The Salamander Resort, set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is just 35 minutes from Washington Dulles Airport and one hour from Washington DC. The resort was designed to resemble owner Sheila Johnson’s own manor home in Middleburg with a nod to her family’s love for all-things equestrian. Johnson currently…
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We’ve come a long, long way, I thought today. But my kids are nonplussed about seeing gay poets, Latino ministers, and our African American first family featured at the inauguration. Reflecting on race is complex, but Barack Obama’s second term, the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s groundbreaking speech on the grounds of the Lincoln…
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An ecstatic Duff Goldman, Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes,” raised his trophy into the air while the State Department’s Chief of Protocol, Capricia Penavic Marshall clapped her hands and guffawed. Alongside them, Jose Andres and Rick Bayless clutched their trophies, grinning happily. The cheering continued as Marshall called each member of the 2012 Class of…
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When Blue 44 opened up its doors nine months ago, the owner/operator, Christofer Nardelli, had a vision for his restaurant. He wanted a comfortable hangout for residents, families and students who crave good food at reasonable prices. If last night was any indication of a typical evening there, then he’s achieved his goal. Blue 44…
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