate. The association has worked very hard to grow the pro-

motion of this Restaurant Week with the launch of a new website. We have helped to develop marketing packages and tools to make sure that our members can get their messages out and make the most of their investment in the event.

We have seen so much energy and so much enthusiasm, so we are hoping for and expecting the same level of participation, if not more.

How would you like to see participation grow?

Have you used social media to help with publicizing Restaurant Week?

We have seen such a spike in traffic directed to our Restaurant Week website and social media, and that has been a very big deal for us; the association has really taken a lot of time to invest in a website that is going to make a lot of sense for those participating, and really give the type of information that consumers want when they are thinking about where to participate during that week.

We are a small staff, but a very, very talented and driven staff. To be able to put effort into something that is just yielding such positive returns is really rewarding for everyone.

We absolutely know that we have to use and leverage social media more. It is definitely a priority for us, going forward. Facebook and Twitter are incredible tools that restaurants use, and we want to make sure as an association that we use those same tools.

Valentine’s Day. Where are you from originally, and where do you live now?

I grew up in Philadelphia, and I have been in D.C. for 25 years. I came down to go to American University, and I virtually never left. I live very close to the university, and I am very tied to this area. It’s very near and dear to me. I still live in D.C. and I live in The Palisades.

Will you be participating in Restaurant Week?

I participate literally every year: I personally do, my friends do, my family does. It’s something that we always look forward to, and we plan to do the same this year.

What is your favorite food?

I don’t know if I can answer that one… I can answer it by saying that I really love food – I do genuinely love it all. There are very, very few things that I do not eat.

Do you have a favorite Valentine’s Day restaurant?

I don’t have a favorite Valentine’s Day restaurant, but I do always try to go out for Valentine’s Day. I don’t know if it will be a family Valentine’s Day or a date night Valentine’s Day. What I do love about Valentine’s Day is that it is another opportunity for restaurants to really be able to promote and market their individual packages. I’m hoping that the city sees a lot of excitement coming off of Restaurant Week and that it sees the same excitement going out for

What is your favorite music?

I would have to say that Stevie Wonder is one of my favorite artists. If I had to pick a genre that I really love, I would pick jazz.

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to walk, I love to hike, I love to bike, and I love spending time with my family, especially my five-year-old. He’s a little boy with a lot of energy, and he has already in his five years grown up in the restaurant industry, eating out constantly. ★

Fire and Spice-Cognac: a Distilled Wine

BY SHA RI SHEF F IE ome people, around this time of year, may have the idyllic vision of themselves sitting in a high back chair by a fire, a cashmere throw over their lap, snow falling outside, and a snifter of fine cognac in their hand. But what is cognac? And why do we sip it?

Cognac is distilled white wine made in Cognac, France. The wine is made from ugni blanc grapes. It is a thin and highly acidic wine, but when distilled, it is perfect for making brandy.

This brandy is distilled again in the Cognac region and "cognac" is born. Just remember: Cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is cognac.

Cognac is graded by age and quality. Some believe the older the cognac, the finer. Like champagne houses, each cognac maker’s goal is to consistently achieve its trademark house style year after year. This is achieved by blending lots of brandy from different harvests and aging them. The process is very labor intensive, and thus reflected in the high price of fine cognacs.

Consequently, they are typically sipped and en-

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The basic grades of cognac are as follows, in order of increasing quality:•VS-Very Superiordetermined by the youngest eau de vie (the base resulting from the best cut of the liquid produced after the second distillation) •VSOP-Very Superior, old pale, VO (very old) and Reserve •XO-(Extra Old), Napoleon, Extra, Vieux Want to enjoy cognac like a professional taster? Leave the brandy snifter on the shelf and invest in thin-lipped crystal tulip shaped glasses.

Big balloon glasses and snifters release the cognac’s fragrances too harshly into your nose.

Cognac tasting is very different from wine tasting. Cognac should be served at room temperature or slightly chilled and allowed to warm in the glass. Prepare the glasses for tasting by placing a small drop in the glass and then discarding. Then pour about an inch of cognac the glass for tasting. Check to see if the cognac is

clear or cloudy. Very old cognacs may become cloudy if exposed to the cold. Next note the color. Cognacs can range in color from light amber to darker caramel color.

