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Real Estate Special
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The Mansion and the Cemetery
Art wrap
Impressions of Degas
Murphy’s Love
Advice on Intimacy & Relationships
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Sophisticated Federal in the East Village, ideal for grand entertaining. Restored with extensive improvements. Large formal rooms, high ceilings & 4 fireplaces. Inviting front library, formal dining rm, chef ’s kitchen & 2nd level doubleparlor living rm w/ adjoining sunroom. 4 BR’s, 4 full and 2 half baths. Private patio and garden. Excellent views from the upper BR. 1-car garage and extra parking. $3,995,000.
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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, 5BR’s, 4 baths, 2 powder rooms, elevator and private drive for tandem. $3,798,000.
2501 Penn is one of the premier luxury condominiums in Washington. This developer’s penthouse features 2,335 interior sf with a 300 sf private terrace and amazing views, 2 BR, 2.5 baths, custom Poliform cabinetry throughout, bathrooms with Waterworks. Top-of-the-line kitchen, private elevator entrance, 2 car garage parking. Secure building with 24 hour front desk. $2,995,000.
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“The Newspaper Whose Influence Far Exceeds Its Size”
Publisher Sonya Bernhardt
— Pierre Cardin
Managing Editor Samantha Hungerford
About the Cover
Features Editor Gary Tischler Robert Devaney
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eatured on the cover of this issue are Hope Solomon of Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos, Karen Ohri of Georgetown Floorcoverings and Samantha Hays of The Phoenix. All three are second and third generation businesswomen taking on the family trade. As active members of the community and members of the Georgetown Business Association, these women represent the future of some of Georgetown’s small businesses. To read more, turn to page 16. Photo by Aaro Keipi.
Marketing& Advertising Director Adra Williams IN country & advertising Evelyn Keyes Advertisers Renee Antosh Kelly Sullivan Web & Social Media Charlene Louis Creative director Jen Merino
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Published by Georgetown Media Group, Inc. 1054 Potomac St., N.W. Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202) 338-4833 Fax: (202) 338-4834 www.georgetowner.com The Georgetowner is published every other Wednesday. The opinions of our writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect the editorial and corporate opinions of The Georgetowner newspaper. The Georgetowner accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs and assumes no liability for products or services advertised herein. The Georgetowner reserves the right to edit, rewrite, or refuse material and is not responsible for errors or omissions. Copyright, 2011.
David Roffman with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien
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8 — Editorial/Opinion Why Age 65? How About 85? on October 7, 1954, a Singular Newspaper Made Its Debut Jack Evans Report 9 — Real Estate Sales
14 — Performance ‘Parade’ Shows Our Past and Present Dark Sides 15 — Art Wrap Edgar Degas at the Phillips Collection 16-17 — Cover Story Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation
We caught up with David Roffman, retired publisher of the Georgetowner, in New Orleans during the combined journalists’ convention at the Sheraton on Canal Street. After her Sept. 25 talk in the convention’s ballroom, Roffman met CNN’s Soledad O’Brien. He revisited the French Quarter, where he had not been for years, and had some great dinners at Arnaud’s Restaurant and Commander’s Palace. Roffman and his wife Carmen live in Alabama near the Gulf and send their best regards to all their friends in the Washington metro area. To read more about The Georgetowner’s anniversary, turn to page 8, and be sure to pick up the next issue to read Roffman’s New Orleans travel piece.
Featured on the Web www.Georgetowner.com
6 - 7 — GT Observer Upbeat Mayor Agrees With Community on Campus Plan DDoT Makes Changes to Circulator Route The Capella Georgetown Secures Funding, Plans to Open by the End of 2012
12 — Le Decore Picture Perfect
Former Publisher Wishes The Georgetowner a Happy 57th Anniversary
Counsel Juan Chardiet, Attorney Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC
5 — DC Scenes
11 — Historic D.C. The Mansion and the Cemetery
As Founder and President of Linda Roth Associates, Linda is the “go-to” woman when the hospitality industry wants to get their message out to the public or the trade. She has developed marketing and publicity campaigns for independent and chain restaurants, hotels, associations, wine, beer and spirits companies, and non-profit organizations. Marketing strategies as well as publicity strategies are critical in guiding national retail, restaurant and hotel groups in their expansion into the Washington, D.C. metro area market. She is president of the DC chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier and a board member of the DC chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Interns Tori Loven Kirkebø Kyle Lundberg Kristin Sorumshagen Zachariah Weaver
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Contributors David Post Jody Kurash Jack Evans Linda Roth Conte Bill Starrels Mary Bird Amos Gelb Stacy Murphy John Blee Lisa Gillespie Donna Evers Ari Post Veena Trehan
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Stachowski Brand to Open Georgetown Butcher Shop A deli-style market shop, tentatively titled Valentine Meats, will reside in the former location of Griffin Market, which closed down and moved to South Carolina last February due to a spike in rental rates.
18-21 — In Country Autumnal Romance 22-23 — Food & Wine The Latest Dish 24 — Classifieds/ Service Directory 25 — Food & Wine/ Body & Soul Cocktail of the Week: Up in Smoke Murphy’s Love: Intimacy & Relationships 26-27 — Dining Guide 28-31 — Social Scene Living In Pink Celebrates Its Cause . . . and Life 20 Years of Bob Schieffer’s ‘Face the Nation’ United States Navy Memorial’s Lone Sailor Award Lunch with Actress Charlotte Ross Last Kiss of Summer 8 Gala The Great Gatsby Prohibition Party St. John’s Blessing of the Animals
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for non drinkers. For more information call 703578-3888 or visit CapCityBrew.com tion or to purchase tickets, call 301-581-5100 or visit Strathmore.org.
An Evening with Kenneth R. Feinberg The Kreeger Museum and the 9/11 Arts Project invites the public to a talk, a book signing and a light reception with Kenneth R. Feinberg. Feinberg was in charge of calculating how much the families of the 9/11 victims would receive in compensation. After he had finished his work, he wrote a book about the process called “What is Life Worth? The Unprecedented Effort to Compensate the Victims of 9/11”. He will talk about this book as well as how the arts in general and opera in particular helped him to cope with the process. For more information on Feinberg visit 911ArtsProject.com. For reservations, call 202-338-3552 or send an email to visitiorservices@KreegerMuseum.org KreegerMuseum.org
Strathmore Presents an Evening with Linda Eder Linda Eder will share her songs and signature style as she makes her debut in the Strathmore Presents series in the Music Center. Acclaimed for her sensitive interpretation and modern renditions of theatrical song, Eder began her career with an unprecedented 12-week winning streak on Star Search, which catapulted her to the Broadway stage for her debut in Jekyll abd Hyde and on to release 13 albums. Her concert at Strathmore will feature vocal highlights from her solo albums including the 2011 release Now, renditions of Broadway favorites and popular songs. For more informa-
October 8th
Blessing of the Animals Dumbarton United Methodist Church will conduct “a blessing of the animals” on the front steps of the church. It’s not necessary to bring a pet. The Rev. Mary Kay Totty says people can bring pictures of their pets to be blessed. Oct. 8 was chosen for the blessing because it is close to Oct. 4, St. Francis Day, in honor of the Patron Saint of Animals. For more information email dumbartonpastor@yahoo.com, call 202-3337212, or visit DumbartonUMC.org
The National Sporting Library and Museum Opening Gala The National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg, Va., celebrates the opening of its Sporting Art Museum with a Gala Oct. 8, 2011. For more information, email mgable@nsl.org, call 540-687-6542 or visit nsl.org. The National Sporting Library and Museum is located at 102 The Plains Rd., Middleburg, Va. 20118
12th Annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest Beer Festival Capitol City Brewing Company is hosting it’s 12th annual Oktoberfest. Inspired by the old German tradition, Capitol Brewing is arranging an Oktoberfest with more than 100 types of beer, Oktoberfest food and authentic German folk music. There are 8,500 tickets available to the event and they are expecting a sold out event. Oktoberfest 2011 will be held rain or shine. The event is $25 for drinkers and free
October 12th
Clean Rivers Project Groundbreaking Please join D.C. Water General Manager George S. Hawkins and other special guests to break ground on the District of Columbia’s largest construction project since the start of the Metro system. The Clean Rivers Project is a 20-year, $2.6-billion effort to reduce pollution in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. The groundbreaking covers the first phase of this project, the Blue Plains Tunnel – which will be 24,300 feet long, 23 feet in diameter and more than 100 feet below ground when complete in 2018. RSVP to Alex Hirschhorn, alex. hirschhorn@dcwater.com no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. DCwater.com/cleanrivers
October 14th
Wrinkle Erase for the Cure
Donate your wrinkles, and help find a cure for breast cancer. The 3rd annual Wrinkle Erase for the Cue will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 and will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ruff Plastic Surgery & RPS MedSpa, 2440 M St. NW, Suite 200. Please call 202-785-4187 for more information or to book your appointment.
October 15th
Loudoun Farm Color Tour Take a weekend and explore the best of Loudoun County’s plush countryside during the Loudoun Farm Color Tour, Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. View fall foliage against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge,
Short Hill and Sugarloaf Mountains during your free self-guided tour. Pick your own apples and pumpkins and don’t miss your chance to view horses, sheep and alpacas in their natural environment. Local nurseries and wineries will be open for tours as well. For more information, visit LoudounFarms.org.
