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LANGLEY FARMS, VA $8,950,000

Over 3 acres Langley Farms Estate Parcel. This is an opportunity to create a Washington landmark in one of the nation’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Rare, one-of-a-kind property just steps from historic Kennedy Hickory Hill estate as well as other premiere properties.

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EMBASSY ROW $1,895,000

Federal townhouse along Kalorama’s Embassy Row with a large rear addition and a gated courtyard. Wood floors, wet bar, 2 fireplaces, sun-lit living room overlooking a beautiful garden that backs to parkland. Master suite with dressing area, 3-5 car off-street parking.

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GEORGETOWN $2,850,000 Sited steps away from parks, shops, and restaurants, this three bedroom, three bathroom and den contemporary design townhouse offers the pinnacle of luxurious and tasteful living. The exacting construction was just completed by renowned architect Rudi.d. The oversized windows and high ceilings offer an abundance of light. There is a gourmet European kitchen, spa baths, elevator and garage parking.

GEORGETOWN $2,395,000

Overlooking Rose Park in Georgetown’s East Village, this residence was thoughtfully renovated and expanded by Overmyer Architects. The main level features a renovated table-space kitchen, and formal dining and living rooms. Other features include a lower-level guest suite, white oak floors, custom cabinets and built-ins throughout, deep rear garden and 2-car garage parking

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BERKLEY $1,895,000 Expansive, classic Foxhall Crecents home with incredible 2-level terrace, including a swimming pool and fountains. Features formal living and dining rooms, walls of windows, and 3 fireplaces. Totally updated modern kitchen with Miele and Subzero appliances. Spacious master suite with his-hers walk-in closets and adjacent dressing room/office.

McLEAN, VA $1,249,000

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Beautiful home located on McLean’s Gold Coast with over 4,000 sq. ft. of luxurious updates. Classic colonial with gourmet kitchen, granite, SubZero, breakfast room, formal living/dining rooms, built-ins, gleaming hardwoods, sunny balcony, 4 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 updated baths, entry level garage, lower level in-law suite/grand dance floor/custom bar, huge backyard with mature plantings. Merrywood on the Potomac is a gated community with a 12-acre private park.

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WESLEY HEIGHTS $1,225,000 Beautiful colonial with over 3,100 sq. ft. of living space. Four bedrooms and 3.5 baths with finished third floor. Elegant living and dining rooms perfect for entertaining. Lower level has bedroom and full bath. Kitchen has Brazilian stone counter tops and high-end appliances. Family room opens on to large brick patio and a professionally landscaped garden. Walk to shops and restaurants. HONOR INGERSOLL +1 202 297 9681

PENN QUARTER $939,000 Premier penthouse unit in The Lafayette. 1,740 sq. ft., 3BR/ 3.5 BA, den, and private roof terrace. Open living space with 2-level living room, walls of west-facing windows, master suite with 3 large closets. Top-level amenities: roof deck, pool, grills, theater room, club room, 2 fitness centers, 24-hour concierge. Pet-friendly. MAXWELL RABIN +1 202 669 7406

GEORGETOWN $565,000

Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo offers a separate dining room, hardwood floors, crown molding and ceiling fans, as well as a semi-private outdoor terrace. This pet-friendly building is on a quiet 1-way street just a few blocks from the center of Georgetown and a half block from Montrose and Dumbarton Oaks parks. Condo fee includes utilities and a dedicated storage space.

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Summer Sights and Sounds

Watch comedians, journalists, celebrity guests and more compete in NPR’s awardwinning current events quiz show, hosted by actor and playwright Peter Sagal, for their chance to win a coveted prize from scorekeeper emeritus Carl Kasell. The show starts at 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia. For more details, visit wolftrap.org.

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Enjoy an outdoor movie at Hillwood Estate. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and creative picnics to win the “Best Picnic Spread” competition. The 1988 film “Hairspray” will be shown at sundown. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. For details, visit hillwoodmuseum.org or call 202-686-5807.

California Walnuts Food Truck Visit California Walnuts teamed up with Chef Devin Alexander, the New York Times bestselling author and chef from “The Biggest Loser,” to bring a giant walnut food truck to D.C. with the mission of inspiring consumers to experiment with walnuts and enjoy them in entirely new ways. The Yards Park, 355 Water Street SE. To learn more, visit walnuts.org or email chelsea. michael@edelman.com.

The Shops at Wisconsin Place will hold the final installment of the Summer Music Series. Guests are invited to enjoy food and beverage items from select restaurants, sing along with Luke James Shaffer, and enter to win raffle prizes. This free event will also feature a variety of Nepali art pieces created by local artists. The silent auction of the artwork will benefit PHASE Worldwide in bringing relief to the areas recently struck by disaster in Nepal. 5310 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Maryland. For more information, visit shopwisconsinplace.com or call 202-625-8370.

July 25 Cupcakes of Georgetown Walking Tours Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a walking tour of Georgetown, filled with cupcakes and history. The tour will begin at Dumbarton House and make stops at Baked & Wired, Sprinkles, and Georgetown Cupcake to pick up preordered cupcakes. Tickets are $25 and include one cupcake from each shop. For more information or to buy tickets, email marketingintern@ dumbartonhouse.org or call 202-337-2288.

4th Annual Beer Fest Presented by Drink the District Drink the District presents the 4th Annual Beer Festival. Participants will have access to tastings of more than 75 American beers and wines while enjoying D.C.’s best food trucks, lawn games and musical entertainment. With

two three-hour sessions to choose from, participants can celebrate from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tickets start at $35, in advance. Visit drinkthedistrict.com for more information. 500 New York Ave. NW.

Diana Krall Enjoy the rich, honeyed vocals and tender piano melodies of this five-time Grammy Awardwinning jazz sensation as she performs audience favorites and music from her new album, with the Wolf Trap Orchestra. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia. For tickets and more details, visit wolftrap.com.

Ujamaa Box July All-Star Box Event Ujamaa Box, the only monthly subscription service featuring all black-owned businesses, presents this free event, allowing guests to purchase July’s All-Star Box as well as past boxes. Registrants are entered to win raffle prizes. To register and get more information, email info@nubianhueman.com or call 202-394-3386. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE.

July 29 Jane Austen Film Festival Presents: Pride & Prejudice

outdoor film series, screening popular adaptations of some of the most beloved Jane Austen novels. Bring a blanket, bring a date, bring friends and family, and come watch under the stars. Film begins at 7:30 p.m. 2715 Q St. NW. For more information, call 202-337-2288 or email marketingintern@dumbartonhouse.org.

July 30 Using DC by the Book — The App Join the Georgetown Neighborhood Library for a free class on using the app element of DC by the Book, a DC Public Library resource designed to connect you with literature set in Washington, D.C. Call 202-727-0232 or email Julia.strusienski@dc.gov for details. 3260 R St. NW.

August 4 National Night Out Join Georgetown University and the local community for National Night Out. Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District will be hosting their celebration at Georgetown University this year. The event will feature officers from the Metropolitan Police Department, GU Police Department, AU Public Safety and other emergency personnel, costumed mascots, a truck touch, face painting, assorted foods and beverages, safety demonstrations, and many other family-friendly activities. Visit natw.org for more information. 37th and O streets, NW.

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Georgetown Theater Sign Returns July 28; Neon to Be Lighted Sept. 23 A block of Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown will soon be getting its mojo back, according to architect Robert Bell. And, by mojo, we mean the iconic vertical sign — now being refitted to be relighted — which hung for years on the front facade of what was the Georgetown Theater. Bell bought the old theater property in October 2013 and is renovating the building at 1351 Wisconsin Ave. NW for retail and residential space. The theater’s neon sign, which used to show the illuminated word, “GEORGETOWN,” was hauled away Sept. 16, 2014, to be refurbished at Jack Stone Signs, which originally manufactured it in 1950. “The target date for rehanging the sign is July 28, high noon,” Bell told The Georgetowner. “The target for turning the neon sign back on is the autumnal equinox, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. I hope to have the new front doors and windows complete and hopefully the canopy for the lighting.” “The building itself should have all the exterior complete, including the brick garden wall in back in August,” Bell continued. “All of the windows, which are solid mahogany, have been delivered. So, all is moving ahead full speed.” Bell, and his rejuvenation of the old Georgetown Theater, was the subject of a Jan. 15, 2014, Georgetowner cover story.

EastBanc Condo Plan for Penn. & M Gets Mixed Reviews Developer EastBanc presented its designs for a five-story, red-brick boxy building at Pennsylvania Avenue and M Street at the monthly meeting of the Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E June 29. Near 28th Street, the site provides an eastern gateway to Georgetown. Plans call for a 70-seat ground-floor restaurant, eight 2,000-square-foot rental apartments and roof top space. The near-triangle of land sits next to Rock Creek Park and across from the Four Seasons Hotel. It currently holds a Valero gas station and auto repair garage.

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A One-of-a-Kind Show in “Once” By Gary T isc h l er “Once” might not be enough times to see this the award-laden, almost fabled musical show now in town at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater through August 16.

Architect Robert Bell, in 2013, shows the facade of the Georgetown Theater and the original Georgetown sign, which is being refurbished in order to rehang and relight. Photo by Robert Devaney. According to EastBanc, construction could begin by next summer on the property, which it bought for $4 million in March. While the commission approved demolishing the gas station and welcomed a reinvention and reuse of the property, several balked at the designs, perceived as boxy, bland and blocking open space. Commissioner Jeff Jones, who summed up the feelings of some in the commission and in the neighborhood, told meeting attendees and EastBanc presenters of the planned construction: “I feel like this is an opportunity. It’s a blank space. I like authenticity in Georgetown as far as all the different types of architecture that we have. I’m OK with a modern building here. This is almost pedestrian-like.” “We struggled a lot with the building,” EastBanc’s Anthony Lanier said. “It’s a building that grows on you over time. … It’s a very difficult building to understand, and it’s a very difficult site to build on.” (continues on pg. 6)

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Disgraced former Kesher Israel rabbi Barry Freundel will head back to court at the end of July in a bid to reduce his 6-1/2-year prison sentence for voyeurism.

