The political intrigue that fuels Netflix’s “House of Cards” bears an uncanny resemblance to today’s reality in Washington. “People must think the writers have a crystal ball. Since we film […]
The political intrigue that fuels Netflix’s “House of Cards” bears an uncanny resemblance to today’s reality in Washington. “People must think the writers have a crystal ball. Since we film […]
Circle of Life Artist Linling Lu, who left China in 2006 to study painting at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, now lives and works in a townhouse a […]
Tech Savvy PERFECT SWING Designed for precision and consistency, PXG’s 0311 milled wedges (inset) feature intricate performance-enhancing details. The new carbon-steel body works against wear-and-tear while an improved milling process […]
Hold Everything Cecilia Zanetta and daughter Veronica Franzese combined their love of fashion and design by founding handbag brand Maria Castelli in 2014. The architects, who trace their roots to […]
Dining Out NEW ENGLAND STYLE The Salt Line on DC’s Capitol Riverfront shines a light on seafood caught within a 100-mile radius of the restaurant. Chef Kyle Bailey’s menu offers […]
Up on the Roof At 70, Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame is not resting on his disco laurels. Schrager’s latest venture is Public, a hotel designed by Herzog & […]
Homeowners in Ashburn, Virginia, wanted to create an extensive entertainment space in their unfinished basement. They contacted Justin Schopp of Moss Building & Design for the job, specifying an open […]
Drawing Board Audio/Video + LightingAfter severe flooding destroyed a McLean, Virginia, basement—including a home theater designed by Integrated Media Systems in 2005—the owners decided to overhaul the space. IMS reconstructed […]
Whatever you see can be an inspiration,” artist Lisa Tureson says, and a tour of her home and studio in Oak Hill, Virginia, illustrates the point. Murals of outdoor scenes […]
Wearable Art Smithsonian Craft2Wear showcases cutting-edge couture and one-of-a-kind jewelry from October 5 to 7. More than 60 designers will display their clothing, jewelry and accessory collections—ranging from classic to […]
Fall Dining Guide French Classic James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta’s latest hot spot, Mirabelle, is just two blocks away from his former kitchen at The White House. Georgia-based Norris […]
Kyoto Zen Opened in 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has won two prestigious awards for hospitality design. Set in a five-acre pond garden complete with a traditional tea house, the […]
Tech Toys Motor Sport Perfect for city life, Stromer’s ST1 X electric bike uses technology to create a smooth and carefree cycling experience. Innovations include touchscreen control, a motor powering […]
Private Tour Dutch Treat In April 2017, a blooming array of more than 10,000 tulips was dispatched from Holland to festoon the Dutch ambassador’s stately Kalorama residence. Though Dutch Tulip […]
Cachet Time Travel Salsa is blaring and mojitos are flowing on the terrace at Colada Shop, a new DC café where Washingtonians normally on the move trickle in and out […]
SPORTY RIDE Jaguar’s 2018 F-TYPE offers an array of new options, ranging from the model’s first-ever four-cylinder engine to an all-wheel-drive 575 HP V8. The sleek two-seater features a selection […]