DC Walk for the Animals benefiting the Washington Humane Society Walking to end pet homelessness in DC, one step at a time. Celebrate animals with family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. Forming or joining a team increases your impact! Same registration fees apply. Two or more members constitute a team. Being part of a team adds an element of fun and the chance to bond over a shared love for animals. Whether you have two or 20 members, your team can have a tremendous impact! ADMISSION: $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12, Free for children under age 3. Meet at Marie Reed Learning Center, 2200 Champlain St. NW, located in Adams Morgan/Washington, DC 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more information email events@washhumane.org or visit support. washhumane.org
Taste of Georgetown On Oct 15th from 11-4PM, the 18th Annual Taste of Georgetown will showcase the spectacular cuisine of thirty of Washington, D.C.’s finest restaurants, highlighting Georgetown’s culinary personalities and feature nearly sixty delectable dishes to sample, as well as wine pairings and the jazz talents of Blues Alley. For more information visit www.tasteofgeorgetown.com
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GT The Capella Georgetown Secures Funding, Plans to Open by the End of 2012 After some delay, the construction of The Capella luxury hotel can begin, funded by a joint venture, Castleton Hotel Partners, according to a press release from Capella Hotels and Resorts in early September. Construction of The Capella Georgetown has been on the agenda for quite some time; the original plan was to open by Jan. 2012, according to a press release from Capella Hotels and Resorts in March 2010. “The developer experienced some difficulties with the funding,” said John Drake, vice president of marketing at Capella Hotels and Resorts, “but now we have secured funding and we would love to open by the end of 2012.” Castleton Holdings and ICG Properties is partnering with Point Ford Management Limited, a South Asian based investment firm, to secure funding for construction as well as management of the luxury hotel, according to the latest press release. Robert Warman, executive vice president of West Paces Hotels, told USA Today that the Capella Georgetown will compete with Georgetown’s other luxury hotels, the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Drake, however, is not afraid that this will be difficult for the Capella Georgetown. “I don’t want to sound arrogant but our hotel is a notch above the other hotels in the area,” Drake said, explaining that the Capella Hotels and Resorts offer personal service and assistance to their guests and adapts to their guests’ needs. The Capella Georgetown, situated at 1050 31st Street, will feature 49 rooms and suites with “unmatched levels of customer service
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and room finishes,” according to a press release which says that the hotel will offer the pre-arrival services of personal assistants, luxury car service, 24 hour room service and a guest only spa and fitness center. The Capella Georgetown also entices guests with immediate access to the upscale shops and restaurants of Wisconsin Avenue and M Streets. There will also be a restaurant and bar with outdoor seating along the C&O Canal, a private rooftop lounge and a rooftop indoor and outdoor pool overlooking the Potomac River and several Washington landmarks. The rooftop, however, might be “wishful thinking” as the Advisory Neighborhood Commission and the Old Georgetown Board previously have hesitated on similar matters, according to the Georgetown Patch. Regardless, there is no question whether the Capella Georgetown will be a high-end place. “The hotel is purposely very small in number of rooms,” says Drake, “and we will cater to top corporate managers, CEOs, diplomats and heads of state among others.” And the caliber of the hotel certainly matches that of the event that serves as an unspoken deadline for the project, the next presidential inauguration, Jan. 2013.
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At the beginning of this week, the D.C. Department of Transportation made some changes to the Circulator route through Georgetown. It eliminated stops and then added or combined others. Stops at Wisconsin Avenue and P Street NW, both eastbound and westbound, were eliminated as well as at Wisconsin Avenue and N Street
NW heading westbound, and M and 31st streets NW heading eastbound. The Circulator website posted that while these changes may have caused customers to walk a few extra blocks to and from the new stops, they have reduced the amount of stops and helped maintain their 10-minute headways to get everyone to where they want to go faster. On PostOpinions in the Washington Post, Topher Mathews explained that users will be pleased and angered depending on the amount of times they use these stops. The Georgetown Metropolitan explains the same situation for the Circulator users. “Eliminating a handful of stops at N and P St,” the Georgetown Metropolitan explained, “probably makes sense in that the stops at O and Q will still exist and are really very close to the eliminated stops.” In other words, because some stops are so close together, eliminating some basically created one large, combined stop out of another. A stop was also added at 35th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. This is where the Georgetown-Union Station buses turn back around to head back toward Union Station. This is giving the line an expansion but because of the eliminations the 10-minute headways will still have room to improve and stay intact. This week will determine whether these goals were met or not.
Upbeat Mayor Agrees With Community on Campus Plan Aside from residential real estate questions and a re-design for Washington Harbour, the main event for the Oct. 3 meeting of the
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Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission was Mayor Vincent Gray, who told the capacity crowd at Visitation Prep, “I support the community.” Introduced by Ward 2 councilman Jack Evans, Gray was talking about Georgetown University’s 10-year campus plan which the residents of Georgetown opposed as it stands today and which the mayor found the opposition “well-grounded.” He also said he would not lift the student cap on the university. “Based on information that I have, it looks like there has been some positive movement and hopefully we’ll continue in that direction,” the mayor said, citing a student shuttle plan. There would be, he said, “a campus plan on which the university and the community can agree.” There were more compliments to the mayor than questions about the university plans, as Gray seemed to give both a pep talk and victory speech about D.C. and his administration. The mayor then listed four major goals he said the District government had achieved: fiscal stability, “a structurally balanced budget” that does not exceed revenue and a self-imposed debt gap of 12 percent; quality education, where special needs were addressed and student-teacher ratios maintained between 1 to 20 or 1 to 22; jobs and economic development, given the new City Center and an adult jobs program that is fully funded; public safety with 35 new police recruits added just that morning, with more to come. Gray touted that D.C. had sold $900 million in bonds at .27 percent interest. Stressing his commitment to education, Gray added that D.C. is “the only city in America with universal preK” programs. As for unemployment hovering at 11 percent, the mayor announced his “One City - One Hire” project with the goal of getting
10,000 hired in the next year. When he spoke of greater District representation and Congress, he called it “the hypocrisy of democracy” and pointed to commissioner Jake Sticka’s D.C. Votes sticker on his laptop on the commissioners’ dais. As for the ANC redistricting plan that passed the local group, Gray said he would defer to those who worked on the panel and Evans and got little push back on the matter. The mayor even brought up the possibility of talking to the consortium of local universities on some kind of service tax or their abilities to pitch in to help the District. In other discussions, Evans said that two of his bicycles had been stolen from his van but remained positive, talking about how great Georgetown is for Halloween and the new Waterfront Park. Commissioner Tom Birch thanked the mayor and Lt. Hedgecock for the police’s swift response to a purse-snatching on P Street recently. Earlier, Hedgecock had said that residential property crime were up 88 percent but was happy to report that homicides were down 17 percent for D.C, year to date. Acknowledging neighbors’ frustrations, commissioner Jeff Jones reported on the progress of the reconstruction of O and P Streets: “There is more work being done than seen, replacing the underground utilities.” Neighbors had complained about delays, parking tickets and the general construction mess and noise. There is also temporary resident-only parking, at all times, on a few streets. Visit www.FixingOandPstreets.com for updates. The District Department of Transportation has a Twitter account to sign up for as well. The next campus plan meeting at the zoning commission is planned for Nov. 17.
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on October 7, 1954, a Singular Newspaper Made Its Debut By Robert Devaney
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mi Stewart, who worked as a sales representative for the Washington Star, told the Randolph sisters at Little Caledonia, a famed home goods store on Wisconsin Avenue, of her plans to begin a community newspaper. They encouraged her, and the Georgetowner was born on the fabric table of that shop, publishing its Volume 1, Number 1, on Oct. 7, 1954. The newspaper grew with its news and profiles of a quieter time and homespun ads of retail along Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. It is a delight to look at the archives and interesting to see the story, written before the 1960 election season, on an N Street resident who was planning a run for president: John F. Kennedy. Stewart ran the Georgetowner until the mid1970s when she moved to a nursing home. Her assistant editor since the late ‘60s had been David Roffman, another transplant from the Midwest to D.C., who helped her along with others like Richard McCooey of 1789 Restaurant who sent meals to her home. The newspaper office was at the corner of 28th and M Streets above Chi Chi’s Poodle Parlor (the space is now Das Ethiopian Restaurant, the former Zed’s). The Georgetowner moved from there to what was Crumpet’s in 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue and then across the street above Swensen’s Ice Cream. Over the years, the newspaper has occupied space in Hamilton Court (31st Street) and Georgetown Court (Prospect Street). That’s called getting to know your neighborhood. Roffman took over upon Stewart’s passing and gave the newspaper his own flare, especially during the go-go 1980s. He swept the streets
with an elephant vac, getting his picture in a national publication, and called for Georgetown to secede from D.C. more than once. The crew of writers and sales reps included his brother Randy Roffman. Then arriving from California, writer Gary Tischler remains with the paper and is considered central to its heart and soul. Here is how Tischler described his old friend, Roffman, who was given the lifetime achievement award in 2010 by the Georgetown Business Association, where he was once its president: “Small community newspapers are tricky businesses — they’re usually free, they depend on the kindness of local businesses to provide advertising revenue, they reflect and report on and are reflective of the community they serve. With all due respect to other such publications in this city, no other paper is so associated with place than the Georgetowner. And it’s fair to say that Roffman, when he owned and published the paper, reflected the community in all of its facets. “He wasn’t just a publisher, and his efforts weren’t only about stories, scoops, ads, deadlines and headlines. He was the village’s biggest cheerleader and booster, acting as if Georgetown were a particular lovely, elegant lady who needed to be helped across the street. He sometimes acted as if she were a party girl, to be sure, but that was part of the times. Roffman would do stuff — he hosted parties, fund-raisers, publicized charity events (at good old, reliable Nathans), promoted festivals (the annual Francis Scott Key day), institutions (the Georgetown Senior Center was a particular favorite) and events (Volta Park Day). He
got involved — he went to ANC Meetings and CAG meetings, not just to report on them, but to speak at them and make himself heard. . . . In the pages of Roffman’s Georgetowner, the neighborhood became full bodied — it was the sleepy village and the noisy night time, it was contemporary and historic all at once. It was a classy place, but it was also democratic.” Today, owner and publisher Sonya Bernhardt, also with Midwest connections, has entered her 13th year at the helm of the newspaper which is now part of the Georgetown Media Group. She publishes the Georgetowner and the Downtowner, runs the business side, directs the group’s presence on the web and social media and staff and interns. Her passions include the community as well as promotion of small and local businesses. She is also an avid fundraiser for various causes including research for cancer cures. With the newspaper, she is committed to the Georgetown House Tour, the Senior Center, Living in Pink, Volta Park Day and Francis Scott Key Park, to name a few local charities. Here is her take on the media product: “Our publication reflects the Georgetown lifestyle, focusing on the arts, history, real estate, education, dining, health, fashion and philanthropy. With a print circulation of 40,000, the Georgetowner is mailed to all Georgetown residents and businesses and has a thriving website. The newspapers’ distribution covers parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.” The endlessly energetic Bernhardt has put her mark on the newspaper whose “influence far exceeds its size,” and taken it firmly into the 21st century. A portrait of founder Ami Stewart hangs above her office mantle. And, yes, the office is on Potomac Street, next to Dean & Deluca; it’s been there for the last 10 years.