At midnight July 20, the U.S. and Cuba resumed diplomatic relations after 54 years of broken ties. Amidst the celebration, the media went into a frenzy, creating copious Cuba content. We checked out the more interesting pieces, on history, architecture, politics, gossip and more that came out of the day.

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town topics Victoria Rixey, who spoke for the Citizens Association of Georgetown at the meeting, gave the design faint praise: “We feel that this building speaks to the architecture of the West End. This is sort of a ’60s style where you have the concrete slabs with the brick infill, and we feel it belongs better in that neighborhood.” Besides aesthetic criticisms, EastBanc has more hurdles for the 7,400-square-foot property at 2715 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. (It contracted with well-known Portugese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura for the design. The Old Georgetown Board reviewed EastBanc’s demolition request and design concept July 2. In September, the D.C. Zoning Commission will designate the property’s category, which stills calls for at least three parking spaces. Also, there is a 50-foot height limit for the structure.

Bowser Signs Synthetic Drug Act into Law Joined by police officers, D.C. administrators, local politicians and other community officials, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “Sale of Synthetic Drugs Emergency Amendment Act of 2015” into law July 10 in a proactive step to cleanse Washington, D.C., of synthetic marijuana. The new law allows the Metropolitan Police Department to enforce harsh penalties on businesses found selling the substance, and comes on the heels of a dangerous spike in overdoses and links to violent crimes around the city, most recently a fatal stabbing aboard a Metro train. Authorities are now granted the right to issue businesses caught selling the drugs a $10,000

Mayor Muriel Bowser at July 10 bill signing and press conference with Police Chief Cathy Lanier and D.C. health chief LaQuandra Nesbitt, M.D. Photo by Patrick G. Ryan. fine and to be shut down for 96 hours as a first offense. Repeat offenders will be fined $20,000 and shut down for 30 days followed by the revoking of their license. “The District will not tolerate the selling of these drugs,” Bowser said upon signing the law. “This is very important legislation that will help get synthetic drugs off

of shelves of D.C. retailers and off the streets.” MPD Chief Cathy Lanier praised the efforts made by city government officials to pass the law and added that law enforcement will be vigilant in stopping the sale of synthetic drugs. “This drug is dangerous not only to those who use it, but everyone around them. The risk is just

too high for us not to be aggressive,” Lanier said. Synthetic drugs are packaged under brand names like “K2,” “Scooby Snax,” ”Spice” and “Bizzaro,” with dangerous side effects like suicidal or erratic behavior, seizures and even death. The illegal hallucinogens also render users to be aggressive and disorderly.

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Georgetown University’s Track and Field Team Under Investigation for Alleged Misconduct After facing an investigation earlier this year over racial bias, the Georgetown University track program is being probed about allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault. A day after a blog post titled, “Georgetown Track Exposed,” appeared online July 16, providing information about sexual misconduct on the men’s track team, Georgetown University released a statement acknowledging a probe into such activities that started in April 2015. In addition, the university’s communications office wrote that the university has met with every member of the team to review school policy and the allegations. The university also closed the men’s track locker room, where some of the misconduct was said to have occurred. The university’s statement did not bring light to the activities that led to the investigation, though it did note that the sexual misconduct investigation is “separate from a review regarding allegations of racial bias within the track program being conducted by the Georgetown University Office of Institutional Diversity Equity and Affirmative Action, which began in late March following a report of racial bias.” That investigation stems from runner Stefanie Kurgatt’s claims that track program coaches conspired to kick her off the team. The “Georgetown Track Exposed” blog post, on the other hand, provided more detail on why the team is under investigation for sexual misconduct. The anonymous blogger wrote, “During conversation concerning discrimination [with the university], issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the MEN’s LOCKER ROOM were brought up.” The writer goes on to describe a video the men’s team produced as a trailer for its annual “Hoya Snaxa Awards” that included long distance runners performing “overtly sexual activities between each other.” The awards, emails posted by the anonymous blogger show, were given out for things like “Hottest Mom,” “Best Drunken Performance,” among with other crude superlatives. The author says that the video previewing the awards “prompted the university to open an additional Title IX investigation based on violations of the Georgetown University’s Code of Sexual Conduct.” In addition, the blogger says the university immediately took the video, which was released “through Georgetown University email accounts,” down. Neither investigation has concluded.

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Citizens Association Concert with the Walkaways The final concert of the summer for the Citizens Association of Georgetown’s Concerts in the Park series featured the alt-country band, the Walkaways, in Rose Park on July 12. Some neighbors brought picnics or enjoyed the Rocklands and Surfside food trucks — and free Haagen Dazs ice cream and Sprinkles cupcakes. Everyone enjoyed the music, young and old, including Frida Burling.

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration’s Control Board will hold a meeting Wednesday, July 29. For the agenda, visit abra. dc.gov. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hearing Room, 2000 14th Street NW, Suite 400 South.

July 30, 6:30 p.m. The Department of Housing and Community Development will hold a Ward 2 check-in meeting on Thursday, July 30. The meeting will provide an update for Ward 2 residents, busi-

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Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the Ward 2 Walk on Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m., part of the FitDC Billion Steps Challenge. FitDC is a new, fresh health and wellness initiative conceived by Mayor Bowser to encourage all District of Columbia residents from Ward 1 to Ward 8 to get out, move more and adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle. There are lots of resources and programs in D.C. that help empower residents to improve their health and wellness. The program offers encouragement and support to help achieve

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July 30, 11:00 a.m. The D.C. Taxicab Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 30. The panel will discuss needs of the current taxicab market, specifically the possibility of lifting the moratorium of H-tags. For more information, visit dctaxi.dc.gov. 2235 Shannon Place SE.

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awards from Save America’s Treasures and the D.C. government. The house, the grounds and the collection have never been in better shape. Of course, the need for adequate funding continues. “Tudor Place has benefited enormously from Leslie’s outstanding leadership and engagement with the community,” said Geoffrey B. Baker, president of Tudor Place’s board of trustees. “She has led the institution through a major assessment and planning process and developed an educational component that engages young and old with the powerful lessons of American history and culture. It is with profound gratitude that we wish Leslie well.” “I’ve experienced great professional and personal satisfaction in advancing one of the greatest house museums in the nation’s capital, bringing attention to the extraordinary collection and archive it holds, and engaging the public with wonderful historic and cultural resources unique to Tudor Place,” Buhler said. “I look forward to the next chapter in my life knowing that the museum is stronger and poised to successfully complete a capital campaign to ensure its future as a 21st century museum.” Georgetown is indeed fortunate to have had Buhler at Tudor Place. The town is immensely grateful to her for all for her work ensuring that one of its treasures is not only cared for, but shines, as it is enjoyed by so many and will be for years to come. She has been, and remains, our friend.

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Georgetown after a crime has been committed. Camera images can also be requested by a resident who has filed a police report concerning a block covered by the camera program. No active monitoring of the video takes place, and the stored video is automatically erased every 30 days. In addition, blocks subject to video surveillance have signs notifying residents and visitors that the area is subject to video surveillance. We hope to expand this program to cover all streets that can be used to enter or leave Georgetown.” That’s all well and good, and the neighborhood likely has some of the latest models of cameras. It’s some other exterior cameras that business and community groups have set out that need an upgrade. Last week, a camera image, issued by the Metropolitan Police Department as a request for identification, barely showed the outline of a person. Let’s all review the cameras we have already in place and make sure they are up to snuff. It is easy enough to check with professionals M.C. Dean for some serious advice. Indeed, upgrades are available and probably cheaper than we think.

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Saving the Chesapeake Bay Dear editor, The agricultural groups that tried to thwart the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay should be held accountable for mucking up our waterways, but everyone should share in the responsibility for cleaning up our planet. We can all help do this simply by eating vegan foods rather than meat, eggs and dairy products. Animals raised for food in the U.S. produce far more excrement than the entire U.S. human population: about 89,000 pounds per second. The manure, which contains nitrates, phosphorus and bacteria, is sprayed on fields and often seeps into our waterways. Some livestock

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At a recent public safety meeting, put on by various community groups, with officers from the Metropolitan Police Department in attendance, more than a couple of those speaking to the standing-room-only crowd at Dumbarton House advised residents to get more security cameras — for their homes and for the community. Some camera systems for the home can cost as little as $1,000, said a representative of M.C. Dean, Inc., a major security and electronic systems company with many government contracts. In fact, the company’s CEO, Bill Dean, has donated and installed cameras on the street for the Citizens Association of Georgetown, which advocates the use of security cameras. Here’s what CAG writes about its surveillance camera program: “CAG is currently implementing a camera surveillance pilot program on certain designated blocks which criminals are likely to use to enter and exit Georgetown to provide additional deterrence. The cameras can be used by the police to search for information on cars and people passing through

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program to fund the entire difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for DC students at four-year public colleges and universities throughout the US, Guam and Puerto Rico. The DCTAG program was established by the District of Columbia College Access Act in 1999. The legislation capped the grant amount $10,000 per year and $50,000 per student over a lifetime. Additionally, the program provides up to $2,500 per academic year towards tuition at private colleges and universities in the District and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and two-year colleges nationwide. My resolution calls on Congress to authorize grants up to the full difference between in-state and out-ofstate tuition and fees at four-year public colleges and universities, and to increase the amount available for tuition at other colleges and universities. In order to continue to achieve the success that this program had over the past 15 years, it’s time to raise DCTAG.

