Great Winter Escapes Tropical Getaway Opened in late 2013, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba occupies an enviable spot on pristine Palm Beach. Its 265 guest rooms and 55 suites boast balconies with […]

Seasonal Fare On the Road James Beard award-winning chef RJ Cooper of DC’s Rogue 24 has opened Gypsy Soul, a new restaurant in Fairfax’s Mosaic District. Cooper was inspired to […]

Spring Style SHIFT INTO SPRING  Adrianna Papell’s Split Front Shirttail Shift Dress makes a smooth transition into warmer weather. Uniquely detailed with a notched neckline and exposed back zipper, it […]

Dining Debuts TASTE OF PERU  José Andrés celebrates Peruvian cuisine, along with its Chinese and Japanese influences, at the new China Chilcano in Penn Quarter. Designed by Spanish architect/designer Juli Capella, […]

ITALIAN ESCAPE  The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace debuts in April on a private island in the center of the city’s lagoon. Housed in a former monastery, the property’s 191 […]

2015 LCA Award Spotlight Every year, the Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) of Maryland, DC, and Virginia recognizes exceptional garden design throughout the region. This annual competition is judged by industry […]

Thos. Moser Returns After a three-year absence, handcrafted-furniture manufacturer Thos. Moser opened its doors once again in Georgetown on January 4. While the 43-year-old, family-owned company is based in Maine, […]

Art Scene March 21, 2015, will mark the opening of a new building housing the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. Designed by Hartman-Cox Architects, the six-floor, state-of-the-art […]

Work Space Tucked into a tree-lined office park in Upper Georgetown, Sroka Design Incorporated occupies a two-story space previously belonging to designer Victor Shargai—for whom, coincidentally, Sroka worked in the […]

Gadgets Galore! Beyond Bright Though most of us barely have our heads around the concept (and price tag) of 4K televisions, Sharp’s AQUOS Beyond 4K Ultra HD certainly takes this […]

Carved in Stone Steady tapping breaks the lunchtime stillness at Hilgartner Natural Stone Company. Sebastian Martorana, a 33-year-old stone carver, chips away at a marble block using a miniature hammer […]

Bazaar SLEEK STYLE Designed by Andrea Lucatello for furniture maker Cattelan Italia, this sleek sideboard conveys a touch of glamour with its lacquered surface. It’s available in white, black, Moka, […]

Backyard Oasis A Bethesda couple wanted to create a relaxed outdoor space where they could spend time with their preteen daughters and where the kids could entertain their friends. They tapped […]

COTY 2014 Awards At a gala event on January 17, 2015, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter announced the 2014 Contractor of the Year (COTY) […]

Artist Inspiration John Haslett had a clear vision in mind when he set out to transform a Reston penthouse from a builder-grade shell into a contemporary, Manhattan-style loft showcasing his […]

A Sense of History For some, the allure of living in an older home outweighs the inconveniences—and the prospect of bringing a house into the 21st century while safeguarding its […]