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John McNamara 703.395.2908 Ron Mangas 703.298.2564

Gary Wicks 202.486.8393 Mary Fox 202.316.9631

Stan Kelly 202.997.1872

Located on historic Cox’s row, this Federal townhouse was built by Colonel John Cox circa 1805. With spaces allowing for both formal entertaining and comfortable living, this home has a total of 6 BR, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, 8 fireplaces and private parking for 3 cars. $7,900,000.

Featuring 6 BR, 6 full baths and 3 half baths, this all stone and brick home with a pastel coat has old-world country French charm and is architecturally designed with the finest materials and workmanship. Only minutes from DC, this private residence is elevator-ready and showcases a fabulous kitchen while overlooking national parkland. $3,750,000.

Foxhall Crescents – Architectural Design Chic with walls of windows, gourmet kitchen, 3 spacious BR, elegant baths on 3 levels, circular staircases, gleaming hardwoods, marble flooring, formal LR, DR and library, 3 marble fireplaces, and entry-level 2-car garage. Privately sited on a premium lot with terraced gardens. Minutes to the White House. $1,299,000.

Outstanding stone residence with timeless architectural appeal situated on a 1 acre double lot in the heart of Wesley Heights. This significant 6 BR, 4 full and 3 half bath home features a circular driveway, swimming pool and tennis court. $3,999,000.

A unique architectural and interior design experience fusing together the renewed 1905 structure with modern contemporary solutions. Measuring over 5,600 sf on 4-levels, this home boasts state-of-the-art amenities and luxury features, including a chef ’s kitchen, surround sound system, private elevator and pièce de résistance rooftop terrace. $3,190,000.

One of the finest renovations at the Northumberland, registered on the “Best Addresses” for DC. The professional chef ’s kitchen is worthy of the most exacting chef with 4 refrigeration units, 2 freezers, and a full 6-burner Viking stove. Architect Robert Cole used rolled steel, black granite, cherry woods, and natural stone for the most luxurious finishes. $995,000.

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Sophisticated Federal in the East Village, ideal for grand entertaining. Restored with extensive improvements. Excellent scale, large formal rooms, high ceilings & 4 fplcs. Inviting front library, FDR, chef ’s kitchen & second level double-parlor LR with adjoining sunroom. 4 BR, 4 full & 2 half baths. Backyard features private patio & garden. Excellent views from the upper BR. 1-car garage and extra parking. $3,995,000.

Large and completely renovated top-to-bottom 25.5’ wide townhouse on beautiful tree-lined 19th Street. Excellent floor plan with family room, formal dining room, high end kitchen, master suite with his-hers baths, 5 BR, 5.5 baths total. Finished lower level with 2nd kitchen & two living areas, potential in-law suite (has private entrance). 2-car parking, balcony and deck. $2,375,000.

Another Morris-Day custom home! A charming yet spacious cottage located on a beautiful lot with a large flat backyard. This exquisite custom craftsmanship for which Morris-Day is known offers 4 levels, 6 BR and incredible attention to detail. Also in a great location within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of central McLean. $1,899,000.

3303 Water St – The most sought after address along the Georgetown Waterfront. This large 1 BR residence is the epitome of urban living and features the finest finishes and lovely C&O Canal views. A discreet, full service community with dramatic architecture and common areas, spectacular city and river views, rooftop pool, sun decks, doorman and concierge. $925,000.

Downtown, D.C. 202.234.3344

Georgetown, D.C. 202.333.1212

Spectacular Federal - 4 levels - East Village. Impeccably designed and restored. Double parlors, formal dining room, full master suite with sitting room and en suite bath, chef ’s kitchen with French doors leading to private garden, 6 fireplaces, original hardwood floors, 5 BR, 4 baths, 2 powder rooms, elevator and private drive for tandem parking. $3,798,000.

This truly magnificent Watergate apartment offers spectacular uninterrupted views over the Potomac River and downtown Rosslyn, VA. This sensational lateral co-op offers Best Address living in the heart of Washington, DC. The accommodation comprises a full service building, with 24 hour front desk, doorman, maintenance and steps from historic Georgetown and the Kennedy Center of Arts. $579,000.

McLean, VA 703.319.3344

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nd so begins another year here in Georgetown! To all our readers, we hope that you had a festive and peaceful holiday filled with fun, food, family and friends. If you’re anything like us, however, you’re also looking forward to the possibilities and potential of the coming year. In keeping with New Year’s traditions, we have made a few resolutions here at the paper. Our first is to continue to expand our community outreach, especially through the latest technologies. We often have news that is of immediate importance to the residents, and through the internet we can provide an instantaneous communication platform to help you stay informed. Georgetowner.com gives readers the opportunity to keep up with to-the-minute news, local politics, arts coverage and events around the city on a rolling basis. While we hold strong to the tenets of print journalism and value the role and presence of our community publication that is mailed to your home and available in restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, grocery stores and newspaper boxes, we can only fit so much in our bi-weekly editions. And there is so much happening in Washington that is timely - we don’t want you to miss out! Along with a greater presence and involvement in neighborhood charitable events, we will continue some of our own highly anticipated regional happenings, like “Chefs Go Fresh” and our annual Holiday Benefit and Bazaar. Look for

the new ways we will also promote Georgetown through affiliate merchandising, marketing and a redesign of the publication. Look for this in the next issue. Our second resolution is to advance our web presence. At Georgetowner.com, readers have the opportunity to sign up to our twice-weekly online newsletter. You’ll get the latest stories and breaking news as it happens, as well as our regular weekend event roundups and the latest information on deals and discounts at theaters, restaurants and retail outlets. And, just as with our newspaper, our online outreach will always remain a free community news forum. Just go to Georgetowner.com and enter your email address into the “Georgetowner Online Edition” box on the right. The only thing you’ll ever get from us is news and information, guaranteed. Coming into an election year, the District will be buzzing straight through to 2013. And though our national platform will be brimming with stories and news reports, don’t forget that here in Washington national news goes hand in hand with local gossip. Things in D.C. are going to be happening in a big way, and we are thrilled and honored to be able to keep you in the loop in any way we can. Here’s to another great year!

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JANUARY 2012 January 13th

Schubert & Vaughan-Williams Quintets These 2 quintets are some of the most amazing chamber music ever created. Playing 2 magnificent piano quintets: the very famous, glorious “Trout” Quintet and the rarely performed, beautiful Vaughan-William quintet, written in 1898. Dorrs open at 7PM, $50/including dessert reception. Embassy Of Austria, 3524 International Court, NW. For more information visit EmbassySeries.org.

January 14th Quis Custodiet

Quis Custodiet includes videos by renowned local artist Tim Tate as well as choreography by Bettmann. The dance explores the issue of Security through the performance of intersecting narratives, including a re-telling of the biblical stories of Adam and Eve, and Cain and Abel. Tickets cost $25.00 and for more information, visit Quis.BettmannDances.com. Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D Street NW Washington, DC 20004.

January 18th

Root Vegetable Creamed Soup- Everyday Vegan Cooking Class

Soup warms the soul when the weather outside is frightful and Juliette’s Root Vegetable Creamed Soup will also keep you balanced. Come eat with us then learn to cook this delightful soup along with Fried Rice and Braised Chestnuts with Brussels Sprouts. This menu is gluten free. As always, Cooking with Juliette is open to anyone looking to learn more about whole, seasonal foods. All skill levels are welcome. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, 3265 S St. NW, Washington, DC, Tickets are $38

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and Watershed Restaurants and Muse at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. This event is a wellheeled animal lover’s dream: sparkling wine, free-flowing champagne and gourmet dessert for humans and their four-legged friends all prepared by the metropolitan area’s premier pastry chefs in honor of our local crusaders

11th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair benefiting Washington Humane Society

Join the Washington Humane Society’s 11th annual dessert and champagne reception hosted by Chef Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox

Run, Spot, Run! The ASPCA has a spot for you in the D.C. Half Marathon. ®

Join Team ASPCA® today! www.teamaspca.org or 888-661-ASPCA

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January 20th

Home & Remodeling Show

The ultimate open house in home remodeling. Start the year off right at the all new Home & Remodeling Show, a showcase of the latest home trends for 2012. Hundreds of area experts will be under one roof offering tips and tricks during dynamic stage demonstrations and local business showcases. Find the resources needed to make the next remodeling, renovation, or decorating project a labor of love that adds value to a home! Tickets range from $3- $10. Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20153. HomeAndRemodelingShow.com.

January 24th

Business Networking Breakfast The Tuesday networking breakfast is an opportunity for local business owners and professions to talk about businesses and to give and get referrals from others in the group. The meeting is organized by BNI to help members increase their business through a structured setting that promotes positive input. Sign up online through MeetUp.com. Event begins at 7:30AM and is located at The Georgetown Holiday Inn, 2101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC. For more information, visit MeetUp.com

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against animal cruelty: the Washington Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Control Officers and Humane Educators. Standard Tickets are $90 per person/ VIP tickets are $150 per person. Leashed dogs are permitted. For more information visit WashHumane.org/sugar.

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Embassy Row

$6,300,000

Circa-1926 mansion on half-acre next to the Vice President’s residence. Mediterranean-style villa, chestnut paneling, two kitchens, over 8,000 sq ft of living space. Two-car garage, separate apartment with parking. Terri Robinson 202-6077737 Denise Warner 202-487-5162

Washington DC

$1,100,000

Investigate for yourself the features of this gorgeous 2BR/2BA condo. Excellent brick unit boasting at intercom system, plus a spacious open-plan. Practical covered parking loft. Roof deck. An elegant ambiance and so much more. Mary Jane Molik 202-669-4689

Bethesda, MD

$1,100,000

Picture perfect! Open plan, great for entertaining. Granite Island Kitchen, pantry with Laundry, large deck off Family Room, Den/Library/Office. Lower level Recreation Room and Au Pair Suite. Cheryl Kurss 301.346.6615/202.363.9700.

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$2,195,000

The very best of 1 level in a fabulous full service building on the prominent water front of Georgetown. 2BR, 2.5 BA plus den complimented by an 850 sq ft. terrace garden. Beckey Day 301980-3731 Miller Spring valley 202-362-1300

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Wesley Heights, DC

$1,995,000

Exceptional 7BR, 5 ½ BA home filled with character & charm. Great sunlight, hardwood floors & crown moldings marble baths, & walk-in closets. Landscaped garden 7 patio a great entertaining space. Miller Spring valley 202-362-1300

Aeonian SpringS, VA

$1,299,000

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Mclean, VA

$1,749,000

3 Residences on 17+AC. A main house with chef’s kitchen, wine cellar, great room & infinity pool. A 2BR Cottage with gourmet kitchen & family room and a 4-level guest tower/pool cabana. The loggia connects main house to the 3 car gar. www. LILIAN.com Agent: Lilian Jorgenson 703-407-0766

Close-in with easy access to Tysons, downtown DC, metro & Dulles Corridor. Magnificent views from deck & spacious screened-in porch. Tradition & refinement combine w/unique features makes this new home An urban retreat. Florann Audia 703.402.9127/ 703.790.1990 (O).

