Downtown Stunner: La Grande Boucherie

April 24, 2024

It was quite the restaurant opening party of 400 attendees last week at the corner of 14th and G Street NW in an old bank building that was shuttered for […]

Georgetown Main Street Lauds Local Businesses

April 22, 2024

“Georgetown is thriving,” said Georgetown Main Street Executive Director Rachel Shank, who noted she’s been on the job for five years. Shank welcomed members and guests to Georgetown Main Street’s annual […]

Business Ins & Outs: M.M. LaFleur, Sézane, Wingo’s; Big Wheel Bikes


In: Sézane to Open May 3 The ladies are impressed. Sézane is set to open May 3 at 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former Tory Burch store. The French […]

Giuseppe Cecchi, Watergate Developer and IDI Group Founder, Dies at 93

April 11, 2024

Giuseppe Cecchi, 93, prominent Washington, D.C. real estate developer and McLean, Virginia, resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on April 4. He had a […]

‘Hair Force One’: Intimate Yet Respectful  

April 10, 2024

Eivind Bjerke — a Norwegian immigrant who became the hairdresser of first ladies, royalty and Georgetown “who’s-whos” — tells his remarkable life story in “Hair Force One.” The new paperback […]

April Downtowner: Caps, Wizards; Office Space

April 7, 2024

Capitals, Wizards Commit to Capital One Arena  It looks like the Capitals and the Wizards are staying put in Gallery Place after all. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to build […]

Business Ins & Outs: Brompton Bikes, Pure Sweat, StudioLab RD 

April 1, 2024

In: Brompton Bikes Opens Today Brompton Bikes has opened its Georgetown shop at 1214 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former Scotch & Soda clothing store. Brompton tells us: In 1975, […]

Business Ins & Outs: Reverie, Molteni&C, Ice Cream Jubilee

March 18, 2024

In: Reverie Chef Johnny Spero’s Reverie will return to service in a matter of days, after a major reconstruction. An August 2022 fire shut down the Michelin-starred and intimate restaurant […]

Tech Tip: Protect Yourself From New Hacking Tricks

February 26, 2024

With most work involving tech, including business transactions, being done online now, it’s absolutely crucial to be aware of scams that plague email, websites and more every day. An important […]

Business Ins & Outs: Martin’s Tavern, Clair V., Marine Layer


This article has been updated. In: Clare V. Opening Party On Feb. 22, Clare V.’s new Georgetown store at 1238 Wisconsin Ave NW held an opening party in the space that […]