Why Age 65? How About 85? By David Post
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hy is age 65 the retirement age? Legend has it that when Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany in the 1880s, proposed the world’s first retirement insurance program, he asked his advisors, “How long do people usually live?” When told the average life span was 45 or 50 years, he said, “Then, let’s give a pension to everyone at age 65.” Myths rarely line up with reality. Germany set that first retirement age at 70, certainly no budget buster. By 1935, when Congress was considering Social Security, Germany had lowered its retirement age to 65. Many states and some large US companies had pension plans with retirement ages ranging from 65 to 70. By then, the average life expectancy was 60 years. Congress adopted age 65, apparently anticipating that it would not cost much, especially since most people wouldn’t live long enough to receive it. Thirty years later, Congress passed Medicare. By then, average life expectancy was 70 years. To offset the cost of these programs, Congress created taxes to be shared equally by employers and employees. Social Security taxes were expected to cover the cost. In 1965, medical expenses didn’t consume 17 percent of the economy as it does today. So, when Congress enacted the Medicare tax, it only covered approximately 14 percent of costs. No tax was
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enacted to cover Medicaid costs. After Medicare and Medicaid were passed, federal government spending on health care jumped to 5 percent of total spending. Today, the average citizen lives to be almost 80. Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs consume more than 25 percent of all federal spending and with projected increases of 10 percent per year, health care will consume 30 percent of the federal budget within five years. The average cost to insure a family now exceeds $15,000 per year, more than a minimum wage worker earns in a year. Yes, some of that increase is related to the new health care law. It’s 1 percent of that increase, mostly from allowing children to remain on their parents’ policies until they are 26 years old. The other 9 percent is the inexorable, uncontrollable creep of costs. The harsh reality is that taxes dedicated to covering health care cover less than 10 percent of the federal government’s costs. As a nation, we have to ask ourselves: How much longer can we bring in a dime and spend a dollar? With the average citizen living almost 20 years longer than in 1935 and with 80 million baby boomers over or approaching age 65, ignoring the cost of social security and health care is like following Thelma and Louise – right over a cliff. The political irony is that both political parties want the same thing: something for nothing.
Republicans refuse to consider any new revenue source. Democrats draw the line at changing Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The need for compromise is painfully obvious, but the political cost is equally obvious. Compromise means facing the wrath of voters. Are there any solutions? No easy ones. Regulate profits in the medical sector the way utility company profits are regulated by the government. (That’s going to make some enemies.) Universal health care contains costs in other countries. The U.S. spends double on health care what other countries spend, yet US life expectancy ranks about 40th in the world. Apparently, American citizens prefer to die sooner as long as the government stays out of health care. Or, take a page from Bismarck’s playbook: Provide benefits for those who outlive the average person by, say, five years. That’s what Congress did when it started Social Security. In other words, with life expectancy approaching 80, begin providing benefits at age 85. As ridiculous as that sounds, consider that It would be consistent with Social Security’s “original intent.” It would balance the budget. It might even lower life expectancy. And that would further reduce budget pressures. Is it any more ridiculous than refusing to face the reality that retirement and health benefits for 80 million baby boomers can be provided without a revenue source, without any government regulation, and without a meaningful change in the retirement age? And, most importantly, without compromise?
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t is with great disappointment that I report to you that the D.C. Council voted last week to raise our income tax for the first time in 30 years. Last week, at our first meeting after the summer recess, Phil Mendelson and Mary Cheh led an effort to raise the income tax rate from 8.5 percent to 8.95 percent on incomes over $350,000. Cheh and Mendelson were joined by Councilmembers Jim Graham, Harry Thomas, Tommy Wells, Yvette Alexander and Michael Brown in passing the measure, giving the District the fifth highest income tax rate in the country. I have been opposed to the idea to increase the income tax rate ever since it was first proposed by Mayor Vincent Gray earlier this year. It was simply not necessary in light of the hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue already identified by the District’s chief financial officer this year. Notwithstanding the facts, proponents argued that the income tax increase was necessary to undo the ill-advised municipal bond tax – in fact, this was a false choice – an amendment I offered would have obviated the need for both new tax proposals due to the most recent $89 million in projected new revenue. My amendment failed, 7-6, however, after the seventh and deciding vote was cast by Mary Cheh to raise the income tax. Another justification presented by those who want to gratuitously raise income taxes is that it will make the income tax more progressive. In response to that point, I asked that we consider lowering the income tax rate for lower income taxpayers, which would make the income tax rate structure more progressive without stifling economic growth. In the same way the recent irresponsible brinksmanship in Congress undermined the confidence of voters around the country, not to mention the bond rating agencies, the disingenuous debate over the District’s finances will shake the confidence of District taxpayers who see their bills increase without justification. The District has also suffered an adverse action on its bond credit rating – while this was due to issues relating to federal government spending cuts, it could possibly have been avoided if the District had more money in its savings account. I am very concerned as we go forward about the attitude of the Mayor and the majority of the Council with respect to our finances. The city must live with the revenue we have, and we need to bring the exponential growth in government spending back under control. As fall approaches, there is much to do, and I look forward to facing the many challenges before us.
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he plantation that would eventually become Arlington National Cemetery was originally the inheritance of George Washington Parke Custis who, in 1802, commissioned architect George Hadfield to design a great house for him on the hillside site. Curtis knew it would be seen from many vantage points across the Potomac River in Washington, and it would serve as an appropriate place to store the mementos from his adopted grandfather, George Washington. It was completed in 1817, and for the next 50 years it served as a working farm. When Custis died, his only surviving child, the talented and vivacious Mary Anna Randolph Custis, inherited the house and in 1831, married her second cousin, a promising young Army officer, Robert E. Lee, who had graduated at the head of his class at West Point. The couple, who was married in the mansion, lived
there for the next 30 years and six of their seven children were born there. Lee served the Army faithfully, and when John Brown seized the arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Va., it was Lee who led the assault on the arsenal and arrested Brown. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Lee was offered the post of commanding the Union Army, but chose instead to stay with his home state of Virginia, which was seceding from the Union. While he was opposed to slavery and believed the Union would ultimately be preserved, he went to his study in the mansion in April of 1861, and wrote a letter resigning from the U.S. Army, casting his fate with the Confederate cause. The Lee family left, and the mansion was soon occupied by the Union Army, who made it a headquarters. When the army began to search for appropriate burial grounds for the Union dead, the Union General Meigs recommended the Custis Lee farm. He was only too happy to
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despoil the place and make it into a cemetery, because Meigs was Southerner who remained faithful to the Union, and hated the fact that Lee had joined the Confederate cause. While it is now a privilege to be buried at Arlington, it was not so during the Civil War. Instead, it was a series of muddy fields with the graves of soldiers who were unknown, or whose families were too poor to bring the bodies of their relatives back home to be buried. During the war, the farm still belonged to the Lee family until a property tax of $92.07 came due. Mary Lee sent the money in with a messenger, but it was refused, since the law said the owner had to appear in person. At that time Mary, who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, was confined to a wheelchair and couldn’t appear, so the family lost the mansion to the U.S. government, who bought it at a tax sale in 1864, for $26,000, and officially changed the name to Arlington National Cemetery. In 1882, the Lee family contested the purchase, brought the argument all the way to the Supreme Court, and won back possession of the property. Then, the fear was that the government would have to dig up the dead and re-bury them somewhere else. The argument was settled when Mary and Robert E. Lee’s son agreed to sell the property to back to the government for $150,000 and it was kept as a cemetery. After the war, Robert E. Lee went on to become president of what is now Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. While he remained a great hero in the South, he supported President Johnson’s efforts of reconstruction and reconciliation. But he never again set foot on his family’s legacy property after he left on April 22, 1861.
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Kevin McAllister as Jim Conley and the cast of the Ford’s Theatre Society production of the musical drama “Parade,” directed by Stephen Rayne. Photo by T. Charles Erickson.
