Indulgences Travel OLD CITY ENCLAVE  In the heart of Lisbon’s medieval quarter, the Memmo Alfama makes an ideal base for exploring the capital’s historic sites and night spots. The 42-room […]

Indulgences Fashion MAXI WITH MOXIE  Swing into spring with Versace’s Pleated Chevron Knit Maxi. With a halter neck and partly open back, it exudes breezy, casual style. $1,750; versace.com STONE […]

Indulgences Toys TWO-WHEELING IT  Winner of a Red Dot Design Award, IKEA’s lightweight aluminum SLADDA bike was created with city residents and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle in mind. With a […]

MOODY BLUES  This easy, breezy ensemble from CH Carolina Herrera’s Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection combines a floral-printed silk maxi skirt ($1,285) and a silk navy blouse ($535). Available at the CH […]

PLUG + PLAY  Tesla’s new Model X SUV promises sustainability, safety, and style. Its 100 kWh battery provides 295 miles of range and its electric powertrain takes the all-wheel-drive vehicle […]

TROPICAL GETAWAY  Velaa Private Island in the Maldives accommodates guests in villas designed by Czech architect Petr Kolar; many overlook the turquoise Indian Ocean. Built with local materials, the beach […]

ON THE WATERFRONT  Blackwall Hitch serves up “coastally inspired” fare on the Potomac in Old Town Alexandria. Through March 30, guests can enjoy a fixed-price Surf & Turf menu or […]

DC DEBUT  A Moncler boutique has debuted in CityCenterDC, bringing the Italian brand’s toasty down jackets and chic sportswear to Washington. The Crewneck with an animal-print front, made with 60 […]

WINE & DINE  Fresh from a multi-million-dollar upgrade of its accommodations, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner has also updated the menu at its Entyse Wine Bar & Lounge with small plates […]

FAST TRACK  BMW’s 2017 740e xDrive marries power and sustainability with new technology that integrates a four-cylinder gas engine and an electric machine. This plug-in hybrid’s greenhouse potential is 30 […]

WINTER WONDERLAND  Snuggled in the Swiss Alps near Gstaad, the 131-room Huus Hotel has been reimagined by Norwegian architect and designer Erik Nissen Johansen. Furnishings in the rustic-chic accommodations are […]

HAZEL’S DEBUT  At Hazel, a new DC hot spot from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, interiors feature items handcrafted by local artisans, from light fixtures by Rick Singleton to a mural […]

ALL-AMERICAN STYLE  Tuckernuck, an online retailer founded by two DC natives and catering to the prepster set, has opened its first boutique. The Georgetown shop carries “all-American” apparel, accessories and […]

RETRO RAGE  Celebrating the resurgence of vinyl, Crate and Barrel’s Listening Room collection features mid-century-style furniture; electronics, including Audioengine’s high-performance desktop speakers ($249); and a limited release of 75 remastered […]

Indulgences Travel VIVE LA FRANCE  Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa offers laidback luxury overlooking Grand Cul de Sac Beach on the French isle of St. Barts. Paris designer Sybille de […]

Indulgences Food SEA CATCH  Fresh seafood takes center stage at chef Michael Schlow’s new 30-seat Conosci, which recently opened within his larger restaurant, Alta Strada. In Conosci, designed by Edit […]