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WASHINGTON, DC

October 2007

Published in :: General

—TONY WARE

Go Shop

COUP DE FOUDRE
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW • 202-393-0878
www.coupdefoudrelingerie.com
A town awash in acronyms, DC naturally has a lot going on undercover. And so will anyone who shops at this coquettish lingerie boutique, leading the revolution of intricate lace against old cotton underwear.

THE DENIM BAR
1101 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA • 703-414-8202
www.denimbaronline.com
This expansive ode to durable couture raises the bar on what jeans (and genes) make for a healthy lifestyle. While often pricey, there’s something to give everyone a refined look, as if your pants and your blood run blue.

HOME RULE
1807 14th St NW • 292-797-5544
www.homerule.com
This charming home furnishings nook not only helped spur the reinvigoration of its surrounding neighborhood, but also put the “fun” in functional for local decorators .

HU’S SHOES
3005 M St NW • 202-342-0202
www.hushoes.com
It may take more than a shoestring budget to walk in Hu’s shoes, but it’s worth the extra mile. This Georgetown boutique is for the fashionista who wants onlookers turning on their heels to admire her wild exclusives.

POP
1803-A 14th St NW • 202-332-3312
www.shoppop.com
Andy Warhol goes to the pogo-punk dance party at this hipster clothing hotspot. Whether partying with the A-list or the B-boys, wanting runway crisp or fashionably rumpled, this store’s small-run lines will dazzle the trend spotters.

SASSANOVA
1641 Wisconsin Ave NW • 202-471-4400
www.sassanova.com
Run by Sassy and Sarah, this eclectic, sophisticated selection of indie and designer labels within pink walls and cheetah-patterned carpet is sure to make you smile.

Go See

BODIES: THE EXHIBITION
1101 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA • 703-253-0040
www.bodiestheexhibition.com
This exhibition embodies a compelling look into the human species as a whole. Real, meticulously dissected and preserved bodies demonstrate our complex systems. Through October 28.

DUPONT CIRCLE FRESHFARM MARKET
1560 20th St NW • 202-362-8889
www.freshfarmmarket.org
This nonprofit started modestly in 1997. Now a 100,000-strong customer base peruses the fruits (and vegetables) of the region’s labors on Sundays from 9am to 1pm.

GEORGE WASHINGTON’S DISTILLERY & GRISTMILL
5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA • 703-780-3383
www.mountvernon.org
First distilled in the Kentucky District of Virginia in the late 1700s, Bourbon whiskey is “America’s native spirit.” Celebrate that and the entrepreneurial spirit of George Washington at this reconstructed Virginia distillery.

INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM
800 F St NW • 866-779-6873
www.spymuseum.org
It may not be for your eyes only, but this immersive, interactive Penn Quarter complex dedicated to international espionage is well worth a look. It offers the world’s largest collection of spy-related artifacts.

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW • 202-537-6200
www.cathedral.org
This gothic beauty is the sixth-largest cathedral in the world. “Dreamers & Believers,” an exhibit in the Rare Book Library through October, celebrates 100 years of architects and artisans, visionaries and volunteers who have worked to make this dream a reality.

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
1645 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA • 703-255-1900
www.wolftrap.org
Opened in 1971 on a 100-acre donation of farmland from Catherine Filene Shouse, this 6,800-seat indoor/outdoor theater offers year-round entertainment and education.