Hold the glass just under your nose with the opening just at chin level. Don’t stick your nose into the glass to sniff. If you do, you might find yourself staggering back overwhelmed with the 40% alcohol head rush! This shock also paralyzes our sense of smell. If you can’t smell it, you won’t be able to taste the flavors either. So, relax before you inhale and slowly bring the glass up to your nose. Then take small sips. Note the flavors. Are there spices like cinnamon or vanilla you detect? Do you taste herbs, coffee or leather? Noting these will help you identify a style of cognac you like, as you taste different producers.

"Fine Champagne" is a designation given to cognac made of grapes solely from Grande and Petite Champagne districts in Cognac.

I recently had the opportunity to taste some of the cognacs from the producer Delamain.

Delamain only use grapes from the Grande Champagne district in Cognac. Moreover, they only produce XO quality and above cognac.

Delamain XO The entry-level cognac for Delamain is Pale and Dry XO. This cognac is aged 20-25 years.

It is much paler then traditional cognac and the sweetness of the cognac only comes from the natural sugar of the grapes. You will notice its light amber color with flecks of gold. You will also taste the natural sweetness of the grapes.

Look for floral and cinnamon aromas. Upon sipping you’ll taste vanilla and possibly liquorice.

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Valentine’s Day Confidential

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In preparation for Valentine’s Day, we contacted a few of our favorite couples about their relationships, memories and plans for this year.

We asked: 1. What are you two doing for Valentine’s Day? 2. What was your best romantic gesture or stunt?

3. What do you two love most about each other?

4. Where was your first date?

Here are their responses:

•He recently showed me he had saved the receipt of chocolate and wine that he bought for our first day.

•That as long as we’ve got each other, we can handle anything.

•He brought over red wine and dark chocolate over to my apartment, and we watched “No Country For Old Men.”

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PEACOCK CAFE Peacock Café features contemporary American food in a casual but elegant environment. Offering a four-course for $69 per person, with something to please all types of taste buds. Ladies receive a complimentary long stem rose and parting gift.

1789 RESTAURANT Bringing together modern, local ingredients and old country charm, 1789 is offering a shortened version of their full menu, including sustainable seafood, like lobster from Rock Hill, Maryland, and dry aged beef from the Shenandoah Valley Beef Co-Op. BISTROTLEPIC The “Grand Little” restaurant in upper Georgetown serves up classic French cuisine, with an extensive wine bar. The Valentine’s Day menu features duck, lamb, seafood, and a vegetarian option alongside a range of appetizers, with an optional cheese course. Starting at $69.95 per person.

SEA CATCH RESTAURANT Overlooking the Chesapeake & Ohio canal, Sea Catch provides a more casual atmosphere. They are serving up a four-course prix fixe dinner menu that features some of their famous seafood, at $75 a person. All weekend couples can enjoy an “aphrodisiac starters kit,” for $30, including two glasses of Prosecco and a dozen oysters.

•Duh, is that coming up again?! Quite un-romantically, I’ll be in D.C., watching the restaurants on the 14th and Norah will be in NYC going to bed early to get ready for her 4 a.m. wake-up call to do “CBS This Morning.” I should probably send flowers, right?

•Back in the day when I was courting her (freshman year at Georgetown University) I would leave little love notes hidden in her dorm room that she would find throughout her week. Fortunately, she never filed a restraining order.

•I love and respect her hard work and success in her career and life. I also find her drop-dead gorgeous.

•The Dubliner in 1991. It was a group of eight of us. An older gent with a few missing teeth was flirting with Norah. She asked me to get her out of the situation. I said I would but she had to go along with whatever I did. She agreed. I then told the guy I was about to ask for her hand in marriage. He didn’t believe me. So, I got down on my knee in front of the whole restaurant and asked her to marry me. She had to say yes. People bought us drinks and congratulated us all night.

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•We will be having dinner at 1789 Restaurant… nothing better.

•Best romantic gesture. Husband hijacking my iPhone or computer and posting on my Facebook how much I love him. He doesn’t even need to hijack it … I proclaim it everyday.

•What we love the most about each other is our limitless desire to spend time with each other, our family and friends and how we both find joy in every moment spent together in anything.

•Our love and life is uniquely a Georgetown story: We met at Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart at Georgetown University where Richard was the wedding singer, and I (Charlotte) was the bridesmaid for my brother’s wedding. Our first kiss was in the courtyard in front of Dahlgren Chapel. First date? The Tombs. First time going to church together was at Holy Trinity where Richard was singing in 1974.