Round Hill, VA

Arlington, VA

$5,500,000

The Middleburg Christmas Tree farm, a unique 127 acre property. The Farm is a turnkey operation in land use & includes a beautiful custom built 400 SF quarry stone home with additional 3000 SF of stunning stone patio overlooking an acre lake. Nancy Itteilag 202.905.7762/ 202.263.1800 (O).

$1,199,000

Stunning 2BR, 2BA, 2-story PH at Wooster & Mercer with incredible light from loor-to-ceilings windows. Huge private roof deck terrace w/great views. A MUST SEE!!! Friendship Heights 202364-5200/703-522-6100

Washington, DC

$939,000

Renovation of a 3200 sq ft Federal Style TH. Grand room proportions, formal DR, spacious LR, gourmet kitchen, stunning master suite & more. The rear yard offers a special & private patio and deep garden as well as a secure one car garage. Roby Thompson 202.255.2986/ 202.483.6300 (O).

Mass. Ave Hgts

$4,125,000

Built on site of the former Rockefeller Estate! Superb renovation of classic Foxhall Crescents in-town residence. Jennifer Gilmer cook’s kitchen, foyer w/sweeping staircase & flooded w/light. Spacious, bright BR, walkout lower level. Nancy Itteilag 202-905-7762.

Outstanding! 6 bedroom Fieldstone Colonial offers great flow & proportions, Professionally designed gardens, new pool, fountains, pergola. Impressive Concrete & stone retaining wall defines the property & ensures privacy. W.C & A.N Miller Chevy Chase South 202.966.0400.

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Washington DC

$12,000,000

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$1,625,000

$1,700,000

The beauty is in the details of this exceptional 5BR 4 ½ BA, Stucco colonial style with spectacular 2008 additional & renovation by award winning architect. Generously proportional rooms with high end finishes for comfortable living. Loretta Reed 202.321.2818/ 240.497.1700 (O).

Mediterranean villa style grandeur elegance and privacy. Rebuilt/renovated in 2001, hardly used palatial property nestled in natural splendor of Rock Creek Park near Embassy Row. 1 of premiere residence in Wash. DC. Bethesda All Point Miller 202.22.-4000.

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GT ANC Update: GSA Explains Sale Process; Safeway Traffic; ‘It’s Not About Macaroons’ The Georgetown/Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC2E) met Jan. 4 at Georgetown Visitation Prep. Tim Sheckler of the General Services Administration explained the process of the impending sale of the West Heating Plant on 29th Street, just south of the C&O Canal. Future bidders, such as those from the Levy Group and EastBanc, and a Fox5 News camera were also in the room. Designated Federal property, the plant and its land will be sold to the highest bidder, “as is, where it is,” in an online auction. The future buyer must contend with any cleanup and the land is unzoned. GSA will simply sell the property without regard to its future use. There is no federal transfer to consider, Sheckler said, and there is no “financial angel” to pass the land to D.C. and its community for greater future control. Developers already have plans for the site, which include condos in the plant building and parkland to the south at K Street and Rock Creek. (The Levy Group, with partners that include the Fours Seasons Hotel Corporation, has a comprehensive plan for such redevelopment. A Jan. 26 public scoping meeting is planned for the community. The property will be marketed in the spring with an approved sale expected by August. Safeway’s Craig Muckle talked to the group about traffic concerns at its south entry on Wisconsin Avenue. The traffic light for cars leaving the store gets a left-turn green and then

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a right-turn green. The sequence leaves some cars waiting a little longer for their desired turns. (There is a north entry from the garage as well.) Some wondered whether an additional lane could be made for separate left and right turns onto Wisconsin Avenue; others said that would have pedestrians crossing three lanes at the sidewalk. Safeway and the District’s transportation department will discuss the three-lane exit option, at which point the ANC will comment on that decision. Macaron Bee, coming to 1669 Wisconsin Avenue, got approval for its tri-fold window from the Old Georgetown Board with redesign requests. Shopkeepers plan to sell pricey macaroons (that’s the English spelling) to sidewalk sweets-lovers. The design is fine, but its intent is under scrutiny. That window could be used to sell almost anything and cause a noisy crowd along the sidewalk. Maurine Littleton, whose gallery is next to the new macaron shop, said she did not like the arrangement, adding, “It’s not about macaroons.” Littleton and others said they preferred that customers go into the store to buy their cookies and coffee. But the commissioners appeared sympathetic with Macaron Bee and wants “to give the business a chance.” Without mentioning the sidewalk service window, the ANC resolution supported Macaron Bee’s re-designs.

A man discovered on the towpath beneath the Key Bridge after 5 p.m. and a United States Park Police officer responding to the emergency both died Dec. 16. U.S. Park Police Sgt. Michael Boehm suffered a heart attack at 5:30 p.m. on the scene while first responding to the man on the towpath and working with D.C. Fire & EMS personnel. He was pronounced dead at Georgetown University Hospital. The 45-year-old Boehm had been with the Park Police for 19 years and was an Army veteran. Two joggers running on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal’s towpath halted when coming upon the so-called jumper. Prospect Street

Jonathan E. Zucker, Authoritative Voice on Daily Pollen, Dies

ANC2E will meet on Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., at Georgetown Visitation Prep on 35th St., NW. For more information visit ANC2E.com or call 202 724 7098.

Key Bridge Dec. 16 Deaths: U.S. Park Police Officer; Jumper Still Not Identified

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Allergist Jonathan E. Zucker, M.D., who for years was the authoritative voice giving the region’s daily pollen count on radio and television for Washington, D.C., died of a heart attack Dec. 27, while vacationing in La Quinta, Calif., where he and his wife Kitty Kelley spent recent winters. Zucker, a longtime Georgetown resident, was 70. Dr. Zucker, who was board certified in allergy, immunology and pediatrics, grew up in patrician surroundings on Fifth Avenue in New York City, but intentionally established his medical

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resident Andy Kline and his female running companion were stunned at the sight, he said. The woman, who requested anonymity, said she called 911 immediately. With the Key Bridge at least 35 feet above, the man on the towpath was attended by D.C. Fire & EMS personnel and later pronounced dead at Georgetown University Hospital. He has not been identified by police who have also not confirmed whether he jumped or fell from the bridge. U.S. Park Police were on the scene at 34th St. and the C&O Canal, next to Francis Scott Key Park. Along with the D.C. Fire Department, the Metropolitan Police Department were also on the scene. With the call, “Officer Down,” there were many Park Police cruisers on the streets; traffic was blocked for a time. Boehm is the only line-of-duty death this year for the U.S. Park Police, one of the nation’s oldest law enforcement agencies. He is survived by his wife Corrina and son Christopher. A memorial service was held Dec. 28.

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GT practice in Upper Marlboro, Md., reaching traditionally undeserved areas. He was born in New York City on March 15, 1941, and was the salutatorian of New York’s Riverdale Country Day School in 1958. He attended Yale University for two years before transferring to Columbia University, where he graduated in 1962 and completed medical school in 1966. He was an intern, resident and chief resident of Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City and served at the Bureau of Radiological Health in Washington, D.C., as a member of the U.S. Public Health Service. He completed a fellowship in pediatric allergy and immunology at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C., before joining the longstanding Washington, D.C., pediatric prac-

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tice of Dr. Ewell Black. He went into solo practice in 1973 for 35 years in Prince George’s County, retiring in 2008. For years, Dr. Zucker recorded a daily report on WTOP radio and television on the pollen levels in Washington, D.C., information that was crucial to the region’s thousands of allergy sufferers. Dr. Zucker was an enthusiast of sports, wine and good food. He was the president of the D.C. chapter of the International Wine and Food Society, a gastronomic society founded in 1933. He hosted many gatherings at Washington area restaurants with society members to sample unusual menus and vintages. Survivors include his wife, author Kitty Kelley, whom he married in 1991; son Jeremy Zucker and daughter-in-law Gretchen Zucker; daughter Amanda Bowker and son-in-law David Bowker; and four grandchildren, Eli, Eve, Jonah and Vivian, all of Washington, D.C.; and a sister, Jane Zucker, of St. Anselmo, Calif. An earlier marriage to Nancy Baum ended in divorce. Memorial services were held Jan. 1 in La Quinta, Calif., with another planned later in Washington, D.C. The family asks that any contributions in Dr. Zucker’s memory be directed to D.C. Public Library Foundation, 901 G St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20001; DCPLFoundation.org

GBA Salutes Dumbarton House; MPD’s Reese and Corchado; Chip Dent; Serendipity 3

Kitty Kelly and Dr. Jonathan E. Zucker

The Georgetown Business Association held its annual meeting and awards presentations Dec. 14 at Dumbarton House on Q Street. Mayor Vincent Gray and council members Jack Evans

For the Joe Pozell Public Safety Award: Jack Evans, Ella Pozell, MPD Assistant Chief Patrick Burke, officer Roberto Corchado, Mayor Vincent Gray and Second District Commander Michael Reese.

and Vincent Orange addressed GBA members and friends. Noting that he had been in Georgetown a lot lately, Gray seemed in high spirits as he teased ANC Commissioner Ed Solomon—“Ed, I am here because of you”— and Ward 2’s long-serving councilman Jack Evans—“How do you get to that stage without an opponent?” Gray also said he and the council were working to get the Washington Redskins back in D.C. and complimented the Citizens Association of Georgetown on its recent gala and the Right On Band. New GBA President Rokas Beresniovas proclaimed the state of the association strong and said that lobbying for local interests would be a

top goal, and GBA secretary Janine Schoonover introduced the presenters and awardees. The Art Schultz Communitarian Award was presented to Karen Daly on behalf of Dumbarton House by last year’s awardee John Dreyfuss of Halcyon House. The Joe Pozell Public Safety Award was given to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District Commander Michael Reese and officer Roberto Corchado as well as to Chip Dent for his work on high-tech videocams. The Business of the Year Award went to Serendipity 3 -- presented to co-owner/ restaurateur Britt Swan by last year’s awardee Judith Beermann of the Georgetown Dish. Lawyer Joel Bennett certified the election of new board members.

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EDITORIAL/OPINION

GEORGETOWNERS OF THE YEAR: THE FRIENDS OF GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT PARK The transformation of Georgetown’s land along the Potomac River was completed four months ago. After years in the making, Georgetown Waterfront Park now stands as a stupendous achievement for this town and the District of Columbia. It had many advocates, including our beloved Sen. Charles Percy, who died four days after its official National Park Service dedication ceremony in September. Along with private contributions, the federal and District government stood behind it. Throughout all of this, the local non-profit, the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park, never took its eyes off the prize. The $24-million, 9.5-acre park was a project of the National Park Service, the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park and the District of Columbia government. Designed by Wallace Roberts & Todd of Philadelphia, it is the largest park created in D.C. since Constitution Gardens was completed on the National Mall in 1976. Once the land of old Georgetown’s wharves and then factories, the riverside had deteriorated into parking lots and empty land. In 1985, the District of Columbia transferred the waterfront

land to the National Park Service. In the late 1990s, the Georgetown Waterfront Commission made the long push for completion, bringing together volunteers, residents, the rowing community, local leaders and the National Park Service. That group morphed into the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park. The park features pathways, granite artwork that tells the story of Georgetown as a port, a labyrinth, and a bio-engineered river edge, along with a pergola, fountain and river stairs.

