BID Bids Farewell to Longtime CEO Joe Sternlieb 

March 6, 2025

Georgetowners were aware for months that Joe Sternlieb, the well known CEO and top spokesperson for Georgetown’s very active Business Improvement District (GBID), was leaving his position as CEO-president of […]

Business Ins & Outs: Google, Brasero Atlántico, Two Nine, Huckberry

February 24, 2025

Spring is coming — and also coming are top-flight retailers, restaurants and businesses to Georgetown that show its continuing and increasing allure. Coming: Google Store on M A bricks-and-mortar Google […]

Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in D.C.

February 6, 2025

‘Tis the season for love! Here are some great options around Georgetown and D.C. to celebrate romance in all its forms. Osteria Mozza 3276 M St. NW Valentine’s week at […]

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 […]

Business Ins & Outs 2024 

January 13, 2025

The following is a summary of Business Ins and Outs for 2024. In   Tesla Electrifies M St.    Last month, the nation’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer opened a 4,500-square-foot showroom at […]

A Starr Is Born in Georgetown: Osteria Mozza Opens on M Street  

November 13, 2024

“I am confident that what we create together will knock the socks off of D.C.,” restaurateur Stephen Starr told neighborhood leaders three years ago, referring to his collaboration with Michelin-star […]

The Future of Georgetown’s Streateries


New Proposals Refuel Neighborhood Debate Over Sidewalk Extensions   Five years ago, walking down Georgetown’s brick sidewalks, one might find oneself fighting to squeeze by fellow foot soldiers. Today, however, the […]

Business Ins & Outs: Osteria Mozza, Barnes & Noble, Framebridge

November 4, 2024

This week, Georgetown is experiencing some especially newsworthy openings. In: Osteria Mozza to Open Sunday It’s here — and it’s spectacular. The highly anticipated Osteria Mozza DC will open on […]

Business Ins & Outs: Osteria Mozza, Barnes & Noble, Club Pilates

October 15, 2024

There will be at least two big openings for Georgetown next month. In: Osteria Mozza to Open Next Month Almost ready, Georgetown. The highly anticipated Osteria Mozza DC will open […]

A Joyful Georgetown BID Celebrates 25 Years

September 30, 2024

There were lots of familiar faces – Georgetown business and community leaders, supporters and friends — at the 25th anniversary party for the Georgetown Business Improvement District on Sept. 25 […]