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Congratulations to Leslie Buhler of Tudor Place eslie Buhler has just stepped down as executive director of Tudor Place after 15 years of, what the historic house and garden nonprofit called, “transformational leadership.” Buhler arrived in 2000 and set on making sure one of Georgetown’s crown-jewel historic properties was maintained to the highest standards and included a master preservation plan of restoration and upkeep. She also made the home at 31st and Q Street more accessible to everyone — designing a modern museum program that included a digital presence. Tudor Place was completed in 1816 by Thomas Peter and his wife Martha Custis Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington, and is noted for its architecture, archive and extensive collections, including more than 200 items owned by Martha and George Washington. Now a National Historic Landmark on five and a half acres in Georgetown, the estate had been open to the public 12 years when Buhler took the helm. Buhler expanded Tudor Place programs and tours for young and old, alike, newcomer and longtime Georgetown supporters. Her educational efforts benefit 3,000 children each year. She has maintained a great relationship with her Georgetown neighbors. As for maintaining the National Historic Landmark house, Buhler and Tudor Place made good use of a $3.5 million campaign funded in part by

The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) is a program, created and funded by the Federal government, that provides grants to high school graduates from the District to pay tuition rates similar to in-state students at public universities across the country. By all accounts the program has been successful in achieving the original goal of creating more high-quality, affordable college options for students from D.C. However, the program’s current grant limit of $10,000 per year no longer fully funds the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. As tuition rates increase, and the grant amount stays the same, the program’s ability to promote affordable college options for DC students is significantly hampered. That is why I introduced a resolution this week to call on Congress to expand funding for the DCTAG

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Business Ins & Outs ing its first D.C. store in Georgetown, as previously reported. It has pulled out of its lease for the building at 33rd and M Street NW. The corner spot, across from Georgetown Cupcake, previously housed Red Fire Grill Kabob, which closed in 2013. Before closing four years ago, the Indian restaurant Aditi was there for 23 years. The building has stood empty for two years.

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The Georgetown Business Association’s new Vice President Hope Solomon and President Sonya Bernhardt with GBA board members, Jennifer Altemus and Zubair Popal, at Dog Tag Bakery.

Georgetown Business Association Welcomes New President, Veep With the resignation of its president, Charles Camp, the Georgetown Business Association’s board of directors voted in a new president and vice president July 15, and then gathered at Dog Tag Bakery for its monthly reception. The new GBA president is Sonya Bernhardt, formerly its vice president. Bernhardt is the CEO of Georgetown Media Group, which publishes The Georgetowner Newspaper and The Downtowner Newspaper. The GBA vice president is Hope Solomon, who works at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and previously worked with the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms. Solomon also is involved with the family business on P Street, Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos. “I wish Sonya and Hope and the GBA, of which I remain a corporate member, all the best in the future,” former GBA president Charles Camp told The Georgetowner Newspaper. Camp heads the Law Offices of Charles H. Camp, P.C., located on Thomas Jefferson Street, NW. Meghan Ogilvie, chief operating officer of Dog Tag Bakery, which opened a little more than six months ago, thanked the GBA for its award of “New Business of the Year.” Ogilvie spoke about the bakery’s commitment to educate veterans on how to run a business, besides learning how to bake and make soup and sandwiches. The program runs through Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Education. The Dog Tag nonprofit on Grace Street was co-founded by Rev. Rick Curry, S.J., and Connie Milstein, both of whom live in Georgetown.

In: West End Cinema Re-opens as Landmark Theatre West End Cinema, the independent movie theater at 23rd and M streets NW that closed March 31 after four years of operation, reopened July 17 as part of Landmark Theatres. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Landmark Theatres is known for showing documentaries, independent and foreign films, and operates 50 theaters — 229 screens in 21 markets — across the U.S. Its first spot in D.C. was E Street Cinema at 555 11th St. NW in Penn Quarter, and it also operates Bethesda Row Cinema. In 2016, Landmark’s footprint in D.C. will expand with new screens in the old Atlantic Plumbing building at

8th and V streets NW later this year, and at the Capitol Point project at New York Avenue and N Street NE, one block from the NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro station. Previously known as the Inner Circle triplex, before Josh Levin revived the place as West End Cinema, the new theater in the West End neighborhood will have two screens, and its lobby service will include alcoholic beverages. Landmark President Ted Mundorff said that the new venue will “bring even more films and events to the Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Georgetown neighborhoods.”

Malmaison, the French restaurant at 34th and K Street (Water Street) founded by the Popal Group, will celebrate its second anniversary with “Fete de Malmaison” on Thursday, July 23. The restaurateurs promise “an evening full of music, dancing and champagne” — all with a close-up view of Key Bridge and the Potomac River.

Georgetown Exxon Safe for Now A pending sale of the land on which the Georgetown Exxon sits, at Wisconsin Avenue and Q Street NW, has fallen though, giving residents more time for one of the few service stations in Georgetown. The land, owned by D.C. gas station king, Joe Mamo, remains for sale. Still, the town’s gas stations are in their last years: Key Bridge Exxon at 3601 M St. NW is slated to be swept aside for condos. Across from the Four Seasons, the Valero property at 2715 Pennsylvania Ave.

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NW, is also set for condos. Both sites are owned by EastBanc Inc. Georgetown Shell, across the street from the Georgetown Exxon, is the only station not under threat of redevelopment.

Spa Director Lance Etchison Dies Lance Etchison, who worked at BlueMercury from 1999 t0 2014 and was its spa director, died July 14 at the age of 45 at his Logan Circle home. The aesthetician was known for his facials and make-up and skin-care talent. “Etchison, according to close friends, died one day after undergoing cosmetic surgery,” reported the Washington Post. Most recently, Etchison worked at Sherber Rad, a skin-care and plastic surgery center, and volunteered with Canine Companions for Independence.

In: Baco Juice & Taco Bar Baco Juice & Taco Bar is coming to 1614 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Owner Christopher Luceri promises healthful juices and smoothies as well as tacos, burritos and breakfast foods with a Mexican twist. He also wants to use the front of the property for a patio and outdoor seating, as the entrance is set back from the street. Baco’s other business location is in Pennsylvania.

OUT: Bandolero Closes After 3-Year Run Bandolero, the Mexican restaurant at 3241 M St. NW, closed July 20 after opening three years to great fanfare under the direction of celebrity chef Mike Isabella. Not much later, Isabella left Bandolero and continued his work at Graffiato, Kapnos, G Sandwich Shop and other restaurants. He was succeeded by chef Tony Starr, who has worked at Zaytinya, Neyla and Georgia Brown’s. The previous restaurant in that space was the well-regarded Hook. Owners Jonathan and Bethany Umbel left this message for fans: “Dear friends, neighbors, and customers, Bandolero is officially closed. We’d like to thank all of our loyal patrons who have come to Bando and supported us over the past few years. It has been an amazing three years serving everyone! Gracias por su apollo, hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo. Sigan comiendo TACOS y bebiendo TEQUILA.” [Translation: Thanks for your support. Until we meet again, keep eating tacos and drinking tequila.]

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At LiLi the First, Women Come First By Kelly b y rne s

t has become a frustrating trend that shopping for women’s clothing has turned into a task more daunting than it is enjoyable. Ifat Pridan, owner of LiLi the First boutique, is turning that trend on its head.

Tucked inside a cozy Wisconsin Avenue space, LiLi the First is quickly making its mark on Georgetown, one month after opening its doors. The modern boutique, previously located in Vienna, Virginia, is a haven for women who are seeking a positive shopping experience and confidence boost, no matter their shape or size. “I just want women to feel beautiful and comfortable,” said Pridan. “Clothes should not be just for women who look like models.” Female empowerment is at the forefront of Pridan’s business, as she partners with the Women’s Center in Washington, D.C., to support local women going through any number of difficulties. The boutique’s “Fashion Support” rack features gently used, chic pieces of clothing available for grabs, with 100 percent of proceeds donated to the women’s nonprofit. The effort is already proving to be a success, as Pridan has raised more than $1,000 in donations that go toward classes, training and Left: The front end of LiLi the First boutique. Right: The interior of LiLi the counseling for local women. “I just First. Photos courtesy LiLi the First.

Ifat Pridan, owner of LiLi the First boutique. Photo courtesy National Retail Federation.

want to help women to be stronger,” she said, adding that even under a calm exterior, there are plenty of issues a woman may be dealing with and in need of support. Aside from the “Fashion Support” rack, Pridan often holds in-store events as a way to thank customers and celebrate fashion, with 10 percent of the events’ proceeds donated to the Women’s Center. The fusion of chic styles, emerging designers and community outreach is enough to make LiLi the First a desirable boutique, but Pridan’s friendly, customer-oriented service is what keeps shoppers coming back for more. She creates a personal connection with customers by offering tips on pieces that would help them look and feel their best. After seeing a number

of repeat customers within her first month of business, Pridan says the trust she establishes with them goes a long way and brings back what traditional shopping should be. “It’s something you can’t find online,” she said. Pridan said she hopes to continue the success of LiLi the First’s strong Georgetown debut: “From my perspective, growing is part of every entrepreneur’s business goal.” While she doesn’t know about expansion happening in the immediate future, the next step for Pridan is to put her own name on clothing labels and delve into designing, a fitting venture for the woman behind a pioneer business. LiLi the First is at 1419 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

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nomination. “Listening to her story from her mom and her dad, her brother and even Rylie, herself, was kind of the icing on the cake. There was no way I was turning back.” And turn back she did not. “I was in it to win it,” says Hickey. “I’m very competitive by nature. I always have been since I was young. [I thought,] I’m not doing this unless I win it.” Hickey’s competitive nature came in handy. The National Capital Area Chapter broke records this year, raising

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more grueling moments of the taxing, 10-week fundraising schedule, as well as her own personal reasons. Her best friend, Colleen, has been in remission from cancer for 14 years, and this past October Katie and her husband lost their son, Gabriel.

From this hardship, Hickey mustered strength. “I just knew I couldn’t give up,” she says. “No parent or patient is given that privilege. I’ve seen families go through it. It’s heartbreaking.” The hours of hard work that Hickey and her team of supporters — including her 3-yearold son, 4-year-old daughter, husband, mother and former-nanny-turned-campaign-manager — spent stuffing envelopes, scrawling mailing addresses, posting on Facebook and planning fundraising events is apparent in the tremendous results they garnered. “It’s hard to put into words,” Hickey says of being named LLS Woman of the Year and First National Runner-Up. “It’s exciting. I’m ecstatic that my name will forever be tied to Woman of the Year for this region. It’s still a shock to me. I’m grateful and humbled that I’ve been given the opportunity to make an impact on LLS. Seeing the kids’ faces, knowing you’ve worked to help find this cure.” She pauses, seemingly grasping for words that ultimately escape her, possibly because they don’t exist. “It’s inexplicable,” she finally says. “Nothing I’ve ever been involved with can ever come close to that.”

