This oasis-like home boasts approximately 7,762 sq ft across 4 levels, with 8 Bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 2 half baths. Timeless, elegant, and providing an exceptional living experience, with a heated pool and spa, pool house, beautifully tiered grounds, ample indoor and outdoor entertaining space, and a private west-wing suite, all nestled on .37 […] The post Villa las Camelias—A One-Of-A-Kind Private Retreat first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Fans of flowers and history can experience both during the White House Gardens Tour on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12.  Tours run from 10 AM to 4:30 PM on both days, but you’ll have to start your morning early to gain entry. Beginning at 8:30 PM, same-day tickets will be distributed at a […] The post How To Get Tickets for the White House Spring Garden Tours first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

The eve of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was marked by a glamorous affair as the Embassy of Qatar & Washingtonian hosted a lavish soirée at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. Against the backdrop of elegant décor and lively conversation, esteemed guests relished in the ambiance of captivating entertainment, great music, and exquisite cuisine. In […] The post Photos from the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Soirée first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

The National Mall transformed into a runway on Monday when the cast of Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 9 showed up in red, white, and blue looks. (Category is: star-spangled fashion.) Ahead of the season premiere on May 17, the queens posed in front of the monument and shared their thoughts about visiting DC’s iconic […] The post PHOTOS: “Rupaul’s Drag Race” Queens Work It at the National Mall first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Who needs a DC season of Love is Blind? Capitol Hill fine-dining restaurant Pineapple & Pearls is hosting a free dinner for six singles looking for love. “Find your perfect match or just a new friend. Who knows? Forget the dating apps—give P&P a shot,” the two-Michelin-star tasting menu destination wrote on Instagram today, announcing the promotion. […] The post Pineapple & Pearls Is Offering Free Dinner to 6 Singles Looking for Love first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Kickball brought together Jimmy, an aerospace engineer from DC, and David, an environmental-nonprofit professional from Colorado. Seven years after a postgame meetup, David proposed over dinner while the two were vacationing in Madrid. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest The couple’s November wedding at the Dockmaster Building at the Wharf, was decorated in a color […] The post A Stylish Outdoor November Wedding at the Wharf first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

It’s 8:53 AM, and Dr. William Gahl is dangerously close to pissing off the fire marshal again.A legion of young people has come to hear the 73-year-old geneticist present his team’s latest breakthrough. Medical residents are crowding the exits. Research interns with tiny tattoos and giant water bottles are getting bounced at the door. Gahl […] The post Meet the NIH Detectives Cracking Medicine’s Toughest Cases first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Happy Monday, DC! You can explore more embassies this week at the EU Open House, and kick off AAPI Heritage Month at the Smithsonian’s family-friendly IlluminAsia Festival.   Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend May 6-May 12 EU Open House. Take a day trip to Europe. The European Union and its embassies are opening their […] The post 39 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week: EU Open House, JxJ Festival, and IlluminAsia Festival at Smithsonian first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Get ready to globetrot the District again: More embassies are opening the doors to their stately buildings this Saturday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Like last weekend, the free day of diplomacy is part of Events DC’s monthlong celebration of international culture. What’s different this Saturday, however, is that all of the 20+ participating […] The post You Can Tour European Union Embassies This Saturday. Here Are 5 We’re Excited About. first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

The Wizards and Capitals are staying put in their Chinatown home—and now, DC is looking to do some remodeling. The Gallery Place Chinatown Taskforce, established by Mayor Muriel Bowser in January with the goal of revitalizing the neighborhood at a time when it looked likely to lose its most notable tenant, returned its first suggestions […] The post 5 of DC’s Most Interesting Ideas for Revitalizing Chinatown first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more