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PHOTOS AND TEXT BY JEFF MALET WWW.MALETPHOTO.COM 1. Michael Goldsmith as Romeo and Erin Weaver as Juliet. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, directed by Adam Posner, began its current run on Oct. 15 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Folger Theatre at 201 East Capitol Street, SE 2. Civil rights veteran Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) was one of 8 congressmen arrested in an act of civil disobedience on Oct. 8 after they blocked a main street near the Capitol during a massive rally seeking to push Republicans to hold a vote on a stalled immigration reform bill. 3. Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) pumps his fist as he leaves a closeddoor afternoon meeting at 3:28 p.m. on Oct. 16 where he told the Republican Conference of the House of Representatives that he would call a vote to reopen the government. 4. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) won a Presidential straw poll by social conservatives at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Oct.11. 5. SSG Thomas Lee (Ret.) competes against 35,000 runners at the Army Ten-Miler along the National Mall on Oct. 20. His amputation was the result of an IED near Camp Taji, Iraq in May, 2007. He competes in triathlons and running events with a prosthetic.

6. In English, this protestor’s sign would read "Our Families Can't Wait". The "Camino Americano: March for Dignity and Respect" took place on the National Mall on Oct. 8 to push for immigration reform.

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23 Wine Calendar

Editorial / Opinion

27 Chefs Go Fresh

Business

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10 Weekend in Philly

12 Featured Property FASH I ON 13

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ON THE COVER: Hannah Henry (T.H.E. Artist Agency) wears a Jason Wu dress (Saks.com) with vintage rings styled by Stara Pezeshkian in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for the full story, “Think Pink,” on page 13, photographed by Aaron Michael.

UP & COMING CRAFT FOR DOGS at Craft2Wear Show Designer pet clothing and accessories will be featured in a runway show at this year’s Craft2Wear. The Craft2Wear show represents the finest of American wearable-craft artists. The exhibitors will offer items for women and men in all price ranges, from one-of-a kind jewelry and custom shoes to many items under $100. National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW. Visit www.craft2wear.smithsonian.org.

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America Abroad Media Washington Awards Dinner Washington Post film critic Ann Hornaday will moderate a dinner that honors three leaders in television and film whose work exemplifies the power of media to educate and empower citizens. Awardees are Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, Aamir Khan, India’s acclaimed actor-director and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2013, and 2013 Nobel Prize nominee, the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW. Tickets are $350. Americaabroadmedia.org.

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‘Ghosts of Georgetown’ In Time for Halloween B Y I N A BJOR BEKK

hose who live in Georgetown may be familiar with stories about ghosts haunting the homes and streets of their neighborhood -- from the bridges over Rock Creek to Halcyon House and Georgetown University’s Healy Hall. Tim Krepp, D.C. tour guide and author of “Capitol Hills Haunts,” has accumulated ghost stories and spine-chilling tales about Washington’s oldest neighborhood in his lastest book, “Ghosts of Georgetown.” Tales of the beyond don’t seem hard to come by in an area that has been inhabited by European settlers since the 1700s and, of course, Native-Americans long before. Some of the fascinating stories include one of a séance that took place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laurie, which is rumored to have been attended by President Abraham Lincoln and first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Another involves Joseph Pozell’s tale about seeing an unexplainable black-haired lady in the Oak Hill Cemetery gatehouse. Stories of urban legends and myths are also included, such as one about Three Sisters Islands, just upstream from Key Bridge. It is said that three American-Indian girls drowned and were turned into rocks in the Potomac. “Ghosts of Georgetown” is an interesting read not only for those who live here but also for the supernaturally curious. To learn more, meet the author at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Dumbarton House. 2715 Q St., NW. ★ Suited for Change, a local non-profit that assists low-income women. Suitedforchange.org 1000 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 420

Suited for Change’s Designer Sale For the first time, Suited for Change is openOCTOBER 31 ing its designer closet to the public. What Howl-O-Ween at the Fairmont normally would be consigned to local consignFairmont Hotel on M Street is inviting friends ment shops will be for sale, including items and neighbors to stop by with their canine from Yves Saint Laurent, Burberry, Stuart companions to Howl-O-Ween Trick or Treating Weitzman, Coach and Cole Haan. Come early on Thursday, Oct. 31, ad Gtowner-Downtowner_Layout 1 10/8/13 1:54 PM Page 1 in the hotel’s courtyard toC2W sip a2013 cocktail and shop. All proceeds benefit

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All dogs will be treated to peanut butter doggie biscuits created by the Fairmont’s pastry team. Fairmont D.C., Georgetown; 2401 M St., NW

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‘Pride and Prejudice’ Afternoon Tea at Tudor Place Enjoy a celebration of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Join costumed interpreters for a spirited discussion of the author’s works during a lively tea, complete with sandwiches, scones and assorted desserts. Tour the entertaining spaces of the historic mansion to learn about Federal period entertaining in America. Tickets range $25 to $30. www.tudorplace.org/calendar. 1670 31st St., NW.

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Breathe Deep D.C. Join LUNGevity Foundation at the 5th annual Breathe Deep D.C. 5K walk to fight lung cancer. News4 chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer will again emcee the walk’s program and join in the walk. Uber is offering participants discounted rides to and from the event. Registration fees vary. Visit events.lungevity.org to learn more. The National Mall, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive, SW.

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neon “Georgetown” sign on Wisconsin Avenue. “I never thought I would see this day come,” Bell said. “It’s a miracle.” The sale represents BY R OBE RT DEVANEY an architectural and retail renaissance that likely will come for the intersection of Wisconsin AvArchitect Robert Bell Buys enue and O Street. A contract was signed a week Georgetown Theater Property ago. Bell is the single purchaser, he said. Georgetown architect Robert Bell will buy Bell, whose office at 3218 O St., NW, is steps the Georgetown Theater property with its iconic from the closed theater, which he will purchase from the Heon family. The theater is located at 1351 Wisconsin Ave., NW. While Bell would not disclose the final, negotiated price, the theater was put on the market three years ago for about $4.5 million. Bell said the rejuvenated property will include “retail, office and luxury residences.” With the ability to enhance or add windows, the space will have lots of light. The architect said the property will have “twice the amount of useable space,” while it will need only one-third of the energy previously used for the space. The idea of a book store and coffee for the main floor remains, but Bell did not say which business that might be. One real estate posting had described the property as consisting of “6,086 square feet -3,300 square feet on the main level and 2,700 square feet on the mezzanine level. The lot is 6,569 square feet with parking and a carriage house in the rear. … It is currently the largest lot in Georgetown for sale. This unique property hasn’t been available to purchase in 65 years. Great opportunity to own this important piece of historic Georgetown. … The property sits at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and O Streets in the heart of Georgetown. The zoning is C-2-A Georgetown architect Robert Bell. Photo by Robert Devaney

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allowing significant added value.” For Bell, the sale also represents years of negotiation with the Heon Family and years of design work and dreaming of what the property could become. “The Georgetown Theater is the missing link to restoring Wisconsin Avenue from Book Hill to M Street as one of America’s best streets,” Bell said. “Restoring the façade and vitality of this property will be a major improvement on the quality of Wisconsin Avenue and Georgetown.” Bell said he is “committed to keeping the historic and contextual character of Georgetown as well as generating luxury retail, office and residential spaces.” He added: “The design will be presented to the Advisory Neighborhood Commission and the Old Georgetown Board for approval at their November meetings.”

Big Changes Ahead for Georgetown Below M Street If three recent community and business meetings are any indication, look to see the Potomac waterfront, C&O Canal, K Street and Wisconsin Avenue and side streets south of retail-dominated M Street to undergo some serious upgrades in the years ahead.

• The Citizens Association of Georgetown hosted a panel at the Potomac Boat Club Sept. 26. Moderated by Bob vow Eigen, CAG vice president and president of Georgetown Waterfront Park, the others at the table were Scott Fleming of Georgetown University, Tara Morrison of the National Park Service and Erik Meyers of the Potomac Boat Club as well as

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• The group reconstructing the West Heating Plant and designing Four Seasons condominiums on 29th Street held a community get-together Oct. 8 to go over plans for the exterior of the formerly government-owned property. It was sold in June for $19.5 million to a development group, now known as Georgetown 29K LLC, made up of Georgetown’s Levy Group, the New York-based Georgetown Company and the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. South of the C&O

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• The Georgetown Business Improvement District held a brainstorming session for its Georgetown 2028 initiative Oct. 3 at Washington Harbour. Topics included enhancements along the C&O Canal, a Georgetown Metrorail station, transportation choices, restaurant and retail, K Street and the waterfront and collaboration among community groups. The ambitious ideas ranged from widening the towpath of the canal to building a pedestrian bridge to Roosevelt Island as well as a gondola to transport people from Georgetown to Arlington. Visit GeorgetownDC.com and click on the tab, “Georgetown 2028,” for details.