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Hickey’s video features the 2014 Girl of the Year, 9-year-old Rylie, known to friends and family simply as “Rue.” During the course of the three-and-a-half-minute video, Rue shares how the most difficult part of being diagnosed with cancer at the tender age of 6 was making friends — “because I was bald ’cause of the chemo and everybody pointed at me and they were just kinda confused. So it was really hard for me to make friends,” she earnestly explains. It’s the kind of video that, once you see it, you can’t pretend you didn’t. And if you were having a hard time understanding why the work of organizations like LLS is important, it becomes glaringly apparent in the face of a doeeyed child who just wants to make friends like everybody else. “I met Rylie at Kick-Off Night and I wasn’t 100 percent committed at that time,” says Hickey, referencing the evening that became a defining factor in her decision to accept her

over $1.8 million for blood cancer research. Leading the 22 other candidates was Hickey, who took home the title of “LLS Woman of the Year,” raising over a quarter of a million dollars — $277,202.59 to be exact — making her First National Runner-Up. “The last week I was a nervous wreck because I didn’t think we had it. I was pushing every day, stepping out of my comfort zone asking people for money, asking clients, friends and family,” says Hickey. “I had to step back and remind myself it wasn’t for me, it was for the kids and families.” The kids and families affected by cancer are, of course, the reason LLS exists. “These kids are the true meaning of inspiration,” says Hickey. “To see them show up [to fundraising events] two days after chemo, smiling.” She trails off. “It was such an inspiration to see.” It was the thought of the kids and families that kept Hickey going through some of the

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Will Greece and China Affect My Portfolio and Why Do We Care? by John Girouard

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Chefs Go Fresh D.C. Chefs Bike to Local Farms

By Gary Tischler | Photography by Angie Myers and Patrick G. Ryan You can’t say that the people involved in this year’s Chefs Go Fresh tour — in which a number of the Washington area’s top chefs climb on motorcycles and take a roaring ride into the country to explore the products, work, art, and ways and means by which small, local artisans and farmers produce the ingredients that make their way to restaurant tables, farmers markets and stores — aren’t dedicated. The event was a joint effort supported by Loudoun County Economic Development, the Salamander Resort and Spa (along with its owner, Sheila Johnson), Profish, Atoka Properties and others, and hosted by the Georgetown Media Group and publisher Sonya Bernhardt. They managed to pick the hottest day of the year for the ride, at least in the Washington and Virginia region. Reston Limousine provided a bus for members of the media and restaurant industry to make the journey to Loudon County, Virginia, to support local farmers and artisans. Things kicked off with a sumptuous and extravagant breakfast at Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s Brasserie Beck, at 1101 K St. NW, where

chef bikers, including Wiedmaier himself, gathered early on a Monday morning. They started off with the buttery squash-blossom scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, a home tomato pie with a flaky crust and browned cheesy tops, homemade chicken sausage with still-green herbs popping of color, fresh berry and yogurt trifle, SOS with ground beef and gruyere cheese biscuits, thicksliced Applewood smoked bacon, and more — and don’t forget the Bloody Marys and mimosas for the bus riders — all served up by chef Dean Dupuis. The riders for the day included R.J. Cooper of Rogue 24; Christophe Poteaux, who has two French restaurants — Bastille and Bistrot Royal — in Alexandria; and David Guas of Bayou Bakery. Other chefs present included Cliff Wharton of Urban Heights; James Martin of Restaurant Nora; K.N. Vinod of indique; Sean Wheaton and Robert McGowan of Clyde’s at Market Center; Ryan Sticknell and Dylan Todd from Earls; Tabbard Inn’s, Holly Barzyk, and others — in total, around 50. With biker-theme-appropriate heavy metal music booming out, Wiedmaier and Bernhardt

greeted participants by urging them to continue to meet and support local farmers and artisans. “This is a nice day for a ride, right,” Wiedmaier said. “It’s also a way to highlight the fact that we have some of the best produce — healthy and direct from the farm — that can be found right here in Virginia and Maryland, right in our surrounding area.” This time, the Chefs Go Fresh motorcyclebus-and-car entourage took off to the Lovettsville area in Loudoun County, with visits to three different, and smallish, farming operations centered on animals: goats for cheese, and sheep and pigs for the market. All were part of the Community Supported Agriculture program. The journey, roaring out of Washington and onto toll roads, took to the back roads of Loudoun County, where the occasional development competed for skyline with large properties and homes, set back from lush green front yards. Set off from the winding roads of Lovettsville, the journey came to a stop at Georges Mill Farm, Milcreek Farm and Spring House Farm. In a general way, the trip was a celebration of a way of life — families making a living on

Clockwise from top left: baked good from Brasserie Beck; chef Robert Wiedmaier and Walter Greeves leading the tour from Brasserie Beck; chefs arriving at Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese; Molly and Sam Kroiz with their daughter Mable, owners of Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese; chickens from Spring House Farm; Donnie Ulmer, owner of Millcreek Farm; Mulefooted pigs from Spring House Farm; James Stokes of Birch and Barley and Spring House Farm; one of the Great Pyrenees from Georges Mill Farm; chef David Guas in front of the cheese store at George Mill Farm.

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of a way of life — families making a living on the farm, still; couples — with children and dogs — finding their way back to the land. It’s about a way of life, as much as it is a process of, say, raising goats, chickens, sheep and pigs; and the land and produce; and ingenuity and stick-toit-ness necessary to do that. It’s about barns and grass, hillsides and pens, bales of hay, and fences and pens, and the thickness of brush and trees. It’s about Molly Kroiz, who’s holding forth in a barn on Georges Mill Farm on a hot summer’s day; about making cheese; carrying her sleepy-eyed nine-month-old daughter, Mabel, while her husband, Sam, stands in the background. She talks about the process, raising the herd of dairy goats and working the property, which has been in the family for eight generations. They have a shop on the premises, and so far they make small batches of six different varieties of goat cheeses — like Cavalry Camp Ash, a semi-soft bloomy rind cheese named for the 6th NY Cavalry, which spent the winter of 1864-65 camped on their property — all of which can be found at local farmers markets and small shops, or ordered by individuals for delivery. It’s a kind of way of life: planning, running a business, caring for the goats, doing the milking and creating the cheeses — while living a family life. “The goats do not, by the way, eat everything,” Molly says. “But they have a way of getting into plants and stuff they shouldn’t eat, like poison ivy, so you have to be careful. And

yes, they will eat paper. They love paper.” The Kroizes’ two Great Pyrenees dogs coexist amiably and peacefully with the goats, although “the goats try to butt them sometimes, to get them to play,” Sam says. On their way out, visitors from Chefs Go Fresh made their way into the Kroizes’ quaint country store to buy some of the fresh-made goat cheese. Learn more at georgesmillcheese.com. Down a ways at Milcreek Farm in Lovettsville, it’s a different sort of operation, but with a similar spirit, as embodied by Donald Ulmer, a man who has been farming all of his life. “It’s my life, and I never wanted to do anything else,” he will tell you as he talks about lambing, the cycle of birth-raising, shearing and readying the sheep for market — there are also chickens, turkeys and other livestock on his farm. He’s wearing a Coastal Carolina cap, a nod to the university his son Kendall attends. “He’s studying marine biology,” Ulmer said, “and he’s doing really well. He’s lived the life here. He’s got discipline and knowledge, and patience for details. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best kind of life there is.” “Farming,” he says, “that’s a full-time job and you gotta be ready for it. There’s no real clock, nine-to-five or anything like that. You have to be prepared to be out there to lamb at four o’clock in the morning, making sure things go smooth. It’s a difficult process. The lambing is only in the winter and spring, and you have to make sure the lambs make it safely through the process.” Shearing is a special time at the farm —

weavers in the area come to collect the leavings for free, and freshly shaved sheep bounding around, ostensibly showing of their new ’dos. For more info, go to milcrk.com. On Spring House Farm, owner Andrew Crush originally set out to raise sheep and goats but his livestock kept getting bitten by rattlesnakes and copperhead snakes, which led to sickness and death. He approached a veteran farmer in the area who told him, “You need to get yourself a pig,” adding, “Snakes are to pigs like cupcakes are to a fat boy.” Crush says the problem went away “immediately” and now the livestock, consisting of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, run free on five expansive plots of partially forested land that Crush owns as part of the farm. The pigs, ranging from small to huge, mostly huddle together in groups though, with roosters and chickens clucking and crowing in their pens nearby. Crush offers several varieties of pigs being raised for market, some of which were taste-tested during Chefs Go Fresh. The meat can also be tasted locally at D.C.’s Birch and Barley. Visit www.springhouse.farm. After the stops, it was off to Middleburg for a late afternoon lunch of oysters, refreshingly authentic jerk chicken, Sloppy Joes made from grass-fed beef, a vegetable medley and other savory dishes. All products were provided by the farms and sponsors of the tour and prepared at Sheila Johnson’s Salamander Resort and Spa — a startling and elegant vision in Middleburg — after a day of exploration in the back roads of Lovettsville.

Clockwise from top left: a goat from Georges Mill Farm; sheep from Milcreek Farm; Milcreek Farm; Gary Tischler and Sheila Johnson, owner and CEO of Salamander Resort and Spa; lunch from Salamander Resort and Spa; flatbread pizza made with Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese; Chefs Go Fresh attendees pose for a photo at the Salamander Resort and Spa.

