Life + Culture

Filomena Ristorante

Heritage, Heart, and the Holidays Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Few places capture the soul of the holidays quite like Filomena Ristorante, the beloved Italian institution tucked along the historic canals of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. For forty years, Filomena has been more than a restaurant. It has been a cherished tradition, a place where the season comes alive through old-world hospitality, heartwarming food, and a spirit of generosity that feels like home...

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The Greenbriar

A Home for the Holidays Article and Photography by Provided There’s a certain kind of magic that descends upon the Allegheny Mountains when winter arrives. The kind that makes twinkling lights sparkle a little brighter and fires crackle a little warmer. At The Greenbrier, that magic transforms America’s Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, into a holiday wonderland where traditions old and new come alive, inviting guests to truly come “Home for the Holidays.” From the moment you...

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A Holiday Tradition Woven in Heart and Heritage

Keegan Theatre's An Irish Carol Returns for Its 15th Season Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided by The Keegan Theatre In the Washington region, the holidays arrive not quietly but in a glittering crescendo. Streets glow with wreaths and white lights, hotel lobbies transform into cinematic displays, restaurants trade menus for mulled cocktails, and families, from infants bundled in velvet to grandparents wrapped in tradition, venture out in search of wonder. From the...

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Around Town

Your Guide to the Holidays! Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Holiday Markets Bethesda Winter Wonderland (URBNmarket) Dec 6 urbnmarket.com Sparked by the charm of handmade and vintage markets beyond the D.C. area, our curated gatherings celebrate exceptional makers, creators, collectors, and designers offering a shopping experience as unique as the treasures you’ll find. This season, experience a festive market filled with holiday cheer, discover extraordinary...