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vice president of the Conservation Fund. The four spoke to a standing-room-only crowd in boat club’s main hall. After many decades, the time appears to be finally at hand that a new boat club will be built on the shores of Georgetown. There are at least three variations as the NPS has issued its 2013 Non-motorized Boathouse Zone Feasibility Study. Meanwhile, the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority may need to build run-off tunnels, disturbing the shoreline and delaying any new construction.

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TOWN TOPICS Canal and the Fours Seasons Hotel, the plant -- which was completed in 1948 and generated heat for federal buildings -- will be partially demolished and converted into space for about 80 condominiums. Ignacio Bunster, landscape architect of Georgetown Waterfront Park, showed plans for a new park space around the West Heating Plant that will link the Waterfront Park with Rock Creek and the C&O Canal. The property at the canal will offer a new pedestrian bridge. Along Rock Creek, bikers and joggers will be able to loop around to Georgetown Waterfront Park. An elevated park will be built over the old storage yard.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Friends of Rose Park Gala, Tudor Place, 1670 31st St., NW. Sunday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m., Georgetown Concert Series, concert organist Nathan Laube, St. John’s, O Street. Saturday, Nov. 2, Night Nouveau, benefit for S&R Foundation, Evermay Estate, 1623 28th St., NW. Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., ANC2E meeting, Georgetown Visitation Prep, Heritage Room, Main Building, 35th Street at Volta Place, NW

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The advisory neighborhood commission for Glover Park is running a survey on Wisconsin Avenue traffic before it comments on Nov. 4 at a transportation committee meeting, chaired by councilmember Mary Cheh. The survey site states: “Voices have been raised, mostly loudly by people who do not live in Glover Park, against the lane changes on Wisconsin Avenue, which were designed to slow traffic through our commercial center and increase pedestrian safety. The lane changes on Wisconsin Avenue north of Calvert Street have already been reversed. It is possible this hearing will result in a decision to return Wisconsin Avenue in Glover Park back to the way it was before the streetscape project.” For more details, visit anc3b.org.

Eno Wine Bar, next at the Four Seasons Hotel, at 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, opened Oct. 18.

Olivia Macarons Sells Out Olivia Macarons celebrated its grand-opening this weekend. It is across Dean and Deluca’s and along the west side of Georgetown Park.

Tory Burch Set to Open Nov. 1 Designer Tory Burch will open an accessories boutique Nov. 1 at 1211 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

Goorin Bros. Hat Shop Coming Next Month Goorin Brothers, the classic and “original bold hatmakers” from San Francisco, will set up shop in November.

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EDITORIAL/ OPINON

Shutdown Losers? The American People

he great and partial government shutdown of 2013 is still over. It seems that a rather large majority of the American people blame the GOP, in general—and the Tea Party, in particular—for what happened. This is the same American people whom Republican Senator Ted Cruz, the gadfly and patron saint of the get-rid-ofObamacare movement at all costs who convinced Tea Party diehards in the house that this was a smart move, professed to be looking out for. As an unsuccessful for a city council seat once said in response to finishing last in a multiple-candidate race: “The people have spoken—the bastards.” Actually, the people are the smart ones in this shutdown that should never have happened. They are also the victims, a fact that still seems not to have gotten through the heads of people like Cruz, and Misters Boehner, Lee, Issa and their ilk. After 24 billion in lost moneys to the United States Government and U.S. taxpayers, after thousands of government job and man hours and paychecks lost for almost a month and a near-default avoided only at the last moment, it was the rest of the country that lost. And isn’t it strange that the guy who couldn’t muster a quorum or wouldn’t call a vote actually had 88 Republicans vote for the deal—a punt to January—faster than you could say let’s get out of town. “We fought the good fight and we lost,” said a resigned—just a mood, not a fact— House Speaker John Boehner. Wrong, Mr. Speaker. You lost, but so did the American people and it was not a good fight. It was stupid, wrongheaded, irresponsible and reckless

fight, and in terms of Mr. Cruz, cynical. This was the guy who kept telling everybody that the polls weren’t harming the GOP, that the fight was winnable, and, standing in front of World War II veterans being used as a photo op at the WWII Memorial, wondered out loud who could do such a thing as keep the vets from seeing the memorial. Why you could, Mr. Cruz. Cruz was unrepentant in the end and insisted that he would “do anything necessary to get rid of Obamacare.” Everybody else, including many angry veteran Republicans in the House and the Senate, were angry at the backlash, at the fruitless stratagem which may have, if not fatally, certainly seriously hurt the GOP’s politically. But then this was never more about anything else but politics. I heard a cabdriver hesitantly tell me in response to the shutdown, which hurt cab drivers in their pockets, like everyone else in this city, that it seems strange to foreigners that America still insists on telling other countries how to run their affairs when they can’t seem to be able to run their own. The politics of dysfunction and paralysis seems pretty obvious to everyone. With Obamacare seemingly about to implode under the burden of—get this, too many people unable to get on the website—it seems likely the GOP will now settle for calling for hearings with the intent of permanently downsizing Kathleen Sibelius, head of the Department of Health and Human Services, at least for now. Most people think the GOP could not possibly push for another shutdown scenario. Don’t count on it. January next is coming fast. Do your Christmas shopping now. ★

To Pay or Not to Pay Taxes I’m a deadbeat. Eight years ago, I purchased a two-year old condo in a beautifully manicured gated community with tennis and volleyball courts, swimming pools, clubhouse and gym, and covered parking in Florida across the street from a major league baseball training camp. A bank offered me one of those ridiculous nothing-down, interest-only loans. I declined, put 20 percent down, and made regular payments. Three years later, Florida real estate crashed, and dragged my condo with it. Twothirds of its value vanished. It was so far underwater that it could take decades to recover. My bank went broke, the next bank went broke, and the third bank sold my loan to a fourth bank working for Fannie Mae. The banks wouldn’t

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involves a number of “little goblins” marching from Stead Park in Dupont Circle, past Whole Foods, TD Bank and Logan Hardware to Logan Circle. Spectators are welcome. I hope you are enjoying this fall as much as I am, and I encourage you to join one of the many great community events still ahead. Hope to see you there! ★

Coming Up in the Georgetowner Look for more stories on the candidates running for Mayor of Washington, D.C., in the issues ahead -- and on our website, which has additional stories and additional photos with articles in the newspaper. Our anniversary year will see more interviews, profiles and news, especially on what is being called the “New D.C.” and also on what we will now be calling the “New Georgetown.” What exactly do we mean? Keep reading.

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credit card even though my income is good, my house has no mortgage, my credit cards are paid in full, and I have some savings. Lenders simply don’t trust me. Last week, most Republicans voted for the U.S. to default on its debt ceiling to prove, somehow, that we are serious about out budget deficits. When countries such as Spain, Russia, and Greece and cities like Detroit defaulted, interest rates and unemployment rates skyrocketed to 25 percent. They still face years of severe financial problems. The debt ceiling a quirk of history. Before 1917, Congress had to approve all specific types of borrowings. In 1917, the first debt ceiling law was designed to allow the Treasury to issue the types of debt necessary to finance World War I. After Congress passed Budget Control Act in

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BY JAC K EVAN S he fall has arrived, along with the change of seasons that really defines the Washington region. The beauty of this area is that we really do have four distinct seasons to enjoy. Lots of fun fall events are underway in our community. On Oct. 29, I will have the opportunity to serve as the Grand Marshall of the 25th Annual High Heel Race near Dupont Circle. The neighborhood holds a special place in my heart, as it was my first home in the District. For those unfamiliar with the event, it involves thousands of spectators gathering on 17th Street, north of P Street, the Tuesday before Halloween to watch hundreds of costumed revelers race down the street in their high heels. The next day, Oct. 30, the Rose Park farmers’ market is open for its last day of the season. Luckily for the residents of Ward 2, several of our other neighborhood farmers’ markets continue through the fall, such as Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle and Penn Quarter. This leads us to our next big holiday, Halloween, which also happens to be my birthday. The Metropolitan Police Department again did extensive planning for the crowds associated with Halloween to ensure a safe celebration throughout the District. I will once again be a “wrangler,” helping at the “Little Goblins Parade” on Oct. 26. This family-friendly parade

BY D AVID POST talk to me, so I couldn’t sell the condo without paying more money in a market gone sour that was not my fault. Realtors, lawyers, and bankers all gave me the same advice: Default and do a short sale. That took 18 months. During that time I collected $20,000 rent. At closing, I offered it to Fannie Mae, but Fannie Mae told me to keep the money since any payment would cancel the sale. At the end of the year, it sent IRS Form 1099 on which I had to pay tax. It was the wrong amount – a lot higher and a nice round number. Fannie Mae said if I could prove how much I really owed, it would replace the form. I knew that defaulting would destroy my personal credit. (Before doing this, I talked with my bank to make sure it wouldn’t hurt my business.) Now, over two years later, I still can’t get a new

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1974, the debt ceiling was raised simultaneously as Congress passed appropriation bills. In 1995, after the federal government shutdown, Congress separated the spending authorization process from the debt ceiling. Since then, Congress passed trillions of dollars on spending bills without providing the money to pay those bills. No other nation has a U.S.-style debt ceiling. No other nation approves spending without making the money available. No other nation is that insane. My strategic and intentional default did not prove to my creditors that I was a tough negotiator or that I was serious about dealing with my debt. It proved that they don’t trust me, won’t lend me money, and charge extra. It proved that a deadbeat is a deadbeat. ★ Jody Kurash Stacy Notaras Murphy David Post Alison Schafer Shari Sheffield Bill Starrels

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Upscale Resale: Georgetown’s Boutiques BY C ORRIE DY K E

ith crisp temperatures and the holidays quickly approaching, nothing is quite as refreshing as updating your fall and winter wardrobe. And while it sounds festive, a closet makeover may not bring much cheer when shopping for high-end items on a budget. However, five second-hand stores and consignment shops here in Georgetown are keeping resale upscale, trendy and, most importantly, affordable. Ready to update your fall wardrobe? Let’s get shopping.