ERIKA GUTIERREZ AND RODRIGO GARCIA, TO BE MARRIED IN MARCH •We enjoy spending quality time together at home. So, we will cook dinner together, watch movies at home and hang out with our miniature pinscher Ricky.

•On the weekend we got engaged, Rodrigo took me to Little Palm Island and proposed while we were on a walk after dinner. It was so romantic, so perfect. He planned everything out so beautifully. I will never forget it.

•Not sure yet…

•I sent him on a scavenger hunt throughout the house with puny valentines cards to find his gift. It was fun … he found it endearing, but I cannot remember what the gift was.

•Each other’s company!

•The way we both support each other in our personal and professional lives.

•A lunch date (I was checking him out to see if he was nighttime date-worthy) at a local tavern in Frederick called Jennifer’s.

KIKI RYAN AND TIM BURGER, TO BE MARRIED IN MARCH •Sadly, we are going to be apart. Ironically, I’m going to the most romantic city in the world – Paris – with some of my bridesmaids for

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BISTRO FRANCAIS Dine on classic French cuisine and homemade pastries at the award-winning Bistro Francais. Open until 3a.m. on Valentine’s Day, the award winning restaurant is offering a three course special menu all weekend long, as well as their a la carte menu.

BOURBON STEAK Just off the lobby of the Four Seasons, Bourbon Steak is a classic steak and seafood with a modern twist, all envisioned by James Beard award winner, Michael Mina.

For $95 a person, Bourbon Steak offers a three-course meal that includes soup or salad, a selection of entrees and fabulous desserts.

CAFÉ MILANO A favorite of celebrities, the famed Italian restaurant will be serving their complete a la carte menu as well as a four course prix-fixe tasting menu, starting at $75 per person.

Also, enter for a chance to win round trip airfare for two to Italy!

BLUES ALLEY If you are in the mood for a show on Valentine’s Day, check out Blues Alley’s dinner and a show package featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jerry “The Iceman” Butler. $100 per person.

PAOLO’S RISTORANTE Traditional Italian made California fresh, Paolo’s is known for its pizza and pasta. Featuring a three-course prefixed menu, $100 per couple, add a bottle of StellinaProsecco or Poema Cava for just $25 more.

NEYLA A melting pot of Mediterranean foods, Neyla’sthreecourse prix fixe menu includes steak, lamb, sea bass, and a vegetarian option along with a starter and dessert. For $75 a person, chocolate dipped strawberries and a glass of champagne are complimentary.

MORTON’S The renowned steakhouse will be serving their full dinner menu, as well as offering a steak and lobster special for only $49.95. Also, check out their Valentine’s Day cocktail, The Red Velvet. The cocktail and steak and lobster menu are available Feb. 13-16.

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CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, this year celebrate the loves in your life. Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love, is for all that you love. Our inspiration is a treat of churros y chocolate, a long standing tradition from Spain.

Churros, a crunchy donut-like pastry gets dunked in a thick and velvety dark chocolate sauce. We set our table with elegant porclean, light linen, napkins and luscious throw and, most importantly, our friends. We’ve paired our beautiful chocolate with orange and red, colors of love and warmth. Here are recipes and places where you can indulge.

CHURROS Y CHOCOLATE Ingredients For the churros •3 oz (ounce) caster sugar •1 tablespoon(s) Ground cinnamon •4 oz (ounce) Plain flour •4 oz (ounce) Self raising flour •1 pinch of sea salt •2 tablespoon(s) olive oil •1.76 pint(s) sunflower oil (for frying) For the chocolate sauce •7 oz (ounce) dark chocolate (roughly chopped) •2 oz (ounce) Milk chocolate (roughly chopped) •2 tablespoon(s) Golden syrup •10.53 fl oz (fluid ounces) double cream Method 1. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.

2. Make the chocolate sauce. Put all the chocolate in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with the golden syrup and cream and heat over a low heat, stirring continuously, to melt the chocolate, being careful not to let it burn. Alternatively, heat with short bursts in the microwave, stirring between

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4. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil and 450ml boiling water together, and pour into the well, beating it well with a fork to get rid of any lumps. The dough should be slightly soft and sticky to touch. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

5. Fill a large, heavy bottomed saucepan with the sunflower oil - it should be about one-third full. Heat the oil to 325 F or until a small piece of bread browns in less than 30 seconds.

6. Add the dough to a piping bag with a starshaped nozzle and squeeze out churros directly into the hot oil, cutting them with a pair of scissors into the length you want. Be careful not to cook more than three at any one time, or they will all stick together. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Reheat the chocolate sauce and pour into little cups for dipping with the churros.