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arade” (now at Ford’s Theatre through Oct. 30) sounds like a musical, it pretends to be a musical, it has fast numbers, soft numbers, ballads and rousing numbers that make you want to tap your feet. As musicals go, “Parade,” with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, is kind of subversive, so much so that an audience can get tricked into clapping after a rousing song sung by a gifted singer and then almost instantly feel weird for do so. The number in question is “That’s What He Said,” sung by Kevin McAllister as Jim Conley, an African-American janitor at a pencil factory in Atlanta in 1913. What Conley is singing is his testimony at a trial in which Leo Frank, the northern Jewish factory manager, is being tried on charges that he murdered 13-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker and dumped her body in the basement. Conley is singing a song, a bald-faced lie of a story in which he says he was witnessed to the aftermath of the murder and helped Frank dispose of the body. He sings “That’s What He Said” in friendly, furious fashion, it’s almost a vaudeville tune that gets people going, makes you want to dance, in fact. Of course, that’s not what you should want to do. You should be appalled, shocked, torn and bewildered by your own feelings, the natural inclination to clap for a show-stopping number at war with the horrible lie being told that will help railroad Frank to the end of a rope. More important, this is a true thing, a horrible event in post-Civil War southern history that was already replete with regular lynching and murders of blacks during Jim Crow days. Frank, a northerner from Brooklyn, had married a southern Jewish woman named Lucille and moved down South to manage the factory. Mary Phagan was killed on Confederate Memorial Day in Atlanta, which included parades and picnics, a holiday memorial celebrating Confederate valor and the loss of the old South. “Parade,” which had a run on Broadway under the auspices of producer Harold Prince no less, won a couple of Tonys but not much acclaim. It should get some here, where the story and theme resonate mightily. It’s also been deemed the centerpiece of the programming for the Lincoln Legacy Project and is a co-production with Theater J. It’s also an often powerful, gut-wrenching hybrid theatrical evening. Unsettling and disjointed, a sharp, thoughtful and creatively staged and performed piece that has some of the aspirations of both a serious opera and the kind of conscience-hitting plays that came from Arthur Miller. But it’s also not exactly what it seems to be, which is a musical. You sometimes think
that Uhry and Brown are using the genre to get audiences to interact with the material in unaccustomed ways, the better to make an impact. History tells us—and it’s no secret to tell the results—that in the end, Frank was convicted on almost totally fabricated, suborned lies and testimony by the victim’s friends, by the janitor and the Franks’ maid, among others, to satisfy the still bitter devotion to the Glorious Cause, a lasting hatred of northerners and blacks by the local Ku Klux Klan, supported by the establishment including a rabid newspaper publisher and author whose next book was going to offer up reasons why Jesus was not a Jew. The approach doesn’t always work. The casual use of non-traditional casting in having AfricanAmerican actors be members of crowds celebrating the Confederacy seems somehow altogether wrong, for instance. The music is often stirring, or, in quieter pieces with Frank and his wife, lovely and touching. Then again, songs pop up like period pieces from the times, and then again, you get a piece like “A Rumblin and a Rollin’,” which opens the second act, sung by black servants at a party with almost teethbared bitterness, a song that nicely is a bookend to a young Civil War-era soldier singing “The Old Red Hills of Home” setting off for war. In a large cast, some of whom double and triple up, Euan Morton and Jenny Fellner stand out as Leo and Lucille Frank, who, singing and acting, manage to give a full portrait of a married couple. Often at a distance from each other in the early going they reveal their boundless love for each other in crisis. Will Gartshore is downright scary as an extremist politician and newspaper owner, steely and merciless. Stephen Schmidt as governor, John Slaton and Hugh Dorsey as a solicitor general with political ambitions, effectively define men dealing with their consciences: Slaton finds his; Dorsey misplaces it. In the end, Slaton, after reviewing trial transcripts, commuted Frank’s death sentence to life, costing him his political future. A mob of KKK types broke into jail and hauled Frank out and lynched him. Frank’s murderers were not brought to justice and Mary Phagan’s killer was never found. Frank was granted a posthumous pardon in 1986, showing again, as if we didn’t know, that the wheels of justice grind exceedingly slow. “Parade” is, I think, a complicated, nuanced work, and the production does it justice and honor. It is not a history lesson, or even a heavyhanded dose of moral lesson. It’s a powerful hybrid that uses the musical theater form as a way of reminding us in disturbing, moving, complicated ways, of how we live today, how far we’ve come, and how issues of tolerance, race, ethnicity, and just plain expressions of out-andout irrational hatred remain with us.
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EDGAR DEGAS AT THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION By Ari Post
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s geniuses tend to be, Edgar Degas was a compulsive revisionist. Returning to his canvases again and again, often over the course of decades, the artist left behind a wealth of visual pathways into his process upon his death in 1917. As geniuses tend to be, Degas was also a bit of a contradiction. He was a founding member of the Impressionist movement, though he vehemently rejected the label and his association with it. Degas was a champion of an artistic revolution that moved painting beyond the gratifying of patrons and into the realm of true artistic exploration, paving the way for the explosion of cubism, abstract expressionism and beyond. He fought among critic circles for the collective reputation and legitimacy of himself and his colleagues—Monet, Renoir and Delacroix to name a few—and produced among his most acclaimed works in this time (roughly 1870s – 1880s). Yet he called himself a “realist” and rejected comparisons among his contemporaries. “What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters,” he said. But within each individual work, Degas managed to embody the monumental nature of artistic practice; he achieved a harmony and perfection of nature through practice, observation, trial, revision and an ever-scrutinizing eye. His methodical, repetitive practice is frequently compared to the subject of his recurring painterly infatuation, the ballet dancer. While the spontaneity of his compositions may seem frozen precipitously in time—his ballerinas in imperfect repose between moments of rehearsal, turning out, warming up, preoccupied with nothing beyond their physical composition— the delicate beauty of these moments turn out to be nothing less than the result of countless studies and immeasurable, tedious compositional revisions. This relentless strive toward an ephemeral balance, delicate as the air floating about the plane of the canvas, is illuminated remarkably in the Phillips Collection’s current retrospective of his ballet paintings, focused around his seminal work, ‘Dancers at the Barre.’ “No art is less spontaneous than mine,” Degas once said. It would seem fitting then that he was focused so irrevocably on professional dancers. The effusive, explosive nature of a pirouette, for instance, must be fluid and natural within the movement of the dance, but that graceful fluidity is something that only comes with obsessive, endless practice and repetition. And Degas
painted not the climax of the twirl, but the tenuous moments leading up to it—the revision, the edits, the scrutiny of practice. And he painted it within its own terms. Upon entering the third floor of the Phillips Collection, which has devoted the entire level to the exhibition, you immediately come upon the ‘Dancers at the Barre’ painting, the two ballerinas stretching side by side in their matching blue practice skirts. On the other walls of the room hang two other studies of the same scene, one nearly identical in composition, and one of the central model posing nude in the same stance. Throughout the exhibition, the Phillips chose to highlight Degas’ variation and repetition, even exhibiting infrared and x-ray photos of a number of the artist’s paintings to show them in their various stages of completion, exposing the way he moved and positioned his subjects about the canvas as well as their own axis—the adjustment of a leg, the arch of a back, the direction of a subject’s hair. There is also a large showcase of the connections made to Degas within the ballet in recent years, focused around a video of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s 2004 production of ‘Swan Lake’ at the Pennsylvania Ballet, which conceived its costumes and sets reminiscent of the nineteenth century Paris Opera as depicted by Degas. But the crowning achievement of this exhibition is exactly what it should be: the collection of the artist’s works brought together for this stunning exhibit. The beauty and wonder of Degas is heroically and intimately displayed, showcasing his most acclaimed paintings alongside his sketches, prints, charcoal drawings and enticingly tactile sculptures. It is an exhibit that shows us the complete portrait of not just the subjects, but of the artist. “Conversation in real life is full of half-finished sentences and overlapping talk,” said Degas. “Why shouldn’t painting be too?” This is an exhibit for those of us who want to experience the full conversation, and long to fall into a fierce, satisfying discussion with Degas in his own time. Degas’s Dancers at the Barre: Point and Counterpoint, will be at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, through Jan. 8, 2012. For more information visit PhillipsCollection. org.
