February 2010 Contents: Great Dates
Published Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Editor’s Notes The Washington Business Hall of Fame honored five new laureates. Capital Comment Obama’s winners and losers . . . Everything you need to know—and more—about the new Redskins coach . . . Gilbert Arenas finally gets help . . . When law partners split. Where & When Grease at the National . . . Georgia O’Keeffe at the Phillips . . . Jimmy Fallon at the Warner . . . Impressionists at the Corcoran . . . Disney on Ice at Verizon Center. Making Love Last Two therapists talk about why some couples stay happy and others call it quits. Interview by Denise Kersten Wills. A Doc to Call Your Own Tired of crowded waiting rooms and an assembly-line feeling? More doctors and patients are turning to “concierge” care.By Drew Lindsay.
Hacking the Bad Guys The United States is fighting a new kind of war, deceiving and confusing the enemy with cyberweapons. The battle began with two admirals who secretly drew up the battle plans. What’s next? By Shane W. Harris. Camera? Action! How one woman found herself in a Washington movie shoot with Reese Witherspoon and Jack Nicholson—and what really went on. By Carolyn Presutti. Revenge of the Nerds Mutants on the Red Line, bombed-out houses in Chevy Chase, giant scorpions in Arlington. Welcome to Fallout 3, the blockbuster video game that Todd Howard and Emil Pagliarulo created in Rockville. By Michael Gaynor. Is She the One? American women have medaled in figure skating at every Winter Olympics since 1976. Will Ashley Wagner be on the podium this year? By Drew Lindsay. Up in the Air Republican leader Michael Steele stumbles, blunders, and falls—then springs back to life. By Paul West. Great Dates Wine bars, live music, dance clubs, ice-skating rinks, and lots more ideas to spice up your life. Edited by Denise Kersten Wills. Dining Out Eola is making a case for the charms of the small, plucky independent. Plus—two hotly anticipated restaurants bow in DC, and a cozy cafe shines in Leesburg. Best Bites First look at Kellari Taverna . . . Good Indian . . . Best pastry chefs. Saffron King Behroush Sharifi is behind some of the most unusual ingredients at local restaurants. By Kate Nerenberg. Beauty Guide How much spending is too high-maintenance? Plus—diamonds as a girl’s best beauty secret, high-maintenance men, and a beauty treatment that comes with unexpected wrinkles. Benefits Good times for good causes in February. Best of Silver Spring You’ll find vintage shops, lots of good ethnic eats, and a great old seafood joint that never seems to change. Sweetheart Deals Exclusive specials on chocolates, massages, and other Valentine’s Day treats. By McLean Robbins. Real College Prep Summer programs on college campuses help high-school kids get ready for the transition. By Michael Gaynor. Not Mom’s Pearls A Washington fashion staple gets an edgy update. By Jill Hudson Neal. Find the Right Dog—or Cat! Here’s where to go and what to know to find a great pet. Plus—the best breeds for different people and more. Close-In Getaways Mountain retreats, country towns, and waterfront treasures—all a short drive away. By Molly Lehman and Gwendolyn Purdom. Luxury Homes Marriott, Hechinger offspring make deals. Plus—a $5-million bankruptcy deal. Life of Song When not performing, this musician is playing for charity and preaching from his keyboard pulpit. By Gretchen Cook. A Sister to the Rescue She wasn’t always my biggest cheerleader. Then I moved 3,600 miles away and she surprised me. By Courtney Rubin.
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