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2 weeks ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
Just steps away, Reynold’s emerges as an intimate, Americana-inspired cocktail bar destined for late-night revelry. Beyond classic martinis, explore adventurous creations like the pesto-washed Dirty Secrets or share a large-format French 750. Light bites, from Ossetra caviar with dill chips to foie gras-elevated poutine, complement the sips. 1337 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.410.1313, casamaradc.com; 202.495.1300, reynoldsbardc.com National Landing recently welcomed DC favorite Bar Chinois.
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3 weeks ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
Tyler Florence’s new Wayfare Tavern offers dazzling dishes and decor. Photo by Jason Perry MeskiDraymond Green is making moves outside of the court with his new Ethiopian-Dominican hot spot, Meski. He’s partnered with restaurateur Guma Fassil and chef Nelson German to create a new nightlife experience full of Afro beats and Latin flavors.
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3 weeks ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
The culinary team’s new menu features a range of incredible dishes. Chef Jennifer Murphy-Ellamar, formerly executive chef of operations at Caesars Palace, brings with her the experience of overseeing multiple award-winning restaurants. Her culinary foundation includes time spent with titans of the industry—Joël Robuchon, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Michael Mina. Most recently, she earned acclaim at the helm of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.
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3 weeks ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
Tyler Florence never does anything halfway. Ask him to grill a steak, and he will create a menagerie of smoke, temperature and finely cut beef that feels like a revelation each time. He’s the same way about setting. When we got together for an interview last year, Florence noted that every night in one of his restaurants is a show. This explains the new Wayfare Tavern, which recently reopened at the corner of SF’s Pine and Battery Streets after anchoring nearby Sacramento Street for 14 years.
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1 month ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
PEARL SPA & SAUNAExpect a dedicated team of therapists committed to helping clients achieve peace of mind in a serene environment, offering treatments tailored to individual needs and desires. Combining the best Korean beauty traditions with American relaxation techniques, this unique two-story women’s spa in the heart of SF offers a blissfully tranquil retreat for the mind, body and soul.
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1 month ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
For the 2025 edition of NYCxDESIGN, Johnnie Walker Blue Label presented OUT OF THE BLUE: Glass, Craft and the Future, an exclusive weeklong exhibition at the Cristina Grajales Gallery in Tribeca. The event celebrated the brand’s storied past while boldly envisioning its sustainable, design-forward future. At the heart of the exhibition was the debut of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra—a limited-edition, groundbreaking release that marked a new chapter for the brand.
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1 month ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
Creative cocktails are part of the Silver Lyan’s DNA at the Riggs Hotel. BEST HOTEL BAR SILVER LYAN, RIGGS HOTELLocated in a gorgeous and sexy subterranean space, this crimson cocktail lair is the first U.S. venture by acclaimed British mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana, Mr. Lyan. Set within a former bank vault, the lounge’s design features crimson velvet, exposed concrete and vintage trophies, creating an intimate speakeasy ambiance.
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1 month ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
Knafeh. The journey culminates in a fire-lit dining room where the hearth table still commands the stage—its flickering glow a nod to the heart of Albi’s cooking. The design features original, hand-embroidered works from Jordan Nassar (@jordannassar), the celebrated Palestinian-American artist whose pieces reside in the Whitney and ICA Boston. The result is a space that speaks fluently in the language of warmth, memory and craft.
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1 month ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
You base each recommendation on multiple sources and personal visits. How do you balance instinct with research? Our research model is extensive and pressure-tested across every category we cover—from restaurants and hotels to markets, shops, bars, galleries and even coffee shops. I cast a very wide net: local experts, trusted publications, word of mouth and people who know their city better than anyone. But hours of research only get you so far. The place has to hold up in person.
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1 month ago | 
modernluxury.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy
The Mather’s interiors are clad in FSC-certified eucalyptus wood veneer and other eco-conscious materials, nodding to sustainability. Thanks to the open floor plans and massive windows, the space is flooded with natural light, aligning with its biophilic design philosophy of fostering well-being through connection with nature. A WELLNESS PHILOSOPHY THAT’S NEXT-GENThe Mather isn’t simply a place to live—it’s a place to thrive.