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Grand Colonial 4BR, 4.5BA and many high-end renovations throughout including all bathrooms. Stunning master bedroom suite and a beautiful European spa bath. Gourmet kitchen opens to sunny breakfast room and family room. Off-street parking. Miller Bethesda Office 301-229-4000

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16th St Heights, Washington, DC

Leesburg, Virginia

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Federal-style home, set on a pristine 5 acre parcel, includes 3 out buildings and 3 fenced paddocks, 2-story bank barn, 3-car garage with adjoining 600 SF in-law suite or guest house w/full bath. Separate workshop and storage area. Miller Spring Valley Office 202-362-1300

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Magnificent, Grand Dame Victorian, circa 1908, lovingly preserved featuring 4BR, 2.5BA, high ceilings, untouched woodwork, gracious LR, country KIT, DR w/coffered ceiling & wraparound porch. Blocks to Carter Barron,Rock Creek Pk & public transit. Peggy Ferris/Chevy Chase Uptown Office 202-438-1524/202-364-1300

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Perfect get-away/retreat on 10.71 acres with Goose Creek frontage! Escape the city to this secluded, rustic contemporary offering 3BR suites plus den, office & workout room. Great decks, patios & screened porches. Joyce Gates 540-771-7544 Middleburg Office 540-687-8530

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Light-filled Chesapeake Bay Water Front residence located on 2.75 acres offers spectacular views and sunsets – 4BRs plus master suite on first flr, 5.5 modern baths – Waterside pool & hot tub. Serene setting w/easy commute to DC & Baltimore! Salley Widmayer/Georgetown Office 202-215-6174/202-944-8400

Every long once in a while… privilege & opportunity intersect. 2,550 SF, 2BR, 2BA PH w/3 exposures, 11 sets of French doors, Chef’s kit, LR & DR great for entertaining, & expansive balcony. Powder rm, high ceilings, tall doors, 2 garage spaces, extra storage. Peter Locker/ Chevy Chase Uptown Office 202-256-3356/202-364-1300

Oak Hill, Virginia

Chevy Chase, Maryland

$1,295,000

Classical and gracious 6BR, 4.5BA home with fabulous entertaining spaces inside and out. Lushly landscaped and meticulously maintained. Renovated master bedroom/bathroom. Roberta Theis 202-538-7249 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

Spring Valley, Washington, DC

$1,430,000

Traditional home with all the amenities. 4 bedrooms, wood floors, family room, lower level recreation room complete with a wine cellar. Lovely spa/ pool and garage situated in a beautiful location. Mary Bresnahan 202-841-4343 Georgetown Office 202-944-8400

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Remarkable Townhome 1st time on market in rarely available sought after Chevy Chase Mews. Featuring an elevator, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, gourmet table-space kitchen, great room with fireplace, front & back patios. Balcony and 2-car garage. Miller Spring Valley Office 202-362-1300

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Charming four bedrooms, two and a half baths on 2.5 acres in Goshen Hunt Hills. Formal living and dining rooms, family room off the kitchen, office/library, separate den, hardwood floors, and brand new paint and carpeting. Friendship Heights Office 301-652-2777

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Sunny 1BR plus Den, 2 full bath condo in amenity rich Jenkins Row. Open layout, gourmet kitchen, garage parking, W/D in unit, fitness center, roof terrace. Steps to Metro and shops. Mary Zitello 202-549-7515 Chevy Chase Office 202-363-9700

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Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest Restaurants

Bistro Francais

3124-28 M St., NW 202–338–3830 bistrofrancaisdc.com

BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR 1736 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–333–0111 bistrotlepic.com

THE GRILL ROOM

1050 31ST ST., NW 202-617-2424 thegrillroomdc.com

CAFE BONAPARTE

1226 36th St., NW 202–965–1789 1789restaurant.com

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.

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. In addition to daily specials, our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken), Minute Steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frites), Steak Tartare, freshly prepared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes and the best Eggs Benedict in town.

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 every day for lunch and dinner. Now serving brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Reservations suggested.

Tucked up along the historic C&O Canal, a national park that threads through the Georgetown neighborhood, The Grill Room at Capella Washington, D.C., specializes in hand-cut, bone-in, artisan meats, bracingly fresh seafood and tableside preparations. Framed with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and fluid geometric lines, the ambiance is one of relaxed refinement.

Captivating customers since 2003, Cafe Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café, featuring award-winning crepes and arguably the “best” coffee in D.C.! Other can't-miss attractions are the famous weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m. and our late-night weekend hours serving sweet and savory crepes until 1 a.m. We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon!

DAS Ethiopian

ENO Wine Bar

Filomena Ristorante

Visit ENO Wine Bar and enjoy wine flights, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate & seasonal small plates. ENO offers 100 bottles under $50 & 45 wines by the glass starting at $9. The ENO Experience is perfect for a pre-theater meal or try our dessert wine & chocolate flights after.

Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for over 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles and recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants alongside the culinary cutting-edge creations of Italy’s foods of today executed by our Executive Chef and his team. Open 7 days a week 11:30am11:00pm. Free salad bar with any lunch entrée Mon-Sat and try our spectacular Sunday Brunch Buffet complete with carving stations, pasta stations!

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Clyde's of Georgetown 3236 M St., NW 202–333–9180 clydes.com

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.

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202–333–4710 dasethiopian.com DAS Ethiopian offers you a cozy twostory setting, with rare outside dining views and al fresco patio dining. DAS is located at the eclectically brilliant historic corner of the internationally renowned shopping district of Georgetown. A tent under which all come to feast is the very Amharic definition of DAS. From neighborhood diners, nearby students and journalists to international visitors and performers, all enjoy the casual but refined atmosphere that serves up the freshest Ethiopian dishes from local and sustainable food sources.

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1522 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202–333–8830 cafebonaparte.com

Malmaison

3401 K ST.,NW 202–817–3340 malmaisondc.com Malmaison opened in June 2013 and features elegant French dining in Washington D.C’s historic Georgetown waterfront. Housed in a majestically refurbished industrial warehouse reminiscent of NYC’s Meatpacking District, the modern restaurant, pastry shop and event lounge features the culinary talents of legendary 2 Michelin Starred French Chef Gerard Pangaud and Pastry Chef Serge Torres (Le Cirque NYC).

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SEA CATCH Restaurant

1054 31st St., NW 202–337–8855 seacatchrestaurant.com Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a relaxed atmosphere. Outdoor dining available.

The Sea Catch will be open on Sundays, serving Brunch and dinner. Sunday Brunch 11:30 - 3:00 Sunday Dinner 5:00 - 8:00 Lunch / Monday- Saturday 11:30 - 3:00 Dinner/ Monday- Saturday 5:30 - 10:00 Happy Hour Monday- Friday 5:00 - 7:00 3 Hours FREE Parking

THE OCEANAIRE 1201 F St., NW 202–347–2277 theoceanaire.com

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. Lunch Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Dinner Mon.–Thu. 5–10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m.

TOWN HALL

2340 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-333-5640 townhalldc.com Situated just north of Georgetown on Wisconsin Ave, Town Hall has been a neighborhood mainstay in Glover Park since 2005. Whether you’re popping in for dinner, drinks, or weekend brunch, Town Hall is the spot you’ll want to call home to Gulp, Gather & Grub. Free parking is available nightly after 7PM, and during warmer months, our outdoor courtyard is one of DC’s best kept secrets.

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Cocktail of the Month: Gin and Tonic, a Summertime Refresher By J ody K ura s h

cheap, it became wildly popular, sparking a period of history known as “gin madness.” The gin and tonic came about when British colonists in tropical areas, such as India and Africa, took a daily dose of quinine to prevent malaria. At that time, tonic water contained a high level of quinine. The gin masked the bitter taste. Gin became popular in America during Prohibition, when bootleggers figured out they could make a cheap version by mixing grain alcohol with other flavors in a large vat (hence the term “bathtub gin”). Today, gin has morphed into an artisanal spirit. Distillers experiment with different botanicals, such as cucumber, orange peel, elderflower, almonds and poppy. These gins have a less prominent juniper flavor, which is what many folks dislike about the spirit. One of my favorite “neo-gins” is Bluecoat. Hailing from Philadelphia, it has soft and earthy juniper notes, finishing with a citrus twang. It also has a slight hint of coriander. This is my go-to for a G&T. Arguably the most popular of the new gins is Hendrick’s. Its cucumber notes took the sprits world by storm a few years ago. Even traditional gin makers have jumped on this bandwagon. Tanqueray now produces Tanqueray No. Ten, with hints of grapefruit and orange, and Rangpur, with the essence of lime. Whatever your style, there is likely to be a gin to go with it. If you’re a classicist, stick with a traditional dry gin, like Bombay. If you want a

slight twist, try Old Tom, which is a little more full-bodied with a tinge of sweetness. If you’re a retro person, mix it up with Bols Genever. For the truly adventuresome: why not enjoy the season sampling as many as you can? You may also want to experiment with gourmet tonic waters such as Q or Fever Tree. And don’t limit yourself to the typical lime garnish. Use your imagination and pick a fruit or a spice that will compliment your superb choice of spirit: cucumber, berries, thyme, blood orange, ginger root, a sprig of mint …

Jody’s Gin & Tonic 3 ounces Bluecoat gin 5 ounces Q tonic Garnish with an orange wheel and serve in a collins glass.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and in Washington that means days hotter than two native black squirrels making love in a wool sock. So what’s one to do when the temperatures are hot as hell and the air is thick as a sauna? My solution is to head to the pool with a refreshing cocktail in hand. One of my favorite poolside elixirs is one of the simplest: a timeless gin and tonic with garnish. After all, there is a reason why July is known as Gin & Tonic Month. While this may sound boring to some, nowadays there are a wide variety of gin styles and flavor profiles available in your local spirits store. You could spend the rest of the summer mixing G&Ts without a dull moment. First, let’s talk a little about gin, which is essentially a spirit distilled from juniper berries. This gives it its signature “piney” flavor. Gin started off as an herbal medicine in Holland, where it was known as genever (the Dutch word for juniper). Genever, which is being sold again, had a sweeter flavor and a darker color than the gin we know, because it had a high percentage of malt wine. When Dutch Prince William of Orange and his wife, Mary, became King William III and Queen Mary II of England, Scotland and Ireland, they brought gin with them. However, the British tempered the sweet taste of the gin, creating the style known today as London or dry gin. In the 1700s, the British government allowed the unlicensed production of gin. Very

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The Latest Dish By Linda Rot h

huy’s plans to expand further into Northern Virginia when they open in Woodbridge in October and Sterling in the end of the Q2 2016. Clarendon and Reston are also targeted. They are also looking at sites in Maryland — Rockville and Columbia. Openings Update: British Columbia-based Earls Kitchen + Bar is expecting a late 3Q opening at their Tysons Corner location in the new Macerich project, TysonsOne. Please, no “apostrophe,” as it’s named for Earl Sr. and Earl Jr. (two Earls). Tadich Grill now expects to also open in late 3Q at 10th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW in D.C. Succotash is planning to start serving its unique brand of southern hospitality and food from Chef Edward Lee, in National Harbor, Maryland in August. Southern food with a twist gains in popularity here, as Magnolia’s on King is expected to open this month at 703 King Street in Old Town, Alexandria, brought to you by Steve Fogleman and Mehrnoosh Rajabi. It seats 60 on the first floor dining room with a 30-seat second floor bar and lounge. Annapolis native Brian Rowe is the executive chef. He previously worked at Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Café in Orlando as well as Spago in Beverly Hills. He also did an internship with Chef Jacques Ganeu in Lyon, France. Hans Fogleman will be the pastry chef. Craft mixologist Zachary Faden will be in charge of the bar program, while Olivia Mills will act as service and beverage director.

