Waterworks showroom in Cady’s Alley opened its doors on March 26 to celebrate a new era. The company launched Waterworks Kitchen—a comprehensive collection crafted with the same quality and attention to detail as the bath lines for which Waterworks is known. “Creating a new kind of kitchen experience is a natural development,” said CEO Peter Sallick. “Our approach to the kitchen is the same as our approach to the bath: We provide a complete range of exceptional items that allow you to fully design and customize your space.”
After a major renovation, theStunning kitchen vignettes show off American-made cabinetry, available in natural and richly painted finishes; an array of sinks in stainless steel, copper, stone and fireclay; iconic faucets and fittings; and myriad surfaces, from cement tile to stone, glass, wood, and terracotta. Fine linens, heirloom-quality pots and Lazy Susans crafted from reclaimed wine barrels are icing on the cake. 3314 M Street, NW; 202-333-7180. waterworks.com
Mango Tree DC is serving contemporary Thai fare in CityCenterDC. Barcelona-based Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio designed the interiors, which evoke Thailand with a European twist. Chef de cuisine Paul Kennedy focuses the menu on the country’s four main culinary regions; mango cheesecake makes a fitting finale. 929 H Street, NW; 202-408-8100. mangotreedc.com
California Dreaming
Summer House Santa Monica brings a sunny, Golden State vibe to North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development. The second outpost of the eatery conceived by chef Jeff Mahin serves fresh, casual fare including Beach Bum Ceviche, sushi and steak frites. 11825 Grand Park Avenue; 301-881-2381. summerhousesm.com
Farm to Table
Owner Reese Gardner pays homage to his native Pennsylvania—the second state to ratify the Constitution—in his recently opened DC restaurant, Second State. Designed by Maggie O’Neill of SwatchRoom, the spot serves American fare and sources ingredients from local farmers with an emphasis on Pennsylvania. 1831 M Street, NW; 202-466-3010. secondstatedc.com