January / February 2018 Archives

The Perfect Fit

On a tree-lined street in Upper Northwest D.C., Sarah and Bryan Carey’s 1920s-era house...

Almost Famous

When Bethesda resident Laurie White adopted a 4-year-old puggle named Hoover early in 2015,...

Figuratively Speaking

In 2016, there were 5,776 homeless, abused or neglected animals brought to the Montgomery...

Finding Their Strength

Photo by Michael Ventura Ken Gemmell no longer wears his wedding ring. At some point...

Memory Lanes

Photo illustration by Alice Kresse In 1947, President Harry Truman’s new White House attraction—a bowling...

Table Talk

Fillin’ It Arepas, South American griddled corn cakes stuffed with savory fillings, à la pita...

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Switching Gears

For each of her indoor cycling classes, instructor Shayla Cornick puts together a new...

In with the Old

I was surprised one day many years ago when my neighbor’s tree fell—ripping down...

The Mix Master

Allen Hirsh, a practitioner of what is known as “fractal art,” created this self-portrait...

Flying High

As a toddler, Tomás Minc was always jumping and bouncing—and as he got older,...

Calling the Plays

Photo by Edgar Artiga Sitting on the patio at his Bethesda home in October, Mark...

Recipe for a Classic Combo

The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Difficulty level: 2/4 | On the clock: 1 hour | Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Mirror, Mirror

1. Bold and Gold A classic from the 1870s, this French gilded mirror is very...

Weddings of the Year

Days to Remember An Indian celebration for high school sweethearts included a henna ceremony, a...

Shop Talk: A Potomac Bridal Boutique That Sells Samples

Photo by Deborah Jaffe Try a Sample Pamela Vito knows brides LOVE designer wedding gowns. As...

Room to Grow

When Aly Jacobs, a former morning radio host at D.C.’s country station, 98.7 WMZQ-FM,...

Book Report: Works by Local Authors

Chris Palmer believes parents can have more influence on their kids than they think—if...

Round House Revival

Photo by Liz Lynch Editor’s note: Errors that appeared in this story in the January/February...

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Peruvian Palate

La Limeña Grill recently opened in Rockville and serves Peruvian fare, including corn pie...

Raising Her Voice

Author Hena Khan published Amina’s Voice last year. Photo by Skip Brown Hena Khan was raised...

Get Away: A New Skiing Option, and two Notable Inns

Courtesy of Aaron Watson Photography Inn Vogue This past fall, The Inn at Willow Grove in...

Mrs. Brace Face

Illustration by Scott Pollack If you’re looking for an unvarnished opinion, ask your children. Or...

New Year, New Start

The year 2017 was stressful. I often found myself binge-listening to audiobooks while driving,...

Things to See and Do in the Bethesda Area in January and February

Photo by David Amoroso Jan. 5-25 | Faces of Frida Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was known...

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Bethesda Interview: Sarah Pekkanen

Photo by Liz Lynch Name: Sarah Pekkanen Age: 50 What she does: Novelist and short-story writer Lives in:...