In addition to Italian fare, look for amaro cocktails at the recently opened Stellina in Shirlington.
GIVE
While the Make-A-Wish Foundation Gala is virtual this year, it will be no less inspiring or entertaining. The program, Evening of Wishes: Hope From Home, will feature interactive, kid-friendly activities; wish stories; live wish experiences; and a special auction. A number of ticket and sponsor levels will be offered. Tickets from $100, Feb. 28, 5PM, wish.org/midatlantic
STAY
Hotel Madera and Firefly Kitchen, located near Dupont Circle, have undergone a complete remake. The property, which opens this month, features large rooms, street-side balconies and expansive windows overlooking the historic neighborhood. This spring, look for a revamped menu at Firefly and plenty of outdoor-patio seating. From $299 per night, 1310 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.296.7600, hotelmadera.com
SHOP
MGM Resorts recently unveiled its first streetwear boutique, SHYFT: Sneakers + Apparel, which opened at MGM National Harbor. Designed by one of the resort’s own employees, the dynamic space features works from local artists and hard-to-find apparel and accessories that look as phenomenal at a summer rooftop soiree as they do a Wizards home game. Brands include Louis Vuitton x Supreme, G-Star Raw, Psycho Bunny, Yeezy and Anti Social Social Club. 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.971.6081, @shyftstyle
ESCAPE
The Inn at Willow Grove, a Forbes Four- Star sanctuary in Orange, Va., offers a Valentine and Vineyards Weekend Feb. 12-14. The getaway includes luxe two-night accommodations for two, a bottle of prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, a 50-minute massage for two at the Inn’s Mill House Spa, chef Andrew Eppley’s tasting menu dinner at Vintage and two passes for a wine-tasting excursion to nearby Barboursville Vineyards. Package rates from $1,205, 14079 Plantation Way, Orange, Va., 540.317.1206, innatwillowgrove.com
DINE
Restaurateur Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini, who are alumni of Lupo Verde, bring Stellina Pizzeria to The Village at Shirlington this winter. The restaurant will offer a menu similar to its DC flagship at The Edison at Union Market: homemade pastas, panini, neo-Neapolitan pizzas and plenty of the Italian street foods Matarazzo and Venini ate growing up. More faves making the move from the DC location: amaro cocktails from Ivy City’s Don Ciccio & Figli, along with Italian wines and beers. 2800 S. Randolph St., Arlington, stellinapizzeria.com
LIVE
City Homes comes to one of the District’s oldest neighborhoods, Eckington, this spring. The new Northeast DC development—inspired by a shared street experience in the Netherlands known as the woonerf, or living streets—comprises 45 townhouse-style condos. Each 1,300-square-foot home features luxe finishes, private outdoor patios or balconies (the top three floors have balconies on three levels) and floor-to-ceiling windows. 1500 Harry Thomas Way NE, cityhomeseckington.com
SUIT UP
Can’t wait to wear something infinitely more formal than athleisure garb? The team from the newly launched Golden Square Attire will fulfill those bespoke dreams for men and women this spring. All suits are made by hand in London. A personal tailor in DC will work with you to create the perfect suit with an array of one-of-a-kind fabrics and custom finishes—including silk linings. We’ve experienced Golden Square’s suit fitting firsthand, and it’s truly an impressive process. gsattire.co.uk
DECORATE
Serena & Lily, which opened on Bethesda Row last year, recently unveiled its spring lookbook. We love a new fig leaf botanical print with poppy red paired with coastal blue, and the handwoven performance rugs. For outdoor spaces, the brand introduces a light dune finish for its Pacifica, Capistrano and Catalina furniture collections. 7121 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 240.531.1839, serenaandlily.com
Photography by: Rey Lopez Photo