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Lupo Verde will have a sister operation in D.C.’s Palisades neighborhood at 4814 MacArthur Blvd. NW. Same owners as the one on 14th Street: Lahlou and Antonio Matarazzo. Actually, Lahlou owns the building and lives in the Palisades. He also owns Tunnicliff’s, Ulah Bistro and Station 4. Not only will it offer Lupo Verde’s signature homemade pastas, it will have an expanded menu of entrees. Their menu is by chef Domenico Apollar. It will seat 100 on two levels, with a lower level that houses a small gourmet market which will carry Lupo Verde’s homemade pastas and sauces. There is also a chef’s table on the lower level. An October opening is planned. Just Opened: Annapolis-based Blackwall Hitch, a modern interpretation of a classic shore tavern, recently opened in Old Town, Alexandria on the waterfront adjacent to The Torpedo Factory, on Cameron Street. The two-level restaurant opens this month with 315 seats inside and 105 more on the patios. &pizza opened a 44-seat restaurant with an outdoor patio at Pike & Rose in Rockville. The chain also launched its &wine program at its six D.C. locations. Kona Grill just opened in Rosslyn at 1776 Wilson Blvd across from where 100 Montaditos used to be. Daring restaurant, bar and club pioneer (into under-developed neighborhoods) Joe Englert is planning to go yet again where no established restaurateur has gone before — Ivy City. He

Left: A shrimp dish from Lupo Verde. Bottom: Exterior of &pizza.

plans to open a coffee shop, beer garden, music venue and bouldering gym at 1240 Mount Olivet Rd. NE, not far from the Hecht’s warehouse. He partner is real estate investor Langdon Hample. The 3,500-square-foot coffee shop will be run by Qualia Coffee Roasters, the Petworth coffee shop. The beer garden and bar portion of the project is still on the drawing board, whether they go big or go smaller and local. Regardless, all that rock climbing (or bouldering) will result in big thirst for beer. Quick Hits: Stanford Grill plans to open in the Tower Oaks area of Montgomery County in the 3Q 2015. Pinstripes is targeting Tysons Corner for a 4Q 2017 opening, as well as the second phase of Pike & Rose in Rockville. Linda Roth is president of Linda Roth Associates, a public relations & marketing firm that specializes in the hospitality indus-

try, providing creative connections through media relations, marketing initiatives, community outreach and special events. Reach her at: Linda@LindaRothPR.com or www. lindarothpr.com or #LindaRothPR.

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Cooperstown Memories: Baseball, Opera, Small Towns By G ary T ischl er

Front of the 100-year-old Otesaga Resort Hotel. Photo courtesy Otesaga Resort Hotel.

efore we travel to a new place, we stuff our luggage full. We pack the things we know and remember. We pack expectations, a kind of act of the imagination about how things might be, what

we’ll see and feel. We pack our own memories. We went to Cooperstown in upstate New York. We came initially because of opera — the Glimmerglass Festival and its artistic director Francesca Zambello, who also runs

the Washington National Opera. We came also because of the church of baseball, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, where baseball’s inventor, or grand developer, Abner Doubleday lived. It is not the house that Babe Ruth built,

but it is where he and hundreds of baseball’s finest are honored pretty much forever. We discovered, too, that Cooperstown was founded by the father of James Fenimore Cooper, the town’s most famous author and America’s first novelist of any note, best known for “The Last of the Mohicans.” Armed with this, we noted the presence of the Fenimore Art Museum, alongside the expansive and beautiful Leatherstocking Golf Course, which is part of the more than 100-year-old Otesaga Resort Hotel, and also runs across Lake Street, next to the modestly titled Farmers’ Museum. If you stay on that road and drive all the way around the lake, you will end up where you started: on Main Street in Cooperstown. So, I came to Cooperstown already armed with some notions and memories. I — as well as my boon companion and partner — grew up in small towns, with similar populations and tropes, in Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively. I came to Cooperstown as an erstwhile German immigrant who spent the 1950s following the Cleveland Indians in their annual baseball wars with the New York Yankees, part of a youthful love affair with baseball that has never much abated. I thought it cannot get much better than this: baseball, opera, small town and James Fenimore Cooper, whose works I had only experienced in their Classic Illustrated comic book versions, or as movies.

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In Country a blacksmith, barnyard animals shyly watching tourists, women sewing, the kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms and libraries of both gentry and small town folks. There’s a Brigadoon quality to this. Imagine what would happen if you dropped a mobile electronic device into this serene scene. It might have the effect of a cultural, social nuclear device. Around the lake a ways, you’ll encounter Hyde Hall, where executive director Jonathan Maney holds forth on one of the oldest residences around — it was built by an Englishman named George Clarke on a 60,000-acre estate with the help of renowned architect Philip Hooker. Ever since 1964, Hyde Hall has been under some sort

of renovation to return it to its original grandeur, which in full glory was considerable. As Clarke was British, and after having the original cottage built, he strove for a touch of English landed aristocracy in the grand manner for a grand manor. Today, Maney, who is a historian, a former professor and a great storyteller, tells us that it is used for weddings, concerts, galas, picnics, lectures and exhibitions. Inside the vast home, which started out as a cottage, there are its paintings, prints, copies (of the inventor-artist Samuel Morse’s painting, “Gallery of the Louvre”), sculptures and rooms upon rooms, dark stairways, expansive window views of a courtyard, children’s rooms as well as a wine cellar fully stocked.

Baseballl is everywhere on Main Street. Photo courtesy of ThisIsCooperstown.com.

We stayed on the outside of the town at a Best Western Plus, where in the morning you could see mist and fog on the hills outside. We made our way into town — you hit Main Street at the town’s only stoplight — and I soon found out that everything I thought I knew was incomplete. Cooperstown is a real place, not just the Hall of Fame. If you’re an outdoor person, there are plenty of parks and recreational offerings — boating, biking, hiking, fishing. There are plenty of restaurants, farmers’ markets, distilleries and regional breweries. The influence of Whole Foods is not much in evidence. Drive into town for the first time, and you’ll see the sign Redneck Barbecue brashly displayed on a roof in big colors. This co-mingling of informality works its way through the town and the places you’ll

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see, oh my — even to some degree at elegant, impressive Otesaga Resort Hotel, the flagship of accommodations for the area. Buffet and lunch breakfast are a welcome offerings for travelers as well as guests, where eating by the window seats or outside retains an elegant, peaceful feeling. It makes you want to read a book by Henry James. This probably comes as no surprise, nor is the excellent quality of the art works in the Fenimore Museum, including special exhibition currently of the works of Maxwell Parrish, as well as an impressive array of Native American art, among others. You will be surprised by the Farmers’ Museum across the way from Fenimore. It contains a facsimile working village and farm, covering bygone days in American life — from a church, to a barn, a newspaper office, sheds and

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Farmers’ Museum. Photo courtesy ThisIsCooperstown.com.

On Main Street, Cooperstown, however, it is baseball everywhere, memorabilia shops (like Mickey’s Place) everywhere. A statue of a youthful Shoeless Joe Jackson stands near Doubleday Field. After all that, at the end of Main Street sits the Baseball Hall of Fame itself, which this weekend (July 24 to 27) will induct four new members — Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz — during four days of nothing but baseball, including the presence and a parade

of hundreds of the game’s living legends and hall members. From the outside, the hall doesn’t look like much. It seems small, until you walk inside and enter what is not so much a hall of fame but a hall of dreams. The three floors are filled with exhibits on teams, on the history of the games, on individuals like Hank Aaron, the Babe and Joe DiMaggio, on ball parks, the Negro Leagues, and most holy of holies, the true hall that contains plaques of every player inducted

into the hall. Prominently located are sculptures of Ted Williams and Babe Ruth, where a small player is trying to imitate Ruth’s batting stance. It’s an impressive place, a kind of church that’s full of reverence, references and irreverence. It’s a place where the playing of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” can suddenly bring you close to tears. It’s what happens here that

matters, the buzz in every hall, young boys and some girls in baseball uniforms all over the place, the chit chat of the game whizzing through the wandering crowds like a giant murmur. On another floor, a dozen people are gathered around a screening of the Abbott and Costello comedy routine “Who’s on First,” laughing hard. Among the plaques, I find Ernie “Play Two,” the Chicago Cub and greatest player never to play in a World Series. His face shows a smile, and so does a woman looking at him. She’s an unrequited Cubs fan. We look at a plaque for Cubs manager Leo “The Lip” Durocher. She grimaces. “That S.O.B. cost us the pennant,” she says with some rancor. After a trip to a new place, you return with more than you brought — more stuff, more maps, more books and souvenirs. More memories. I unpacked memories of printer’s ink, an embarrassed turkey avoiding children at the farm, the two warm women who ran the carousel, the taste of cherry in a draught beer, the smoke on the hills, Papageno meeting Papagana in “The Magic Flute,” Solomon Howard’s eloquent basso voice in the two operas and bass baritone Eric Owens who saw ghosts, jumped on a table and owned Macbeth, a drive along Lake Street at midnight with a mother deer in the headlights, the sight and names of all the baseball players bringing back summer nights in Ohio, Maney describing in detail the process for lighting a Hyde chandelier and talking about his grandmother who had survived the fatal voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, the rustle of white curtains at the resort moved by a breeze from Lake Otsego.

