Cocktail of the Month: The Brandy Alexander

October 10, 2018

In the classic Beatles song “When I’m Sixty-Four,” the Fab Four muse about “Birthday greetings, bottle of wine.” Was wine of one of their favorite potables? Indeed, there is musical […]

Georgetowner’s Anniversary


By Gary Tischler We’ve come to celebrate. And in so doing, we’ve come to praise ourselves — or rather The Georgetowner, which is marking its 64th birthday. Celebration — with […]

Orange Fires Up D.C. Chamber


Businesses in Washington, D.C., have a relentless champion and cheerleader in Vincent Bernard Orange, president and CEO of the District of Columbia Chamber ofCommerce, which is celebrating “80 Years of […]

Business Ins & Outs Oct. 10, 2018


By Stephanie Green and Robert Devaney In: Johnny Spero’s Reverie The long-anticipated Reverie restaurant by chef Johnny Spero opened Oct. 6. In an alley off 3210 Grace St. NW, next […]

Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters Storm Capitol Hill (photos)

October 8, 2018

The controversial hearing process and vote culminated with the judge’s confirmation on Saturday, Oct. 6, and the arrest of 164 activists on the East Steps of the Capitol.

G.U. Professor on Leave After Hateful Tweet

October 7, 2018

In a tweet during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, C. Christine Fair, an associate professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, celebrated the imaginary deaths of Republican senators.

Happy Birthday to a Russian Poet


Presented by the Russian Chamber Art Society, Alexander Zhurbin’s three-part work for mezzo-soprano, baritone and piano, “Tsvetaeva,” will have its American premiere on Oct. 12 at the Embassy of France,

Johnny Spero’s Reverie to Open Oct. 6

October 4, 2018

In an alley off 3210 Grace St. NW, next to Dog Tag Bakery, the 64-seat Reverie — with its spare, clean look, in line with Japanese and Nordic designs — should become the town’s hot reservation.

Last Chance: RSVP for Breakfast With George Hemphill

September 20, 2018

At this Thursday’s Cultural Leadership Breakfast, Hemphill will talk about how the business has changed since he opened his 14th Street art gallery a quarter-century ago, originally in Georgetown. 

Stormy Daniels, Unlikely Hero


For some, the evening was a sign of the changing times. For others, like our writer, it was a refreshing break from days of watching the Kavanaugh hearings.