While we salute contributors, private and public, and the National Park Service, it is the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park— its members and main officers, Robert Von Eigen, Jonda McFarlane, Barbara Downs, Robin Gilbert, Ann Satterthwaite, Grace Bateman, Gretchen Ellsworth, Corinne Bronfman and Roger Stone — that earned the accolade: Georgetowners of the Year 2011. All of them have given us back our river and made “America’s best idea” even better.

Clinton and Chelsea Fisher, visiting from San Diego, within the fountain of the park.

THE ROMNEY MACHINE By Gary Tischler

y the time anyone reads this, the New Hampshire Primary for the Republican Presidential Nomination will be over, unless its closer than the Iowa Caucus, in which eight votes separated winner Mitt Romney and runner-up Rick Santorum. Romney should come out on top, on the way to his seemingly obligatory nomination—unless the quirky New Hampshire political Gods decided to intervene. Romney had a 20-point lead over his rivals and was rolling. And yet, something seems to be sticking in the collective Republican craw. There is no joy in the GOP version of Mudville. Mighty Romney has failed to strike a chord, even though the words ‘inevitable,’ ‘easy to understand,’ and ‘hard to stomach,’ seem to be attaching themselves to him. Consider the recent GOP doubleheader, the two debates before the primary within ten hours of each other. The first, on prime time television on Saturday night with only an NFL playoff game for real competition, offered national viewers of all political stripes a chance to look at what’s left of the slowly winnowing and wavering GOP presidential field. (Michelle Bachman, once the tea party’s darling, conceded that the Iowa voters had spoken and they weren’t talking about her, and dropped out without so much as a tearful farewell). The two debates—the first a Hound of Baskerville type of occasion in which the anti-Romney dogs didn’t bark—offered some thumbnail pictures of the candidates, and what appears to be of concern to GOP voters, even though almost every prospective voter interviewed by the army of media types covering New Hampshire indicated their main concern was jobs. Did any of the candidates talk about a secret, previously undisclosed plan to create jobs? Did the candidates trailing the front-runner set on him like a pack of wolves? No to either case. They talked about gay marriage, they talked

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about Iran—sort of—they talked about service in the military, they talked about abortion, they talked about contraception. The trailing candidates took swipes at each other but, strangely, not at Romney. That changed the next morning, possibly because Newt Gingrich, Santorum, Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman and Rick Perry suddenly realized that they were in the 11th hour of the New Hampshire primary. The thing about Romney on both occasion, and almost any occasion, is that he looks presidential. Sometimes he’s doing his Reagan-in-blue-jeans thing, but most often he’s smiling in a suit. He looks like a man who is used to wealth and success, a businessman and a seasoned politician, always smiling, not a hair out of place. With Herman Cain and Bachman out of the race, the party on the podium retains a certain one-dimensionality. Scanning the audience during the ABC debate, managed by George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer, you’d never get a hint of American diversity. Romney won by default—nobody laid a glove on him—as the irrepressible Paul, who is about as much a Republican as I am, laid into Gingrich for backing foreign wars when he never served himself. Paul remembered serving even though he was married with children at the time. But the dais was strangely quiet when Gingrich rambled on with great passion about the defense of marriage act, about the “sacrament of marriage” and the Obama administration’s attack on Christianity and religion. This devotion to the sanctity of marriage as defined by a man and a woman was stated with a straight face—for a moment some of us thought he might sniffle again—but coming from the oft-married Gingrich, this was a farcical performance. Romney never answered a question directly and pursued what’s beginning to sound like a general campaign theme—GOP meritocracy vs. Obama entitlements. This campaign, he said, is a “battle for the soul of America,” which could be a tough fight for the smooth, polished, slick Romney ma-

Rock Creek Park Superintendent Tara Morrison presents Robert vom Eigen, president of the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park, with a granite etching depicting local history.

chine. Let’s face it, Romney is running a rather soulless campaign. The following day, after his pious baloney rant on the sanctity of marriage, Gingrich went after Romney with a demand to “cut this pious baloney.” Romney had actually attacked Huntsman, the highly successful former Utah governor and fellow Mormon, for working with Obama as Ambassador to China. Huntsman who refused to attack Romney even when invited by Sawyer to take a shot, finally took it the next morning, saying Romney’s attack was the kind of thing that divided America. Those early-morning back-and-forths may not change things. For the trailing candidates, survivability was the issue in New Hampshire—finish second or in double digits so you can carry on

the fight. For Santorum, the hope is that the next stop in South Carolina, where social conservatives and Evangelist Christians are strong, will prove a more fertile ground for him. Governor Nikki Haley, another tea party fave, has already endorsed Romney, thus entering the VP sweepstakes with the increasingly omnipresent New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Christie, popular with the media and the tea party, made another campaign appearance for Romney in New Hampshire, this time not trying to joke like Tony Soprano. Can anybody stop Romney? Not in the GOP. But out there in the coming general election, where the volatility of the economy and the great wide world are daily factors, the outcome is up in the air.

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THE LIVES WE LOVED: THE LIST GOES ON By Gary Tischler

ust the other day, Washington Times editor, editorial writer, former child actor, Newt Gingrich aide, and literate, witty, sharptongued and erudite conservative panelist on the McLaughlin Group as well as husband and father Tony Blankley died of stomach cancer at the age of 63. Around here, if you were interested in politics and liked hearing intelligent people talk even if you disagreed with them, Blankley’s passing is a loss. He had smarts and style, and passed on mean talk for its own sake, qualities rare in politics and it’s an election year at that. Life—or rather death—goes on in the new year of 2012. People we know, have heard of, miss or not, people of achievement, and just plain old celebrities pass on and we will too in some year or another. How you view the losses depend almost entirely on who you are, what your interests are, and how old you are. Every year, artists, movie stars, athletes, heads or near-heads of government, people in power, CEOs and inventors die, alongside saints and monsters. We memorialize, remember, celebrate, and grieve for a minute or years on end. It all depends: The passing of Mikey Welch, a bassist for the rock group Wheezer, meant nothing to me, but the death of the lead singer of the Coasters, a 1950s African American rock group who churned out hits like “Yakety Yak” and “Get a Job” did. So did the passing of Jerry Leiber who co-wrote “Hound Dog”, a signature hit for Elvis. We all know Steve Jobs, the founder, and found again of Apple, passed on much too soon, and was mourned perhaps beyond reason, but his marketing, if not entirely invention of our daily technology of iPads and iPhones and operating systems changed the world. I already miss Christopher Hitchens, and not just because it leaves Bill Maher all alone to claim the title of prominent if not so smart atheist. The art world lost a lot, including right here in our own back yard—Helen Frankenthaler, for a time an honored and distinguished member of the colorist school of painters whose on genius in the drip world is a permanent contribution to a generation of artist passed away. So did the evocative, eccentric, and quite unforgettable as artist and personality Manon Cleary as well as Rockne Krebs, innovative pioneer in laser, sculptor and technology artist. Nationally, there was Lucian Freund, in-your-face portrait painter and Cy Twombly, enigmatic to the end. Landscape architect Wolfgang Oehme died of cancer less than a month ago. With James van Sweden, the German-American founded Washington-based Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, which advanced its innovative landscaping they called “the New American Garden,” evocative of American grasslands and prairies. The team’s projects included the National World War II Memorial, Freedom Plaza and Francis Scott Key Park.

Here with a list: Charles Percy—U.S. Senator from Illinois, Georgetown Waterfront Park booster and pioneer, and honored citizen of the village. Sargent Shriver—Peace Corps leader and founder, one of the best of the Kennedy generation of leaders and fathers.

Elizabeth Taylor—The woman who defined what it was to be a movie star through great films and bad, numerous husbands, scandals, illness and steadfast support for helping the cause of fighting AIDS. And, oh yes, she was stunning, a Cleopatra, a cat on a hot tin roof, and making Montgomery Clift swoon in “A Place in the Sun”. Duke Snider—The Brooklyn Dodgers’ classy heart, one of the Boys of Summer Al Davis—Before Dan Snyder, there was Al Davis, the difference being that Davis won Super bowls and knew football. Harry Morgan—Colonel Potter to the core and the definition of character actor. Willie “Big Eyes” Smith—The blues Jack Lelanne—The man that almost lived and looked good forever. Kim Jong-il, Osama bin Laden—Still dead. Ferlin Husky—A Country singer who still lives on those Time-Life record promotions, singing “On The Wings of a Great White Dove”. Sidney Harman—Entrepreneur, optimist, Sidney Harman Hall and philanthropist. Vaclav Havel—The words in his plays—were mightier than the sword and helped create the Czech Republic of which he became president, an odd turn to say the least. Sidney Lumet—Prolific, gritty and genius-level movie director, he gave us ‘Network,’ ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ ‘Twelve Angry Men’ and others. Frank Kameny—Our own, enduring pioneer of gay rights. Nick Ashford—Soulful, wonderful land charismatic writers of soulful songs with his wife . Bill Clements—Texas governor before the ones we know. Anette Charles—You might ask, “Who?” And I’ll tell you this: Cha Cha Di Grigorio, dancing with John Travolta in ‘Grease.’ Russ Barbour—The last of “The Four Freshmen.” Linda Christian, Elaine Stewart, Susannah York, Mary Murphy, Diane Cilento—Memorable in their youth in the movies. Ditto for Farley Granger. Clarence Clemons—The E Street Band’s saxophone and sound, and the boss says so, too. James Arness—He was Marshall Dillon to Chester on ‘Gunsmoke’ and the first ‘The Thing,’ too. Peter Falk—Colombo. Betty Ford—First Lady as down to earth and classy. Bill Keane—The Family Circus Geraldine Ferraro—The first female vice presidential candidate. Reynolds Price—“A Long and Happy Life” for an enduring Southern novelist and writer. Joe Frazier—Foil for Ali, but one of the greatest heavyweights ever, nonetheless. Just ask Ali.

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P Street Pictures is now on O Street on the west side of town. After losing her lease on the P Street shop, owner Judy Schlosser opened next to Emi and Harry’s Georgetown Dinette. Schlosser is grateful for the community’s support and is a welcome addition to the block. Check out her new space: P Street Pictures on O, 3204 O St., N.W. 202 337 0066, PStreetPix@ Gmail.com. Barre3, a yoga and dance fitness studio, opened last week at 1000 Wisconsin Ave, N.W., Suite G-100 (on the ground floor of Old Dodge Warehouse at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street; its front door is next door to Chadwick’s Restaurant). It offers classes seven days a week in two studios with a locker room and a shower, lounge with fireplace and a childcare area. 202 450 3905. Georgetown@Barre3. com. Pie Sisters of Georgetown has opened at 3423 M St., N.W. With ovens, coolers and counters ready for action, Allison, Cat and Erin Blakely will feed Georgetown’s ever-expanding palette for all things sweet, creamy and fruity—with a few savory options, to boot. Flavors include apple caramel crunch, pecan, key lime and banana, coconut and chocolate cream. The shop sells pies in three sizes: the four-dollar “cuppie,” and seven- and nine-inch pies ($14 - $16 and $35, respectively). But if you return the glass plate that the pie comes in, you receive $5 off your next purchase. There are chairs and tables in front of the shop with a coffee counter as well. Pie Sisters is next door to Dixie Liquors, one of the shops along Regency Row: 202 338 PIES (7437). PieSisters.com.

