California Closets marked the opening of its new location in Friendship Heights with a summer soiree. Members of the design community enjoyed an evening of socializing while browsing displays of innovative, high-end closet, office and pantry solutions.
AUGUST 12, 2015—Timberlake Design/Build hosted a reception at The Narrows on Kent Island, a waterfront restaurant that Timberlake recently renovated.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015—Home & Design’s sister publication, Chesapeake Views, and DESERT ROSE The new Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage brings style and luxury to Palm Springs, California. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Santa Rosa Mountains, the property features 244 guest rooms and suites—some with their own firepits—and a spa complete with a meditation mesa. One of three restaurants on site, The Edge Steakhouse serves up the gourmet fare and scenic views. From $219.ON THE WATERFRONT Marlon Brando’s longtime dream to create an eco-friendly resort on the Polynesian atoll of Tetiaroa, 30 miles north of Tahiti, was realized with the recent debut of The Brando. Partners who worked with the actor before his death opened the all-inclusive resort last year. It is home to 35 villas, each with its own plunge pool, and a spa featuring holistic Polynesian-style treatments. From $2,686 per night. thebrando.com
CITY CHIC The Norman, a boutique hotel in the heart of Tel Aviv, recalls the elegance of the 1920s with its stylish guest rooms and suites, as well as it's public spaces. The 50-room property, which occupies two historic buildings, features a rooftop infinity-edge pool and several dining spots. From $400. thenorman.com
UNION MARKET HOT SPOT Working with Grupo7 Architecture + Interiors, chef Nick Stefanelli transformed a gritty produce warehouse near Union Market into Masseria, a study in urban chic. The open kitchen is offset by aqua glazed-subway tile; it’s the perfect backdrop for savoring spot-on Italian fare. 1340 4th Street, NE; 202-608-1330. masseria-dc.com
BETHESDA DEBUT Reston’s PassionFish has spread its fins, bringing a seafood-centric menu to downtown Bethesda. Gensler designed the interiors, where custom wall sculptures adorn tile walls. Menu highlights include a lobster roll and ceviche roll. 7187 Woodmont Avenue; 301-358-6116. passionfishbethesda.com
DOWNTOWN MAKEOVER Washington’s 701 Restaurant recently unveiled redesigned interiors by Martin Vahtra of New York-based Projects Design Associates. Banquettes are upholstered in Maharam fabric while decorative “egg” sculptures accent a wall in the main dining room. 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; 202-393-0701. 701restaurant.com