Size Matters: A Delightful Discovery at La Madeleine …

What a surprising respite! I was delighted Saturday morning, after my 3 mile walk to Memorial Bridge and back, to find La Madeleine open at 7:00 am. I was delighted to find a delicious cafe latte - and muffins and pastries even a nutritionist could love.Yes, you heard right! How could … [read more]

May 21 byKatherine Tallmadge

Have You Seen the SKIN IS IN Buses? …

Launched last September by world-renowned dermatologist (and Georgetowner), Dr. Tina Alster's new new line of skin care, SKIN IS IN has been getting lots of national buzz, and now can be seen everywhere around the city ... on buses!As most of know, good skin care begins with daily … [read more]

May 21 byFondue Pot

Hobnobbing Trumps All At UDC Schmoozarama …

Neither the speeches, nor the food nor anything else seemed to matter as much at the University of the District of Columbia’s gala as rekindling relationships whose roots of friendship ran deep into years past. The event Friday night at the Mayflower Hotel also sparked new … [read more]

May 20 byEspresso Cup 1 Comments  comments

Georgetown's a Buzz over Macaron Bee …

Move over cupcake, there's a new confection in town.For Debby and Han Kim, it's been a long journey, from meeting in culinary school in New York, getting married and having Oliver six months ago, to opening their dream business together. "We found a passion in … [read more]

May 19 byTasting Spoon 1 Comments  comments

"The Exorcist" Author Upset over Sibelius' Ge …

For "The Exorcist" author and former Georgetown University student, William Peter Blatty, inviting Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at his alma mater was too much.He reportedly said that Georgetown has violated church teaching by inviting … [read more]

May 18 byButter Dish 3 Comments  comments

France's First Lady Comes to Cafe Milano …

Looking elegant in a grey suit, France’s new first lady, Valérie Trierweiler, had lunch Friday in Cafe Milano’s outdoor patio with the French ambassador’s wife Sophie L’Helias Dalattre.Joining them at the table was political and social writer Jim Hoagland, who … [read more]

May 18 byJanet Staihar

Runaway Spoon

by Janet Staihar

France's First Lady Comes to Cafe Milano

Looking elegant in a grey suit, France’s new first lady, Valérie Trierweiler, had lunch Friday in Cafe Milano’s outdoor patio with the French ambassador’s wife Sophie L’Helias … [read more]

Size Matters: A Delightful Discovery at La Madeleine

What a surprising respite! I was delighted Saturday morning, after my 3 mile walk to Memorial Bridge and back, to find La Madeleine open at 7:00 am. I was delighted to find a delicious cafe latte - … [read more]

Pick o' the Week

by J. S. Beermann

Sweet Long Red Peppers

Not as sexy as the ones that posed for Edward Weston, but these may be the sweetest, crunchiest, most delicious red peppers on the planet.With 46 calories for two (about 8 ounces), containing 94% of … [read more]

What's Hot

by Pepper Pot

Building a Better Fiber Network in Georgetown

You may have seen an unusual number of hard hats at 30th and K Streets recently, but probably haven’t seen the process that goes on beneath the manhole covers.“We wanted to document the … [read more]

A La Carte

by Judith Beermann

The Other Greenbrier

When you proudly say, “I’m going to The Greenbrier,” most of us think: healing waters of White Sulphur Springs, the secret Cold War bunker tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains, … [read more]

In The Know

by The Scoop

Chef Mike Isabella Opens Bandolero in Georgetown May 24th

Like his first and wildly popular Graffiato in Chinatown, Mike Isabella’s Bandolero is a small-plates concept restaurant, only this time, it's Mexican.With an emphasis on sharing, … [read more]

Georgetown Current

by The Georgetown Current

New Owner Takes Reins at Beloved Scheele’s Market

By Deirdre BannonCurrent Staff WriterAt Scheele’s Market, the longest-running corner store in Georgetown, the future looks bright. A new owner is taking over the business from Shin and Kye Lee, … [read more]

Daily Roast

by Espresso Cup

Hobnobbing Trumps All At UDC Schmoozarama

Neither the speeches, nor the food nor anything else seemed to matter as much at the University of the District of Columbia’s gala as rekindling relationships whose roots of friendship ran deep … [read more]

Digging In

by Fondue Pot

Have You Seen the SKIN IS IN Buses?

Launched last September by world-renowned dermatologist (and Georgetowner), Dr. Tina Alster's new new line of skin care, SKIN IS IN has been getting lots of national buzz, and now can be seen … [read more]

Amuse Bouche

by Tasting Spoon

Georgetown's a Buzz over Macaron Bee

Move over cupcake, there's a new confection in town.For Debby and Han Kim, it's been a long journey, from meeting in culinary school in New York, getting married and having Oliver six months … [read more]

Spread The Word

by Butter Dish

"The Exorcist" Author Upset over Sibelius' Georgetown University Invitation

For "The Exorcist" author and former Georgetown University student, William Peter Blatty, inviting Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at his alma mater was too … [read more]

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