OUT

Barnes & Noble closed in M Street store Dec. 31. A favorite of residents, the large store at M and Thomas Jefferson Streets had lost its lease. Except for Philip Levy’s Bridge Street Books on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Latern Bryn Mawr Bookshop on P Street and Georgetown University’s book store, almost no book stores remain in Georgetown. There is speculation that Nike will take over the space. The Pinball Museum moved out of the Shops at Georgetown Park and has re-located in Baltimore.

Last letter is removed from the facade of the M Street store. Photo by Bill Starrels

JACK EVANS REPORT

n my last newsletter, I took some time to reflect on our accomplishments from the past year. This week, I want to discuss a few of my New Year’s Resolutions. As Chairman of the Council’s Committee on Finance & Revenue, my central goals for the year relate to the District’s finances. First, it is important to me to lower the top personal income tax rate in the District to our prior rate of 8.5 percent. As a government, we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to attracting and retaining new residents and small businesses. We can raise money in the short term by perpetually increasing taxes and fees, as my colleagues prefer to do. But when we create disincentives for new businesses to locate here, we do more harm than good down the road. Second, it is important to me to reduce the expenditures of the District government. I am the first member to champion programs that actually work, such as the Housing Production Trust Fund. Unfortunately, many of our District dollars are not spent so wisely, and we have to make strategic cuts in order to balance our budget going forward. Third, after we make those cuts, I want to make sure that the savings we achieve are put into the District’s savings account rather than doled right back out in earmarks and other new, wasteful spending. Despite all the complaints I heard from my colleagues about all the supposed budget cuts we made last year, the simple fact is that we passed the largest budget in the District’s history. In addition to saving for a rainy

day, our reserve account also supports our bond rating, which is critical for allowing the government to borrow for needed capital improvements to schools and other important projects at affordable rates. Fourth, I want to move forward quickly with the mayor to constitute the Tax Revision Commission and the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission. The Tax Revision Commission will give a thoughtful look at the District’s tax structure. Unfortunately, the only time tax policy typically comes up in the legislative setting is when a member is looking for a way to raise money for a pet project he or she wants funded. The goal of the Tax Revision Commission will be to make more principled recommendations based on sound tax policy rather than pragmatic spending priorities. The Real Property Tax Appeals Commission, in contrast, focuses more on the mechanics of collecting taxes. A substantial portion of the District’s revenue comes from real property tax collections, and there have been a number of complaints with regard to inconsistency in the administrative appeals process. The Real Property Tax Appeals Commission was established with the goal of professionalizing the appeals process and ensuring greater fairness and transparency. In closing, I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are making progress on your resolutions for 2012. The holidays always seem to go by a little too quickly, but I am excited about the year ahead and all we will accomplish together.

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In 1996, Jeffrey Bernett exhibited his first collection at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York and was honored with the Editor’s Award for “Best of Show.” The Metropolitan is an inviting swivel armchair and ottoman. Its high back is the perfect mix of Italian sophistication and comfort, while the neck rest is held in place with magnets to make it adjustable for people of all heights.

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ith their traditional high backs and winged arms, wingback chairs provided much needed warmth but very little eye catching creativity. Yet there have been a few designers (past and present) who have taken liberates with the body hugging silhouette and created pieces that will not only stand beautifully by any fireplace, but provide the perfect conversation starter. From investment pieces to functional art, a modern wing chair can add not only comfort but be the perfect place to curl up and read this year’s first issue.

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Klasse Wing Back LoungeChair- Designed by Polly Westergaard The Klasse wingback chair is based on the traditional iconic British wing back chair, which has been used and adapted through centuries. The sleek finish of this adaptation combined with the natural materials used ensures a contemporary, eye-catching piece. Polly Westergaard explores elements of past trends in her work, updating traditional designs for contemporary living, drawing on the influences of historical pieces and examining the ways in which these designs can be re-invented to function in today’s interiors.

Built of either American Cherry or Walnut, the Star Trek chair takes on the fimialiar form of a traditional wingback chair. The chair defies all logic of the material its constructed from. With basic elements of the classic, Lazzeroni takes liberties by using heat resistant materials and plywood to create the frame. The chair was designed for Ceccotti Collezioni. Lazzeroni has had a very dynamic career, in which he is engaged on several fronts today, with prestigious collaborations, art directing and designing of interiors and contracting throughout different parts of the world.

A series of upholstered furniture inspired by the 18th Century British Gentleman’s Chair. The frames are made of wood from sustainable forests and stuffed with layers of natural cotton and boar bristle. The chair comes upholstered in one of 15 colors of mohair velvet. The British designer, Tom Dixon, a designer, a brand, and a personality, has been a fixture of many a design show. Dixon established his namesake design firm in 2002. Tom Dixon recently teamed with the traditional British upholstery company George Smith to create this one of a kind piece. £4,355.00($5,563.18) www.TomDixon.net

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011 was quite the year in the mortgage industry. Underwriting standards got even tougher even for the most qualified consumers. The mortgage industry has gone from one bad extreme to another. Before the housing and financial crisis hit, there was little quality control. If a potential customer was alive, had a social security number, one could get a mortgage. Income did not have to be verified, and sometimes assets didn’t have to be verified either. Basic standards had to be improved. There are four major components needed to qualify for a mortgage. First, sufficient income is needed to obtain good ratios. A customer had to have a mortgage that requires no more than 40 percent of one’s income. Second is good credit. Third is decent equity, which means a decent loan to value (LTV). Fourth are adequate assets. What is happening in today’s over-regulated mortgage environment are underwriting and auditing standards which are out of control. One can have perfect credit, strong income and assets a low LTV, and your loan will still be scrutinized for the most minor of details.

Virtually all of your non-payroll deposits will require letters of explanation. If you make the “mistake” of depositing that $200 reimbursement check from your son for concert tickets you will have to write a “letter of explanation” as to where the $200 came from. If you received $400 for some side job, you have to write a letter of explanation. You get the idea. Why is this required? Good question. If you have any credit inquiries on your credit report, you will have to write a letter of explanation. The best advice is to plan ahead of time. Avoid non-payroll deposits for 60 days leading up to your mortgage application. Do not apply for any additional credit up to and during the mortgage process, your credit will be checked prior to approval. The days of common sense underwriting are over for mortgages. Will common sense underwriting standards come back one day? Hopefully. It’s going to take some thoughtful lobbying from consumers and bank executives alike. Today’s standards are simply inappropriately tough. Bill Starrels lives in Georgetown and is a mortgage loan officer who specializes in residential refinance and purchase mortgages. He can be reached at 703625-7355 or bill.starrels@gmail.com .

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UNDER THE FRENCH INFLUENCE OF JULES DE SIBOUR By Donna Evers

n the 6th arrondissement in Paris, where the rue des Beaux-Arts meets rue Bonaparte, stands a venerable building which was more influential on architecture in Washington than any other institution, present or past. The Ecole des Beaux-Arts was the training ground for so many great American architects in the Gilded Era of Washington, including the charming maestro of Beaux Arts architecture, Jules Henri de Sibour. Jules de Sibour had an American mother and a French father, who was a direct descendent of France’s King Louis XVI. He grew up between France and the U.S., going to prep school in New Hampshire, then on to Yale, and following in his father’s footsteps, married an American, a Washingtonian named Margaret Claggett. De Sibour joined his older brother at the renowned architectural firm of Ernest Flagg and Bruce Price, who designed one of the bestknown Beaux Arts buildings in the world, the Hotel Frontenac in Quebec. Price convinced de Sibour to go to Paris and get the proper training at the Ecole. He studied there for 18 months. When he came back to New York, he quickly gained a name for himself, and since he began to get more commissions in Washington, moved here in 1910, to make his mark on the city just at a time when merchant princes from all over the country wanted a grand mansion in the nation’s capital.

Jules Henri de Sibour

His interpretations of the Beaux Arts design have never been equaled, especially in the way he fit the buildings to the District’s angular corners, an inheritance from one of de Sibour’s French predecessors, Pierre L’Enfant, also a student of the Ecole. A fine example of de Sibour’s genius is his design of the McCormick Apartment Building, which seems to flow around the corner at 1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW. The perfectly balanced and designed exterior is the best of Classic design with the decoration of Beaux Arts flawlessly incorporated. Now it is home to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a group

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uniquely suited to appreciate its workplace. De Sibour’s accomplishments go on and on, including the Thomas Gaff House (Columbian residence), the Wilkins house (Peruvian Embassy), the Jefferson Hotel, the French Embassy, the original Folger Theater Building and the Clarence Moore house at 1746 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (now the Uzbekistan Embassy). De Sibour became friends with Clarence Moore, who was also Master of Hounds at the Chevy Chase Club, and who commissioned de Sibour to design the main building for the club. Moore famously met an early demise, when he

went to England to buy hunting hounds and decided to come back on the R.M.S. Titanic. De Sibour went on to be a regular at the club. The descendent of Louis XVI became its star baseball player and -- between designing buildings -- spent many happy summer days enjoying the ultimate American pastime. Donna Evers, devers@eversco.com is the owner and broker of Evers & Co. Real Estate, the largest woman owned and run real estate firm in the Washington Metro area; the proprietor of Twin Oaks Tavern Winery in Bluemont, Virginia; and a devoted student of Washington history.

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3RD ANNUAL PHOTO COMPETITION THE F GEORGETOWNER or our third year running, The Georgetowner’s annual photo competition has let us reach into the community and ask our readers for their most memorable scenes of the last year. Georgetown’s historic beauty is something often overlooked in the bustle of urban life—after a while you begin not to notice the gold-domed grandeur of the PNC Bank on Wisconsin and M (erected in 1814 as part of Riggs Bank by a group which included George Washington’s nephew), the Frank Schlesinger-designed apartments overlooking the waterfront, or even the beauty of Key Bridge, the oldest surviving bridge across the Potomac. And this doesn’t even touch upon our historic row houses, cobblestone streets, waterfront views of the Potomac, boathouses and parks. Sometimes it takes a photograph to capture the essence of a time or place, and in Georgetown’s case, they are

bridged tenuously between the tradition of the past and the promise of the future. Many thanks to those who submitted this year. Of all the standout entries we received, the overarching theme seemed to focus on our neighborhood as a focal point for some of Washington’s most memorable landscapes and cityscape, and the overwhelming submissions that flowed beyond Georgetown and wandered around our city limits were impossible to ignore. Tom Ward’s photograph of the Vietnam Memorial, at right, was a subtle and moving portrait, echoing the souls of all those we lost so many years ago in the folding reflections of the granite walls within themselves. As we look on from the newly completed Waterfront Park, past the Kennedy Center and into the city beyond, one thing remains in focus: we live in a beautiful place. Let’s not forget it.

