Food + Beverage

Raspberry Caipirinha Recipe!

This cocktail recipe helps transition your drink to an elegant late-summer, early fall citrus-forward cocktail. Article and Photography by Mixology is made easy with this refreshing Raspberry Caipirinha recipe. It's a vibrant, tangy riff on Brazil’s national cocktail. Tower Club Tysons' Executive Chef Dalton shares his step-by-step guide so you can create this drink easily at home. While the classic template relies heavily on the rustic taste of quality cachaça, this variation balances that...

Arts + Culture

Spotlight on the Artist

Great Falls artist Mehrnaz Moussavi shares her artistic journey Article by Molly MacDermot The September cover art features a stunning tribute to this month’s theme —style— by local artist Mehrnaz Moussavi. Based in Great Falls, Virginia, the George Mason University alumna channels her greatest muse for this piece: her mother. Capturing effortless elegance through a striking silhouette, a chic hat, and a timeless dress, Moussavi’s painting beautifully embodies the very essence of style. ...

Food + Beverage

Tantalizing Tuna from the Tower Club

Serve up a tasty recipe tonight or try it for your next dinner party Article by Molly MacDermot Chef Frank Dalton, a native of the Washington D.C. area, trained at Stratford University and honed his skills working alongside world renowned chefs. He brings Chesapeake inspired seafood, seasonal ingredients, and inventive cuisine to Tower Club Tysons, connecting with members personally to make every dining experience as memorable as the food itself. For this issue of  McLean City Lifestyle , he...

Home + Design

Style Begins at Home

Great Falls native Shereen Farahani believes the most beautiful homes aren't designed around trends—they're designed around the people who live in them. Article by By Christine Gilgallon | Photography by Butterfly Photography and Nova Soul Imagery When we think of style, our minds often go to fashion, décor trends, or the latest colors making headlines. But according to Shereen Farahani, owner and lead designer of Premier Home Center, true style begins much closer to home. "It's about...