May 2008 Washingtonian Magazine Contents - Weekend Getaways
See all the online extras from May's issue here. Read our blog, updated several times a day, here. Get Washingtonian.com online chats here. Capital Comment Prom pics of the VIPs . . . Who’s who among Senate spouses . . . Guessing at Obama and Clinton Cabinets . . . Pulitzer winners leave the Post. Where & When National Cathedral illuminated . . . Afghan treasures at NGA . . . Hamlet at Carter Barron . . . Wynton Marsalis at KenCen . . . Jimmy Stewart at AFI. Green Awards Celebrating Washingtonians who preserve and protect our environment. Parting Words From the Area’s Toughest Prosecutor Robert Horan leaves office with no regrets about those he sent to death row. Interview by Harry Jaffe. Telling Moments Leaders and fighters caught by the camera’s eye. Gunslinger Movie critic Stephen Hunter also writes novels filled with the guns and violence he loves on film. Armed with a pen or a .45, he’s a force. By Tim Wendel. Quite a Ride Not so long ago, African-Americans couldn’t go to Glen Echo Park. This season’s first carousel ride honors one who changed history. by Drew Bratcher. The Battle to Save a Boy’s Sight Bobby Sliko was a bright, energetic teenager. When his vision dimmed, doctors found a brain tumor. As he persevered, Bobby learned some of life’s lessons. And he taught a few. By John Pekkanen. “They Don’t Need a Psychiatrist. They Talk to Each Other.” Brothers Rahm, Zeke, and Ari Emanuel are successful, intense, and in perpetual motion. By Susan Baer. Fast and Fearless At nine, Matt Cooper was discovered somersaulting off a diving board in Bethesda. Ten years later, he has a good shot at the Olympics. By Lindsay Moran. Where House Prices Are Still Going Up A report on real estate in brand-name neighborhoods, where the news is better than you might think. By Mary Clare Fleury. 82 Great Weekends Can a weekend getaway change your life? Meet Washingtonians who had memorable trips and find ideas for escapes that may inspire you: great hikes, spiritual retreats, adventure outings, yoga getaways, romantic inns, and lots more. New York’s Top Chef Comes to DC Eric Ripert brings his movie-star personality and four-star reputation to DC’s Westend Bistro. By Todd Kliman. Europe on $15 a Bottle The dollar’s slide means soaring prices for European wines. But there are bargains from across the pond to be found. By Dave McIntyre. Dining Out Mio has its third chef in a year, but it’s beginning to really deliver. Plus—good Southern in Old Town Alexandria, country barbecue in Bowie, elegant Indian in Herndon. Best Bites A wine bar that’s all about the food . . . $11,000 coffee buzz . . . Virginia vodka? . . . Good diner breakfasts . . . Casual dining in Old Town . . . Tasty in McLean. Great Finds Dressing young—but professional. By Kelly Dinardo and McLean Robbins. Deals Half off at a New York hotel plus four resorts offering big values. By Alice Shapin. Create a Beautiful Backyard Making great gardens, attracting birds, getting the lighting right, what’s new in grills and outdoor furniture, good landscape designers, and more. Benefits Good times for good causes. By Maggie Wimsatt. Growing Up—and Out As its family grows, a couple adds on. By Michael Tardif. City Living in the Suburbs New downtowns are springing up. By Lynne Shallcross. Luxury Homes Stephen O’Keefe buys $8-million riverfront mansion. Diane Rehm sells. Keeping Sparky in Shape Tips on watching your pet’s weight. By Leah Ariniello. Washingtonian Crossword Sounds like a politician. By Matt Gaffney. Funny Girl She turned her mother’s experience into a powerful play. By Wendi Kaufman. The Worst Morning, the Best Day I never thought I’d be an Army girlfriend. Then my boyfriend was sent overseas. By Lynne Shallcross.
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