April Downtowner: Caps, Wizards; Office Space

April 7, 2024

Capitals, Wizards Commit to Capital One Arena  It looks like the Capitals and the Wizards are staying put in Gallery Place after all. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to build […]

Business Ins & Outs: Brompton Bikes, Pure Sweat, StudioLab RD 

April 1, 2024

In: Brompton Bikes Opens Today Brompton Bikes has opened its Georgetown shop at 1214 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former Scotch & Soda clothing store. Brompton tells us: In 1975, […]

Business Ins & Outs: Reverie, Molteni&C, Ice Cream Jubilee

March 18, 2024

In: Reverie Chef Johnny Spero’s Reverie will return to service in a matter of days, after a major reconstruction. An August 2022 fire shut down the Michelin-starred and intimate restaurant […]

Tech Tip: Protect Yourself From New Hacking Tricks

February 26, 2024

With most work involving tech, including business transactions, being done online now, it’s absolutely crucial to be aware of scams that plague email, websites and more every day. An important […]

Business Ins & Outs: Martin’s Tavern, Clair V., Marine Layer


This article has been updated. In: Clare V. Opening Party On Feb. 22, Clare V.’s new Georgetown store at 1238 Wisconsin Ave NW held an opening party in the space that […]

Google’s Eric Schmidt Buys Jackie House

February 14, 2024

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy purchased the historic mansion where widow Jacqueline Kennedy resided in 1964 at 3017 N St. NW, Politico first reported. The Schmidts […]

L’Avant-Garde Welcomes Partner Chef Sébastien Giannini 

February 10, 2024

Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant at 2915 M St. NW renews its commitment to an authentic French experience, partnering with chef Sébastien Giannini — “and inviting guests to fall in love, […]

Tech Tip: Are Foldable Phones Worth It?

February 5, 2024

By Chip Evans, One of the biggest trends in mobile technology is the incorporation of foldable displays allowing device manufacturers to create interesting products. While this innovation is undeniably cool, […]

Business Ins & Outs: Billy Hicks, Rails, Ice Cream Jubilee, Booeymonger


In: Rails, Clothing from L.A. Another retailer of West Coast apparel for women and men has set up shop in Georgetown at 3239 M St. NW. “Founded in 2008 by […]

Rubenstein to Leave Kennedy Center, Possibly Buy Orioles

February 1, 2024

After 14 years at The Kennedy Center, Chair of the center’s Board, David Rubenstein is ready to play ball — with the Baltimore Orioles that is. The Angelos family, current […]