Valentine Lingerie Soiree at L2 Lounge …

Special cocktails, sweet treats and lingerie ... It's a Valentine Soiree hosted by Lunaventi at L2 Lounge on Thursday, February 9th starting at 7:00 pm. Two collections from Buenos Aires will be showcased: Jane Pain and Alicia Fuhr. With Italian satin and Columbian lace, these … [read more]

February 03 byTasting Spoon

OGB Approves Jonathan Adler Furniture and Reviews Other Desi …

A designer furniture store, renovations to a boutique hotel, roof repairs, signage and revisions to a new addition, were among the more than 20 items brought before the Old Georgetown Board (OGB) and The Commission of Fine Arts Thursday. The OGB, which meets monthly at the National … [read more]

February 02 byJudith Beermann

A Look Back at 7th And K Streets …

We continue our tour of demolished Washington with one of the more important early neighborhoods of Mt. Vernon Square which sits just south of New York Avenue, NW at 7th Street. It is a collision of intersections: K Street, 8th and 7th, and New York Avenues and they connect the … [read more]

February 02 bySimon Jacobsen 1 Comments  comments

Sugar and Champagne to the Rescue …

From the outside, Wednesday night’s event wasn’t out of the ordinary. Men and women were dressed in cocktail attire, the venue was gorgeous, the food was out of this world, but the best part was what was going on below the knee. Wednesday evening was the 11th annual … [read more]

February 02 byHillary Leeb 1 Comments  comments

Komen Stops Funding Planned Parenthood …

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (SGK), the Dallas-based organization founded by Georgetowner Nancy G. Brinker after her only sister died from breast cancer in 1980, has decided to stop funding Planned Parenthood. A breast cancer survivor, Brinker has used her experience to heighten … [read more]

February 01 byFondue Pot 5 Comments  comments

New Year, New Leaf for Third Edition? …

"They've brought in a new management team and ran ads in local college publications to show they're serious about changing the long-standing perception that Third Edition was the place for underage students to go to drink." Third Edition's licensing … [read more]

February 01 byWatched Pot 1 Comments  comments

The Ruined Capitol

by Simon Jacobsen

A Look Back at 7th And K Streets

We continue our tour of demolished Washington with one of the more important early neighborhoods of Mt. Vernon Square which sits just south of New York Avenue, NW at 7th Street. It is a collision of … [read more]

Chef's Table

by Hillary Leeb

Sugar and Champagne to the Rescue

From the outside, Wednesday night’s event wasn’t out of the ordinary. Men and women were dressed in cocktail attire, the venue was gorgeous, the food was out of this world, but the … [read more]

Digging In

by Fondue Pot

Komen Stops Funding Planned Parenthood

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (SGK), the Dallas-based organization founded by Georgetowner Nancy G. Brinker after her only sister died from breast cancer in 1980, has decided to stop funding Planned … [read more]

Georgetown Current

by The Georgetown Current

Mayor’s agent to make call on firehouses

By Elizabeth Wiener Current Staff Writer The long-delayed expansion and renovation of the Palisades firehouse now faces another hurdle: The Mayor’s Agent for Historic Preservation must approve … [read more]

Get There Now

by Blue Plate

CityEats Hearts D.C.

Getting a lot of buzz lately is a new online reservation service for restaurants and food lovers. Backed by the Food Network, CityEats recently announced its official arrival in … [read more]

A La Carte

by Judith Beermann

OGB Approves Jonathan Adler Furniture and Reviews Other Design Requests

A designer furniture store, renovations to a boutique hotel, roof repairs, signage and revisions to a new addition, were among the more than 20 items brought before the Old Georgetown Board (OGB) and … [read more]

Amuse Bouche

by Tasting Spoon

Valentine Lingerie Soiree at L2 Lounge

Special cocktails, sweet treats and lingerie ... It's a Valentine Soiree hosted by Lunaventi at L2 Lounge on Thursday, February 9th starting at 7:00 pm. Two collections from Buenos Aires will … [read more]

On The Look Out

by Watched Pot

New Year, New Leaf for Third Edition?

"They've brought in a new management team and ran ads in local college publications to show they're serious about changing the long-standing perception that Third Edition was the place … [read more]

What's Hot

by Pepper Pot

Duke Ellington Students Treated to John Legend Concert at Kennedy Center

Grammy winning singer, John Legend surprised Duke Ellington School students practicing at the Kennedy Center Tuesday morning. Legend was there to participate in the launch of “What’s Going … [read more]

Speakers Table

by Guest Plate

Pandering on Taxes

  Though it is nothing new, I am still amazed at the pandering politicians do when it comes to taxes. On Monday the District announced its best audit results in years. It was … [read more]

Gravy Boat

by So Saucy

Mercedes-Benz on Display at Georgetown Cupcake for Leukemia Ball Raffle

This Saturday, February 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Georgetown Cupcake will be displaying a brand new Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4MATIC SUV to help raise awareness and boost ticket sales for the 2012 … [read more]

Runaway Spoon

by Janet Staihar

People Who've Been There, Done That

A cerebral collection of think-tankers, business leaders and diplomats cheered former Sen. Sam Nunn as he unleashed his wit on the political primary shenanigans at a pre-Alfalfa luncheon at the … [read more]

In The Know

by The Scoop

PAUL Takes the Cake with Toi & Moi

In honor of Valentine’s Day, PAUL’s traditional fraisier (strawberry) and framboisier (raspberry) cakes are available in single and double sizes from January 30 through February 14. Visit … [read more]

A La Mode

by Emma Beck

Peeling the Lettuce Leaves: The Power of the Georgetown Community

He stands over the kitchen surface, the sheen of the table’s reflective metal mirroring the browned lettuce he grips in his hand. He adjusts his black cap slightly, his hands grazing the … [read more]

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Oliver Devine — Simon, I own a house in the Mt Vernon Sq area and it is indeed a unique neighborhood. I believe the Carnegie Library at 7th and K (now the City... … [read more]
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Alix Sundquist — What a lovely affair for such a good cause - I wish I had been there! … [read more]
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DCFD lives — When these firehouses are renovated most lose their character due to new construction codes. New EPA and NFPA standards require firetrucks and... … [read more]
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Alix Sundquist — I am very sorry I sent a substantial contribution to Komen - it will be the last! It will go to Planned Parenthood from now on. … [read more]
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