This recipe comes from Mexican Food Made Simple

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Where to find churros y chocolate in Washington, D.C. If you don’t feel like making your own churros, you can find them at many restaurants in the area.

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Murphy’s Love: Advice on Intimacy and Relationships

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Zach Appelman Stuns as Henry V at the Folger

BY GARY T IS CHL ER

Z

ach Appelman is a lot of things.

He’s a native Californian, an actor, and a onetime student. He’s even got a black belt in karate.

On his website you see a group of photos as well as his official photo, reddish brown hair, intense, clear blue eyes. The other photos are roles he’s played, people he’s been, a man in an 18th-century wig, a World War I soldier (Sgt. Fine in the Broadway production of “War Horse”), a bare-chested, muscled guy in midscream it seems, a regular guy in a checkered shirt, a studious-looking man in a 19th-century coat, a tense man in uniform, a laughing man, mouth wide open.

In his younger years, he has played many parts, been many people—Biff, one of Willy Loman’s sons in “Death of a Salesman” at the Chautauqua Theatre, directed by Ethan McSweeny, a Shakespeare Theatre favorite here; a bit in the hugely popular series “Homeland” as the vice-president’s aide, a part in the independent film “Kill Your Darlings”, out this year, with Daniel Radcliffe.

He has been in the Shakespeare chronology, Francis Flute, Tybalt, Surrey and Salisbury, Silvius, Edmund, Dromio of Ephesus and Alcibiades in the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Chautauqua Company, the Yale Repertory Theatre, the Theatre Artists Group, and at Shakespeare Santa Cruz. At the Yale School of Drama, he’s been Ferdinand, Orlando, Oberon, and Chebutykin in ‘Three Sisters” and Aslak” in

“Peer Gynt.”

To name a few.

Today, here and now, Zach Appelman is the king.

He has the title role in the Folger Theatre production of Shakespeare’s “Henry V”, directed

by Robert Richmond, who directed successful productions of “Othello” and “Henry VIII” at the Folger, and who chose Appelman for the part.

Not every man or actor can be and play the king, especially this king, the heroic king, the king played by many young actors, including some very famous ones: there’s Kenneth Brannagh in HIS movie version, which some saw as an anti-war film, and there’s Sir Laurence Olivier’s patriotic 1940s film version.

“Yeah, those are big shadows, I suppose,” Appelman says. The voice on the phone is youthful, confident, engaging. “You have to find your own way into the part, bring it to yourself, to your own time. I think Henry is a very complicated man, it’s a complicated part, it’s not just the speech, the St. Crispin’s day speech, ‘we band of brothers.’ The play is so familiar, and that speech is so familiar, it’s been said and spoken and memorized by so many people.”

“You start with the text, and you find some very interesting things,” Appelman said. “This is the Henry now king, but still a part of him is the Henry hanging out with the ruffians in the taverns, with Falstaff, in “Henry IV”. One quality I’ve found is that he hides things from others, he’s secretive, he can’t just show himself, he

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likes disguises, especially when he’s king, and now, he has to be a leader, and be seen as a leader, he’s had to already deal with a conspiracy, and now he’s in France, and can’t be everyone’s friend, he’s the king. I think a lot of people think

tried acting in college, which swept him on the road to a career.

He sounds perceptive, and thoughtful about his craft and how it echoes. “ This is first time here. I think Henry is one of those people who’s

“You have to find your own way into the part, bring it to yourself, to your own time. I think Henry is a very complicated man. It’s a complicated part.”

— Zach Appelman on Shakespeare’s Henry V of this as a war play, or an anti-war play, but it’s not just about that. There’s tragic qualities to this, there’s so much humor.”

“It’s a lot of responsibility, and a major challenge,” he said. “I’ve done a lot of Shakespeare at Yale, in regional theatre, and different parts. If you’re my age—27, and by the way, that’s the age Henry was at this time in the play—you get a lot of the swains, the men that the women in the comedies fall in love with, the young guys.

There was a production of “The Tempest” which I auditioned for and I got Ferdinand and I was kind of disappointed because I would have liked to have done Caliban, something meaty like that.

I was told that giving life to the Ferdinands or the Orlandos, making them interesting and getting people to pay attention was the kind of thing that made you a good actor “Same thing with Henry, he’s a lot more than the hero king, he has to be all things to all people, and that includes making decisions that affect people he cares about, he has to be the courtier with the French king’s daughter, a courtship that can be very funny.”