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he small back office of The Phoenix is a jumble of papers, family photos and brightly colored do-dads. The single overhead light hangs low over the desk, illuminating the dark hair and olive face of Samantha Hays, the representative from the third generation of business men and women in her family. She has just returned to the shop after spending the morning apple picking with the fourth generation. “I think I always knew I would end up in the business,” Hays says. “There was a time when I was living in Aspen, and I was skiing and I was really having a great time. I was out there for seven years and I thought, ‘You know, I should get back to reality.’ It’s just such a great business, and such an amazing way to live my life.” The Phoenix was opened in 1955 by Hays’ grandparents, Betty and Bill Hays, who she continues to draw on for inspiration. The two founded the store with nothing but a station wagon full of folk art brought back from Mexico and a bit of business savvy. “That tradition of travel and working directly with the artists that we buy from is one of the reasons that I am so passionate about continuing in the business,” Hays says. “We have seen communities grow and thrive through the success of the art that they produce. It is very exciting to be a part of that.” Hays, who started working in the shop when she was 13, now works with the third generation of artists that her grandparents first discovered, as well as newer international artists and retailers. “I think that because we have been here for so long, the store has an image as ‘that Mexican store,’ when that’s really not the case anymore,” Hays says. “Our heart will always be in Mexico and that kind of relationship is something that we don’t ever want to lose. But I think that what we’ve tried to do as we move forward is let people know that we have this incredible jewelry and clothing collection that isn’t just from Mexico anymore.” Although she is the next rising generation in the family business, Hays still works very much in tandem with her parents, who each take on separate responsibilities at the store. “I am fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with my parents,” Hays says. “We have great communication and are constantly bouncing ideas off of each other about new lines and the mix that we have at the store.” Hays largely handles the clothes buying for the store, while her parents buy the jewelry and handle the accounting. Recently, Hays has scaled back her duties at the shop to focus more time on her two children, five-year-old Clara and three-year-old Theo, along with three dogs, two cats and a fish pond to round out her brood. “There’s a constant feeling of having one foot in both places and feeling like you’re not doing either one particularly well,” she says. “But it seems to work out. It’s nice to have a balance between the two.” Hays says that one added bonus of working in a family business is knowing that someone is always responsible for the store, whether she’s at home with her family or her parents are gone traveling. Of course, that’s not to say Hays and her parents always agree on things. During the recent
renovations of the store, tension rose around the old peg board on the walls, which her parents thought to be iconic, but Hays thought was no longer functional. The walls are now painted a clean, fresh white. Other changes include fresh paint, more functional displays and 30 solar panels that were recently mounted on the roof in keeping with The Phoenix’s message of social consciousness. The store’s Oct. 15 trunk show and styling event with Eileen Fisher will also be held with a socially conscious theme, as it will support So Others Might Eat, an organization Hays’ grandmother was passionate about. The Phoenix 1514 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20007 202-338-4404
Hope Solomon, Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos ope Solomon is a fast talker in pearl earrings and a leopard-print blouse. At 27, she has a thriving career on Capitol Hill in emergency preparedness, is a highly active member of the Georgetown Business Association and makes it clear that she will be taking over the family business sometime soon with no intention of giving up her passion for politics. Most people who know her describe her as a firecracker. “Anyone that’s been raised in a family business will know that it’s very difficult to sort of kick the parents out so that you can take over,” she says between sips of San Pellegrino. “Like
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I was talking to Samantha and Karen and we all have the same sort of issues. No matter how much you get your foot in the door, old dad over there, he’ll never retire. I’ve sort of tried to develop my own career while taking over just so I’m keeping busy.” Five feet away, Ed Solomon, or “old dad over there,” sits working at his desk and doesn’t seem to take offense to this statement. The Solomon family business, Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos, has been open for 34 or 32 years, depending on whether you ask Hope or her father. The business began with Ed and his wife, Gerri, in 1979 when they opened up a boutique providing bridesmaid dress rentals. Eventually, the store moved on from renting to selling bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns, finally branching into short-notice tuxedo rentals with more than 400 tuxes in stock. Solomon grew up with the store playing a leading role in her life. Her crib was in the back of the shop, and she spent her days in the store with her dad. “I’m an only child, so for me this store is like a fourth family member,” she says. “So, no matter where my passions go, this is my number one priority.” Solomon says that her current schedule is to work her “day job” on the Hill and spend nights and weekends “moonlighting” at the shop. Although this amounts to a practically 24/7 work schedule, she says that she doesn’t recognize being at the store as work because it’s “just something you do.” The store, which is small and uses “every square inch of space,” according to Ed, gets much of its business from generational customers: families who got their tux or dress there and are now bringing their children in. They refer their friends to the business, and the circle grows. He notes that for as small as their shop is, they rented out 60 tuxedos last weekend. And the daughter has plans to grow the business further. “I think the highlight is you have the ability to do whatever you want, whenever you want and however you want,” she says. “It’s very different from having worked in the corporate world where you’re given a direction and then you only have the ability to do that. I like the
creativity and reaching out to other businesses and the teamwork in Georgetown. That’s what I find just great. Being able to walk across the street and say ‘Hey, I need this from you,’ or ‘I’ve got this idea,’ and everyone sort of chips in and helps.” Solomon has already begun to bring accessories into the store, making it possible for brides and bridesmaids to shop in one stop, and plans to incorporate more event planning into their services once she starts working at Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos more full time. Her idea is to guide brides through Georgetown weddings, highlighting small businesses and the services they offer. Her goals, however, are not limited to the future of the shop. In her passion for politics she rules nothing out, whether it’s helping others with their platforms or running for a position herself. Her main concerns are for education, as a product of the D.C. school system herself, and the welfare of small businesses. She says that she got her political mind from her father. “I’m a little Ed,” she says. Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos 3237 P St. NW Washington D.C. 20007 202-333-5762
Karen Ohri, Georgetown Floorcoverings
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aren Ohri, a petite, young blonde, kneels down on the showroom floor of Georgetown Floorcoverings to wipe syrup and pancake crumbs from the face and hands of her 2-year-old son, Jayson. “I’m ‘ticky,” says Jayson, as his mother gives him a final check before sending him off to play with the carpet samples and few toys lining the walls of the store. Half an hour earlier, he had trailed his mom in to work, announcing to all who would hear that he’d gotten mom to buy him fast food from McDonald’s. “So, this is a lot of what it’s like,” says Ohri. “There’s good, and there’s bad. You’re always multitasking, Blackberry going off, child screaming in the background, the whole nine yards. But the nice thing, too, is that now the businesses [The Phoenix, Wedding Creations & Anthony’s Tuxedos and Georgetown Floorcoverings] are more established than when our fathers and grandfathers started them.” Ohri is a wife and mother of three kids, ages two to 13, and is steadily taking on more responsibilities at Georgetown Floorcoverings, the family business which her grandfather first opened their 1417 28th St. location in 1954. Now located at 3233 K St. where they’ve been since 1962, the business specializes in commercial flooring in everything from hardwood to linoleum, although they do some work with residential architects and designers. Like her father before her, Ohri started to work at the shop regularly as a teenager emptying trash cans, but she helped out around the shop since she was five, answering phones, dusting shelves and labeling samples. In 1998, she began working in the store full time. As a teenager with two siblings, Ohri never thought she’d be the one to take over the family business. Yet when her brother, the most likely candidate, followed his dream of becoming a firefighter and her sister moved to Minnesota to become a teacher, she found herself next in line.
“I’ve always liked it, but in high school I never thought I was going to run the family business. But as far as my dream job, now it is. I love what I do. And it does allow me some flexibility like bringing this little guy in to work,” she says, patting Jayson who is now slumped against her thigh. Ohri worked alongside her father, Ronald Swarthout, who is very involved in the business, until last Mother’s Day when Swarthout suffered an aortic aneurism. “It was the call in the middle of the night you never want to get,” Ohri says. “It was terrifying.” The family rushed together, her sister flying in from Minnesota that day. Strangely enough, Swarthout had just talked to his doctor about the possibility of an aneurism the day before, prompted by Ohri, whose intuition told her he might be at risk. “If anything is going to make you get into the ‘what are we going to do in the future’ train of thought, that’ll do it,” Ohri says. Since then, she has jumped in to take over the payables and many of her father’s other duties. Although Swarthout made a swift and full recovery, Ohri has kept these responsibilities. “I don’t know if he’s wanting to [retire], but I’ve kind of just continued doing what I’ve started doing because I feel like it allows him to have a life besides thinking ‘every Thursday I’ve got to cut checks and every Friday I’ve got to mail checks,’ ” Ohri says. “It’s been kind of nice for him, I think. And then he’s been travelling. Right now, he’s in Italy, which is huge. He would’ve never been able to go away like this.” Inevitably, things have changed about Georgetown Floorcoverings since Ohri’s grandfather first opened up shop. The family no longer lives or holds office upstairs in the “Watch Tower,” and her grandfather’s old organ – which he could and did play – is no longer stored in the back room. Yet aside from bringing the business into the 21st century, Ohri is dedicated to keeping as much the same about the business as possible. “I’m not changing anything besides updating and enhancing,” Ohri says. “I’m not the bratty daughter coming in to change everything and knock down walls. I don’t really want to go and reinvent the wheel too much because dad’s always been a great businessman.” Most of the changes Ohri has prompted have been aesthetic. “This is what it looked like before,” she says, whipping out a picture of a dated showroom which, upon second glance, is an older version
of the room she’s sitting in now. “We had a tikistyle roof for the samples.” The warm, muted tones that now decorate the space are aimed at making their residential clients feel more at home in the shop and can use the showroom as a functional space. Yet even without making any major changes, Ohri’s family and business keep her constantly busy. “The first day of my vacation we went to the beach and my phone rang at seven o’clock in the morning, and my husband said, ‘Why do you even leave it on?’ Well, because you have to! It’s a big responsibility, and I take it very seriously because it is my dad’s reputation and the reputation of the business,” Ohri says. “If something goes wrong with a job, I take it very personally because I just have such respect for my grandfather’s legacy and my father’s legacy. I just want to make sure I keep things going the same way they did,” she says as the youngest member of the next generation plays with stacks of carpet samples, just like his mother remembers doing as a child. Georgetown Floorcoverins, Inc. 3233 K St. NW Washington, D.C. 20007 202-965-3200
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utumn is sneaking up on us. The nights are growing colder and the clouds are holding back the sun’s warmth to prepare us for the coming season. In these precarious weeks between the end of summer and the onset of winter, it is the perfect time for those of us itching for a relaxing weekend getaway. Pastoral bed and breakfasts and luxury hotels surround the D.C. area. The landscapes of these mountain and riverside resorts are in a state of
Keswick Hall at Monticello
the Keswick Hall at Monticello. A little more than two hours away from Washington, this Hotel is a great combination of a romantic Inn and a large resort. Guests travel here from all over the world to stay at this intimate haven, rated the number-one small resort in the country by Conde Nast. Located in the heart of Virginia, it is the perfect spot for a long weekend getaway.
