Southern Comfort It’s suppertime in the McLean home of David Guas, the chef and owner of Bayou Bakery in Arlington, and the smell of cornbread fills the kitchen. Guas stands […]

Golfers looking to combine a few rounds with a relaxing holiday might consider the Golf Escape package at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina in Cambridge, […]

Charm City Debut Chef Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck) has opened an outpost of his Mussel Bar & Grille in Baltimore’s Harbor East. Recalling nightspots of the chef’s native Brussels, […]

Range & Reef Jim Holderbaum had been serving friends al fresco meals for more than 20 years when he decided to make his passion a full-time vocation. He launched Range […]

Adventures on the Bay There’s nothing more relaxing than a day spent cruising the Chesapeake. Watermark offers a variety of motorized cruises and private charters on a fleet of 13 […]

Historic Charm Built in the 1770s in the heart of Annapolis’s historic district near the Naval Academy, The Annapolis Inn coddles guests in period style. Its three stately guest rooms […]

Pamper Yourself Spa Day Varnish Lane nail salon in Friendship Heights offers manis and pedis minus the foot baths. Dry treatments with all-natural creams and hot towels avoid possible infections […]

Springtime Holidays English Country Style Travelers exploring the Cotswolds will find luxury and plenty of charm at the Dormy House Hotel, where guest rooms and suites were designed by Todhunter […]

Video + Audio + Speed Cinema Experience Bang & Olufsen’s new BeoVision Avant 85 delivers impressive video and surround-sound quality in the comfort of home. The company’s 85-inch flagship TV […]

Cachet : Organic Matters A biennial exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, “Organic Matters—Women to Watch 2015” examines the ways in which contemporary women artists view and […]

Cachet: Take a Seat The DC chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) is sponsoring its second annual “Take a Seat” fundraiser. During the event, designers, artists, and […]

Innovations to Watch Speed Demon Jaguar recently unveiled its 2016 F-TYPE R Coupe at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. It boasts new all-wheel drive technology as well as convertible […]

Stepping Out After Dark Kay Unger’s metallic lace-yoke cocktail dress combines a boat-illusion neckline with a V-back and an embellished sheath silhouette. $550; neimanmarcus.com Perennial Pearls Dior’s latest Mise en Dior […]

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 […]