Go Eat

BEBO TRATTORIA
2250-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 703-412-5076
www.bebotrattoria.com
Offering a taste of Piedmont near the Pentagon, this Italian eatery draws the heavenly from the earth, and from its animals’ every part. Chef Roberto Donna handles everything from pasta and risotto to oak-fired Neapolitan pizza with aplomb. $$

HOOK
3241 M St NW • 202-625-4488
www.hookdc.com
Executive chef and certified sommelier Barton Seaver opened this fluid restaurant emphasizing sustainable seafood. From strikingly fresh crudo flights to grilled crowd-pleasers, his seasonal catch has hooked the foodies. Glam meets simple grace on each plate. $$$

LOGAN @ THE HEIGHTS
3115 14th St NW • 202-797-7227
www.theheightsdc.com
This addition to the EatWell DC group of restaurants brings generous portions of home-style and tavern fare to the burgeoning Columbia Heights neighborhood. Contemporary design meets classic comforts in the comfortable, lived-in interior. $$

MATCHBOX
713 H St NW • 202-289-4441
www.matchboxdc.com
At this surprisingly airy Chinatown bistro and pizzeria, what’s “on fire” is the streak of delicious, thin-crust discs originating from the wood-fired ovens. $$

PS 7’S
777 I St NW • 202-742-8550
www.ps7restaurant.com
It’s advanced studies in pairings at this scholastic-sounding Penn Quarter restaurant helmed by Chef Peter Smith (the PS). Farm-direct produce aids a flirtatious menu in savory yet sweet, all-together fetching fashions. Platings are captivating, the surroundings soothing. $$$

VERMILION
1120 King St, Alexandria, VA • 703-684-9669
www.vermilionrestaurant.com
The delicate and delectable find a happy medium in the welcoming, whimsical dishes of this intimate contemporary American eatery. $$

Go Party

BLACK CAT
1811 14th St NW • 202-667-7960
www.blackcatdc.com
If you’re a fan of national touring acts and top local bands, you’ll consider yourself nothing but lucky when this cat crosses your path. Four distinct spaces bring indie acts and activists to the U Street district.

BLUE GIN
1206 Wisconsin Ave NW • 202-965-5555
www.bluegindc.com
This sleek, chic two-story lounge brings a feeling of exclusivity to the busy heart of Georgetown. Sipping fresh fruit cocktails, the well-heeled get well lubricated in a minimalist setting where even the bottles have designer labels.

FIVE
1214-B 18th St NW • 202-331-7123
www.fivedc.com
Any robofunkin’ DC superfreak will tell you: For a night of unrelenting beats poppin’, lockin’ and rockin’, Five is alive. Hip-hop, house, drum ‘n’ bass and EBM pump across three levels, five nights a week.

FUR NIGHTCLUB
33 Patterson St NE •202-842-3401
www.furnightclub.com
There’s nothing hairy about this situation if you’re a smooth operator on the prowl for sensory overload. This Miami-meets-Manhattan labyrinth of hyper-saturated nightlife ensures every weekend is an escape for those who make it past the velvet rope.

NIGHTCLUB 9:30
815 V St NW • 202-265-0930
www.930.com
Nightclub 9:30 is a nationally recognized, premiere concert setting. NPR’s “All Songs Considered” broadcasts some shows live, archiving them online. Many locals agree that this is the best music venue in DC.

THE ROCK AND ROLL HOTEL
1353 H St NE • 202-388-7625
www.rockandrollhoteldc.com
Fans of the indie circuit check in and check out the diverse live shows at this two-story venue in the gentrifying H Street corridor. The upper floor often hosts themed dance parties. Concierge, another cocktail!

Go Day-Tripping

VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY
6 miles south of Washington, DC 800-828-4637
www.virginiawines.org
Boasting four centuries of swelling cultivation and now more than 100 wineries, Virginia has a ripe viticultural legacy to explore. The official “Virginia Wine Month,” October offers the Monticello Wine Trail Festival (October 7), the Mount Jackson Apple and Grape Harvest (October 13-14), and the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival (October 14.)

EASTON, MARYLAND
11 South Harrison St • 410-770-8000
www.eastonmd.org On the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore, this assemblage of Colonial, Federal and Victorian architecture houses a thriving arts community. John Muir Publications named Easton one of America’s best small towns.

Fun Fact!

John Quincy Adams enjoyed skinny-dipping in the Potomac River at 5am.

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