Ris Earns Semifinal Spot for 2023 James Beard ‘Outstanding Restaurant’

February 9, 2023

Ris Lacoste was “completely surprised” to learn that her eponymous West End restaurant at 2275 L St. NW, is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Restaurant” USA 2023 […]

Weekend Roundup, Nov. 23-27

November 23, 2022

Start planning now! You get an extra day of fun this holiday weekend as today is technically Friday, right? We’ve got tonight through Sunday mapped out for you. Happy Thanksgiving! […]

Fall Gala Guide: Must-Attend Events and Balls

October 6, 2022

Fall gala season is upon us! Here are the must-attend events, balls and galas from now into early November.  October 2022 Saturday, Oct. 8    The 68th Annual Virginia Fall Races   Gates open at […]

Luxe Auto Allure at The Amelia 

March 9, 2022

By Sonya Bernhardt   The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, now in its 27th year, evoked more than the usual oohs and aahs from car lovers, many of whom arrived via private […]

Downtowner News: Police Shooting, Vaccine Sites, Bicyclist Killed, Cicadas

May 3, 2021

Downtowner updates for April and May D.C. Man Shot and Killed by Police  A Metropolitan Police Department officer fatally shot Terrance Maurice Parker, 36, a Black man, last Friday night. […]

‘Ending Cancer Starts With Georgetown Lombardi’

December 18, 2019

For more than 33 years, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center has worked to fight and end cancer. Under the leadership of the 2019 co-chairs and including the National Football […]

Knock Out Abuse: Stand Up, Speak Out

December 4, 2019

Speakers at the 26th Annual Knock Out and Abuse Gala held at the Ritz Carlton Nov. 7 focused on awareness and speaking out on domestic violence incidences that occur every […]

Where to Watch Super Bowl LIII

January 31, 2019

We’ve compiled a listing of some of the D.C.-area taverns hosting a Super Bowl watch party this Sunday, including five in Georgetown.

Yuletide in Full Swing With Santas in Town

December 10, 2018

Alive with people and traffic and illuminated by the light-art installations of “Glow,” Georgetown is easily one of the most charming places during Christmastime for walking, shopping and dining.

Weekend Round Up November 23, 2018

November 23, 2018

This weekend, the National Symphony Orchestra will play along with clips from “Frozen” and other Disney Animation favorites.