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A New Book on Perle Mesta Sheds Light on a Famed DC Figure

Jan 10, 2025 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

Perle Mesta was one of DC’s most famous socialites, a newspaper staple known for her charm and influence—“the hostess with the mostest,” as she was famously dubbed. Her hot-ticket parties were attended by the city’s elite, including friends such as Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, and Dwight Eisenhower. But she was also an activist and important fundraiser, as journalist Meryl Gordon’s new biography, The Woman Who Knew Everyone, makes clear. Here are a few interesting things we learned from the book.
3 Must-Play Pin Ball Machines at DC’s New VÜK

Dec 30, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

MOM’s Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash recently embarked on a new venture: opening a pinball arcade. VÜK, in Friendship Heights, houses about 40 machines from his extensive personal collection. Here are three of his favorites. Eight Ball DeluxeThe Maryland native grew up playing this at Beltsville Billiards.
How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Dec 26, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

After the ornaments are packed away and the tinsel is stripped from the trees, it’s time for those holiday evergreens to come down. Here’s how to dispose of your Christmas tree in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. DCTrees and greenery can be dropped off from January 3 to March 2 at three locations: 201 Bryant St., NW, 3600 Calvert St., NW, and 2700 S Capital St., SE.
Where to Find New Year’s Day Lunches and Brunches Around DC

Dec 20, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

Ring in 2025 with discounted mimosas, decadent brunches, and good-luck traditions on New Year’s Day, which falls on a Wednesday this year. Unconventional DinerThis French/American Shaw diner serves brunch every day until 3:45 PM, and New Year’s is no exception. Nosh on buttermilk pancakes with blueberry/lavender sauce, sweet-potato shakshuka, and more. Make reservations here. Medium RareTrade ugly Christmas sweaters for comfy PJs at these steakhouses’ annual pajama brunch.
Where to Find Decadent New Year’s Eve Restaurant Dinners, Parties, and Takeout Around DC

Dec 19, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

Celebrate 2025 with lavish tasting menus, champagne bottles galore, and 24k gold tiramisu and suckling pig delivered right to your door:The BazaarJosé Andrés’s fanciful restaurant in the Waldorf-Astoria is serving a featuring choices like oxtail croquetas with black truffles; a fancy take on a Philly cheesesteak; a cone of Osetra caviar with chive creme fraiche; and Wagyu tournedos Rossini. The dinner costs $275 per person (the wine pairing is $150 a person). Reserve here.
Does the RFK Campus Neighborhood Want a New Commanders Stadium? Yes and No

Dec 5, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

It’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are looking for a new home—and that Mayor Muriel Bowser is interested in bringing them back to DC via a new stadium built on the site of the team’s old RFK Stadium digs. Of course, a lot has to happen before that can happen.
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near DC

Dec 5, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Hope Cartwright |Tatyana Masters

This post was updated on December 5, 2024. Looking to cut down your own Christmas tree? These area farms offer firs, spruces, and more. Don’t forget blankets or towels for the top of the car, bungee cords, and—at some places—a sharp saw. Butler’s OrchardDuring this orchard’s Holiday Harvest Days, you can either cut-your-own or select a pre-cut Douglas or Canaan fir, as well as enjoy visits with farm animals.
5 Fun Things to Do That Are Open Thanksgiving Day

Nov 26, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

While tossing around the pigskin and gorging on carbs might be the most American way to spend Thanksgiving Day, there are other diversions to consider in the DC area this Thursday:Ice Skate on the National MallThe National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden Ice Rink opened on Saturday and will be open for skaters at 11 AM on turkey day, weather permitting. The rink is surrounded by sculptures from modern and contemporary artists such as Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.
7 Things to Do Around DC This Thanksgiving and Weekend

Nov 25, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

While tossing around the pigskin and gorging on carbs might be the most American way to spend Thanksgiving, the DC area is offering quite a few different ways to get out and about this week for the big transition into the holiday season. Take a TrotJog over to Freedom Plaza Thanksgiving morning for some music, family-friendly festivities, and a 5K. Maryland and Virginia also have trots all morning long, featuring turkey costume contests and food drives.
9 DC Area Turkey Trot Races on Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Tatyana Masters

Thanksgiving is just one week away, which means it’s also time to lace up those running shoes for the annual Turkey Trot races that happen around the DMV. Here’s where you can don a turkey costume, bring the pup, run with kids, and more. All races are on Thursday, November 28. DCAmerica’s Trot For HungerThe 23rd annual SOME (So Others Might Eat) run kicks off at Freedom Plaza, where runners can enjoy some music before heading off down Pennsylvania Avenue.