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  • Environs

    By on October 20, 2004

    Did we say ''fabulous''? Of course we did! This 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA townhouse with vibrant color choices, plenty of original artwork and a...

  • Big Fun on a Budget

    By on October 20, 2004

    Some weeks are a car lover's dream -- mainly a week in which the driveway is filled with three or four different makes and models...

  • Indian Gem

    By on October 13, 2004

    For fans of Indian cooking, the Asian subcontinent's premier showcase is arguably located on the far side of the world, where the excellent eateries of...

  • A Taxing Appeal

    By on October 6, 2004

    Life is about the yin and the yang. Take, for instance, the booming real estate market in the Washington area. For most homeowners, it's a...

  • Environs

    By on October 6, 2004

    Find out what makes a condo a home in this gloriously colorful 1 BR, 1 BA in the heart of Adams Morgan. Completely redesigned floor...

  • Low Carb at Lower Cost

    By on September 29, 2004

    Like no other people in the world, Americans are obsessed with dieting and staying in shape. While I don't have any studies to back this...

  • No Tex, Just Mex

    By on September 29, 2004

    Nearly three years ago Andale arrived in Washington and changed how we think about Mexican cuisine. This isn't a place to come in search of...

  • Environs

    By on September 22, 2004

    It pays to be an urban pioneer, particularly when you find a stunning Victorian townhouse in what will become D.C.'s hot neighborhood. Sky-high ceilings, stunning...

  • Staying Power

    By on September 15, 2004

    When the third-generation Nissan Altima debuted in 2002, it was at the vanguard of the Japanese automaker's aggressive new design stance. Leaving behind the staid...

  • Environs

    By on September 8, 2004

    You're soaking in it! Take remodeling to new levels in this completely renovated three-story, three-bedroom Adams Morgan townhouse. Open spaces make for expansive living, while...

  • Morning Delights

    By on September 1, 2004

    Forget about brunch. Brunch is a Sunday thing, a group-of-friends-catching-up thing, a chance to sit and watch the weekend world go by. This is about...

  • Environs

    By on September 1, 2004

    Del Ray is Del Gay in this 2 BR, 1 BA cottage where a passion for collecting, a bit of tropical flair, and great use...

  • Basic Transportation

    By on August 25, 2004

    Sure, spending less than $14,000 on a new car is a great deal. But that doesn't mean that $14,000 is a small amount of money....

  • Italian Medley

    By on August 25, 2004

    If Washington were full of good, moderately priced restaurants, a new Italian osteria on the site of the late Janus Theater might be easy to...

  • An Education in Spending

    By on August 25, 2004

    It's back to school time, and around the country, young men and women are heading off to college -- that's why some of you may...