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Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest

1789 RESTAURANT

1226 36th St, NW With the ambiance of an elegant country inn, 1789 features classically based American cuisine – the finest regional game, fish and produce available. Open seven nights a week. Jackets required. Complimentary valet parking. www.1789restaurant.com

BANGKOK JOE’S

3000 K St NW (One block from Georgetown Lowe’s theatres) Georgetown introduces Washington’s first “Dumpling Bar” featuring more than 12 varieties. Come and enjoy the new exotic Thai cuisine inspired by French cooking techniques. Bangkok Joe’s is upscale, colorful and refined. Absolutely the perfect place for lunch or dinner or just a private gathering. www.bangkokjoes.com

(202) 965-1789

CHADWICKS

(202) 333-4422

CIRCLE BISTRO

BISTRO FRANCAIS

3124-28 M St NW A friendly French Bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown since 1975. Executive chef and owner Gerard Cabrol came to Washington, D.C. 32 years ago, bringing with him home recipes from southwestern France. Our specialties include our famous Poulet Bistro (tarragon rotisserie chicken); Minute steak Maitre d’Hotel (steak and pomme frit¬es); Steak Tartare, freshly pre¬pared seafood, veal, lamb and duck dishes; and the best Eggs Benedict in town. In addition to varying daily specials. www.bistrofrancaisdc.com

BISTROT LEPIC & WINE BAR

1736 Wisconsin Ave., NW Come and see for yourself why Bistrot Lepic, with its classical, regional and contemporary cuisine, has been voted best bistro in D.C. by the Zagat Guide. And now with its Wine bar, you can enjoy “appeteasers”, full bar service, complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday and a new Private Room. The regular menu is always available. Open everyday. Lunch & dinner. Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com

(202) 338-3830

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CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN

3205 K St, NW (est.1967) A Georgetown tradition for over 40 years, this friendly neighborhood restaurant/ saloon features fresh seafood, burgers, award-winning ribs, & specialty salads & sandwiches. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Late night dining (until midnight Sun.-Thu., 1A.M. Fri-Sat) Champagne brunch served Sat. & Sun. until 4P.M. Open Mon-Thu 11:30A.M.-2A.M. Fri-Sat 11:30A.M.-3A.M.Sun 11A.M.-2A.M.Kids’ Menu Available. Overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park ChadwicksRestaurants.com

One Washington Circle, NW Washington, DC 22037 Circle Bistro presents artful favorites that reflect our adventurous and sophisticated kitchen.

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DEGREES BISTRO

DON LOBOS MEXICAN GRILL

FILOMENA RISTORANTE

2311 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. 3100 South Street, NW, Degrees Bistro features a traditional French bistro menu with an innovative cocktail and wine list. The restaurant design complements the industrial chic style of The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, and welcomes diners to unwind in the simple, modern comfort of a neighborhood eatery while enjoying a savory lunch or dinner at the hip bar or in one of the stylish banquettes. www.ritzcarlton.com/ georgetown (202) 912-4110

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Featuring Happy Hour weekdays from 5pm-7pm, live music every Saturday from 8pm12midnight, and an a la carte Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm. Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

(The Latham Hotel) 3000 M St, NW Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Michel Richard creates magic with fresh and innovative American-French Cuisine, an exceptional wine list and stylish ambiance. Open for Dinner. Valet parking.

3236 M St, NW This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch. Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts. www.clydes.com

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CAFE BONAPARTE

1522 Wisconsin Ave Captivating customers since 2003 Café Bonaparte has been dubbed the “quintessential” European café featuring award winning crepes & arguably the “best” coffee in D.C! Other can’t miss attributes are; the famous weekend brunch every Sat and Sun until 3pm, our late night weekend hours serving sweet & savory crepes until 1 am Fri-Sat evenings & the alluring sounds of the Syssi & Marc jazz duo every other Wed. at 7:30. We look forward to calling you a “regular” soon! www.cafebonaparte.com (202) 333-8830

DAILY GRILL

1310 Wisconsin Ave., NW Reminiscent of the classic American Grills, Daily Grill is best known for its large portions of fresh seasonal fare including Steaks & Chops, Cobb Salad, Meatloaf and Warm Berry Cobbler. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Visit our other locations at 18th & M Sts NW and Tysons Corner. www.dailygrill.com

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2811 M Street NW Serving Washington since 1992, Don Lobos offers authentic Mexican cuisine. We use only the finest and freshest ingredients when making our traditional menu items. Famous for our Mole, and adored for our tamales. We also offer a wide range of tequila and the best margarita in Georgetown. Now serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10-2. Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Sun 10am- 10pm (202) 333-0137

1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for almost a quarter of a century. Our old-world cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com (202) 338-8800

GOOD GUYS Fine Dining & Exotic Entertainment in Glover Park since 1966. Monday-Thursday 11am-2am Friday-Saturday 11am-3am Sunday 4pm-2am The kitchen is always open!

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MAI THAI

3251 Prospect St. NW Authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown. The warm atmosphere, attentive service, and variety of wines and cocktails in this contemporary establishment only add to the rich culture and authentic cuisine inspired by Thailand. With an array of authentic dishes, from Lahb Gai (spicy chicken salad) and Pad Thai, to contemporary dishes like Panang soft shell crab and papaya salad, the dynamic menu and spectacular drinks will have you coming back time and time again. HAPPY HOUR 3:30 - 6PM www.maithai.com (202) 337-1010

3251 Prospect St. NW Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. The tremendous popularity of The Peacock Happy Day Brunch in Washington DC is legendary. The breakfast and brunch selections offer wonderful variety and there is a new selection of fresh, spectacular desserts everyday. The Peacock Café in Georgetown, DC - a fabulous menu for the entire family. Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm (202) 625-2740

SEA CATCH

1054 31st St, NW Lovers of seafood can always find something to tempt the palette at the Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar. Sea Catch offers fresh seafood “simply prepared” in a relaxed atmosphere. Overlooking the historic C&O Canal, we offer seasonal fireside and outdoor dining. Private party space available for 15 - 300 Complimentary parking Lunch Mon. -Sat. 11:30am -3pm Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm -10pm Closed on Sunday Happy Hour Specials at the Bar Mon. - Fri. 5 -7pm www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855

SEQUOIA

3000 K St NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20007 Eclectic American cuisine, Coupled with enchanting views of the Potomac River make Sequoia a one of a kind dining experience. Offering a dynamic atmosphere featuring a mesquite wood fire grill, sensational drinks, and renowned River Bar. No matter the occasion, Sequoia will provide an unforgettable dining experience. www.arkrestaurants.com /sequoia_dc.html

SHANGHAI LOUNGE

1734 Wisconsin Ave. Shanghai Lounge’s is offering Lily’s family style traditional Chinese dining along with some very unique cocktails and a wide variety of beers and wines. It captures the flavors of Asia and we have created an exotic atmosphere, a place where you can unwind, have an exquisite meal, enjoy a drink and to share the experience. Tuesday -Thursday 11am - 11pm Saturdays 11:30am - 11pm Sundays 12 Noon - 9:30pm Monday Closed Happy Hour: T-F 3:30pm - 7pm

THE OCEANAIRE

1201 F St, NW Ranked one of the most popular seafood restaurants in , DC, “this cosmopolitan”send-up of a vintage supper club that’s styled after a ‘40’s-era ocean liner is appointed with cherry wood and red leather booths, infused with a “clubby, old money” atmosphere. The menu showcases “intelligently” prepared fish dishes that “recall an earlier time of elegant” dining. What’s more, “nothing” is snobbish here. Lunch: Mon-Fri- 11:30am-5pm Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10pm. Fri & Sat 5-11pm. Sun-5-9pm. www.theoceanaire.com

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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: WARMING UP TO TOM AND JERRY By Miss Dixie

ashingtonians rang in 2012 during one the warmest New Year’s Eves in memory, but the days that followed turned bitterly cold giving locals their first real taste of winter this season. Last week’s spell of gusty winds and snow flurries set the stage for me to whip up a winter cocktail to soothe my January chills. Fortunately, I was armed with a collection of recipes that I sampled last month during the Musuem of the American Cocktail’s annual holiday party The event featured seasonal offerings from some of Washington’s most innovative cocktail lounges, including Bourbon Steak, the Columbia Room, PS-7 and Room 11. Jon Harris of the Gibson presented a classic tipple, the Tom and Jerry using Jerry Thomas’s original recipe from the 1850s. The Tom and Jerry is a hot variation of the holiday staple eggnog, spiked with cognac and rum. But while most people forget about eggnog after December, the Tom and Jerry makes a delightful warmer throughout the cold and snowy months. The biggest difference between the two is that the Tom and Jerry is served warm; secondly, the Tom and Jerry has a whipped, silky texture that doesn’t weigh you down like thick eggnog. According to Harris, the Tom and Jerry first appeared in the 1820s. It was created by London sportswriter Pierce Eagan. Its name is not derived from the famous cartoon cat and mouse duo but from a book Eagan wrote called “Life of London: or Days and Nights of Jerry Hawthorne and His Elegant Friend Corinthina Tom.” The book described the exploits of two gentlemen as they ran rampant through London having a good time, drinking and carousing. Eagan fashioned the drink as a publicity stunt to

promote his work. He would hand out cocktails in shops in hopes of increasing sales. The popularity of the Tom and Jerry exploded in the 1860s after it was featured in “How to Mix Drinks,” “Professor” Jerry Thomas’s pioneering collection of cocktail recipes. It remained fashionable through the 1940s, and ’50s, when people held Tom and Jerry parties and served their drinks in specially made sets of gold-trimmed ceramic mugs with “Tom and Jerry” emblazoned on the front. These collectibles can still be found on eBay and antique stores. The drink nearly disappeared in 1960s during the era of convenience foods, when premade mixes replaced fruit juice and fresh ingredients in cocktails. Making a Tom and Jerry from scratch is a time-consuming process. It involves a dozen of eggs, separated, with the whites whipped into stiff peaks and yolks beaten with sugar and spices. These two components are then folded together to form a batter, which can be made ahead and stored. Harris recommends keeping it overnight to allow the spices to meld. When ready to serve, prepare a cup by pouring a shot each of cognac and rum, then adding a dollop or two of batter. Heat the cocktail by adding warm milk and stirring. A properly made Tom and Jerry makes a soothing treat that will kill the chill in your fingers and toes. It starts off with a potent kick from the rum and cognac but goes down smoothly with a soft, fluffy meringue-like finish. It’s just the ticket until the milder days of spring return. Ingredients to make the Tom and Jerry may be purchased at Dixie Liquor, 3429 M Street, N.W., in Georgetown. For more winter drink recipes, visit http://cocktailmuseum.wordpress.com/.

The Tom and Jerry (based on Jerry Thomas’s recipe) 12 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 bottle Remy Martin cognac Pinch each of ground allspice, ground cinnamon, clove and nutmeg 1 bottle Appleton’s Reserve Extra 12-YearOld Rum Milk Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until they form a stiff froth. Beat the yolks and sugar and spices, separately until thin. Gradually add 4 ounces cognac. Fold the whites into the yolks. When ready to serve, give it another stir and then put 1 tablespoon of this batter in a small mug or tumbler. Add 1-ounce cognac and rum, stirring constantly to avoid curdling. Fill to the top with hot milk (or a 50/50 mixture of water and milk) and stir until foamy. Garnish with nutmeg on top.