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Murphy’s Love: Advice on Intimacy and Relationships By Sta cy notaras M u r p h y

Dear Stacy: My husband is very critical of me and our kids. He has very high standards about how we are supposed to look and act in public because he has a high-profile job. I understand that his rules are more to manage his own anxieties, but it is very hard to live up to them. I am particularly concerned about our kids, who are about to be teenagers. They love their dad so much, but can be very hurt by his criticisms. What can I do to help them through this? I know you are going to say that I need to work with him to stop the behavior, but I just think this is who he is. My hope it to help preserve his relationship with his kids. – Happy Family Dear Happy: You’re right, I would have started with a suggestion to get thee to a couples therapist ASAP. But I hear you. Eliminating the root behavior may feel like too much at this point. And I agree, your kids must be your priority — but not necessarily to help Husband preserve his relationship with them. That’s his problem. You need to focus on your children because they need someone to put their needs first (Hint: That person is YOU). Your kids are looking at you and Husband for validation of the people they’re growing into being. If Husband abuses his position, managing his own anxieties by criticizing his children, that’s going to have a deeper impact than just

ruining his relationship with them. The scary part is how much his negativity could affect their own, internal view of themselves. Speaking as someone who untangles those webs for a living, I can tell you that it’s no joke. Speaking as someone with little kids at home, I also can tell you that it’s a massive responsibility (and I fail, just like you do). All parents need to remember that our kids are little, overworked videographers. Their brains are taking in a stream of life’s dos and don’ts on a 24-hour basis. Parents are the stars of this show — at least for a little while — and we are modeling what relationships “should” look like. Kids replicate what they see. We can feel overwhelmed by this. Or we can see it as an opportunity to perform to the best of our ability and then, when we inevitably fall short, to model how to apologize and make amends. Husband may not be aware of his role of a lifetime, but you are, and your part is all the more vital because your partner isn’t following the script. Make the most of your lines while the kids are still paying attention. Stacy Notaras Murphy (www.stacymurphyLPC. com) is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacymurphyLPC@gmail.com.

Fun and Fit: Keep Your Summer Body at Summer BBQs By J os ef Brande n b u r g

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Growing up, I never had a solid skincare routine. Simplicity has always been my mantra and I can count on one hand the number of products I use on my face. Starting around the age of 25, however, I noticed a faint web of fine lines and wrinkles setting in around my eyes and across my forehead. Worse still are the creases on my neck. Time has been turning while quietly altering the roadmap of my face. Now, I often wonder what I can be doing that will help my skin stay youthful longer. Enter: META therapy. I have to confess when I first heard about it I cringed. Needles? No thanks. However, after a little research, I became intrigued. Medical and Esthetical Tissue Activating therapy is the latest technology in anti-aging and skin rejuvenation, stimulating the skin from the inside out to naturally develop collagen while producing elastin. Here’s how it works. Prior to the treatment, the face and neck is cleaned and a concentrated serum called a subjectable is applied, much like a cream would be. Then, a licensed aesthetician uses a small, digitized hand piece outfitted with eighteen tiny polycarbonate plastic needles to make microperforations through the skin’s basal cell layer at high speed. Because the head is flexible, it expertly follows unique contours, making precise perforations at a max of .5 mm in depth. In the process, two things are happening. First, the perforations activate cell activity in the upper dermis, a hard to access area beneath the skin. This is the skin kicking into its natural defense system, and it goes to work producing collagen and elastin to repair itself from the perforations — it’s a 100 percent natural method of skin repair. Second, the applied subjectable and the active ingredients within it go to work, seeping through the perforations to further regenerate the cells beneath the skin’s surface. “The subjectables reach the living skin cells directly, enabling the active ingredients to stimulate cell regeneration,” says Linda Hardiman, a META therapy specialist at the Georgetown Salon & Spa. Hardiman has a master aesthetician license and is the only aesthetician in D.C. currently performing META therapy. She was born and raised in England, which is where META therapy got its start. In 1994 she moved to Washington and worked at the Watergate Salon, before coming to Georgetown Salon & Spa. “I was looking for a treatment that I could add to the spa, saw an article about this in a trade magazine and went from there,” she said, adding, “I was drawn to it because it scientifically made sense and many doctors were already doing it.”

There are many roads that people walk to reclaim the fresh, taut appearance of youth, ranging from invasive treatments like needle rollers to non-invasive treatments like chemical peels, and even medical treatments like face lifts. META therapy’s innovative approach to antiaging makes it beneficial to a wide age range. One of Hardiman’s oldest clients is in her 80s — though the ideal age starts around 30. “Collagen loss has already started by then so, although the visible results may be few at that age, it will have a preventative quality,” she said. On the morning of my appointment, I was rattled by anxiety. My mind flashed to thoughts of distressed skin and adverse reactions — the worst-case scenario. However, from the moment I walked into the Georgetown Salon & Spa, Hardiman’s passion and expertise soothed my trepidation. She explained to me that the skin serves as our shield, keeping harmful substances from getting in. The problem is that many dead cells live on the skin’s surface, and finding a way to penetrate through to the living cells can be difficult. META therapy makes doing that safe, strategic, and efficient. The precision hand device looked to me like a glorified electric toothbrush, and it created a vibrating, tingling sensation as it moved. The only area where it felt intense was the forehead, where the skin blankets thinly over the bone. Overall, however, the process was painless. Following the treatment, a cool restoring mask was used on my face and neck. This contained active ingredients like Tetrapeptide and Hexapeptide, which work through the perforations, soothing the skin while eliminating any redness. A few days later, nothing drastic had occurred, but I did notice a few subtle changes. There was a slight glow I’d never seen before. My skin felt hydrated and plump, reinvigorated. The results of META therapy include these and others, from faded lines to enhanced circulation and reclaimed elasticity. Hardiman suggests starting with a course of four weekly treatments, then one every two weeks for a total series of eight. The first treatment is $175, four treatments are $700, and eight treatments are $1,225. The process takes roughly an hour, which includes the treatment, the cooling mask plus a massage. Best yet, no anesthesia is required so you can conveniently return to your daily routine as a fresh, younger you. Georgetown Salon & Spa is located at 2715 M Street NW. 202-333-8099. georgetownsalonspa.com

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en’s fashion is making a comeback, and it shows at New York City Fashion Week: Men’s. After running a few years during a brief stint in the mid-nineties, men’s Fashion Week was back in New York City from July 13 to 16, autonomous and separate from the ubiquitous NYC Fashion Week (now tailored to women’s styles) with more than 30 designers showcasing pieces in venues across Manhattan. Here are some of the hottest looks, ranging from buff beach stud to androgynous chic, from this year's shows.

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40th Season for Glimmerglass Opera By G a ry T is chl er

n this town, people are talking about Francesca Zambello. This town being not Washington, D.C., where Zambello is artistic director of Washington National Opera, but Cooperstown, New York. As you may have heard, this bucolic upstate village is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame, where four new members will inducted July 24-27. Soon thousands of visitors, many times the resident population, will be streaming in for the baseball festivities. But the weekend before, quite a few people will be heading out to State Highway 80, also known as Lake Street. Just outside of town on scenic Otsego Lake is the Glimmerglass Festival, which will be in its second week. Glimmerglass, where Zambello has been artistic and general director since 2011, is celebrating its 40th summer season of presenting top-drawer operas. This year’s festival, which runs through Aug. 23, kicked off with back-to-back Friday and Saturday openings of Mozart’s “Magic Flute” and Guiseppi Verdi’s “Macbeth.” It continues during Hall of Fame weekend with “Macbeth” on Friday, the rarely seen Vivaldi opera “Cato in Utica” on Saturday and the Zambello-directed production of Leonard Bernstein’s musically wondrous take on Voltaire’s “Candide” on Sunday. “Up here,” one local said, “it’s baseball and Butterfly” (as in “Madama Butterfly”) or, more currently, Mantle and Mozart. The baseball you would expect. But opera, Zambello-style, that’s another matter. And it’s had an impact. Taking in the highly original and stirring “Magic Flute” opener, a patron — who had travelled from New York City for the occasion — told us that Zambello had made “a huge difference. She’s turned it around.” The next day, while waiting at a Main Street ATM, we talked with a local man who had moved to what he called “baseball heaven” from the New York City borough of Queens. The self-described baseball fanatic noted Zambello’s effect on the town. “Glimmerglass has a great reputation,” he said. “We’re glad to have her here.” “She works closely and partners with other local cultural institutions like Hyde Hall,” a Cooperstown tourism professional said. Jonathan Maney, executive director of haunting and historic Hyde Hall, on the other side of the lake, praised Zambello’s spirit of cooperation and partnership. At both openings last week, Zambello seemed to be everywhere — thanking patrons and contributors, board members, audience members and the town itself, being the evangelist for opera. This is not dissimilar from what she does on Washington Opera opening nights, turning greeter and up-close opera champion. We spoke with Zambello at the Glimmerglass administrative offices last week, as the company prepared for its big anniversary opening. She was in her full opera-pied-piper persona. “We want to create work and productions that resonate with audiences,” she said. “I see my job here as expanding the audience, growing it, but also making this a true festival. This is a very specific place, a beautiful place, with

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a lot to offer, and we want to connect to this community. As a for-instance, Madeline Sayet, our director for “The Magic Flute,” staged it in a way that the forest setting resonates to the history of the area, and the Native American inhabitants. And she herself is a descendant of the Mohicans. “I want the festival to be an integral part of the town and the surrounding area. We draw mostly from the surrounding New York state area, and 50 percent come from within a two-hour radius of Cooperstown. We also get a lot of people coming up from Washington,” Zambello said. The company has a 40-year history. It presented its first, abbreviated season in 1975, with four performances of “La bohème” in the Cooperstown High School auditorium. Twelve years later, the company opened the 850seat Alice Busch Opera Theater at the Lake Otswego site. Ever since then, especially in the last few years, the company has grown in size, repertoire, variety of offerings and reputation. There’s something heady about finding a company like this in a small town, the historic shrine to America’s Pastime. The Glimmerglass site is at once accessible and elegant with its

scenic lake backdrop, stylish theater and sense of youthful energy. Here, it’s not your urban opera night out. You can ritz it up if you want, but informality is encouraged. “Blue jeans, khakis, informal — not that you can’t dress up if you want,” says Zambello. This year’s season is characteristic of her touch. Since she took the reins as artistic director, she’s planned seasons with very specific goals. “Each year, we present a season that includes an American musical, a baroque opera, a contemporary work and an opera that’s somewhat obscure and rarely done.” In her first year, she brought in celebrated soprano Deborah Voigt to star in “Annie Get Your Gun.” But wait … there’s more. The gifted rising-star bass-baritone Eric Owens (“The Flying Dutchman” at WNO this year), who gave a powerful, layered performance as “Macbeth,” will sing with tenor Lawrence Brownlee in a concert on Aug. 23. Voigt and mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will give master classes Aug. 7 and 21, respectively. There’s also “Odyssey,” a world-premiere youth opera

featuring the Glimmerglass Youth Chorus and members of its Young Artist Program, presented at the Cooperstown Arts Festival Aug. 11, 13, 18 and 20. “We are thinking of Glimmerglass in terms of a destination experience,” Zambello said. “It speaks to being part of this place, in connecting and resonating with audiences and offering a number of different experiences. We are telling stories here, that’s the key to opera.”

