Annual Review: Business Ins & Outs 2025
• January 12, 2026

The following businesses opened or closed in Georgetown in 2025. Businesses coming in 2026 are also included at the end of this compilation.  In Alara   The long-shuttered Paolo’s Ristorante space […]

Social Scene: Bienvenue and Joyeux Noël with Ateliers Jacob
• December 4, 2025

Our new partners, Ateliers Jacob and Provenance Burbon held a festive event to kick-off the holiday season. Photos by Jon Fleming Photography

Le Decor: Kitchen Inspiration 
• November 11, 2025

Whether one prefers a light, sun-filled space or a tenebrous, cozy retreat, today’s kitchens have evolved far beyond their utilitarian roots. Once closed off from dining and living areas, they […]

Business Ins & Outs: Ateliers Jacob, Amorino Gelato, Hästens
• July 14, 2025

In: Ateliers Jacob Ateliers Jacob, the Canadian cabinetry manufacturer, opened its U.S. flagship showroom July 7 in Georgetown’s Design District at 3330 Cady’s Alley NW. The company tells us: “Ateliers Jacob’s 3,300-square-foot showroom provides high-end […]

Business Ins & Outs: Alara, Octobre Éditions, Arc’teryx, Ateliers Jacob
• January 27, 2025

In: Hakan Ilhan’s Alara on Feb. 5  The long-shuttered Paolo’s Ristorante space has metamorphosized into Alara, a Mediterranean-focused restaurant by Hakan Ilhan. Meaning “beautiful water fairy” in Turkish, Alara will […]