Grand Reopening
A new, state-of-the-art gallery heralded the April 24th reopening of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, which closed its doors in December 2019 for…
Day Trip
Visitors to Maryland’s Eastern Shore are often pleasantly surprised to discover wineries dotting the region’s scenic byways. To help spread the word, the Chesapeake…
Before Sunrise
One cold November morning, Potomac photographer Lee Goodwin was driving to an early shoot on the Eastern Shore. As dawn began to break, he…
Gadgets Galore
LIFE AQUATIC Le StandUp, a paddleboard made in France, brings a whole new dimension to the sport—day and night. Its lightweight, carbon frame boasts…
Hot Spot
After making a pre-pandemic splash in its Shaw location, Nina May complemented its indoor seating with a year-round patio pergola in January. General manager…
Bespoke Glam
This silk moire corset and mermaid skirt was designed by Ella Pritsker and makes a bold and elegant statement. The Baltimore couturier, who has…
Creative Metalworkers
LIGHT SHOW Collaborating with Carib Daniel Martin Architecture + Design, Gutierrez Studios fabricated and installed a three-story, wood-and-steel staircase in a Wesley Heights home;…
Broad Aperture
Christopher Baer steps back to examine one of his large paintings—a riotous field of chartreuse with hints of peach, lavender and pink dappled through—and…
Technology Trio
Road Trip BMW’s 2021 M4 Coupe combines state-of-the-art engineering with sexy style. Its 3.0-liter, six-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo S58 motor produces up to 473 horsepower,…
Hot Spot
Bryan Voltaggio began a new chapter in his hometown. Last fall, the former “Top Chef” star shuttered 12-year-old Volt, transforming its 19th-century brownstone location…
Spring Flair
The Hermès Women’s Spring Summer ’21 collection ushers in timeless sophistication. A fresh, pale-blue ensemble includes the Tropical Wool Flared Shirt ($1,250), Blue Cotton…
Dupont Debut
The Doyle Collection recently opened The Dupont Circle hotel, its first property outside the U.K. Clodagh designed the expansive Penthouse Suite, which boasts a…
Fresh Catch
Editor’s note: In December, Baltimore temporarily suspended indoor dining due to a spike in covid cases. This Cindy Lou’s is now offering to-go service…
Cold Play
For the 12th year in a row, Canada Goose has partnered with the streetwear brand Concepts on a “heritage piece.” The latest collaboration recasts…
Glass Act
In 2008, Christian Ress, co-owner of a German wine estate, founded WineBANK, a members-only club for oenophiles. After expanding to seven locations in Germany…
Great Escapes
Waterfront properties have always been desirable for their views and the relaxation that comes with watching light play on water. But since the pandemic…
Annapolis Icon
When the Annapolis Yacht Club—long a fixture on Spa Creek by the bridge to historic Eastport—was gutted by fire in 2015, architect Leo Wilson,…
French Connection
Patrons longing for live entertainment and a festive meal can now head to Monarque in Baltimore’s Harbor East. This French-style steakhouse and cabaret opened…
Shouting at the Wind
Marc Castelli’s vivid watercolors evoke the lives of watermen on the Chesapeake with precision and atmosphere: Fishermen haul teeming nets onto boat decks; sloop-rigged…
Reclaimed Style
Wendy Umanoff’s first big lighting commission was a dream assignment. Asked to design a chandelier for The Valentine museum store in Richmond, she searched…