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…
High-Tech Finds
Retro Style Perhaps it was kismet that two icons of style—Dior and Vespa—were both founded in 1946. To commemorate their legacies, the brands collaborated…
Albi’s Allure
Albi—which means “my heart” in Arabic—is going strong in DC’s Navy Yard. Opened in February, it now offers indoor dining and takeout. Chef Michael…
Virtual Runway
When the pandemic dashed Anifa Mvuemba’s plans to show her Pink Label Congo collection at New York’s Fashion Week last May, she went virtual….
Going Virtual
Following the covid 19 shutdown, many consumers still limit shopping forays to bare essentials like groceries, medicine—and wine. To assist clients who want to…
Home Stay
In early 2020, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC in Georgetown put the finishing touches on three new terrace suites and five renovated presidential suites….
East Meets West
Chef and Barcelona native Pepe Moncayo fell in love with Japanese cooking while living in Singapore, where his tapas bar BAM! remains a sensation….
From the Heart
Ideal for crisp autumn evenings, CH Carolina Herrera’s black-and-white poplin dress is emblazoned with a joyful floral spray; it’s available at the CityCenterDC boutique…
On the Horizon
Tom Wells, Integrated Media Systems What’s the future of voice control and which systems are most secure? When it comes to home automation, voice…
Touch Wood
Growing up in Addis Ababa, Jomo Tariku liked to sketch the furniture and artifacts that his father, a military attaché for the Ethiopian government,…
Journey In Wood
A long a shaded garden path beside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, six rustic structures beckon visitors—some get off their scooters to…
Design from a Distance
OUTDOOR OASIS Glenstone has always practiced its own brand of social distancing. Since its inception, this private museum in Potomac has capped admissions so…
Next Wave
Kohler’s latest smart-home innovations bring touch-free technology to the bath. The Verdera Voice mirror features a high-quality grooming mirror; adjustable LED lights for makeup and…
Summer Swing
When Ifat Pridan ordered a zip-front frock made of natural Japanese fabric ($580) for her summer collection, little did the owner of Georgetown’s LiLi…
An Appetite for Baltimore
Editors’ note: Just before press time, Maryland restaurants were officially closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. We are sharing these new dining spots…
Street Fair
Editors note: At press time, it remains uncertain whether or not these events will take place in light of current stay-at-home policies due to…