Top: Francesca Zambello in front of the Glimmerglass Festival's Alice Busch Opera Theater. Photo by Claire McAdams. Above left: Soloman Howard as Sarastro and Jacqueline Echols as Pamina in the Glimmerglass Festival's 2015 production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Photo by Karli Cadel. Above right: The Glimmerglass Festival's 2014 production of "Madame Butterfly." Photo by Karli Cadel. Bottom: Eric Owens as Macbeth and Melody Moore as Lady Macbeth in the Glimmerglass Festival's 2015 production of "Macbeth." Photo by Dory Schultz.

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‘American Moments’ at the Phillips Collection By Ar i Pos t

ne of the reasons that museum exhibitions of photography are so satisfying, I think, is because we connect with the way history looks and feels, even if the inexhaustible burden of its hard, underlying truths can be painful to confront. In a way, history is like Mel Gibson: it’s a beautiful face if you overlook the loathsome, backward ideology it conceals. This pervasive but fairly unarticulated aesthetic fixation is responsible for a number of recent pop-culture fads, many of which exist among the urban hipster subspecies: the revival of fashion accessories like pinstriped fedoras and horn-rimmed glasses, the jaw-dropping surge in vinyl record sales, the general love for all things ‘vintage.’ Sometimes we want to look behind us to feel the past, but it’s tough to think about what we are actually looking back on. (For a good time, go watch Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris.”). Take for example the unfolding national debate over the Confederate flag. My family is from North Carolina, and I have borne witness to the genuine affection that many Southerners feel toward the flag’s symbolism and the pride it elicits. This does not mean I agree with these sentiments (by all means, please take down those flags), but I understand what it means to be attracted to something that carries a burden. Clearly, the Smithsonian Museum of American History is not hurting for attendance; it gets more visitor traffic on a given weekend than most of our art museums get throughout an entire summer season. But for those of us with cravings for a history, less moderated by textbook timelines and Hollywood endings, photography exhibitions at the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery and other art-focused museums around the city offer refreshing alternative visions. Right now, at the Phillips Collection’s wonderful new photography exhibition, “American Moments,” I could not help but embrace this

General Service Department, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City (c. 1950s). Courtesy the Phillips Collection, Gift of Cam and Wanda Garner, 2012.

Sitting in the Back of the Bus (Brooklyn Gang series) (1959). Courtesy the Phillips Collection, Gift of Saul E. Levi, 2013.

strange feeling of guilty nostalgia toward ideas and realities that are better off left in the past. “American Moments” showcases a selection of mid-20th century images of American subjects from the Phillips Collection, including Modernist work and street photography, documentary expression and photojournalism. It shows us our country’s past as we crave to envision it, without omitting the harrowing struggles, isolation and oppressive environments that bore not only great thinkers, artists and innovators, but the nameless huddled masses, long and forever forgotten. Like the advent of photography itself, the exhibition starts with the city, the towering industrial wonderlands whose skyscraping mysticism and sprawling shadows have mirrored the ambitions of generations of dusty dreamers. The city became one of our most potent symbols after World War I, and photographs by Berenice Abbott and Paul Strand, among others, capture the roiling speed of its physical and cultural development. Abbott documented the transformation of New York City. In “Canyon: Broadway and Exchange Place” (1936), she points her lens upward toward the towering buildings that blot out the sky, and that dwarfing sense of scale in experiencing a new city will hit you in the gut. The corresponding galleries explore more of the American landscape, areas of rural and industrial labor where cornfields and expanses of Standard Oil pipelines yield a menacing, inexhaustible geometry to the oppressive lowwage environments of the working class. Here the photographs of Esther Bubley prove to be an indomitable force, which threads throughout the entire show. The next gallery, titled Scenes from the Road, are right from the grand tradition of American myth, from Lewis and Clark to Jack Kerouac, “Easy Rider” to “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” even my own father’s 1966 cross-country road trip at the age of 17 in a Volkswagen van. Traveling our country is like a rite of passage, a tradition of the singular individual, of the non-collective, which feeds the cultural ego-myth that Americanism

so grandly fosters. These photos — notably Bubley’s photographs of Greyhound bus depots and Alfred Eisenstaedt’s stunning photograph of a crowded Union Station in 1934 — show

the crumbling of the facade as well as the inner heroism of such journeys. The exhibition then unfolds into a profound meditation on the conflicted humanity of a developing country, offering postwar portraits of punch-drunk (and flat drunk) soldiers in hazy bars with their spritely, well-tailored women, adjacent to suburban streets where young baby boomers run amuck. In some ways the show culminates with images from Bruce Davidson’s devastating “East 100th Street Series,” which documents desolated neighborhoods in New York City in the ’60s. These noble, sober-eyed portraits and street scenes lay out the generational resonance of our heritage and point to the dust-like impermanence of our lives, which are no less dignified and beautiful for it. Yes, the photographs are enchanting, and they will make you yearn for something fleeting and implacable (if nothing else, an oldfashioned camera with black-and-white film). More important, and especially in light of a recent game-changing Supreme Court decision, they are an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come as a society and a reminder of the roads we ought not to go down again. We are fortunate to live in the present, but let’s not forget the grey areas, the tarnish and silvery moonlight of our past.

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Bollywood at the Fairmont B y Ma ry B ird

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown recently held a Sip and Sample event to showcase South Asian wedding designs. The setting was the hotel’s wedding-perfect Colonnade Room. Elaborate South Asian nuptials typically spread over several days. Guests could be decorated with henna and view many different décor choices as they enjoyed specialty cocktails and sampled a wide range of themed hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Fairmont’s culinary team and three local caterers. Vinodhini Kudva and Alexis Williams of Events by Design, Fairmont Catering Manager Jill Bagga with Director of Catering Bob Micholitch.

Q&A Café’s Inside Scoop on ‘Primates of Park Avenue’ by M a ry B ird

Carol Joynt’s July 16 luncheon at the George Town Club was a sellout as Washingtonians were eager to hear author Wednesday Martin’s back-story on privileged Upper East Side mommies. A thoughtful speaker, she clarified that her background in anthropology had prompted the title, “Primates of Park Avenue,” about the wives of the very rich, who do not escape mockery and anxiety in their oneupmanship lifestyle. The economic dependency of uber-wealthy women is unprecedented in the world of primates. The material status symbols coveted in New York were compared to Washington’s fascination with political clout. Admission to the right nursery school was cited as a first step to “proximity to power.”

Carol Joynt and George Town Club board president Sharon Casey.

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Chefs for Equality Preview Party by M ary B ir d

The Human Rights Campaign and David Hagedorn chose the recently opened Fig & Olive in CityCenter as the venue to celebrate the launch of Chefs for Equality 2015. National Field Director Marty Rouse praised marriage equality 46 years after the Stonewall uprising. He said, “gay and lesbian couples are dancing together at their wedding, and not in handcuffs.” Hagedorn declared Chefs for Equality officially open. Patrick O’Connell of the Inn at Little Washington, the “Pope of American cuisine,” will offer a special wedding package auction item at the October 20 gala at the Ritz-Carlton.

A special cupcake. David Hagedorn, Michael Widomski, Patrick O’Connell and Rachel Hayden of the Inn at Little Washington.

Author Wednesday Martin with interviewer Carol Joynt.

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D.C. Fav: the Crab Cake Contest Ph otos by N es han H . N a lt c h aya n

Talk about your regional favorite here near the Chesapeake Bay: yes, it was the 10th Annual D.C. Crab Cake Competition, held June 28 at the Source by Wolfgang Puck, adjacent to the Newseum, on Pennsylvania Avenue. Competing chefs were Spike Mendelsohn of Bernaise, Danny Lee of Mandu, Chris Clime of PassionFish-Bethesda, Jeff Buben of Vidalia, Andrew Markert of Buechert’s Saloon, Anthony Lombardo of the Hamilton, Joe Palma of Bourbon Steak and Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao. Also, on hand were oysters, beer and wine as well as donations by local restaurants and businesses. Proceeds benefited culinary internships, scholarships, and American Institute of Wine & Food educational programs.

Scott Drewno, executive chef of the Source, and Joe Del Balzo of the American Institute of Wine & Food present chef Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao the first prize and check for winning the Crab Cake Competition.

Chef Danny Lee of Mandu and chef Haidar Karoum of Proof.

Washington Fine Properties Celebrates New Downtown Office by Ro be Rt De va ney

Acknowledging the hot downtown D.C. real estate market, Washington Fine Properties opened an office on 14th Street, directly across from the popular Le Diplomate Restaurant, and threw a grand-opening party on — appropriately enough — July 14, Bastille Day. Delighted by the turnout, Dana Landry of Washington Fine Properties said, “We were pleased by the interest and warm welcome of our immediate neighbors.” Among those who stopped by were William Washington, general manager of Le Diplomate, with appetizers and pizzas for everyone to enjoy.

Matt McHugh, Thomas Anderson, Chris Davenport and Heather Davenport. Photo by David Claypool.

Brad House, Roy Kaufmann, Monique van Herksen, Patrick Chauvin and Dana Landry. Photo by David Claypool.

Chef Joe Palma of Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Jennifer Nygard, her husband Louis Everard flank Catherine Bise. Photo by Robert Devaney.

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