Appelman grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Palo Alto, home to Stanford, and first

had to learn to be a leader, and that’s a theme that certainly echoes here in Washington at this time. I haven’t had much of a chance to explore the city, but there’s been a lot going on right now—the inauguration, and all the excitement around it—but we’ve been rehearsing. But that’s what we have now—a divided country, opposing forces or parties, it echoes strongly. “ Looking at his record—BFA from UC Santa Barbara, MFA in Acting from Yale School of Drama, a stint with the Adcademia Dell’Arte, honing his stage combat skills, listing as special skills juggling, dialects aned accents, and playing blues, rock and folk guitar—you get a sense of an actor working to enrich his abilities and craft.

Which sort of fits—a president has to learn to be a leader, a king has to learn to rule, and an actor brings everything he has to the task of being a king on stage.

"Henry V" continues at the Folger Theatre through March 3. ★

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Three Exhibits to See in the New Year

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n Washington, there are always more museum exhibitions than we can possibly cover.

By the time we feature one, you can bet there are a handful of others that have come and gone.

Regrettably, there will always be worthy shows that we miss, but that hardly means you should miss them too. Here are three small standout winter exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art that you should make sure to see before their time runs out. The intimacy and quality of their smaller galleries are among the hidden gems of Washington’s visual art scene.

and physicality—one can witness throughout the prints his process of dabbing, rubbing and dragging with a range of media, from brushes and palette knives, to his bare hands.

Any fan of Impressionism will relish the opportunity to spend time with these works. Just as Pissarro suggested through his paintings and prints, it is not always the grand productions in life that warrant our attention, but the small moments of wonder that get lost in between.

THE BOX AS FORM, STRUCTURE, AND CONTAINER

Through February 18 The Modern Lab is a small gallery inside the dedicated to focused installations of modern and contemporary works in a variety of media from the NGA’s collection.

The current installation deals with the boxes, and the unnoticed but ubiquitous role they play in contemporary environments.

The concept of ‘box’ allows the artist in this situation to deal with their nature of accumulation, display and rearrangement.

Cameras, technology and dioramas play a large Any fan of Impressionism will relish the opportunity to spend time with these works. role in this exhibit, addressPhtoo courtesy of NGA. ing the lexical as well as aesthetic relationship with the idea of a box: a PISSARRO ON PAPER camera is a box where we store our memories, a Through March 31 The renowned French Impressionist Camille computer a box where that gives us the space to Pissarro is best remembered for his striking at- think, but can also trap us in its hyper-engaging mospheric landscape paintings, which instilled virtual reality. In these situations, it facilitates with signature character the mood and essence and obstructs our perception all at once, allowing of his pastoral subjects. Printmaking was also an certain things to come into focus while blocking important part of his artistic process, and a series out the rest of the world.

‘Box’ in relationship to death is also an isof them are currently on view in a beautiful onesue dealt with in the exhibit. Some more piercroom installation.

Pissarro began printmaking in his early thir- ing works recall coffins, tombs and Egyptian ties, and he valued the ease and efficiency with sarcophagi. Hair displayed in one case points which he could test new ideas for his larger toward a keepsake or locket, a small safe place works. It also offered him the ability to manipu- for remembrance of a lost loved one. The body late surface texture and value in a way that draw- is dealt with as material objects in this exhibit, ing studies could not, resulting in the composi- along with the notion that things change and take tional density that is now so revered in his work. on different forms despite the protective boundaries of a ‘box.’ While He became increasit may sound grueingly innovative some, the installation as he grew more comfortable with deals with these subdifferent printing jects with a tact, inteltechniques, and ulligence, sensitivity and timately purchased beauty that is thoughthis own etching provoking and rather press to streamline wonderful. his production.

This theme also Collectively, allowed artists to conthe works pay sider the architectural homage to Pisproblem of combinsarro’s spirited exing two-dimensional perimentation, as surfaces and grid-like frames (think of an well as his gradual Installation view of Claes Oldenburg’s Double-Nose/Purse/ but steady inclina- Punching Bag/Ashtray. Photo by Rob Shelley. unfolded cardboard shipping box) to create tion toward landscapes, and the rural inhabitants of the farms and three-dimensional objects. This show is for those small towns that dwelt among them. His meth- who enjoy contemporary art for challenging ods of printmaking left a history of his energy them to think outside the box (forgive the pun).