Buffalo Exchange is a national chain that opened its store at M & Potomac a year ago. The store has both women’s and men’s clothing and shoes as well as women’s accessories. The store is not consignment, but resale where trades are made over the counter and sellers paid on the spot. Those selling items can either receive 50 percent of the sale price for store credit, or be paid 30 percent in cash. Store credit never expires and can be used at any Buffalo Exchange. The Georgetown store’s associate manager Sade Persad says the store buys in items based on what is current and trendy. “From Target to Saks, we don’t look for certain brands.” Persad said. “If it’s something that we feel reflects our customers, we buy it in.” The personal aspect is appealing to Persad, who said the store interacts with customers to cater to what they are shopping for. Inventory reflects local shoppers, making every Buffalo Exchange store different. Persad advised to check out the store frequently as inventory is constantly changing and items can sell within five minutes of being on the floor. Buffalo Exchange works with local charities and also holds a number of promotional events.

The store is light and bright, and clothes line both walls with two small curtain-drawn dressing rooms at the back. “I designed the store to emulate your super fabulous, hardworking and maybe famous friend’s closet,” Johnson said. Opening a store had been a dream of Johnson’s since she was a little girl. When the economy went sour, she decided to open a highend consignment store. Both Johnson and store manager Lolly Amons are local, yet their consigners span beyond Georgetown. “We have clients all over the country so our store has closets from Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Hawaii, Palm Beach and South Hampton,” Johnson said. Ella-Rue carries new with tag items from top designers like Shoshanna, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel. Most of the women’s clothing and accessories in the store have an East Coast vibe, according to Amons, and consignors get a 50-50 split of the final sale price. Ella-Rue holds fundraisers for charities and often supports animal rescues. It will host a third-anniversary party in early November. Ella-Rue is at 3231 P St., NW, and is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. The newest consignment shop on the block is Reddz Trading, which opened in June. Owner Wendy “Red” Ezrailson opened her first trad-

Buffalo Exchange is located at 3279 M St., NW. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday; noon to 7 p.m., Sunday. Krista Johnson opened Ella-Rue, a high-end consignment shop, in November 2010. The boutique is named after Krista’s two rescue dogs: Ella, a Pit Bull, and Rue, a Jack Russell terrier.

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ing store three years ago in Bethesda, Md. But Ezrailson’s retail experience didn’t start there. She and her husband owned Commander Salamander and Up Against the Wall in Georgetown for 40 years, before taking on consignment. Back in her “old stomping ground,” Ezrailson said her vision for Reddz was to make it look like a boutique. “I wanted to make it look really nice inside so people shop in a good atmosphere,” she said. The store boasts bright red doors with accents of red décor on the inside. Reddz merchandise includes brands from J. Crew through high-end designers. Ezrailson said the store is diverse— you could be looking for anything from a Chanel suit for $800 to a J. Crew top for $18. “I like that we have a nice variety in the store—letting everyone in— not feeling rejected in anyway,” she said. The store carries women’s clothing and accessories and men’s clothing, however Ezrailson said she’s waiting for men to bring in items. Shopping at Reddz is all about looking for the treasure, according to Ezrailson. Sellers receive 30 percent for the item or 45 percent in the form of a trade card to use in the store. “You will have a great experience selling your clothes with us,” she said. Trading at Reddz happens at 1413 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Open 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday.

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he rain came down on Fashion, Arts and Design Georgetown, but shoppers and art buffs still took to the streets Oct. 10, 11 and 12. Shops and galleries featured free drinks, deejays, discounts and more. No one could have anticipated the rainfall during the event’s planning, but the sparkling champagne, pumpkin decorating, and other weekend activities managed to attract decent crowds. The Georgetown Business Improvement District launched FAD this year to fill the void left by the former Fashion Night Out, an event that included fashion shows, free facials and cosmetics. FNO’s founders pulled the plug on the global affair. So, the BID put together a uniquely Georgetown fashion event, incorporating art and design to generate broader interest.

FAD’s fashion-focused Friday event had shoppers trudging around with umbrellas, taking refuge in the many participating stores. Unfortunately, the rain had a negative impact on attendance. “We’re feeling defeated by the weather,” said Madewell’s store manager Kasie Lynn Clouser during Friday’s event. She also looked to the bright side, saying, “Rain or shine, people are coming out because they know about it.” Evidently so, numerous people could be seen walking around Madewell, sipping complimentary sparkling champagne. United Colors of Benetton hired a DJ and held promotional sales for the event. Store manager James White was optimistic despite the rain. “There are still people walking around

ready to shop,” he said on Friday. Saturday’s design and arts day featured a variety of activities, ranging from interior design tip sessions to eCruiser rides around Georgetown. The weather improved from Friday, as did attendance. The Book Hill Art Gallery Walk, led by designer Christopher Boutlier, proved very popular. Families came out to take part in the pumpkin carving at Patisserie Poupon. “There were lots of people out and about,” said BID communications manager Sherrie Winston. “It was great.” Winston is pleased with the participation in FAD’s kick-off year. She is looking forward to planning and executing FAD 2014 with her fellow BID members. “It will be bigger and better,” she said of next year. ★

Back on M Street is another consignment chain, whose flagship store started just outside of Boston 40 years ago. Second Time Around has seen a lot of foot traffic in Georgetown, according to the store manager Lauren Broccoli. Broccoli said college students are catching on to the idea of resale. “Clients are telling their friends and it’s a great way to replenish your wardrobe,” she said. Second Time Around carries women’s clothing, shoes and bags at their Georgetown location. Broccoli said the store is special because people are “on the hunt” for something unique but always walk out surprised. The shop stands out because it has a little of everything, catering to an age demographic of 17 to 75, according to Broccoli. Consignment payment with the store is monthly and consignors receive 40 percent of the final sale. Consigning a high-end designer handbag will get you 50 percent of the sale. Clients can keep the sale as in-store credit for wardrobe recycling. Second Time Around is at 3289 M St., NW, and open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday; noon to 6 p.m., Sunday. The last stop of chic consignment in Georgetown is Tari. The boutique feel of Tari causes many customers to walk in unknowing it’s consignment. “We try to find our balance within it,” Alida said. “Overall it’s a positive and people enjoy the shopping experience.” Tari takes in moderate brands to high-end designers and vintage pieces. “Always expect to find some little treasure here,” Alida said. The store is affiliated with D.C. Fashion Foundation and supports local designers by featuring their pieces every season. Tari has both women’s and men’s clothing as well as women’s accessories. Owner Sara Mokhtari builds relationships with clients through the store’s unique consignment process. Consignors have a 50-50 split. Items in the store are marked at 65-75 percent off retail and new items with tags are marked at 50 percent. Consignors get a 60-40 split if they make the sale for store credit. “It’s always great to take a peek in because you never know what kind of deal you will find,” Alida said. Tari is located at 1525 Wisconsin Ave., NW., and open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday.

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Tour Philadelphia Like a Local BY JENICE ARMSTRONG

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o, the next time youse come to Philly, you’ve gotta do more than see the Liberty Bell and buy a cheese steak. Excuse the stank Philly addytude as well as the vernacular but the City of Brotherly Love has a whole lot more going on than what you see in a Rocky movie. So, while it may be fun to make like Rocky Balboa and run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts, that’s only the beginning of what all there is to do here. Begin a leisurely fall weekend with a trip to one of Philly’s newest and best attractions, the Barnes Foundation. Originally located in a Philadelphia suburb, the impressive art collection opened in downtown Philadelphia in 2012 – which was an exciting thing for fans of the eclec-

tic collection of paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse and Picasso that once belonged to the late Dr. Albert C. Barnes. Tickets are required. You could easily spend a whole day taking it all in. But why? A whole city awaits. Grab a late lunch on the run at the Reading Terminal Market, Philly’s famed historic farmers’ market. You’ll be dazzled by the sights and smells and have so many food choices you won’t know whether to get a freshly baked pretzel or one of the city’s famed hoagies. (The turkey hoagies with provolone cheese at Salumeria are a personal favorite.) For some Pennsylvania Dutch flavor, slide onto a counter stool at the Dutch Eating Place. Their open-faced turkey sandwich is a classic choice. You can’t go wrong with that.