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THE LATEST DISH By Linda Roth Conte

olumbus, Ohio-based Bravo Brio Restaurant Group plans to open a second Brio Tuscan Grille in the metro area. A February opening is planned for the new Rockville restaurant in the Rockville Pike complex with Whole Foods and Seasons 52, across from White Flint Mall. The Brio Tuscan Grille at Tysons Corner Center has been open since September 2005. The parent company owns 94 restaurants in 30 states. Brio Tuscan Grille is an upscale affordable Italian restaurant serving authentic Northern Italian food in a Tuscan Villa atmosphere. Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group plans to expand into D.C., opening its newest concept, Del Frisco’s Grille in Penn Quarter, at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, where Les Halles used to be, by early next summer. It will offer big sandwiches, seafood, steaks, salads, flatbreads and will be open for lunch, dinner and brunch. The parent company operates 31 restaurants across the country, including Del Fricso’s Double Eagle Steak Houses and Sullivan’s Steakhouses. This will be the third Del Frisco’s Grille in the country, with the first two in New York and Dallas. Chef & GM Update: Sebastien Archambault takes over the helm at Blue Duck Tavern at The Park Hyatt Washington in D.C.’s West End. Archambault comes to Washington from Los Angeles’s L’Epicerie Market, a combination restaurant and food shop where he was chef-owner. The Lubbock, Texas-born chef grew up in the restaurant business, then moved to France where he worked for renowned restaurants in Paris as well as in Mexico City. Expect French and Mexican dishes to find their way into his new menu. Chef de cuisine John Melfi will continue as sous chef at Blue Duck Tavern. Ripple in Cleveland Park has hired Alison Reed as the new pastry chef. She formerly worked at Cafe St. Ex. Sean-Michael Longstreth is the new general manager of Fiorella Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria at National Harbor. He had been assistant general manager for sister restaurant, Bond 45, also at National Harbor. Both are part of Fireman Hospitality Group. Ch-Ch-Changes: Lima Restaurant in downtown D.C. plans to change its concept, into an Asian-influenced Latin American restaurant called Fujimori by early February. Cuban-born chef Raynold Mendizabal says the menu will reflect the influence of Asian immigration on Latin American cuisine and will offer a raw bar as well as a sushi bar. The downstairs nightclub, Lima Lounge, will not change. If you are old enough to remember Hot Shoppes, it will put a smile on your face to learn that the new Marriott Marquis currently under construction next to the Washington Convention Center plans to open with a Hot Shoppes restaurant inside. Hot Shoppes was an early part of the Marriott empire and its original name. The first one opened at 14th and Park Road, NW, in 1927. Marriott closed them all in 1999. The property is expected to open in spring 2014. Barry Koslow, former chef at Tallula in Arlandria and Mendocino Grille in Georgetown, plans to open DGS Delicatessen next summer, in Dupont Circle (1317 Connecticut Ave., NW) with partners Nick and David Wiseman of Roadside Food Projects. The DGS stands for

District Grocery Stores, a cooperative of Jewish-owned delis from turn-of-the-century D.C. The corned beef and pastrami will be made on the premises. Breads, bagels and bialys will come from Mark Furstenburg, founder of Marvelous Market and Breadline. William Jeffrey’s Tavern in Arlington, is the newest venture from Vintage II Restaurants, owned by Chris Lefbom, Wilson Whitney and Adam Lubar, who also own and operate Rhodeside Grill, Ragtime and Dogwood Tavern. Virginia artist Thomas Mullany created the 1920s prohibition era theme with three murals depicting the speak-easy culture.

Quick Hits: Yes! Organic Market is moving its Capitol Hill store to a larger site at 801 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, aka Barracks Row. It is expected to open in March. This summer, Boloco, a Massachusetts-based burrito franchise specializing in Mexican-style burritos, will open in the Golden Triangle at 1028 19th St., NW, formerly a spa, and at 4930 Elm St. in Bethesda, where a Baja Fresh used to be. Boloco stands for Boston Local Company. Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery plans to open a second location this spring at 2110 Crystal Drive in Crystal City. Openings Update: Jamie Stachowski and his son have been in the process of renovating Georgetown’s Griffin Market. Renovations took a bit longer than expected (hey, what else is new?). In addition to cases filled with heirloom pork, local beef, seasonal game, and four or five rotating varieties of freshly made sausage, Jamie plans to offer a sandwich bar with big, piled-high sandwiches and “the best pastrami this city will know.” There will also be a selection of prepared foods available to go, as well as charcuterie. A January opening is scheduled. Boxcar Tavern, located at the former Petite Gourmet space next to Tunnicliffs at 224 7th St, SE, is slated to open very soon. Owner Xavier Cervera, also has Senart’s, Lola’s, and Molly Malone’s on Barracks Row. Paul Uppole, owner of St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar, located on Jefferson Place south of Dupont, plans to open a second location for the mussels and frites restaurant in Cleveland Park where Sabores was. He plans to open a sit-down restaurant in the upper level space, offering upscale pub food with a Belgian twist, and a pub downstairs, which he plans to call Underground at St. Arnold’s, in a connected downstairs space. As St. Arnold is the patron saint of brewing, expect a dynamic selection of beers. And Uppole knows his beers. Linda Roth Conte is president of Linda Roth Associates, Inc. (LRA), specializing in making creative connections through media relations, marketing initiatives, community outreach and special events for the hospitality industry. Contact Linda at 703 417 2700 or linda@LindaRothPR.com, or visit her web site at LindaRothPR.com.

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VIRGINIA SPIRITS: DISTILLERIES, CIDERS AND WINES FOR WINTER By Ari Post

ust as a horse trots steadily across an open field in the Shenandoah countryside, the reputation of East Coast wines and spirits is gaining momentum in the rhythm of national beverage communities. Granted, there is a lot of ground to cover. Many drinkers have yet to acclimate to the regional texture and character of East Coast libations. Our terroir—the flavor of our land, if you will—is still new to the cultural palette, as opposed to wines from France, Spain or California, whose tastes, textures and subtleties are engrained somewhere deep within us. The bodies and flavors of wines up and down the East Coast are quiet and subtle, more comparable to offerings from Oregon’s Willamette Valley than to the bright and peppery fullness of France or the dense richness of Napa Valley. But anyone with a passion to develop a taste for our regional beverages will find a beautiful, personal relationship with our fruit, our land and our distinct character, like close friendship born out of long, thoughtful conversations deep into the night. Unlike many regions around the world, whose techniques have been honed over centuries and are well established, East Coast regions offer us the opportunity to grow with the very drinks we sip. As the idiosyncrasies of climate and soil composition are still being worked out by area distillers, cidermakers and winemakers, the flavors of the drinks are developing and maturing noticeably with each harvest. And, in Virginia,

there is no better combination of beautiful countryside, dynamic beverage offerings and knowledgeable professionals to make a distillery or vineyard visit an unforgettable winter getaway. And if you don’t feel like leaving town, you can always just pick up a bottle of the good stuff at your local wine shop.

Castle Hill Cider Hard cider from Charlottesville might seem a strange place to start a discussion on Virginia libations. With almost 200 operating vineyards in the state, and more than 20 within a stone’s throw of Castle Hill’s neighboring Monticello Wine Trail, this cidery stands almost on its own as a representative for the fermenting potential of apples. But when you see what cidermaker Stuart Madany is up to, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the quirk, history and flavors of traditional cider from Virginia’s heartland. Originally built in 1764, Castle Hill was the home of Colonel Thomas Walker, guardian and mentor to Thomas Jefferson. The estate and its great barn, recently and beautifully restored, now stand as a cidery, tasting room and premiere venue for weddings and special events, bringing the character of the past together with the hospitality and luxury of today. Located on a 600-acre plot of rolling, endless hills, the land is still entrenched in the natural beauty of Virginia, and a young apple orchard budding ea-

A cider tasting at Castle Hill Cider; photo by Ian Nichols

gerly before the Southwest Mountains looks as natural and inevitable as Jefferson’s rise to the presidency. “We’re held to the same standards as farm wineries, and so we have to grow 51 percent of our apples for cidermaking on our own land,” says Madany. “Because our trees aren’t bearing fruit yet, we have leasing agreements with other orchards, more than 75 percent of which are Virginia orchards.” Two years ago, Madany planted 660 trees on 4.5 acres of the Castle Hill estate. Comprising 28 species of heritage cider apples, their predominant variety is the Albermarle Pippin. “This apple got here by the hands of George Washington,” Madany says. “It was originally from New York, and Washington gave a cutting

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serve the harvest activity firsthand. In the winter, it’s their selection of silky, bold red wines that will hold your attention. Keswick Vineyards uses a minimalist approach in making their wines and have focused the bulk of their attentions on the vineyards to produce the best possible fruit to work with. Established in 2000, 43 acres are currently “under vine,” with the main grape planted being Viognier. Most of their wines are fermented using natural or native yeast, and all of their current red wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, giving it a maturation period of five to 10 years. But don’t worry — there’s still a lot of good flavor if you drink them young. Try the Chambourcin. Its earthy aroma is intoxicating, and its rustic, hearty flavor with waves of dark fruit is the perfect winter drinking wine, whether served with beef stew or cheese, crackers and a roaring fire. For more information, visit KeswickVineyards.com.

