DC distiller Republic Restoratives is known for its politically themed spirits, including Hillary Clinton-inspired “Rodham Rye” and Ruth Bader Ginsburg-inspired “Dissent Gin.” But it’s bottles of “Madam”—a bourbon-rye blend with Kamala Harris on the label—that have been going bonkers since Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. Within 24 hours, the distillery sold […] The post A DC Distillery Sold 500 Bottles of Kamala Harris-Inspired Whiskey This Week first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Washingtonian’s Best of Washington party returned to the National Building Museum last night with a Wild West theme. Guests in cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats danced and—most importantly—ate and drank goodies from some of the city’s best restaurants. Our food team tried everything and picked some of our favorites: Best in show: High-end Indian restaurant […] The post Our Favorite Bites and Drinks From the 2024 Best of Washington Party first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

10 Where: 15325 Masonwood Dr., North Potomac How much: $4,875,000 Listing agent: Corey Burr, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Buyer’s agent: Alan Chargin, Keller Williams Capital Properties This Colonial mansion, spanning more than 18,420 square feet on 35 private gated acres, boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, four half-bathrooms, and four fireplaces. The property rivals a country club with amenities such […] The post PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in June first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Aspiring Parisians, Instagram influencers, and silk scarf-wearers: You can get your fill of spritzes and secret crushes at Morris American Bar’s new themed pop-up, starting next week. Love it or hate it, Netflix original Emily in Paris, which tells the brightly-colored, fictional tale of a perky Chicago twenty-something who moves to Paris to work at […] The post “Emily in Paris” Will Take Over Morris American Bar Through November first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Whether you’re in the market to buy a house, or you’re just seeking some fresh design inspiration, here are three open houses this weekend that caught our eye in DC, Maryland, and Virginia:   A Dupont Circle Condo Price: $370,000 Where: 1718 P St., NW #612 Bedrooms/bathrooms: 1/1 Condo fees: $580 Listing agents: Gigi Luu […] The post 3 Open Houses We Recommend This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Looking for some fun activities to do with kids and teenagers during summer vacation? The entire family can head to pop-up activations, kid-friendly festivals, and an all-day arcade at a museum.   Kids World July 27-28 location_on Franklin Park language Website Take your kiddos to Franklin Park this weekend for an immersive pop-up packed with […] The post 7 Kid-Friendly Summer Experiences to Visit in the DC-Area first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

FEATURES 50 Great Festivals & Fairs Music, wine, food, art, and other outdoor fun. Plus–festival fails, crazy fair food, and the latest fest fashion (hint: skip the flower crown). By Briana Thomas, Daniella Byck, and Jessica Ruf.   2024 Residential Design Awards From a tired McMansion given a Moroccan makeover to a sleeping porch transformed […] The post August: Great Festivals & Fairs first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

The care that the bakers at Seylou Bakery put into their deeply burnished loaves and many-layered croissants might not be obvious at first glance. But it’s revealed by a few bites of a fermented loaf made with fresh-milled local einkorn or a savory croissant filled with high-quality, seasonal vegetables. Now, Seylou’s former head pastry chef […] The post A Pizzeria From Seylou Bakery Alums Opens in Takoma Park first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

Chefs at DC’s best restaurants draw on the bounty of Mid-Atlantic produce year round, but with peaches, tomatoes, corn, peppers, and cherries all reaching their peak, summer is the most exciting time at local farmers markets. Here’s an insider’s guide to the best urban farm stands, from the expert shoppers who know them best.  Colin […] The post 10 of DC’s Best Chefs on Their Favorite Farmers Market Finds first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more

The Mubadala Citi DC Open, held annually in Rock Creek Park, has hosted players like Coco Gauff and Serena Williams. This year, it’s adding chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants into the mix. Entrepreneur Mark Ein, who is behind the highly anticipated event, envisions it as “a tennis tournament wrapped in a Best of Washington food and […] The post Mubadala Citi Open 2024 Is Putting Mics on Players and Hosting Michelin-Star Chefs first appeared on Washingtonian ..read more