Making Waves PLUG + PLAY The 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid is Porsche’s first plug-in hybrid. The sporty new model boasts a more powerful electric motor and a higher-performance lithium-ion battery […]
Making Waves PLUG + PLAY The 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid is Porsche’s first plug-in hybrid. The sporty new model boasts a more powerful electric motor and a higher-performance lithium-ion battery […]
On the Forefront FRUITS OF THE SEA In Azur, chef Frederik De Pue pays homage to seafood, from classic to contemporary. The four-level space was designed by Virginia-based Natascha Folens […]
Fashion Forward ROAD WARRIOR Inspired by the SLS AMG GT3 race car, Mercedes’s 2014 SLS AMG Black Series combines cutting-edge, lightweight design with extreme performance. Its 6.3-liter V8 engine generates […]
Perfect Gifts for Spring TWO-WHEEL PRECISION Porsche has introduced two bicycle designs, both inspired by the fluid lines of its iconic 911 automobile. The Porsche Bike RS racer (above) is […]
Show Stoppers LUXURY ON WHEELS Innovative aluminum construction, new all-wheel-drive and eight-speed automatic transmission set Jaguar’s 2013 XJ sedan (above; $77,500) apart from the pack. As if that weren’t enough, […]
2012 Holiday Gift Guide HIGH PERFORMANCE BMW’s third-generation M6 Convertible (above) and Coupe have hit showrooms after a two-year hiatus. Each retains its sleek, iconic look while sporting a more […]
Fall Style Preview CHIC CLUTCH Crafted from leather and Swarovski crystals, the Ginger Box clutch by Clara Kasavina (above) is the perfect evening companion. The seven-by-three-inch bag comes with an […]
Smart Shopping for Summer Cruise Control Though the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (above) is two inches longer and wider than the previous model, its aluminum body is more than 200 pounds […]
Indulgences- Travel Live out a Florentine fantasy ensconced in a 15th century palazzo filled with renaissance art and painted frescoes at the newly opened Four Seasons Firenze. No two […]
Indulgences Road Rebel Orders are racing in for the Tesla Roadster—a 100-percent electric sports car that goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds. The winner […]
Indulgences Rock Candy De Beers recently opened its sixth U.S. store in Tysons Galleria. The diamond purveyor’s treasure trove includes such dazzling jewels as Icy Glam Earrings, the Charisma […]
Indulgences- Travel Italian Escape The awarding of a Michelin star to Villa Feltrinelli is not necessarily welcome news to regulars of this exclusive 21-room hotel palazzo on the shores […]
Indulgences Modern Asian fare Ping by Charlie Chiang’s recently opened its doors in Virginia’s burgeoning Shirlington neighborhood. The modern Chinese restaurant, designed by Division1 Architects, features a sleek bar and […]
Indulgences- Food Mrs. K's Toll House Restaurant A Vintage Pour Mrs. K’s Toll House Restaurant, a Silver Spring landmark since the early 1900s, just opened The Wine Press, a […]
Indulgences- Toys Panasonic's 150-inch Life ScreenScreen Envy Not long after Panasonic introduced the largest plasma TV available—the 103-inch Panasonic TH-103PH9UK—the company outdid itself, introducing the 150-inch Life Screen at […]
Indulgences- Fashion I. Gorman Jewelers' new showroom new design gem I. Gorman Jewelers recently relocated to a swank new showroom designed by Washington’s Hickok Cole Architects. The space has […]