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Same thing with the apple dumplings. plore at least one. When it is time to walk off all that food, head Northern Liberties is the buzziest thanks to east on Market Street in the direction of Indepen- new development that includes a European-style dence Park. Skip the line for the Liberty Bell and piazza surrounded by cool restaurants and funky head over to Independence Hall, the birthplace boutiques. It’s a popular space for concerts, of the U.S. Constitution. You’ll need a free ticket festivals, and screenings. This past summer, to tour it. Afterwards, the President’s House is a Brooklyn’s famed flea market began opening short walk away and well worth it. This open- at the Piazza on Saturdays. You can’t go wrong air exhibit plays tribute to Presidents George with going where the locals dine. We hang out at Washington and John Adams and the nine slaves P.Y.T. for burgers or Darling’s Diner for an oldwho served at that house under Washington. You fashioned diner feel that’s open 24 hours. don’t need a ticket to walk around and imagine The doors to Philadelphia’s first casino what it would have been like to have been owned opened in 2010 and since then, SugarHouse Caby a man who fought the British to ensure free- sino, 1001 N. Delaware Avenue, has become a dom for Americans. fun hangout for gaming fans. Since you’re already steeped in history, walk But if you’re looking for something more past the Betsy Ross House at Second and Arch seasonal, catch a night-time Terror Behind the streets. The house is open March through Nov. Walls Tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary. For30 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Cost: $5 per adult. merly the most famous prison in the country, this For dinner, the historic City Tavern, 138 S time of year, it’s the top Halloween attraction in 2nd St., is a classic pick. It’s a replica of a for- Philly. The final date for the haunted house is mer spot where many of the founding fathers Nov. 9. Purchase tickets online at easternstate. once dined. In keeping with that historical heri- org for the best deal. tage, the servers wear period clothing and you can order 18th century-esque dishes such as mallard duck sausage and colonial turkey pot pie. But this is Philly and good food is everywhere. Whether you’re talking an authentic Philly cheese steak from Jim’s Steaks on South Street (this is where I would go if I still ate cheese steaks) or one of Stephen Starr’s popular restaurants. My favorite? Continental because of the lobster mashed potatoes with red wine reduction sauce and fried calamari salad. There’s a Continental in Old City as well as Center City. Day two in Philadelphia could start with a brisk walk around picturesque Rittenhouse Square, Philly’s most fashionable address. Think high-end stores, stately homes and condos and a peaceful, in-city park setting. Afterwards, re- Red velvet pancakes and layered with strawberry mascarpone cheese at wards yourself with a hot cup of coffee. Green Eggs Café But skip Starbucks in favor of Philly’s own La Colombe at 130 S. 19th St. You won’t End your getaway with a Sunday brunch at find a lot of extras there like soy milk and sand- Green Eggs Café (there are three locations) with wiches, but the coffee is soul satisfying. Enjoy it an order of red velvet pancakes and layered with there or take it with you as you stroll along Wal- strawberry mascarpone cheese. Yes, that’s a calnut Street, Philly’s ritziest retail strip. Shopping orie-laden dish, but with all the walking you’ve in Philadelphia is changing as big-name, major done around Philly, you’ll have more than earned retailers such as H&M, Zara, Theory and Apple the treat. ★ have replaced home-town stores which had been Jenice Armstrong is a columnist for the Philadelphia long-time staples on Walnut Street. Since Philadelphia is known as the city of Daily News and is a native Washingtonian. neighborhoods, make sure you take time to ex-

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Modern ‘Leger’ in Philly BY R ICHARD S E L DON n the catalogue for the exhibition “Léger: Modern Art and the Metropolis,” a photograph shows the painter at the opening of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Gallatin Collection in 1943. Age 62 at the time, Léger stands in front of his 1919 masterpiece, “The City.” He looks like a working-class Frenchman, a veteran of World War I, who has carefully parted his hair, combed his moustache, and put on his best jacket and tie for the occasion. Fernand Léger was such a man, but he was also one of the most sophisticated artists of his generation—and it was quite a generation. Born in 1881, he was less than two years younger than Matisse and about nine months older than Picasso. We are far less familiar with Léger than with these 20th-century superstars. Fewer examples of his work are owned by American museums and retrospectives are rare (the last, at MoMA, was in 1998). But this is also because, trained as an architect and designer, much of Léger’s artistic activity extended beyond easel painting to mural painting, sculpture, set and costume design, and even filmmaking. Curated by Anna Vallye, the Philadelphia exhibition centers on this range of activity, much of it collaborative, in the Paris of the 1920s. Parts of the show, which runs through January 5, evoke the urban vibrancy of the Machine Age that inspired Léger and his colleagues. At the entrance, on a large screen, is a captivating—if gray and grainy—two-minute trip

and a siren. The images, in rapid alternation and succession, include smiling lips, a peasant woman climbing stairs carrying a sack, parrots, automobiles seeming to run over the viewer, and kitchenware in motion. Those who have visited the Ballets Russes exhibition at the National Gallery will find a sidebar in the Philadelphia show, as Léger designed sets and costumes for Ballets Suédois (Swedish). An abstract backdrop designed by Léger for that troupe’s 1922 production of “Skating Rink”—inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s film “The Rink”—dominates the rear wall. But the centerpiece of the exhibition, though it comes early on, is “The City,” on view along with three good-size oil studies. Nearly ten feet wide and seven and a half feet high, “The City” demonstrates a mastery of color and composition that is hard to grasp. You could imagine it being cut up to make eight great, mostly abstract paintings, or more, except that it is seamless, a thrilling and beautiful whole. Other paintings on view have this quality of being somehow both challenging and beautiful, including, “Disks of 1918,” “Mechanical Elements of 1924,” “Composition of 1923-27” and the extraordinary post-Cubist café scene “Composition with Hand and Hats of 1927.” There are also works by artists such as Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay-Terk, Lissitzky, Man Ray, Metzinger, Mondrian, and Murphy (his wonderful, very “American Razor”). The only reference to Léger’s later career

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The City, 1919. Fernand Léger, French, 1881 1955. Oil on canvas, 7 feet 7 inches x 9 feet 9 1/2 inches (231.1 x 298.4 cm). Philadelphia Museum of Art, A. E. Gallatin Collection, 1952. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris up the Eiffel Tower, filmed by Thomas Edison and James White in 1900 at the Paris Exposition Universelle. This is one of half a dozen films playing continuously in the exhibition, several with modernist soundtracks. One, the landmark “Ballet Mécanique of 1924,” is a 16-minute experimental film codirected by Léger and American filmmaker Dudley Murphy, accompanied by a score by another American, George Antheil, for percussion, pianos, player pianos, propellers, electric bells,

is the seven-part “Study for a Cinematic Mural of 1938-39,” a commission for Rockefeller Center that was never carried out. Though the informality of these works is partly due to their being studies on cardboard, they also have a Rousseau-like vitality, incorporating an almost cartoon-like Statue of Liberty. They remind us of another artist from Normandy, Raoul Dufy, and of Léger’s importance as a precursor of the Pop artists of the 1950s and 1960s.★

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The Government Shutdown and the Effect on Mortgages BY BIL L STAR R EL S

he short-term agreement that ended the partial government shutdown and raised the debt limit ceiling, reached by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama, was greeted by a collective sigh of relieve by the mortgage industry. The immediate reaction by mortgage markets saw an immediate moderation in mortgage rates. Conventional mortgage rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were up to 4.625 percent before the agreement was reached. After the agreement was inked, the rates on 30-year fixed rate mortgages came down to 4.25 percent with no points. FHA mortgages were pricing around 4.25 percent to 4.375 percent before the agreement. Post debt-ceiling gridlock, FHA rates on 30-year fixed money was around 3.75 percent. This represented an improvement of more than 50 basis points. If the debt ceiling was not raised, and the government defaulted on its debt, the markets would have been turned on their heads. Interest rates would have skyrocket that quickly. The only folks who disagreed with this dire assessment were the self-proclaimed economists of the Tea Party, which engineered the shut down and the threat of default. The serious consequences of what default would have meant to the economy of the United States and to the world was one of the few con-