MICHELANGELO’S DAVID-APOLLO

Through March 3 As The Washington Post notes, the last time Michelangelo’s David-Apollo was in Washington, in 1949, “the nation was preparing to inaugurate Harry S. Truman for his second term.”

At that time, the sculpture was brought over as a goodwill gesture by the Italian government, and it was displayed, rightfully, at the National Gallery. It is now back in its semi-centennial vacation home, on loan from the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence for a limited time, in celebration of “The Year of Italian Culture,” a program of nationwide events in celebration of Italy’s rich heritage and continuing legacy.

A marble statue by art history’s grand master of sculpture, Michelangelo’s David-Apollo is a figure of a young man twisting in motion, with an arm slung across his chest. The pose captured in the face and body wears the signature expression of mercurial divinity in Michelangelo’s figurative work, suspended both in motion and in thought. With areas covered by a fine network of chisel marks, the statue is a breathtaking example of Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptural works, almost as illuminating as his finished masterpieces. The unfinished condition allows viewers to study the sculptural process and understand the commitment and mastery it truly took to create such a work of art. This sculpture alone is worth Michelangelo’s David-Apollo will be on display at the National a trip across town—it’s too good to miss. ★ Gallery of Art through March 3. Photo courtesy of NGA.

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Inauguration Night Party at Café Milano

BY M ARY B IRD Gina Adams, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for FedEx Corporation; Bob Johnson, Founder and Chairman of the RLF Companies, and Café Milano owner Franco Nuschese invited friends to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Jan. 21. Franco recalled that the restaurant opened the night that Bill Clinton was elected to his first term. It is a premier gathering spot for leaders and personalities from many spheres and was privileged to be the site for Michelle Obama’s 49th birthday when the president and first lady recently dined with friends in the upstairs wine room.

California State Society Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion

BY N IC O D OD D On Saturday, Jan. 19, Members of Congress, Californians and fashionistas gathered at the Ritz Carlton on 22nd Street for the California State Society’s Inaugural Luncheon and Fashion Show, presented by the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. After a reception, attendees ate lunch and heard speeches from people such as Sen. Dianne Feinstein and the Very Rev. Gary Hall, of the Washington National Cathedral. A fashion show featuring the work of FIDM students dazzled attendees. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., with luncheon chair Norine Fuller.

Photo by Alex J. Berliner

Aniko Gaal Schott and Janet Langhart Cohen

Jack and Kay Kendall Davies

The Very Rev. Gary Hall, dean of the Washington National Cathedral. Photo Jodi King

Carol and Climis Lascaris

Paula and Liliana Baldassari flank Kelly and Dirk Burghartz.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., chats with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. Photo by Alex J. Berliner

Andre Cortese and Irene Natividad

Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., and wife Patti Garamendi.

Photo by Nico Dodd Rina and Keith Lipert

A dress inspired by the uniforms of the Los Angeles Kings hockey team.

Photo by Alex J . Berliner.

Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., and wife Janine Bera.

Photo by Nico Dodd

Janet Langhart Cohen and Ann Hand

Kevan Hall, alumnus of FIDM and mentor for Advanced Students’ projects.

Photo by Jodi King

A look from a series based on the fashion of Barbie. Photo by Alex J . Berliner

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Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II NAIFFE R PHOTOGRAP H Y The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II, hosted by La La Anthony and Terrence J, honored and celebrated the hip-hop community’s role in the 2012 presidential election on Jan. 20 at the Harman Center for the Arts. Artists and entertainers Wayne Brady, Rosario Dawson, John Legend, 2 Chainz, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Swizz Beatz, Marsha Ambrosius, along with many others, were in attendance.

Grammy Award winner John Legend walks the red carpet

Rosario Dawson accepts the Vanguard Award on behalf of Voto Latino.

Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II hosts La La Anthony and Terrence J arrive at the Harman Center for the Arts.

2 Chainz accepts the Street Soldier Award in recognition of his role in promoting social activism within the hip-hop community.

Wayne Brady performing a soulful rendition of “What’s Going On”

The Creative Coalition ‘Night Before Dinner’ D.C.’s new Russian eatery, Mari Vanna D.C., hosted the Creative Coalition’s Inauguration “Night Before Dinner” with Svedka Vodka. The dinner served as a way to welcome the hosts to town the night before the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball. Celebrity guests in attendance included Creative Coalition president Tim Daly, Paula Abdul, John Leguizamo, Omar Epps, Marlon Wayans, David Arquette, Wayne Knight, Sen. Paul Strauss, among others.