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autumnal serenity, and the weather is still warm enough to enjoy nearby attractions. Within 100 miles of the District liea a wealth of vineyards, rustic Inns, elegant cuisine and pastoral countryside to keep you satiated through the winter.
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massages and private cooking classes with the estate’s Executive Chef Dean Maupin, to private golf lessons, fireside billiards and couples tennis matches, there are countless activities to suit any mood. For wine enthusiasts, the Keswick has its own private vineyard and offers tours of the other renowned Charlottesville vineyards nearby. Having all the amenities of a large resort with the intimacy of home, you can spend an entire weekend exploring the wondrous fall terrain of Keswick Hall. Keswick.com.
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Goodstone Inn and Estate Close to The Ashby Inn and Restaurant in Middleburg, you can find The Goodstone Inn and Estate. The Goodstone Inn, with 18 rooms spread about a rustic estate, is a choice romantic destination, and fall is its peak season. There are many different activities available at The Goodstone. The estate grounds hold possibilities for hiking, biking and canoeing, all of which are included in the rates. For explorers, The Goodstone Inn can arrange activities such as hot air ballooning, horseback riding and history tours, while the many wineries in the area are a good choice for those seeking a more gastronomic experience. As fall season is the peak season for The Goodstone, they are already almost fully booked for October and November, but limited vacancies are still available. Goodstone.com.
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Resting on 3,000 acres of Allegheny Mountain terrain, The Homestead is a luxury mountain resort that has been spoiling their guests since before the American Revolution. This National Historic Landmark of a retreat is ranked among the world’s finest spa destinations, and has enough activities to keep you busy through the entirety of winter. There are a variety of suite accommodations from which to choose, including pet friendly rooms. Their world-class spa alone would nearly be worth the trip—even more so in the autumn months, when skin is particularly sensitive to the dry, cold atmosphere. Revitalize the mind, body and spirit with a hydrotherapy The Inn at Willow Grove treatment, and then, if the mood is right…go Moving south, The Inn at Willow Grove is see a movie at the in-house theater, or swim in located close to the town of Orange, Virginia. the naturally heated indoor pool, play tennis on Just under two hours’ drive from the District, the indoor courts, ice skating, bowling, snow this eclectic country inn presents itself as an tubing. To say the least, The Homestead underupscale, luxury retreat. Recently renovated, the stands how to make the most out of any season. Inn has 11 rooms and a gourmet restaurant. The With nine restaurants to choose from, guests surrounding scenery combined with the beauty can dine in almost any manner they please. Put Georgetowner.10.01.11_Layout 1 10/3/11 9:46 AMof Page 1 attracts guests throughout the year. the Inn on your evening’s best to enjoy French AmeriWith heated floor tiles, soaking tubs and firecan cuisine at 1766 Grille, or enjoy a poolside
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The Ashby Inn and Restaurant In the town of Paris, Va. lays The Ashby Inn and Restaurant. Just an hour outside the city, this popular travel destination offers respite for those jaded city dwellers seeking nature’s tranquility. A small Inn with 10 double rooms, it still has a restaurant of 70 seats that fills up every Saturday. For adventurous couples, nearby Sky Meadow State Park, which can be seen from the porch of the inn, offers great hiking and other outdoor activities. If you are looking for less strenuous quality time, the nearby town of Middleburg
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country nightspots frequented by the academic and local community, the Corner is a local watering hole, and a perfect place to enjoy a simple cup of coffee with a good book, grab dinner, or have a few drinks. Among the scenery, UVA’s historic chapel and the “Academical Village” are noteworthy sites particularly beautified by the autumn foliage. Restaurants to check out around Charlottesville include The Ivy Inn Restaurant and Hamilton’s at First and Main. Producing cuisine inspired by seasonal and locally grown ingredients, The Ivy Inn offers classic American fare with modern twists, such as pumpkin ravioli or veal osso buco with sautéed local bok choy. At Hamilton’s at First and Main, inventive pairings such as roasted halibut stuffed with chèvre, or crab cakes with lemon-basil aioli are the highlights of the menu. InnAtMonticello.com
The Ashby Inn, in Paris, VA is well known for its antique shops and local stores, and it’s historic downtown is worth just strolling through. Another great activity for those who want to relax but explore is a trip to any number of the over twenty local wineries located within 30 minutes of the inn. As this resort is tremendously popular, they are almost fully booked during the weekends leading up to November, so call in to see what’s left! AshbyInn.com
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The Inn at Little Washington When discussing luxury dining and accommodations in Virginia, The Inn at Little Washington garners the same reactions that one gets if mentioning Disney World to a four-year-old. The love child of renowned restaurateur Patrick O’Connell, a self-taught chef often accused of having “perfect taste,” and a pioneer of the local, organic movement, The Inn at Little Washington is one of the most highly decorated restaurants and hotels in the country—and just about the only nationally lauded two-for-one. This time of year, O’Connell’s celebrated kitchen is honoring the bounty of fall, one of O’Connell’s favorite occasions to have fun with the season’s best ingredients. TheInnAtLittleWashington.com
The Inn at Monticello Just a stone’s throw from Monticello proper, The Inn at Monticello is a five-acre Bed & Breakfast, and a convenient base of operations while exploring all that nearby Charlottesville has to offer. Just far enough outside the city to enjoy the rolling landscapes from your private porch or cottage, and down the street from a handful of vineyards, the Inn is still only a tenminute drive from the center of town. Once in Charlottesville, across the street from the UVA campus, visit the Corner. A stretch of coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores and
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amie Stachowski and his son, Josef, are taking over Griffin Market by Stachowski in Georgetown to open what Jamie calls “a rustic Hansel & Gretel house of beef,” featuring salamis and sausages as well as sandwiches (hand-cut pastrami – I’m there), beef, pork, and more exotic items like duck pate, fois gras, confit; prepared items like turkey for Thanksgiving, short ribs and meatballs. They plan to be up and running by November. The Capital Hilton at 16th and K Streets, NW, will open its restaurant, North Gate Grill, in November. It will open serving breakfast and lunch, before dinner service is added to the dining program. The name, North Gate Grill, refers to its location down the street from the north gate of the White House. The chef is Daniel Murray, formerly of Renaissance Cleveland. But before that, he worked here in D.C. at Blackie’s. Ray’s the Steaks and Ray’s Hell Burger owner Michael Landrum has opened the latest restaurant in his Ray’s empire: Ray’s to the Third, selling steak frites 13 different ways. It’s only open for dinner, with plans for lunch service in the future, located at 1650 Wilson Blvd in the Rosslyn/Courthouse area of Arlington. Richard Pawlowski, owner/operator of numerous Cosi and Qdoba Mexican Grill locations in the metro area, is opening America’s first outpost of London-based YO!Sushi in D.C. inside Union Station in 2012. The U.K. eatery
Michael Landrum is opening a new “Ray’s” restaurant
is known for its conveyor-belt style of sushi service, also known as a Japanese “kaiten” sushi bar, as the sushi rolls, sashimi and Asian salads and dishes are color-coded as the belt moves past. Pawlowski has teamed up with his good friend, Darren Wightman, who will serve as operating partner for YO!Sushi. Wightman was formerly the executive chef for YO!Sushi in the U.K. He also worked for London-based Ping Pong Dim Sum as executive chef.
Quick Hits BGR: The Burger Joint plans to open before year’s end in Gaithersburg’s Rio Center as well as in the Cascades in Sterling, Va. Also slated to open at Washingtonian Center: Nando’s Peri Peri and Café Deluxe. Al Forno, an Italian
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Food trattoria will open this fall at 3201 New Mexico Ave., NW, in the former Balducci’s space. The restaurant will feature a wood-burning oven for Neapolitan pizza, and outdoor dining, just like at its neighbor, Chef Geoff’s. New York-based Boqueria plans to open in Dupont Circle this fall, their first location outside of New York. They offer Barcelona-inspired tapas. Filter Coffeehouse plans to open its second location in Foggy Bottom near the World Bank at 19th and I Streets, NW. The plan is for it to be open before year’s end. EatWell DC who brought us Logan Tavern, grillfish, Commissary and The Heights, will open another Logan Circle eatery, The Pig at 1320 14th Street, NW, featuring – what else? – pork. They will source foods from their own farm, EatWell Natural Farm in La Plata, Md., and use locally raised pigs. They will also offer craft cocktails, American beers and wines from eco-conscious producers as well as small batch bourbons. A second quarter 2012 opening is planned. Relying mostly on the money he has made through his technology business, Steve Acup is opening Log Inn at Lucketts at Route 15 and Spinks Ferry Road. Although his plans call for a March 2012 opening, he has set up a mobile trailer with a commercial kitchen to give the neighbors a taste of what to expect at Log Inn. The restaurant will serve pizza, pasta, ribs, Italian beef sandwiches and cheesecakes. Acup is developing the recipes but hiring people to cook and execute the concept for the up to 125-seat restaurant. Chef Drew Trautmann, formerly of Mendocino Grille & Wine Bar in Georgetown, and Jawad Saadaoui, of Redwood in Bethesda, plan to open District Kitchen this month in the space where Jandara used to be at 2606 Connecticut Ave., NW, in Woodley Park. The 75seat space will offer American food, similar to Woodberry Kitchen (re: rustic) in Baltimore. Drew’s sous chef is Daniel Velasco, whom he worked with at Mendocino Grille. Town Hall restaurant, 2218 Wisconsin Ave, NW in Glover Park will be moving a block north into the old Blue Ridge space at 2340 Wisconsin Ave., NW. Eli Hengst and Jared Rager, owners of both places, negotiated a deal that also allows Town Hall to assume Blue Ridge’s liquor license. Their former space now also comes with its own liquor license, a very attractive amenity these days. Town Hall plans to be open in their new space by Thanksgiving. The Georgetown ANC approved a liquor license application for Malmaison, a restaurant
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slated to open at the corner of 34th and K Streets, NW. The owners also own and operate Cafe Bonaparte at Wisconsin Avenue and P Street, NW. The new dessert cafe’s name can translate into “naughty house” or “ill-fated domain” but is actually a reference to Dennis Marron is now at Napoleon’s Château Poste Moderne Brasserrie de Malmaison.
