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Business Ins & Outs: ‘Barbie,’ the Tox, Pasha Castle, Paper Source
July 24, 2023
•In: ‘Barbie’ Promotions Are in the Pink From the AMC Theater on K Street, of course, to hair salons like La Veronique Georgetown and clothing stores, all things “Barbie” were celebrated over […]
Business Ins & Outs: Garden Shop, Lugano, Z&V; Lush, Kintaro
July 17, 2023
•In: Georgetown Garden Shop on O The Georgetown Garden Shop just opened at Robert Bell’s spot at 3214 O St. NW. Caroline Ervin is selling garden decor, small tools and […]
Mission Possible: Tom Cruise Stuns Georgetown Audience
July 13, 2023
•We know that actor Tom Cruise likes to do his own stunts. Apparently, he also likes to do his own promotions and marketing as well. Call it the ultimate movie […]
14 New Residences: Real Estate Development Updates
July 12, 2023
•Georgetown is abuzz with real estate projects, mostly residential, and just about everyone is taking notice. A longtime resident and property owner Karen Snyder of Snyder Properties had this to […]
Rammys Go to Lutèce, Baked and Wired; Filomena, Old Europe, Cafe Milano and Ris Lacoste Honored
July 10, 2023
•Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered July 9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 41st Annual Rammy Awards, as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners […]
Business Ins & Outs: La Chaumière, Alara, Fangyán, Greco
June 29, 2023
•Hakan Ilhan to Remake Paolo’s Space The long shuttered Paolo’s Ristorante space, most recently High Street Grill, will become Alara, a Turkish restaurant by Hakan Ilhan. Meaning “beautiful water fairy” […]
Georgetown History Alive at Mt. Zion Cemetery on Juneteenth
June 19, 2023
•Mount Zion Cemetery-Female Union Band Society Cemetery, located at 27th Street NW and Mill Road NW, was very much alive on a most appropriate day, Juneteenth, June 19. Hundreds of […]
Business Ins & Outs: Boat House Apparel, Arcay Chocolates, Mugsy
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In: Arcay Chocolates on O And you thought the chocolate fad was over. Arcay Chocolates will open next month in Georgetown at 3211 O St. NW, the former site of […]
Debuts: District Doughnut, Alo Yoga; M St. Work, Sidewalk Pilot
June 8, 2023
•District Doughnut Reopens District Doughnut, formerly at 3327 Cady’s Alley NW, has — at long last — reopened at 3333 M St. NW, once home to Sweetgreen, and long before […]
Business Ins & Outs: 3000 M, The Poppy; Saxbys
June 5, 2023
•Out: Remaining Structure at 3000 M Being Demolished The rusting metal skeleton of the remains of the Latham Hotel at 3000 M St. NW is being taken down, piece by […]