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Michele Conley speaks lovingly of her “phenomenal” friends, a couple who have adopted four young, in-need children. She gushes at their selflessness, their generosity. Conley’s admiration is cut short, however, because she’s made plans to prepare them dinner. This thoughtful gesture is typical of Conley, a maternal angel and twotime breast cancer survivor that fills her days with giving and sharing. She is Washington, D.C.’s very own Wonder Woman, having perfected a trying balance as a daughter, mother, friend to many, exercise enthusiast and owner of a State Farm Insurance agency. In the past year, for instance, Conley has moved her youngest son into his freshman college dorm, roamed around France with her mother and completed numerous 10-mile and half marathon running races. She’s done all this, while maintaining her position as founder and leader of Living in Pink. Conley founded Living in Pink in 2003, after seeing her mother battle breast cancer, and then personally fighting and overcoming the disease twice. Her independent, nonprofit organization supports research to further the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. “We celebrate women that are living, surviving and thriving,” says Conley. This year’s big celebratory event will be the 10th Annual Living in Pink Luncheon & Boutique, scheduled for Nov. 1 at the Fairmont Washington Hotel. Greta Kreuz, reporter and anchorwoman of ABC7/WJLA-TV, will be the introductory speaker, as she has been for almost every annual luncheon thus far. “She’s fabulous,” says Conley. “We asked her initially, and she’s volunteered to speak every year since.” The luncheon will also feature the annual presentation of The Living in Pink Award and the Noel Soderberg-Evans Award. The Living in Pink Award recipient is generally, but not always, a physician who has done something special for women and breast cancer. This year’s recipient is Rachel Brem, M.D., Director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center at George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health. The Noel Soderberg-Evans Award, presented by the Jack Evans family, is given to someone carrying on Noel’s legacy as, what Conley calls, “such a wonderful person, fighting and staying positive for her loved ones.” The recipient of this award will not be announced until the luncheon’s award presentation. Living in Pink’s Luncheon & Boutique continues to be a success, year after year. Conley passes on the praise to the 12 Living in Pink committee members. “There’s no way this could happen without them.” She’s looking very forward to this year’s event and is immensely proud of the organization’s accomplishments. “The committee is amazing,” she says. “It’s fantastic that we’ve been able to keep almost all of the same committee members and keep this going year after year,” she continues. “The power of people working together: that’s what has made this what it is.” H

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where your ball lands? Well, me, but I shouldn’t. Highlights of the round for me included the approach shot to the slightly inclined, elevated shelf-like green on #4, and the tee shot into the deep left side of the soup-bowl valley on #7. No matter if it was your second or third stroke (or fourth, fifth or sixth), the approach shot over the pond on the par 5 #16 hole was spectacular, and the uphill tee shot over water to the 18th green ended the round on a high note. I also appreciated the mountain-inspired acoustical smack of the flag being dropped to the green by far away fellow golfers being audible from a great distance away. At this time, I would not recommend using orange or yellow balls. The Canyon Ranch Spa services that my wife availed herself of were reportedly luxurious, and she almost overslept for dinner. The post-

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surroundings, the men-only natural springs five miles away that Thomas Jefferson once soaked in provided me warmth and humor, as I listened to a fellow bather lament upon the color choices of the “noodle” flotation devices that were available to us grown men. A jacketed affair, complete with late-era live band music, dinner in the main dining room lasted about as long as a good movie. Starring roles were pheasant and strip steak, with cameos by crab Louis and oysters Rockefeller. The menu at Jefferson’s, the other upscale restaurant at the Homestead, looked equally appealing and will have to wait for our next visit. The Old Course at the Homestead, built in 1892, is home to the nation’s oldest first tee in continuous use. Last Sunday morning it was home to 30-something degree weather, as the first cold snap appeared out of nowhere. The cold burned off to become a crisp, beautiful, sunny mountain day with spectacular views making an appearance once again. The Old Course, while not in the same league as the Cascades, is the best kept example of resort golf I have ever seen. This is a perfect course for a couple or a family to play. The back tees might keep a seasoned golfer happy with yardage and difficulty, but a seasoned golfer would never think to complain about either because of the available views. Memorable golf moments for me were the tee shot at the par three #5 against the “double-mountain” looking backdrop and the five minutes my wife and I marveled at the views down the #13 fairway from the tee box. I really enjoyed playing the Old Course with my wife and will file this in the “Special Round” category. Whichever activities I chose to participate in

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on my visit to the Homestead, I was still going to be left with a list for future visits. Falconry is not something you see every day, and learning how to fly fish in the mountain streams surrounding the Homestead are two things on my list. The hiking trails and horses may see more of my wife in some future trip. When we first pulled into Hot Springs and I saw the Jeffersonian brick and white grounds of the Homestead, and when we later exited onto Sam

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Easton’s Waterfowl Festival: Tradition, Fun C

BY AR I POST ome rain or come shine, Easton, Md.’s annual Waterfowl Festival is on the horizon, Nov. 8 to 10. A regional tradition that dates back more than 40 years, the Waterfowl Festival is an ode to the natural history, untamed beauty and landmark conservation efforts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, featuring our favorite animals in its surrounding ecosystem. Sportsmen and art connoisseurs alike will find something to admire at this festival, founded by an ambitious local community who envisioned an event that would share with visitors the unique heritage of the Eastern Shore they so treasure. The festival also helps to preserve the ecosystem, raising funds to protect the wildlife and habitats that are integral to the area’s way of life. The nonprofit organization, which initially raised just a few thousand dollars a year, now totals more than $5 million in conservation grants to hundreds of projects by more then fifty organizations. The festival’s new conservation arm, Waterfowl Chesapeake, was founded in 2011 to further enhance the organization’s ability to support waterfowl and the environment. This event captures the true romance and excitement of the area’s wild birds, while tipping a hat to the sport they create that has so long intoxicated hunters and birdwatchers. From decoy exchanges to art exhibits, and from a children’s fishing derby to wildlife photography classes, Easton’s Waterfowl Festival truly has something for everyone.

A canine competitor in the annual Dock Dogs Competition at Easton’s annual Waterfowl Festival.

SPORTING, HUNTING, CALLING AND TASTING Each November, proud duck and goose callers from across the country and Canada journey to Easton to vie for the coveted title of “master caller.” At the Festival’s annual Calling Contest, men and women perform their best calls in front of more than 600 spectators. One of the most popular festival events is the Retriever Demonstrations. The Retriever Demonstrations are entertaining and impressive, as these skilled canines show off by leaping into the pond to fetch a thrown or hidden dummy. You don’t have to be a hunter to appreciate the intelligence demonstrated by the retrievers and the training skills of their handlers. Another canine-crazed event is the Dock Dogs Competition, where the stands fill quickly to watch dog after dog race down a dock to splash into a pool of water. The competition measures which dog remains airborne the farthest or highest. The Wine, Beer and Tasting Pavilion will host an array of local food and beverage vendors, offering a true taste of the region. From locally brewed craft beer to famous Maryland crabs, it is the perfect pit stop amidst the veritable flurry of Festival activity. Tastings are free after a $10 entry fee, and drinks may be purchased separately by the glass or bottle to take home.

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY During the festival, a series of galleries and exhibits will be open throughout the day, featuring art and artists devoted to the local waterfowl culture. One of the original Waterfowl Festival galleries, the Art at the Armory Painting Gallery presents an array of exceptional artists offering a variety of work encompassing a wide range of

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subject matter, style and price. In addition to waterfowl, wildlife and sporting art, the artists present landscape, floral and maritime scenes, both as original paintings and prints. The Artists Gallery and Workshop, hosted by Easton Elementary School, allows visitors the rare opportunity to see artists at work, demonstrating the techniques and skill required to create the artwork so admired in its finished form. Working artisans are willing and eager to discuss their work and tricks of the trade, from carving to painting and photography techniques. Demonstrations throughout the day make this exhibit a delight for many and an educational must for all aspiring young artists. There is also a myriad of special programming throughout the weekend, from classes and demonstrations to competitions and performances. For children and families, the art activities at Easton Elementary School feature carving and miniature painting classes. There are also beginning and advanced digital photography workshops with photographer Will Hershberger, as well as a pastel painting workshop hosted by renowned wildlife and landscape artist Clive Tyler. The Buy, Sell, Swap event at Easton High School is a popular festival staple, getting collectors together to haggle and bargain with their wares. This traders’ bazaar focuses on decoys, hunting and sporting memorabilia, sporting books and much more, with prices ranging from pocket change to the thousands of dollars. Whether a dedicated collector, first time buyer, or browser, any visitor will find something of interest. There is all this and more at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Md. So, brush up your duck calls, shape up your pups and get on out there. ★ For more information, visit www.WaterFowlFestival.org.

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3000 K St. NW (One block from Georgetown AMC Loews Georgetown 14) 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.