Chef Update Dennis Marron is the new executive chef at Poste Moderne Brasserie, adjacent to Kimpton’s Monaco Hotel near the Verizon Center. He comes from Kimpton’s Old Town property, the Grille at Morrison House and Jackson 20. Mark Timms has been named executive chef at 2100 Prime, the restaurant in The Fairfax Hotel that used to be the Jockey Club.
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Openings Update Passion Food Hospitality will open Burger, Tap & Shake before it opens District Commons at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, at Washington Circle in Foggy Bottom, which is sprouting foodservice options each month. District Commons will feature 20 American beers on tap. It will also be one of the few places in the area open for breakfast. Both should be open before the fourth quarter of 2011… The folks who own Tryst in Adams Morgan plan to open a taqueria at Lamont & 11 Street, NW. The working name is Margot’s Chair. If the construction gods allow, a January 2012 opening is planned. … Enzo Fargione’s Elisir on 11th Street, NW, in Penn Quarter plans to be open in October 2011 … The Hamilton, brought to you by Clyde’s Restaurant group in the former Borders space near Old Ebbitt Grill, will have three bars upstairs and two bars downstairs, and plans to be open before year’s end. Roti Mediterranean Grill plans to open on F Street, NW, the end of this month, and at Union Station, in first quarter of 2012. 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 703-4172700 or linda@lindarothpr.com or visit her web site at www.lindarothpr.com
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We are looking for an experienced live-in baby nurse/ newborn specialist to start work in December for approximately 4 months in Upper Georgetown. Applicants should be allowed to work in the US, speak good English, possess a nursing and have at least 4 years of newborn experience and be able to provide good references.
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Beginners to advance-level classes, and conversation classes. Enthusiastic and very patient. Years of teaching, Washington, DC. Contact: 202-270-2098 or getfrench@gmail.com
Applicant must be allowed to work in the US, speak good English, and be able to drive (with a valid US driving license). Role includes running errands and doing light household chores.
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MURPHY’S LOVE: INTIMACY & RELATIONSHIPS By Stacy Notaras Murphy Dear Stacy, My husband has lost his job. I have been doling out extra hugs, pats on the back, etc., but he seems annoyed when I do it. Why is he acting this way, when I only want to help? -Trying to be helpful in NW Dear Helpful, Oh honey, I know you are just trying to be helpful. It makes sense that you think your sympathetic actions would be perceived as such. But it sounds like Husband is translating it differently. Imagine it from his perspective. Your touchyfeely act is a direct result of him being out of work -– a bright, glowing arrow pointing out the fact that he has let you down. Some people (often men) struggle with shame in the wake of such a situation. Relationship expert and author Steven Stosny describes this as a result of the survival instinct: a male reacts protectively to a female’s fear-based anxiety. Husbands want to defend and support their wives, but when the perceived danger is rooted in something they, themselves, have or haven’t done, they feel like failures and are ashamed. Stosny explains that men respond in a variety of ways that undermine intimacy (turning the aggression back on her, withdrawing, stonewalling, etc.). You being extra kind and lovey simply highlights his shameful experience, and he’s not going to be talked out of that, it’s programmed into his cells. Instead, make an “appointment” to talk about your family game plan. Let him set the time. Ask him what might be helpful and be prepared to hear that it would be best not to talk about the situation for a while. He may need the buffer of a few weeks to really regain his footing. Stosny and I both recommend that you work to separate the content of the disagreement (e.g., his job loss) from the context of your relationship. Identify this fear/shame relationship dynamic as something that is happening to both of you,
and make sure that maintaining your connected relationship is your number-one priority. Leave the résumé editing to him, and help only when asked. If all this patience seems like more than you can take, find another place to channel your natural/expected/obvious anxiety. Exercise, phone a friend, start a new project for yourself. The point is that in this situation, Husband needs some breathing room. You can give that to him. Dear Stacy, I am the mother of an adorable four-monthold baby girl and have been married for three years. I know that every marriage struggles when babies become part of the deal, but really our marriage has never been very good. There’s just not a lot of love between us. We never seem to be able to compromise and always get stuck in arguments that last for days and never end with apologies, we just move on to the next argument. If I’m being honest, we had the baby because my biological clock said it was time, not because either of us really wanted to parent together. On the surface, I think I hoped it would make things better, bring us closer, but part of me also thought it might be just the thing to finally drive us apart. Looks like the second option happened. I am walking around in a fog all the time, crying a lot and not because of the hormones. My friends and family are sick of hearing me talk about this. I find myself feeling numb more and more of the time now. I’m tired of wishing things were different, especially when I see other husbands adore their families – it almost feels like mine hates us. I just don’t know what to do anymore. -Definitely Divorcing Dear Definitely, I’m sorry to hear that things look so definite. But since they do, there are some ways you can take care of yourself even as the romantic re-
lationship comes to a close. You have a child together, so you and New Dad will always have some sort of connection. Now is a good time to start to define what that next phase is going to look like. Do yourself a favor and be deliberate about this, or else be willing to accept that the disconnect you feel with New Dad today is likely to follow you into the divorce phase with even more painful results for both you and your daughter. If New Dad is willing, please revisit couples therapy. Not so that you can remain a couple, but so that you can work on some good communication strategies to help you over the next 18plus years of child-rearing. Make a connection with a good counselor who you can use as a reliable base for future tune-ups. Perhaps you also might consider collaborative divorce as a first step toward pulling the union apart. If it works, you will already have the experience of working together in order to create separate lives, a skill you will inevitably hone in years to come. I know I seem to say this every month, but every single one of your interactions with New Dad over the next several years is going to be part of the template that your little girl is developing for her own future relationships. Mommy and Daddy fight whenever they drop me off? That’s how you say goodbye. Mommy and Daddy talk trash behind each other’s backs? That’s how you treat your family. In other words, YOU ARE BEING WATCHED. Try to model civility and compassion whenever you can. Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist, practicing in Georgetown. Her website is www.therapygeorgetown.com. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. We really do want your questions! Send them confidentially to stacy@ georgetowner.com.
COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: UP IN SMOKE By Miss Dixie
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hat do you get when you cross one of Washington’s most innovative and crafty bar chefs with a New Zealand spirit that prides itself with being offbeat and irreverent? The answer is Gina Chersavani’s Up in Smoke, an award-winning cocktail forged from vodka and marigold topped off with an alluring poof of smoked sugar cotton candy. This whimsical tipple captures all the fun of an autumn carnival and combines it with sophisticated ambiance of an outdoor performance of Shakespeare in the park. Chersavani, a self-proclaimed “mixtress” is well known for the fanciful cocktails at PS7, where she presides. The Up in Smoke adds another creative choice to the already-eclectic menu. This fun concoction was designed for the World Cocktail Cup sponsored by 42 below Vodka. According to Chersavani, the idea of the contest was to be as daring as you want to be. “The rule rules were, ‘there are no rules’,” she explained. Her idea of cotton candy cocktail certainly fit the bill. ”It wasn’t so much as using cotton candy, but more of the idea of using it as a vessel,”
Chersavani explained. “It was a way of putting the sugar into a cocktail in a different form.” After winning the Washington, D.C., round of the competition, Chersavani had to tote her cotton candy-making machine to New York for the U.S. finals. She rode with the contraption on the train and schlepped it around Manhattan on a dolly. While she didn’t advance to the next round of the competition in New Zealand, luckily for Washingtonians, she brought her cocktail back to D.C. where it earned a spot on PS-7’s fall cocktail menu. While most folks do not have a cotton candy machine lurking in their kitchens, replicating Chersavani’s cocktail is easily achievable task for home bartenders. The drink is enjoyable with or without its fluffy topper. The base (minus the cotton candy) of the Up In Smoke is a mixture of vodka lemon, honey, bitters and marigold seed. While the latter ingredient may sound exotic, Chersavani says that it’s more common than you think. It can be purchased at Teaism, Whole Foods and health food store. She steeps the marigold as though she were making a pot of herbal tea to create a base liquid. The marigold gives this potable a bright and sunny fresh flavor. Even though she likes to utilize out of the or-
dinary ingredients, Chersavani prefers to keep the components in her cocktails accessible. She doesn’t like recipes where the ingredients are too difficult or rare to find. “That’s not going to work for most people,” she says. So, if you are seeking fall festival-style sweet and don’t feel like heading to the suburbs, swing by PS-7 for a decidedly adult twist on one of your childhood treats. Or, if you feel like relaxing at home, you can whip up this cocktail on your own and add a pinch or two of smoked sugar to suit your taste.
Up in Smoke
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1789 RESTAURANT
Your Dining Guide to Washington DC’s Finest
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.