Matt Bomer and Simon Halls

Ginza Project founding partner and Mari Vanna owner Tatiana Brunetti and Paula Abdul

Sen. Paul Strauss and Russian actress Gia Skova

Taraji Henson and Marlon Wayans enjoy Mari Vanna’s in-house accordionist

Justine Maurer and John Leguizamo

Actors David Arquette and Omar Epps

Taraji Henson flaunts her keys, a gift from owner.

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Bulgari Hosts National Mari Vanna Opening Party Museum of Women in the Arts

BY M ARY B IRD / P HOTO S C O U RT E S Y O F B U LG A R I The Women’s Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts held its first meeting of the year at Bulgari in Chevy Chase Jan. 18. The meeting was devoted to auction items for the April 26 gala celebrating the museum’s 25th anniversary. Women’s committee president Fran Usher welcomed NMWA Founder Wilhelmina Holladay, Women’s Committee founder Ruthanna Weber, Ambassador of Bulgaria Elena Poptodorova, former Ambassador of Macedonia Ljubica Acevska Novello and Gamila Karjawally, who had been the liaison with Bulgari. Store Manager Andrea Mitchell showed a video and discussed the collection. Guests then enjoyed Bellinis and canapés prepared by Design Cuisine.

BY M ARY BIR D On Jan. 16, a new Washington treasure of a restaurant, Mari Vanna, hosted a friends and family preview in its second U.S. location at 1141 Connecticut Avenue. The three-level eatery is named after a fairytale grandmother of Slavic legend who welcomed hungry travelers. The first floor has an attractive bar, high-top tables and open-air kitchen. The second floor or “Imperial Suite” is more formal dining and the upper level an enticing disco. The decor is cozy with old Russian tchotchkes.

The menu promises such traditional Russian dishes as piroshky, homemade blinis and beef Stroganoff accompanied by signature cocktails and vodkas galore.

Mari Vanna D.C. general manager Dimitry Belyanov, Ginza Project founding partner Tatiana Brunetti, Ginza Project liquor manager Dennis Piddubnyi. Photo by John Robinson

Bulgari store manager Andrea Mitchell with NMWA women’s committee president Fran Usher

NMWA founder Wilhelmina Holladay

Charlotte Cameron Marshall discusses the gala’s silent auction.

George Washington University Hospital’s Lara Mounir and Judy Joud. Photo by John Robinson

News4’s Doug Kammerer and Dan Hellie Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan

GALA GUIDE FEBRUARY 9

Noche de Pasión 2013 The Washington Ballet’s third annual Noche de Pasión (Night of Passion) will celebrate the creation of The Washington Ballet’s Latino Scholarship Fund at a glamorous Carnaval-themed party at the Brazilian Ambassador’s residence. The event will feature a VIP reception with Ambassador Vieira, a specially choreographed performance by The Washington Ballet, fabulous music and silent auction. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Bunting at (202) 274-4515 or ebunting@washingtonballet.org.

FEBRUARY 11

An Affair of the Heart The 65th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show is one of the oldest annual fund-raising events of any nationally recognized non-profit group with proceeds earmarked to reduce death and disability from heart disease. The fashion show will feature MaxMara presented by Bloomingdale’s. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Please call (703) 248-1787 or visit Kirsten.Baier@heart.org.

The Fashionably Broke’s Erika Pinto, Phillip Latham and Spicy Candy’s Katya Ananieva showcase their keys to Mari Vanna.

Photo by John Robinson

FEBRUARY 12

15th Annual St. Jude Gourmet Gala The 15th annual St. Jude Gourmet Gala: Mardi Gras for the Kids will support children suffering from catastrophic and life-threatening diseases. The Gourmet Gala provides an exclusive opportunity to taste some of the D.C. area’s finest restaurant cuisine. National Building Museum. Please visit stjude.org/gourmetgala or call (703) 351-5171.

FEBRUARY 16

Chance for Life The 8th Annual Chance for Life Charity event is an evening of poker, wine tasting and dancing to fund research seeking a cure for pediatric spinal cord cancer. City Tavern Club. Call (703) 5196696 or visit info@chance-for-life.net.

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Mari Vanna D.C.’s third-level cocktail lounge. Photo by Travis Vaughn

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