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Keswick Hall Monthly Wine Dinners & New Vineyard Keswick Hall, the award-winning luxury resort in the heart of Virginia’s wine country, is thrilled to reveal its own on-site vineyard. Under direction of Keswick’s General Manager, Matthias Smith, and Sommelier, Richard Hewitt, the first 200 vines were planted in May 2010. While you wait for their wine, join them each month for their legendary wine dinners. Led by Hewitt, each dinner features spectacular wines selected and paired to Executive Chef Dean Maupin’s exquisitely creative menu. Usually priced at $89.00 a person. Here is what’s on the near horizon. For more information visit Keswick.com:

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BETWEEN THE SHEETS: Changing Positions in 2012 With a Positive Attitude By Dr. Dorree Lynn

reetings and welcome to 2012! I hope you have had a wonderful holiday and celebrated the New Year in your own unique savvy style. This is the 70th time I have ushered in a new year, though admittedly I can’t recall the earliest ones, and I can’t speak of the most fun ones. At the start of this 2012, I have many wishes for all: the usual health, joy, fulfillment, prosperity and whatever your special family values might be. But this year, following on a year of so much upheaval and for many in economic pain, I especially wish for positive attitudes. As the saying goes, “Don’t sweat the small stuff!” And, of course, reach out and remember to love. With or without sex, good relationships are best. Put effort into reaching out. We all need more connection. Connections come in so many forms and can often be pleasantly unexpected. A young friend of mine attended a long-running holiday party in Florida hosted by two community icons ... two artist-musician-hippy community icons. My friend related that he had finally discovered the secret to life. This excerpt is from an email he sent me the following day: The host was a musician who played several instruments, and his living room was set up to

form a band stage. There were people seated along the wall and a makeshift VIP section on the upstairs walkway that looked down over the band. Six men, all pushing 60 or more, jammed out on guitars, drums, bass and piano, while one woman beat a set of conga drums. When the host, on electric guitar, broke into Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy” and started to sing the lyrics, “Yeah, I love my baby ... Heart and soul ... Love like ours won’t never grow old ... She’s my sweet little thang ... She’s my pride and joy ...” I looked up to see the hostess dancing her heart out, quickly followed by several other couples. Dr. Dorree, I grew up with these people. I went to school with their daughter, and we’ve been friends all our lives. But when we were younger, we were convinced that our parents were crazy and that we, as a result of being raised by this village of hippy musicians and artists, were destined to be just as nuts. But there were three generations of people at that party, many of whom had been coming since the 1980’s, and every year it’s the elders who play the loudest, dance the hardest, and party the longest ... there’s something uniquely amazing in their attitude toward life. Nothing slows them down. Here we thought they were crazy, but all along they’ve had the secret to true happiness. If my young friend can start to see a continu-

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PAPARELLI BRINGS OUT THE YOUTH IN ‘GENTLEMEN’ By Gary Tischler Director P.J. Paparelli often refers to the title of his new gig at the Shakespeare Theatre Company as “the two gents.” That would be “The Two Gentleman of Verona,” one of Shakespeare’s earliest works, and to Paparelli’s way of thinking, his most youthful. One way or another, you can expect that youth will be served in his production of the play. “The Two Gentleman of Verona” is lumped in with Shakespeare’s comedies, a kind of precursor to “The Comedy of Errors,” when the Bard was more assured in matters of twins, doubling up, the big laughs and setups. In “Verona” Shakespeare was not yet the poet that he would soon become, most notably in “Richard II” and “Romeo and Juliet,” two later but still early plays that sang with true poetic music and genius. “It’s a comedy,” Paparelli says of ‘Two Gentlemen.’ “But I like to think of it leading to “Romeo and Juliet.” Both plays are about young people—in R&J’s adolescence, here, maybe late high school or college. To me, it’s about young people learning about the real meanings of friendships, love, jealousy, real adventure and challenges. Like a lot of his plays that are, like you say, dense, it’s full of possibilities. Things went completely wrong for the protaganists, which is why it’s a tragedy. Here, it could have gone wrong—two life-long, steadfast friends fall out over a woman—a situation that can always go wrong.” “I like the challenge of doing ‘Verona’ because it’s not done very much,” Paparellli said. “The Shakespeare Company did it a few years ago, but it’s still rarely done. But I think you can find all sorts of later Shakespeare tropes here— strong female characters, issues of friendship, outlaws in a forest and so on. “One of the things about Shakespeare is how we confront him early on,” Paparelli said. “In high school, he’s sort of shoveled at kids. I spent a lot of time trying to get it, to understand it all and it’s not that easy.” This production of “Verona” is very special to Paparelli, 37. He got to plunge deeply early and with lots of responsibilities right here with the Shakespeare Company, where he worked under Artistic Director Michael Kahn as assistant and associate director from 1998 to 2004. “So this is really a wonderful thing for me,” he said It’s like coming home.” Listening to him talk, there’s a youthful precociousness in his voice even though he’s amassed quite a reputation and impressive credits already, including currently running the American Theatre Company in theater-crazy Chicago for the past seven years. Shakespeare isn’t much on the seasonal bill at the ATC, which concerns itself with contemporary, often new American plays and issues. “We try to be like the Public Theatre in New York,” he said. “Our plays are on the edge, new, fresh, often dealing with contemporary issues.” Prior to that, Paparelli was artistic director of the Perseverance Theatre in Juneau, Alaska, a company that had originally been brought to prominence by Molly Smith, now the highprofile artistic director at Arena Stage. “Two Gentleman of Verona,” which features Adam Green and Miriam Silverman in

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THEATER SHORTS More at Shakespeare Theatre Company The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues its Bard’s Broadway series Jan. 27 – 29 at Sidney Harman Hall with a concert version of the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ subtitled a rock opera. Created by noted playwright John Guare, along with Galt MacDermot (of ‘Hair’ fame) and Mel Shapiro. Amanda Dehnert is directing with choreography by Terence Archie and a cast that includes Robin de Jesus, Javier Munoz, Danny Rutigliano and DC star Eleasha Gamble. If that weren’t enough for a busy time, there’s the third installment of the STC’s and artistic director Michael Kahn’s Classic Conversations with noted theater and film actor James Earl Jones this Thursday at Sidney Harman Hall. Classic Conversations with Michael Kahn is a series of discussions with classically trained actors presented as part of the group’s 25th Anniversary Season and has already featured Patrick Stewart and Kevin Kline. Jones became a big star with his starring role in both the theatrical and film version of “The Great White Hope” and has been a powerful presence in the performing arts in America ever since. For more information visit ShakespeareTheatre.org

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Holly Twyford and Donald Margulies’ ‘Time Stands Still’ at Studio

Holly Twyford, one of Washington’s most gifted actresses, stars as a globetrotting photojournalist who returns home from the wars in Iraq after being injured. At home the journalist, still missing the heat and thrill of covering a war, must choose between a real life and a professional one. Also featured are Laura C. Harris, Dan Illian and Greg McFadden. Susan Fenichell directs. ‘Time Stands Still’ is written by Donald Margulies and will run at the Studio Theatre. For more information visit StudioTheatre.org.

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Director P.J. Paparelli in rehearsal for “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.”

a large and stellar cast, is the tale of Valentine and Proteus, boyhood friends raised in Verona who are thick as blood brothers until both fall in love with the comely Sylvia, the daughter of the Duke of Milan. Things happen—jealousy, fights and love and the whole damn thing. Still, it’s awfully funny. “But you know,” Paparelli said, “It could have gone the Romeo way.” That observation mines the fact that many of Shakespeare’s comedy are only a split hair away from tragedy, that his tragedies are replete with comic characters at times (with the exception, perhaps of “Macbeth”). Paparelli thinks “Verona” is about youthful angst, so don’t be shocked if you think you’re hearing things—like Bono, Maroon Five and other contemporary rock. “Music is one way of contemporizing. It will be Verona, but you might see a McDonald’s there.” One thing that won’t change is the dog. You might recall a sequence in the Oscar-winning film “Shakespeare in Love” where the young Bard is working on “Verona”. “Don’t forget to put in a dog,” a friend tells him. “The queen loves dogs.” Oliver, a veteran Broadway performer in ‘Annie’ among other shows, a super-pro mutt, takes on “Crab” the dog, although he doesn’t answer to the name. “But,” Paparelli says, “he’s a real pro.” As is often the case with Shakespeare, the play will be familiar. And with Paparelli there, it will be as fresh as an adolescent with attitude.

Hannah and Louie Magic. (A magician named Magic, which should bode well). It’s coming to Arena’s Kogod Cradle Theater Jan. 20 – Feb. 26. Billed as an absurdist magic show, ‘Elephant Room’ comes from the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival. What’s it all about? The press description goes like this: “Combine the glory of a Styx reunion tour with the transcendental power of a 200-year-old Zuni shaman and add a dash of trailer park ennui, and you come close to describing the mystical pull of ‘Elephant Room.’” I can get down with that. For more information

‘Red’ at Arena Stage

Arena Stage One of the more anticipated productions in Washington theatre is the mounting of ‘Red,’ the Tony-Award winning play by John Logan, which focuses on the brilliant, troubled American artist Mark Rothko at the height of his career, engaged in executing a monumental commission of paintings for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York. The play was a big hit on Broadway, and now features Ed Gero, a four-time Helen Hayes Award winner who keeps getting bigger and better with age, as Rothko, and Patrick Andrews as Ken, a fictional assistant of Rothko’s who challenges the great artist. It is a battle of wills—not just Rothko VS a changing art world, but also the famous bouts of Rothko VS Rothko. The production, which opens Jan. 20 and runs through March 4 in Arena’s Kreeger Theater, is much anticipated and has already engendered a weeklong extension. It’s directed by Robert Falls, the artistic director of the famed Goodman Theater in Chicago. Not so famous, and quite a change of pace is ‘Elephant Room,’ which features magicians and semi-pro conjurers Dennis Diamond, Daryl

That’s the mix as Scena Theatre Artistic Director Robert McNamara directs noted Irish Playwright Brian Friel’s translation of Ibsen’s ‘Hedda Gabbler,’ featuring one of the most challenging roles for an actress ever written. Carrie Waters, a long-time veteran of Washington, and a mightily underrated talent, is likely to handle the challenge with great power if her track record in such productions as ‘Happy Days’ and ‘The Persians’ are any indication. Also starring are Eric Lucas (Waters’ husband), Rena Cherry Brown and Danielle Davy. ‘Hedda Gabler’ runs Jan. 12 – Jan. 29 at the H Street Playhouse at 1365 H Street, NE. For more information visit HStreetPlayhouse.com

Lincoln and Douglass Meet at Ford’s Theatre Continuing its successful exploration of theater about Abraham Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre will present ‘Necessary Sacrifices,’ by Richard Hellesen, about the two documented encounters between Lincoln and the great African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass in the middle years of the Civil War. ‘Necessary Sacrifices,’ in which Douglass challenges Lincoln’s views on slavery and African Americans, will once again feature David Selby as Lincoln, a role he performed with astonishing power in Ford’s production of ‘The Heavens Are Hung in Black,’ a play about Lincoln’s White House years. David Emerson Toney stars as Douglass and Jennifer Nelson directs. ‘Necessary Sacrifices’ coincides with Ford’s opening of its Center for Education and Leadership, which will explore the lasting effect Lincoln’s presidency has had on our country. The show will run Jan. 20 – Feb. 12. For more information visit FordsTheatre.org

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THE PERFECT SEASON FOR VISUAL ARTS By Ari Post

n the seasonal cycle of arts and entertainment, summer and autumn bring about the blockbusters. Hollywood pulls out the big action spectacles and Oscar bait, lists of the year’s best books and music pop up in all our syndicated leisure sections, museums open their big name exhibitions to attract the inflated summer crowds and holiday visitors, and the Kennedy Center usually brings in “Wicked” for a few weeks. Over the past six months on our museum and gallery scene, we’ve seen a major Edgar Degas retrospective, a multifaceted citywide adulation of Andy Warhol, the wiresculpture portraiture of Alexander Calder, the stentorian “30 Americans” exhibit at the Corcoran, and pioneering video artist Nam Jun Paik in the Tower of the National Gallery. The winter months, on the other hand, often bring us rich and subtle experiences, opening the doors to work that might not have the opportunity to shine during the busy season. The work Sam Gilliam did with The Phillips Collection last winter, installing a site-specific work and curating a concurrent exhibition of his artistic influences, was an unprecedented homage to Washington art culture. Last February, The Hirshhorn’s retrospective of Blinky Palermo, a relatively obscure, German-born postwar painter, was the first comprehensive survey of the artist’s work in the United States. And while shows like this are the salty bone marrow for Washington’s art-going crowd, they would be overshadowed by the Warhols and Calders in the primetime months. Now is the time for galleries and museums to release their B-sides and alternative works, and challenge tradition of the Western canon. It’s a two-month art junkie paradise. This is the stuff you don’t usually see in books. All you can do is bundle up to combat the whipping winter wind and go experience the work firsthand. Once your fingers thaw, you’ll be glad you did.