BANGKOK JOE’S 3000 K St NW (One block from Georgetown Lowe’s theatres)
Complimentary valet parking.
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.1789restaurant.com
www.bangkokjoes.com
Open seven nights a week. Jackets required.
(202) 965-1789
CHADWICKS
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. Casual dining & a lively bar. 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. Located ½ block from the Georgetown movie theatres, overlooking the new Georgetown Waterfront Park
(202) 333-4422
CIRCLE BISTRO
One Washington Circle, NW Washington, DC 22037 Circle Bistro presents artful favorites that reflect our adventurous and sophisticated kitchen. Featuring Happy Hour weekdays from 5pm-7pm, live music every Saturday from 8pm-12midnight, and an a la carte Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm. Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.circlebistro.com
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 (202) 338-3830
CITRONELLE (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.
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) 333-0111
CLYDE’S OF GEORGETOWN
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! Located in sophisticated Georgetown, our café brings a touch of Paris “je ne sais quoi” to the neighborhood making it an ideal romantic destination. 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
Don Lobos Mexican Grill
3236 M St, NW
2811 M Street NW
This animated tavern, in the heart of Georgetown, popularized saloon food and practically invented Sunday brunch.
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.
Open for Dinner.
Clyde’s is the People’s Choice for bacon cheeseburgers, steaks, fresh seafood, grilled chicken salads, fresh pastas and desserts.
Valet parking.
www.clydes.com Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Sun 10am- 10pm
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Good GUys
3251 Prospect St. NW
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
(202) 337-4900
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1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW One of Washington’s most celebrated restaurants, Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time for almost a quarter of a century. Our oldworld 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
2311 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Georgetown 3100 South St, NW Restaurant & Degrees Bar & Fine Dining & Exotic EntertainLounge The Ritz-Carlton, ment in Glover Park since 1966 As featured on the cover of December 2007’s Washingtonian magaMonday-Thursday 11am-2am zine, Degrees Bar and Lounge is Friday-Saturday 11am-3am Georgetown’s hidden hot spot. Warm up by the wood burning Sunday 4pm-2am fireplace with our signature “FahrThe kitchen is always open! enheit 5” cocktail, ignite your business lunch with a $25.00 fourA Gentleman’s course express lunch, or make your special occasion memorable with Club an epicurean delight with the fire Only 21 and over, inspired American regional cuisine. please www.fahrenheitdc.com www.goodguysclub.com (202) 912-4110
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MAI THAI
If you’re searching for authentic Thai food in the heart of Georgetown, Mai Thai Restaurant is the place to go. 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. Come see for yourself. Happy Hour 3:30 - 6pm www.maithai.com (202) 337-1010
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 Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner Monday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Closed on Sunday Happy Hour Specials at the Bar Monday - Friday 5:00pm -7:00pm www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855
Peacock Cafe 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
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
(202) 944-4200
Shanghai Lounge
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*Newly Openned*1734 Wisconsin Ave.
1201 F St, NW
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. Shanghai Lounge is sexy, stylish, and seductive, it captures the flavors of Asia and we have created an exotic athmosphere, a place where you can unwind, have an exquisite meal, enjoy a drink and be around others to share in the experience.
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The Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s Georgetown Parish on O Street is always a joyous occasion. This year’s event took place on the unusually chilly afternoon of Oct. 2 on the church lawn. Treasured pets happily greeted their friends from various parks and neighborhood jaunts and seemed to recognize that this was a special occasion to honor St. Francis and his protection. Charles DeSantis’s basset Bella bayed on key throughout the gathering hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful. The event is canine dominant but at east two cats joined in and an unusual addition was Ben Sutherland’s leopard gecko Screech. Pets were individually blessed and received St. Francis medals. Treats for all followed in Blake Hall. - Mary Bird
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The Women’s Committee of the Washington Ballet took to the dance floor to music by DJ Pitch One at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 30. Mandy Delk and Elizabeth Wrege were event chairs for the Annual Ballet Soirée which included a suite from The Great Gatsby danced by Washington Ballet company members. Women’s Committee member Charo Abrams and her husband Larry provided a scrumptious buffet through their RSVP catering. Mont Blanc was a lead sponsor. Howard Parzow was the live auctioneer for items that included holidays in Greece, Paris and Turkey and dining opportunities with Artistic Director Septime Webre and Michel Richard at Citronelle as well as “kitchen theater” with Septime and Patrick O’Connell and The Inn at Little Washington. - Mary Bird
Women’s Committee President Pam Taylorwith husband Mark Taylor
Betty Baird, Charlotte Marshall
Maggie Sheedy, Board President Sylvia de Leon
Sarah Thornton, Erin Barnes Janet Shatz Snyder with husband Dan Snyder
Izabella Farr, Daria Manitu, Emly and Danielle Wheeler
Visit www.Georgetowner.com for more fun Social Scene events. Georgetown Village Launches The Phillips Collection Boating Party Embassy Series Presents Music of the Vilna Ghetto Experience Olney Ballet Theatre Gala Honors Mary Day 18th Annual Nyumbani Benefit & Auction Amy Casstevens, Whitney Aronoff
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SOCIAL SCENE LUNCH WITH ACTRESS LAST KISS OF SUMMER 8 GALA It is hard to believe that Last Kiss of Summer in support of Second Chance Employment Services recently held at The Four Seasons Hotel is the eighth such gala. ABC7/WJLA-TV anchor Alison StarCHARLOTTE ROSS ling was master of ceremonies at an evening of silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing. SCES Board Chair Ronald S. Perlman, M.D., hailed SCES as a “one stop show” to empower women. Ludy Green founded the non-profit organization in 2002 to promote financial security for at-risk women and their children through free and professional comprehensive employment training and placement services. SCES has helped more than 3,000 women and placed more than 800 clients in meaningful long-term employment positions. Already serving clients nationwide from its D.C. base, SCES is opening sites in Palm Beach and Los Angeles. - Mary Bird, Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan
Christine Warnke invited media pals to the City Tavern Club to meet actress Charlotte Ross, best known for roles in NYPD Blue and currently Glee. The actress was in Washington to join The Humane Society of the United States in Congressional briefings. The intent is to seek an end to invasive research on chimpanzees and promote passage of the Great Ape Protection and Costs Savings Act of 2011, which has strong bipartisan support in today’s cost-cutting climate. The United States is the only developed country continuing to confine chimpanzees in laboratories where they are frequently not used in active research but spend long solitary lives. The goal is to save taxpayers approximately $30 million annually by releasing our closest relatives in the animal kingdom to humane sanctuaries. . - Mary Bird, Actress Charlotte Ross with Michael Markarian, ExecuPhotos by Neshan H. Naltchayan tive Vice President of the Humane Society of the United States.
Debbie Rales, Ludy Green, who is President and founder of 2nd Chance and Event Chair, David Arkless. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan
Ludy Green, who is President and founder of 2nd Chance. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan
GO BO PARTY
UNITED STATES NAVY MEMORIAL’S LONE SAILOR AWARD The United States Navy Memorial’s Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective civilian careers while exemplifying the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.The 2011 award recipients will join an impressive list of men and women who have distinguished themselves by drawing upon their military experience to become successful in their subsequent careers and lives, while exemplifying the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Text and photos by Jeff Malet
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan
DC Councilman Jack Evans with Ben Johns, host of the Go Bo Party.
Cindy McCalip, VP Operations US Navy Memorial; John P. Cosgrove, Navy Memorial Board Member and Georgie Jones of Georgetown. Hostess of the Go Bo Party, Deb Johns with fitness expert Denise Austin. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan
CSPAN founder Brian Lamb was a 2011 recipient of the US Navy Memorial’s Lone Sailor Awards, Here standing next to the Lone Sailor statue at the US Navy Memorial.
Robyn Brown and Byrne Murphy. Photo by Neshan H. Naltchayan
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US Navy Rear Admiral Edward K. “Ted” Walker, Jr. (Ret.) and the 2011 Recipients of the US Navy Memorial’s Lone Sailor Awards, CSPAN founder Brian Lamb, NY Yankee and Hall of Fame broadcaster Jerry Coleman and actor Beau Bridges.
SOCIAL SCENE LIVING IN PINK CELEBRATES ITS CAUSE . . . AND LIFE With smart, strong women in the Fairmont Washington Hotel ballroom, the fight against breast cancer was on during Living in Pink’s eighth annual luncheon and boutique, Sept. 23. ABC7/ WJLA-TV anchorman Greta Kreuz introduced the awardees and speakers. Presentation of the Living in Pink Award was awarded posthumously to Thomas J. Sanzaro, M.D., and accepted by Mrs. Kathy Sanzaro with remarks by Colette Magnant, M.D. The Noel Soderberg-Evans Award was presented to Christine Teal, M.D., by Jack Evans, Ward 2 councilman. Guest speaker was Pamela Peeke, M.D., M.P.H. Founded in 2004 by two-time breast cancer survivor and mother of four, Michele Conley, Living in Pink is set to help find a cure for breast cancer so that the next generation of women will not have to endure the emotional and physical pain of breast cancer surgery and treatment. -Robert Devaney
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Bob Schieffer’s 20 years as anchor of CBS News’s “Face the Nation” -- which premiered November 1954 -- was applauded Sept. 21 at the St. Regis with politicians, journalists and other Washington types enjoying the warmth (or humidity), food and bipartisanship. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) was in the room along with former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Old and new media moved freely -- from familiar Posties, ThomsonReuters editors to Media Bistro. -- Robert Devaney
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