James Beard-nominated chef Mike Friedman of The Red Hen in DC has migrated to Bethesda, opening Aventino to rave reviews. GrizForm Design Architects conceived the 130-seat restaurant sporting a marble-clad […]

When an outpost of Pastis, New York’s lauded French bistro, landed in DC’s Union Market District in January, it imported more than steak frites and onion soup gratinée from its […]

CREW UP The Ergatta elevates full-body rowing workouts with technology and a competitive edge. Handcrafted in the U.S. out of cherry or oak (depending on the model), the machine is […]

DC-based architect and interior designer Ernesto Santalla has followed a lifelong passion into a new career: fashion design. After completing a four-year degree at Marymount University, he launched his own […]

Limani, meaning “seaport” in Greek, has made a splash at The Wharf. The new, three-story restaurant with a large terrace serves up 270-degree river views. Architect of record Sam Forman […]

Past, present—and panache—reign at The Fifth Avenue Hotel in Manhattan. The 153-room property marries The Mansion, a historic landmark built in 1906 on the site of Gilded Age socialite Charlotte […]

Conjuring Dior’s Fall-Winter haute couture collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri took inspiration from sacred iconography and reimagined archetypical forms such as tunics, peplums and capes. Part of the line, a double-long […]

Set in a 200-year-old Baltimore County farmhouse, The Oregon Grille welcomes guests after a makeover by Patrick Sutton. “We kept the old stone walls and quirky layout but layered in […]

Hotel AKA Alexandria, the first U.S. hotel designed by Piero Lissoni, has opened in Old Town. A dark steel floating staircase—a signature of the Italian architect—makes a statement in the […]

El Presidente, Stephen Starr’s latest foray into Washington, celebrates Mexican cuisine in a festive, 6,000-square-foot Union Market locale. Designers at AvroKO conjured its “neo-retro” interiors. The main dining room features […]

Scanlan Theodore, an Australian label, has landed in CityCenterDC. Proffering modern, well-crafted women’s wear, the 2,872-square-foot boutique designed by Studio McQualter features a chic lounge (pictured) sporting a vintage Murano […]

Road Warrior From its low-slung hood to its three-dimensional radiator grille, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe combines sporty, elegant proportions with modern design. Engine options include four- or six-cylinder, mild-hybrid […]

DC-based fashion designer and style guru Ron David Edwards has opened a third boutique, Ron David Studio, located in Potomac’s Cabin John Village. Look for a curated mix of retail […]

CLIMATE CONTROL Integrated with Alexa, Netatmo’s Personal Weather Station enables users to track weather and air quality on a micro level. With accessories to measure wind, rain and indoor conditions, […]

Located in the Ritz-Carlton Residences Baltimore, Ammoora celebrates Syrian cuisine and decorative arts. LUUA | Design Studio and Twopoint Studio orchestrated the interiors and interior architecture, respectively. Seated in the […]

TRIP TRACKER With Garmin’s new inReach Mini 2, adventurers on and off the grid can enjoy up to 30 days’ worth of global satellite navigation and communication. The device provides […]