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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

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. Now Serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm Reservations suggested. www.bistrotlepic.com

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

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

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

Open dailyfor breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

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

1639 Wisconsin Ave. NW Established in 2013 Opened in August 2013, Pho Viet and Grille is a family owned Vietnamese style restaurant who caters primarily to Georgetown residents, students, and local business owners. Our family has over 20 years of restaurant ownership experience. Our goal is to bring homemade traditional Vietnamese dishes to Georgetown. We strive to offer Georgetown the best quality Vietnamese and authenticity with a relaxed atmosphere and ambiance. Come visit us once and you’ll be ours forever! www.PhoVietGrilleDC.com

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1054 31st St. NW Lovers of history and seafood can always find something to tempt their palette. Overlooking the historic C&O canal, we offer fresh seafood simply prepared in a casual relaxed atmosphere. Join us for happy hour Monday – Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm featuring $1.00 oysters and half priced drinks. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm Complimentary Parking www.seacatchrestaurant.com (202) 337-8855

1063 Wisconsin Ave., NW Filomena is a Georgetown landmark that has endured the test of time and is now celebrating 30 years. Our old-world cooking styles & recipes brought to America by the early Italian immigrants, alongside the culinary cutting edge creations of Italy’s foods of today, executed by our award winning Italian Chef. Try our spectacular Lunch buffet on Fri. & Saturdays or our Sunday Brunch, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. www.filomena.com

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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

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

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What’s Cooking, Neighbor? TERESA VELAZQUEZ BY WALT ER NICHOL L S

o matter what the occasion – a birthday, staff gathering or family reunion – Teresa Velazquez dusts the kitchen counter top with flour and makes her have-to-have pizza from scratch. The main course is most often a pie topped with assorted vegetables and pepperoni. But first in the oven goes an “appetizer pizza” covered with caramelized onion and goat cheese, everyone’s party-starting preference. “It’s very rich, and you don’t want to eat five slices of it,” says Velazquez, co-owner of the Georgetown coffee bar and bakery destination Baked & Wired, which she opened with her husband Tony in 2001. (She traces her love of pizza-making to her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, where her German-Irish parents ran a weekend-only pie shop called “Teresa’s Pizza.”) Anticipating the all-pizza menu, guests gather at the couple’s wood frame farmhouse on lower Foxhall Road. Velazquez is better known for the handcrafted small batch fruit pies, cupcakes, brownies and cookies, available at Baked & Wired and shipped nationwide. Our favorite (and her choice as well) is the buttery, sweet and salty “Bee Sting” shortbread bar with a honey almond topping. Just as exceptional is the shop’s addictive golden crisp “Hippie Crack” granola, loaded with bits of tart dried cherries and Turkish apricots.

Over the last decade, the family business, tucked away on Thomas Jefferson Street, has grown significantly and now has more than 40 employees. Teresa directs baking quality control, while Tony oversees what she calls “our evolving direction of business.” Son Zak, 26, is in charge of the coffee program and daughter Tessa, 24, handles social media and marketing. Their success has much to do with attention to detail, the high quality of the baked goods and the shop’s mellow atmosphere. “We are extremely neighborhood-focused and feel we are part of Georgetown,” she says. “That’s tremendously important to us.” More and more tourists are stopping in for a slice of quiche and a ice cream sandwich. Word has spread. In the August issue of Travel & Leisure magazine, B & W was named one of “America’s Best Bakeries.” For home entertaining, chef Velazquez always presents the pizza pies on a classic John Boos & Company butcher block cutting board, sliced into 3-inch squares. Wedges don’t cut it. “It’s a regional thing,” says Velazquez. “That’s how we do it in Ohio.” ★ What’s Cooking, Neighbor? visits with wine, food and entertaining professionals, who call the Georgetown area home. Georgetowner dining columnist Walter Nicholls is the food critic for Arlington Magazine, a former staff writer for The Washington Post Food section.

Tony and Teresa Velazquez’s current favorite restaurants: Unum in Georgetown for the lamb shank and Pines of Rome in Bethesda for the white pizza.

CARAMELIZED ONION GOAT CHEESE PIZZA

Ingredients: For the dough:

3 large yellow onions about 1 1/2 pounds

1 3/4 cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees)

5 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 envelope (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons mild olive oil, plus more for bowl,

1 tablespoons sugar

sheet pan and cooked pizza

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups bread flour, preferable King Arthur

1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 1/2 cups packaged shredded Italian mix cheese

About 1 cup whole wheat flour, but depends on

4 ounces goat cheese

dough, you can use the bread flour but the whole

1/3 cup pine nuts

wheat gives dough a hint of a nutty flavor)

Baby arugula (optional)

Directions:

and knead 3 or 4 times to remove any air pockets. Let rest 5 minutes. Using your hands, spread the dough out in the pan, gently pushing it into place to form an even layer. If the dough resists, let it rest for a few minutes and try again. Let rest 15 minutes. When the dough is ready, drizzle a thin coat of olive oil over the surface of the dough. Distribute the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes, sprinkle on fontina and Italian cheeses. Top with the caramelized onions. Place pieces of goat cheese on top and then sprinkle with the pine nuts. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the edges start to get golden and the crust is firm enough to be moved off the pan. Remove from the oven, loosen the pizza from pan with a large flat spatula and slide pizza directly back onto the oven rack. Bake for 10 minutes until crust is brown. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes. Lightly drizzle top with olive oil and, if desired, top with the baby arugula.Slide onto cutting board and cut into squares.

Prepare the dough: In a small bowl, mix together the warm water, yeast and sugar. Let sit for about 15 minutes until a layer of foam has accumulated on the surface. Mix in 1 tablespoon of the oil. In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour and salt. Slowly add the yeast mixture to the flour, stirring to combine. Once flour is incorporated, dust work surface with some of the whole wheat flour and transfer the dough mixture to the floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough comes together is a spongy ball that can hold its shape but is still is slightly sticky. Do not over knead. Coat bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn the dough over to thoroughly coat with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until double in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Prepare the topping: Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, sugar and salt and adjust the heat to medium. Cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until the onions are soft and have turned a light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. Assemble the pizza: Adjust the oven racks so one is in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Use 2 tablespoons of the oil to lightly grease a 12-by-16-inch rimmed silver baking sheet, or one of similar size, a dark sheet will cook the bottom of the pie too fast. Dust the work surface with whole wheat flour as needed. Transfer the dough to the floured surface 22

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The Italians Are Coming, the Italians Are Coming! BY SHA RI SHEF F IE L D his past week, D.C. Wine Week introduced the city’s wine loving public to an array of wines and venues. The goal of D.C. Wine Week is to educate D.C.’s population and expose local wine businesses, restaurants, and chefs to the area’s wine enthusiasts. The stars of the week were the Italians (wines that is). From chef Christianne Ricci’s Italian Wine Fest at her restaurant i Ricchi, to the Italian wines served at the week’s closing Saturday brunch at Sonoma Wine Bar on the Hill, some delicious Italian wines were featured. Lucky for us, these beauties arrived just in time to inspire great food pairings with the rustic flavors of fall. At i Ricchi’s Wednesday night patio Italian wine fest, chef Christianne beautifully paired over 15 wines with two simple Tuscan inspired dishes: cannellini beans in a rosemary tomato sauce with grilled pork sausage and fried polenta sticks and an herb chicken with bay leaf on crostini sandwiches. Ricchi’s fare paired perfectly with the wines from the various Italian wine regions poured that eve. Sonoma Wine Bar hosted the closing event with an assortment of brunch items from a sausage breakfast sandwich to the ubiquitous melon wrapped prosciutto, but the fare was a good foil to the three Italian sparkling wines served. The best of the Italians are below and perfect for pairing with fall’s heartier meals. Many are available locally through Schneider’s, Paul’s, Rodman, MacArthur’s, Circle Liquors and Weygandt Wines and should retail under $30. Enjoy!

Ca’ del Pucino Prosecco This wine is made from Glera Prosecco grapes. Prosecco is a sparkling wine normally made in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy. This Prosecco has a fine bubble display and is refreshingly balanced. It is soft but has some nice complexity with mineral and peach flavors as well.

acidity will pair well with shellfish dishes. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Fattoria Del Cerro This vino is a blend of Sangiovese, Colorino, and Mammolo grapes. A clone of Sangiovese is the predominate varietal in the blend and it makes this wine very drinkable. It is smooth with black cherry and black plum flavors. Tannin is only slightly detectable. Pair with grilled meat, hard flavorful cheeses or enjoy alone. Il Bruciato, Guado Al Tasso A blend of 65-percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 20-percent Merlot and 15-percent Syrah inspires flavors that remind you of cinnamon and all spice. This intensely colored red wine is a great go-to everyday wine. Pair with grilled meats, rustic soups, chili and grilled sausage.

