Health + Wellness

Smiles of Chevy Chase Promotes Health/Wellness

Dr. Despina Markogiannakis inspires patients to change the world with their smile every single day Article by Mindy Toran | Photography by Ella Scott/ Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, M3 Mitchell Media Ever since she was a young girl, Dr. Despina Markogiannakis was fascinated by the blend of art and science in the field of dentistry.  At the age of 10 she heard a visiting dentist at career day at school describe how he was able to change someone’s life by recreating their smile and she was inspired to...

Arts + Culture

Recovery, Redefined

SweatHouz Pike & Rose brings modern contrast therapy to the heart of North Bethesda Article and Photography by Provided A new year always feels like a small reset button, doesn’t it? It’s a chance to slow down, take a breath, and start over with a clearer head. That was exactly what Brenna Dorsey wanted when she opened SweatHouz Pike & Rose back in April 2025: a place where taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, but part of the rhythm of life. This isn’t your average spa or wellness...

Fitness

Around Town This Month

Article and Photography by FEATURED EVENTS January 10 2026 Winter Carderock 5K, 10K & Half Carderock, MD A scenic winter race through the C&O Canal area featuring multiple distances for all fitness levels. www. bishopsevents.com January 17 Fix-It Fair Casey Community Center, Gaithersburg Bring your household items—bikes, jewelry, appliances—to be repaired by skilled volunteers. www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation January 18 Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour The HALL...

Travel

The Inn Above Tide

A Zen-Like Retreat in Sausalito’s Seaside Calm Article by Amy Duvall & Glen Cox | Photography by Provided Perched directly above the shimmering waters of the San Francisco Bay, The Inn Above Tide is a restorative haven for travelers who crave beauty, serenity, and effortless access to Northern California’s most popular attractions. Whether you’re visiting San Francisco, continuing north to Napa and Sonoma’s wine country, or simply seeking a peaceful coastal escape, this luxurious boutique...

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...

Arts + Culture

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...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Eats Roundup

Festive Dishes, Drinks & Cozy Local Favorites Article by Emilienne Gabriel | Photography by Provided Where to Eat This Holiday Season The chill in the air calls for comforting bites, festive cocktails, and good company. From seafood to steak to sweets, here are some of our favorite local spots serving holiday warmth and cheer this season. Hanks Oyster Bar | As the leaves change, so do the flavors of our favorite libations. Cozy up with seafood classics and seasonal cocktails. Dupont...

Food + Beverage

Chouquette Chocolate

From corporate America to caramels, she’s crafting confections inspired by Paris. Article by Deborah Lynn Blumberg | Photography by Jennifer Varriale For Sarah Dwyer, life’s sweetest moments have always started in the kitchen. Growing up near Annapolis, she spent hours baking gingerbread cookies and building houses with her mom, Regina, and making chocolate chip cookies with friends. By high school, Dwyer was whipping up Julia Child’s Cambridge chocolate cake for fun. After a decade in...

Life + Culture

The Greenbrier

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...

Education

Caring Pilots Make a Difference for Families in Need

Taking to the Skies to Help Children and Veterans Article by Debra Wallace   "Our families are dealing with so much –  pain, finances, and an uncertain future – and are quite honored that someone cares enough to gift them a flight.”   In 2010, a group of pilots got together to offer free flights for medical care for sick children undergoing treatment and it’s still going strong.   The impactful nonprofit,  Patient AirLiftServices   (PALS SkyHope), encourages pilots to use their skills...