Annie Leibovitz at American Art Museum Since she made her indelible mark in the landscape of contemporary pop culture with her Rolling Stone photographs of a naked John Lennon cocooned around a black-clad Yoko, Annie Leibovitz has been generally acknowledged as the eye of Hollywood. Anyone who’s anyone since the 1970s has assuredly looked down the barrel of Leibovitz’s lens. But don’t expect to see Johnny Depp or Leonardo DiCaprio hanging on the walls of the American Art Museum this year. The exhibition, “Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage” (opening Jan. 20), is uncharacteristically void of any people at all. Visiting the homes of iconic figures, including Thomas Jefferson, Emily Dickinson, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pete Seeger and Elvis Presley, as well as places such as Niagara Falls, Walden Pond, Old Faithful and the Yosemite Valley, Leibovitz let her instincts and intuitions guide her on a journey across America. Revealing her curiosity and infatuation with the country, the photographs span landscapes both dramatic and quiet, interiors of living rooms and bedrooms as well as objects, rendered in a way that feels almost unconscious. Some of the pictures focus on the remaining traces of photographers and artists Leibovitz admires such as Ansel Adams and

Annie Leibovitz’s photograph of Virginia Woolf’s bedroom in her country home, a few miles from Charleston, England. An exbhit of the photrograhper’s personal work will be at the American Art Museum, Jan. 20

Pablo Picasso, “Self-Portrait,” 1901/1902. His drawings willl be at the National Gallery, Jan. 29

Robert Smithson. The photographs in this exhibition, bridging a period between April 2009 and May 2011, were taken simply because Leibovitz was moved by the subject. And it cements her as much more than a photographer of American dreams, but a filter of the American experience.

almost a decade before the movement’s introduction to America were creating environments of light and color that challenged traditional standards of art. The five installations that make up “Suprasensorial” (opening Feb. 23) will create enveloping optical effects that overwhelm and transform sensory experience and demonstrate Latin America as a source of innovation for the global Light and Space tradition. For

For more information, visit AmericanArt.si.edu.

Picasso’s Drawings at the National Gallery of Art

ral light, toying with light through transparent, translucent and reflective materials or embedding artificial light within objects and architecture, the works always used a range of materials and often incorporated modern innovations in science and even aerospace engineering. The Hirshhorn will be presenting the first exhibition to reevaluate the evolution of the international Light and Space movement through the work of five pivotal Latin American artists, who

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As an artist, Pablo Picasso covered so much ground it becomes difficult to discuss any of his individual contributions without missing an alternative, equally integral aspect of his work. From cubism and collage, to the undulating restraint of his blue period and the effortless, classical ambiguity of his Rose period, it’s easy to get lost in his composition, his perspective, his color and texture, his visual sense for love, madness, grief, joy and everything in between. What’s often overlooked is how well the guy could draw. Picasso was a master draftsman, and his command will be on full display at the National Gallery this month in “Picasso’s Drawings, 1890– 1921: Reinventing Tradition,” opening Jan. 29. The exhibit spans the artist’s drawings over 30 years, from his early studies as a young student in the 1890s (10 to 15 years before he shook the art world with the introduction of his cubist works around 1907), to his virtuoso drawings and portrait sketches of the early 1920s. Delving into the importance of drawing to Picasso’s process of creation, experimentation and discovery, the audience will get to see how intricately his work is connected with the grand tradition of drawing by European masters of the near and distant past from Rembrandt to Vermeer. For more information, visit NGA.gov.

‘Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color and Space’ at the Hirshhorn The Light and Space movement was introduced to American around the 1960s in southern California. Focused on perceptual phenomena such as light, volume and scale, the tenets of the movement sound like a neo-impressionism for the 20th century, with a focus on the ethereal perception of light, volume and scale in its most raw form. Whether directing thre flow of natu-

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WASHINGTON FINE PROPERTIES WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW HOLIDAY PARTY Washington Fine Properties enjoyed a fabulous holiday party at the George Town Club on Wednesday evening, Dec. 14. The firm had a lot to celebrate after receiving several awards in 2011 recognizing The Highest Average Sales Production Per Agent in America and The Highest Average Sales Price By Firm in America, as awarded by Real Trends 500. The firm also led as Number One in Sales Over $1 Million in Washington, D.C., in 2011, along with the recordbreaking sales of historic Evermay, Halcyon House and the Marwood estate in Potomac.

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For Washington antique lovers, the New Year launches with the Washington Winter Show (WWS) founded in 2009 by former Trustees of the Washington Antiques Show to raise funds for local charities serving needy children and families in our area. The 2012 beneficiaries are Fight for Children, The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, Starlight Children’s Foundation, THEARC and the St. John’s Community Services. The Jan. 5-8 events at the Katzen Arts Center at American University kicked off with a preview night party of “Celebrating the White House,” this year’s theme with Caroline Kennedy serving as Honorary Chair. The Loan Exhibit showcased “Treasures of the First Families” curated by Leslie Jones. Forty-five leading US and European exhibitors displayed period furnishings and decorative arts, vintage jewelry, porcelains, ceramics, silver and architectural garden accents. When former White House Florist Nancy Clarke was unable to present her program, former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier saved the day as well as charming his scheduled audience the following day. He told wonderful insider tales of accommodating a series of quite determined First Ladies and signed copies of his five books chronicling a stellar career. WWS included appraisals, guided walks by Frank Babb Randolph, John Peters Irelan and Andrew Law as well as appraisals and jazz by the Levine School of Music Faculty Jazz Band. -Mary Bird

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INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION CELEBRATES Belgian Ambassador Jan Matthysen and Mrs. Matthysen recently celebrated the 20th season of the Institute for Education’s Public Policy Roundtable (INFO) at their residence. Two hundred past INFO speakers, more than 20 ambassadors, several senators, representatives and Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer heralded 20 years of civility, collaboration and problem solving. IFE and INFO Founder Coach Kathy Kemper reflected on how INFO led the way for more “spin-off” roundtables on the forefront of issues facing the capital city, our nation and the world. Ambassador Matthysen presented Ina Ginsburg with the 2011 IFE International Diplomacy Award for her efforts to promote civility and collaboration between D.C. and world leaders. Her acceptance remarks in three languages captured the global spirit of the event. - Mary Bird Photos by Kyle Samperton

Above: Ambassador Jan Matthysen, Senator and Mrs. Richard Shelby, Coach Kathy Kemper Right: Ina Ginsburg surrounded by her family

Above: Ambassador of Bulgaria Elena Poptodorova, Ina Ginsburg, Joanna Breyer, Agnes Matthysen Right: Ambassador of Monaco Gilles Noghes and Mrs. Noghes, Susan Ginsburg

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CHORAL ARTS HOLIDAY MAGIC This Legacy Season concludes Norman Scribner’s tenure as Artistic Director of the Choral Arts Society of Washington, which he founded in 1965. The Ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs. Sergey Kislyak were honorary patrons of the Annual Christmas Concerts, opening their residence for a Dec. 15 reception. “Holiday Treasures from Russia” featured Choral Arts’ 160-strong symphonic chorus accompanied by the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra under the artistic direction of Dmitry Liss and Russian mezzo soprano Irina Shishkova. Avid supporter and current Choral Arts chorister Kandy Stroud was honorary chair with her daughter Brooke Stroud Carnot and husband Stephane serving as benefit co-chairs for the 31st Annual Holiday Concert and Benefit in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Dec. 19. The sellout crowd enjoyed a post-performance reception, silent auction, dinner and dancing at the Roof Terrace. The evening’s proceeds help support Choral Arts’ annual season of concerts as well as its educational and community programs. - Mary Bird

Cathy Jones, benefit co-chair Brooke Carnot Photo by Russell Hirshon

Pam Johnson, Wes King Photo by Russell Hirshon

Andrea Hatfield and Anne Hatfield Weir Photo by Stephen Elliott

Richard de Sonier, Ann Kenkel

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Citizens Association of Georgetown President Jennifer Altemus and Pam Hinds

ELISIR COCKTAIL PRIMARY With a tongue-in-cheek invitation to “vote once, drink often,” Janet Donovan gathered media pals at chef Enzo Fargione’s newly opened and already much acclaimed Elisir restaurant in the Penn Quarter Jan. 4 to rehash the Iowa caucuses. Mixologist Stephen Oshana had prepared a special cocktail primary “Libation Without Representation” menu of politically incorrect cocktails, encouraging imbibers to vote for a favorite GOP candidate in a cocktail straw poll with no political certainty. Selections included “Uh, The Uh, Um, Um …” which featured clove infused cognac and orange foam and “New Hampshire Or Bust” with vodka peach blossom tea and pomegranate liqueur.” This is reason enough to get out the vote. - Mary Bird

Elisir Chef Enzo Fargione Kate Michael, Angie Goff

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Photos and text by Jeff Malet, www.MaletPhoto.com. 1. U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and fellow members of Republican

House leadership on Capitol Hill in Washington DC at 10am on Dec. 22, discussing their failure to accept a two month extension of an expiring payroll tax cut that had passed the Senate on Dec. 17, and calling on Democrats to return to Washington and negotiate a one-year deal. Several hours following this press conference, Speaker Boehner reversed himself and accepted the two-month extension. 2. Ruthie Williams, Sophie Bruch, and Georgi Williams are toy soldiers in The Nutcracker at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink on Dec. 24. 3. National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace (Dec. 20). Washington has held a tradition of lighting a National Christmas Tree since 1923. 4. Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob J. Lew and Shemtov’s father, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, light the National Menorah. A special lighting ceremony took place for the National Hanukkah Menorah, the world’s largest, on the Ellipse, just across from the White House on the first night of the holiday, Dec. 20, 2011. “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, and “The Three Cantors” performed. The national menorah lighting, dating back to Carter’s presidency in 1979, is sponsored by American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad). 5. Caroling in the seasonally decorated West Building Rotunda is a favorite at the National Gallery of Art. The Annapolis Area Christian School Madrigal Singers performed on Dec. 17. 6. Occupy DC protesters took their anti-corporate demonstration to Capitol Hill on December 15, carrying a “golden bull.” The paper-mache bull is modeled after the iconic Wall Street statue in NYC’s financial district, and is of course an allusion to the biblical golden calf. The protest aimed to call attention to the worship of money by the US legislature and called for an end to the influence of big money in politics. Catholics United, an organization that professes to promote justice and the common good, first unveiled a symbolic golden calf at an Occupy Wall Street march in October. They joined with protesters at McPherson Square in hopes of delivering the calf to House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH). Unfortunately, the Golden Bull could not enter the Raybourn House Office Building. He could not fit through the x-ray machine.

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