D.C. Wine Week Lovisolo Brut Nebbiolo Spumante Rose 100-percent Nebbiolo grapes along with its surprising pale onion skin color announces that this sparkling wine something different according to the tasting menu handed out. Indeed it was for a sparkling rosé. Upon tasting look for basil, mint, cherry and strawberry flavors. Valpolicella Classico, Nicolis Valpolicella is a wine region in Verona, Italy. Wines from this region are simple and range in quality. This Valpolicella is rich in ruby color and flavor but light enough to be drunk alone. Drink it with charcuterie, mortadella and tomato-based dishes. Greco di Tufo, Loggia Della Serra This wine hails from the Campania region of Italy and is made from 100-percent Greco grapes. This white wine has wonderful floral aromas. Its

Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica Antinori This wine is made from 100-percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Napa Valley. However, the family that makes the wines uses its Tuscan roots to create a rich Italian style wine. Mild tannins make this cabernet drinkable alone. Coco, coffee and baked black fruit flavors abound. If you want to wait to have it with food, it will go wonderfully with osso buco, prime rib and brick oven pizza. Col Solare, Antinori & Chateau Ste. Michelle Here is another red, born from a collaboration between the U.S. and Italy. The Washington state winery Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Tuscan winery, Antinori partnered to produce this bottling. The Col Solare is a blend comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. This wine has rich smoky flavors. The Merlot adds cinnamon and pepper spice notes to the blend. While just a touch of Malbec in the blend rounds this wine out and gives it elegance. Try steak with sautéed mushrooms, rack of lamb or game with this wine. Saluté. ★

D.C. WINE Bacchus Wine Cellar 1635 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-337-2003 Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Georgetown Wine & Spirits 2701 P St., NW 202-338-5500 Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. Georgetown Safeway 1855 Wisconsin Ave., NW 202-333-3223 Thursdays and Saturdays, 5 to 8 p.m. Wine and cheese sampling The Local Vine Cellar 425 11th St., NW 202-618-3383 Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. DCanter Wine Boutique 545 8th St., SE 202-817-3803 Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6.30 p.m. Chain Bridge Cellars 1351 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 703-356-6500 Thursday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. Slate Wine Bar + Bistro 2404 Wisconsin Ave, NW 202-333-4303 Tuesday Oct. 29, 7.30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 7:30 p.m. Calvert Woodley 4339 Connecticut Ave., NW 202-966-4400 Friday, Oct. 25, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 5 to 8 p.m. Schneider’s of Capitol Hill 300 Massachusetts Ave., NE 202-543-9300 Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.

‘New Europe’ Restaurant in Town: Capitol Prague BY MA RIE L OISE A U

eorgetowners craving a modern twist on Europe’s cuisines need go no farther than the intersection of M and Potomac. Capitol Prague, a quaint restaurant and café duo, presents delectable European fare in the heart of the town. Owners Bohumil Foist and Jaroslav Bosnovic, residing in the D.C., area and Slovakia, respectively, opened the eatery in May 2013. They brought on general manager Lucia Davila, a Slovak Georgetowner to personally represent the restaurant’s roots. “It is the first restaurant of its kind in Georgetown,” Davila said. While Capitol Prague specializes in Czech dishes, it is expanding its menu to include a variety of nontraditional European favorites. “We’re more than goulash,” Davila said. “We want to have a little bit of everything.” The restaurant is featuring Oktoberfest selections, available through the end of the month, as well as its on-going lunch combos and weekday happy hour. Choices include beef stuffed potato dumplings, beer braised pork and more. Happy hour consists of appetizers, chef’s specials, European wines, authentic Czech and Slovak beers

– especially world-renowned Czechvar beer -and specialty cocktails at reduced prices. It is not limited to October and can be enjoyed 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch deals began when Capitol Prague began serving lunch in September. Guests can mix and match different menu items. One can enjoy soup or salad with half a sandwich for just $9.99, or a hefty meal of soup or salad with Czech sliders or an entrée, plus coffee and dessert for just $19.99. More combinations exist, and hungry passersby are encouraged to stop in to mix and match as they please. Georgetowner staffers walked across M Street to savor a dine-in lunch experience at Capitol Prague, close to the newspaper’s office. We stuffed ourselves with smooth, flavored Illy coffee, large-portioned appetizers and lunch entrees. We nestled into comfortable beige seats and ordered a very rich steak tartar and potato pancakes topped with fresh, crunchy red cabbage as starters. We sampled the melt-in-your-mouth goulash as well as the halušky, an authentic Slovak potato spaetzle topped with smoked bacon and bryndza cheese. The halušky turned out to be

a collective favorite. Despite having different food preferences, we were each able to order entrees to our liking. A traditional veal schnitzel with grilled asparagus proved a bit too much to finish after appetizers and samples. The vegetarian relished every last bite of a refreshingly light buffalo mozzarella salad with avocado, drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Hefty appetizers and entrees left no room for dessert, but we had sampled them earlier in the month. For anyone Capitol Prague’s chef Marco Tellaki and general manager Lucia Davila. craving something sweet, options include a fruit parfait, sweet crepes, strudel, traditional bread pudding restaurant, Capitol Prague. and rum-infused sponge cake. Go get a taste of Europe, and check out the Up the avenue, Glover Park has the vener- Oktoberfest specials before November rolls able Old Europe Restaurant, which we also like. around. ★ But Georgetown now has its own “New Europe”

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mother, but try not to psychoanalyze too much. The story I’m telling myself about this (and let’s be honest, we all tell stories to ourselves about why others do the things they do) is that she has worked out a solution to calm any anxiety she has about being watched by you as a mother. The advanced scheduling approach may be a coping mechanism for something that has nothing to do with you, although you may be the trigger. If it works for her, can’t it also work for you? I understand that you are hurt. But at the end of the day, if you really want to see your grandkids, she has given you a method. My advice? Respect her boundaries and follow the guidelines to get on her calendar early and often – and be enthusiastic when you do. ★ Stacy Notaras Murphy (www.stacymurphyLPC. com) is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. This column is meant for entertainment only and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Send your confidential question to stacy@ georgetowner.com.

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With our economy in a meltdown during late 2008, I first wrote about this very special place in the heart of Georgetown that is a media sanctuary for so many, regardless of what’s going on in the world. For decades, George Salon has been home to hairdressing for dignitaries, media magnates and regular folks looking for a quality cut, blow dry, manicure or pedicure. At the Four Season’s Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue at Georgetown’s eastern gateway, it’s a glamorous place people continue to flock to make themselves beautiful. I met my husband the night I got my hair done there in 2004, and I was hooked. With George Ozturk still at the helm, famed hairdressers, Ismail Tekin and Omer Cevirme, have taken on management roles, as they continue to service some of the most well known names in Washington and everyone in between. The bold-face names of George’s clientele include House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, former chief of protocol Capricia Marshall and journalists Judy Woodruff, Norah O’Donnell, Arianna

Hairdressers to the stars and regular folks alike: Ismail Tekin, George Ozturk and Omer Cevirme. Huffington, Kathleen Matthews and Chris Matthews (that’s right). Some of the Kennedy clan have shown up, too: Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, former first lady of California Maria Shriver. I even saw Rory Kennedy there before a premiere of one of her HBO films. (George Ozturk went to the White House during the Clintons years to do first lady Hillary Clinton’s hair.) The story as of late is that the salon has had a re-do -- with a new entrance, colors and additions. The George Salon re-launch party a few months back was packed with friends, clients and some fabulous Washingtonians donning their finest. Thankfully, Rick Raines is coordinating efforts in his usual fashion at the front desk, as Mr. go-to guy. “I want to bring along my team of talented hairdressers and the gifted, who continually show

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Chefs Go Fresh 2013 BY ARI POS T

David Guas of Bayou Bakery, chef Peter Russo of Chef Geoff’s and chef Robert Wiedmaier. K.N. Vinod of Indique and chefs in a hayride.

n Monday, Sept. 30, the Georgetown Media Group hosted its third annual Chefs Go Fresh tour. Ever growing in popularity since its conception, Chefs Go Fresh has local chefs rev up for a motorcycle tour of local farms, artisans and food purveyors, sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. “I love connecting our city’s chefs with local ingredients,” says Georgetown Media Group publisher Sonya Bernhardt. “But at the root of this event is building and reinforcing community relationships, which is one of our most important responsibilities as a local news outlet—and one the aspects of the job I love most.” To start the day on the right foot, chefs and other members of the Washington restaurant industry met up at Brasserie Beck Restaurant (1101 K St. NW) for breakfast, hosted by chef Robert Weidmaier, co-founder of the original “Chefs on Bikes” event, and owner of Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck, Brabo and Mussel Bar restaurants. “I founded the original event, Chefs on Bikes, because I wanted to learn more about what was happening in regional farming and food produc-

Chefs and guests enjoy crabs at Nick’s Riverside Grill.

tion,” says Weidmaier. “Throughout the years, it’s turned into a mission to raise awareness of these small, local artisanal producers. Us chefs think we know a lot about what’s going on locally, but there are so many great producers in Maryland that don’t go around bragging about what they do. And so this is a chance to let local chefs and restaurants go right to the source, as opposed to the other way around. I’ve met some great farmers, vintners and cheese makers that now help supply my restaurants, that I never would have met without Chefs Go Fresh.” The early morning smorgasbord included organic lamb hash with poached eggs, cayenne fried chicken with jalapeno-infused maple syrup and Nutella coffee cake, as well as classic favorites like quiche Lorraine, Belgian waffles, steak n’ eggs and a Bloody Mary bar (needless to say). Along with Weidmair, the chefs and restaurateurs in attendance included KN Vinod and Surfy Rahman of Indique and Indique Heights, Thomas Elder of Härth, James Gee and Lydon Sacoff of Jaleo, Sean Wheaton of José Andrés’ Think Food Group, David Guas of Bayou Bakery, Peter Russo of Chef Geoff, Ris Lacoste of Ris, and Nick Cibel of Nick’s Riverside Grill. Hopping on their bikes (with the bike-less in tow on a tour bus provided by Quick’s Bus Company), the chefs revved and roared down K Street, beyond the city limits, and down the winding country roads of Prince George’s County. The first stop was Miller Farms in Clinton, Md, run by John Miller, a fifth generation farmer who operates his 267-acre property with his son Brad. Family owned since 1840, Miller Farms grows an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as operating an onsite bakery, nursery and farmer’s market. The perfect spot for a weekend drive (especially if you enjoy berry picking in the spring), Miller Farms is a great place to visit for wholesale produce, firewood, mulch, homemade baked goods and flowers. This time of year, bring your kids out for their corn maze and scenic hayride through pumpkin patches and a community of friendly scarecrows. (Visit www.MillersFarmClinton.com.) Next on the tour was PA Bowen Farmstead, a farm dedicated to raising grass-fed livestock and producing fine artisan raw cheese. Located in Brandywine, their farm uses old-fashioned grazing techniques combined with modern technologies to help animal species work symbiotically with each other to heal and build their soil and produce high-quality foods that heal and nourish the body, without the use of antibiotics, pesticides or growth-enhancers.

Owners Geoffrey Morell and Sally Fallon Morell purchased the 95-acre farm in 2009, with the goal of creating an integrated farm that not only supplies high-quality, pasture-fed products, but will act as an engine for the economic revitalization of the whole region. On top of having an immaculately clean farm and some of the freshest looking meat and poultry anywhere in the region, their artisan cheeses have been winning awards throughout the country. Their blue cheese with Celtic sea salt is a must-have for any cheese plate in Washington. They even offer private cheese making and poultry processing classes for anyone with a deeper interest in learning more about where their food comes from. (Visit www.

PABowenFarmstead.com) The tour ended at Nick’s Riverside Grill at Georgetown Waterfront Park, where Nick Cibel served up a late lunch of Delmarva classics done right: Maryland blue crabs steamed with old bay, red potatoes and fresh corn, from Miller Farms, piled in mountains on top of butcher paper and eaten in true “family meal” fashion. It was served with pitchers of beer provided by Dixie Liquor, a taste of rum, courtesy of Atlantico rum producers, and a tasty Sauvignon Blanc provided by Oyster Bay. It was a gastronomic adventure that we won’t soon forget—and we look forward to doing it again next year. We extend a warm thank you to all who made this event so special. ★

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Gypsy Sally’s: Music Alive & Well in Georgetown B Y R E B EC C A M AGN U SON M C C ABE

am a singer-songwriter, and I live in Georgetown. I wrote and performed in Nashville, Tenn., for years, and I now spend a few days there each month. I admit that I am spoiled when it comes to live music. You can only imagine my elation when I got the news that a new music venue, Gypsy Sally’s, would be opening down on the Georgetown waterfront. Back in my early twenties, I was a regular groupie at the legendary music club, the Bayou. When it closed in 1998 I feared that, other than Blues Alley, Georgetown had seen the last of its musical glory days. Just a few blocks from where many Bayou memories reside for me, a new, Americanathemed, 300-seat music and dinner club, Gypsy Sally’s, has recently opened. The party is not only back in town, but it has changed for the better. It’s no longer about enduring a standingroom-only crowd, developing neck cricks from straining to see the band or bringing peanuts to munch on during the show. Gypsy Sally’s features local, regional and national Americana bands and offers a menu consisting of the foodie generation’s F.L.O.S.S. theme: “Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable.” My two favorite menu picks are the sunflower hempseed hummus as well as the kale salad. The few times I have managed to sneak away after putting the kids down, I’ve been blown

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away…not only by the talent Gypsy Sally’s has booked (Jim Lauderdale graced the stage opening night), but by the comfort, hip factor and tech savvy of the establishment. There is ample tiered, graduated seating so that everyone can see. Booking online can also ensure a specific table or even barstool. Tim Kidwell of the Birchmere in Alexandria, Va., consulted on the state of the art, incredibly balanced sound system (no ear plugs ever needed). Yet another surprise is the dance floor situated in front of the stage. Finally, a place to dance in Georgetown. If you feel like you just want to chill and chat with friends, Gypsy Sally’s also boasts a space called the Vinyl Lounge with an entrance off 34th Street. Once inside, you can play your old records (yes, bring them with you, or choose from their amazing collection). Eat from the eclectic, ethnically diverse menu, and relax. I sat up at the bar in the Vinyl Lounge the other night, hanging out with my girlfriend, Karen Ensor, co-owner of the place with her husband, David. The room was packed, the vinyl spinning. I asked her what the one message about Gypsy Sally’s would be if she could put it out there. She said: “Trust us.” Karen and David Ensor really know music. David is a singer-songwriter, and Karen went to college at Vanderbilt University in the midst of

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Bedlam Theatre's Hamlet. Thru Oct 26. Bedlam Theatre's Saint Joan. Thru Oct 27. The King and I. Nov 14-Dec 29. Olney Theatre. 301-924-3400. olneytheatre.org.

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Unmasked: Georgetown Gala Takes Over the Embassy of Italy

BY M ARY B IRD In this year of Italian culture in the U.S., the Citizens Association of Georgetown chose the Italian Embassy as its fitting venue for Venetian Carnivale: A Masked Ball on Oct. 18, as it honored Herb and Patrice Miller who have been instrumental to the community through the development of Georgetown Park and renewal of Washington Harbour. For the first time, the black tie event of elegantly masked guests was followed by an after-party as deejay Adrian Loving upped the beat for dancing until 1 a.m. Live auction items included a scavenger hunt dinner in Georgetown, Ermenegildo Zegna suit and rare opportunity to attend the Palio di Siena famous horse race.

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'Doing the Lord's Work,' Meridian Ball Sets a Record Biden Says of Ministry Center BY M ARY B IRD When the vice president stops by your party, you know you're taken it to a new level. Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden were at the historic home of Brooke and Stephane Carnot on Oct. 17 for the 2013 Spirit of Georgetown to honor Page Evans for her years of unyielding support for the GMC and the homeless people it serves. As a close family friend, the vice president acknowledged Page as “doing the Lord’s work” and said the “Evanses think about what they can do for someone else.” GMC board president Jocelyn Dyer thanked Washington Fine Properties and the many other donors who raised $92,000 for services for the homeless in Georgetown. Page spoke modestly of “helping others and having fun.”

Enjoying the full moon over the Linden trees in the back terrace on Oct. 18, more than 850 global leaders attended the 45th Annual Meridian Ball, setting a new attendance record for this landmark event in the nation’s capital. The ball got some heavy hitters involved: Congressional co-chairs Sen. Roy Blunt and Abigail Blunt and Rep. John Delaney and April McClain-Delaney; honorary sponsor Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall, former Chief of Protocol of the United States; ball chair Dalia Mroue-Fateh, founder & CEO of Salt Productions LLC; corporate chair Christophe Navarre, chairman & CEO of Moët Hennessy; White-Meyer chair Britlan Malek; and Young Professional co-chairs Frances Holuba and Jaclyn Mason. The 2013 Ball was generously supported by presenting sponsor Moët Hennessy.

Janet Blanchard, chairman of Meridian International Center, Gov. James J. Blanchard, Abigail Blunt and Sen. Roy Blunt, April McClain-Delaney and Rep. John Delaney, along with Ambassador Stuart Holliday and Gwen Moore-Holliday. Photo by Joyce Boghosian GMC board president Jocelyn Dyer, Amy Porter Stroh, Page Evans, Joe Biden, Brooke Carnot and Elizabeth Hague.

Catherine Crosland, M.D., with Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden.

Joe Biden introduces Spirit of Georgetown honoree Page Evans. Photos by Robert Devaney

Mark Twain Honor for Burnett

BY G ARY T ISCHL ER It was a love fest at the Kennedy Center Sunday, a magical red carpet ride, a fun and funny night out with the stars, with the biggest star among many—Carol Burnett, 80 and getting younger—receiving the center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy. Old friend Julie Andrews lauded her, Tony Bennett serenaded and younger comediennes showed up to acknowledge a comedic debt to the queen of television, stage and film.

White-Meyer chair Britlan Malek with her husband Fred Malek Jr.; Christophe Navarre, corporate chair of the Meridian Ball and chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy with his Toni; Jim Clerkin, president and CEO of Moët Hennessy USA. Photo by Joyce Boghosian

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Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize recipient Carol Burnett Photo by Margot Schulman

Tony Bennett serenades Carol Burnett Photo by Margot Schulman

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