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  • A Thai Treasure

    By on August 20, 2003

    (Photo by Todd Franson) While 49 Twelve Thai Cuisine won't win any awards for imagination with regard to its name -- those numbers come from...

  • Mum's the Word

    By on August 13, 2003

    Fall is no time to be naked, yet so many of the city's window boxes that teem with colorful flowers during the summer are left...

  • Uniquely Indian

    By on August 13, 2003

    While the suburbs have long been blessed with great Indian dining, aside from the Bombay Club there haven't been any other truly fine Indian restaurants...

  • Ruff Life

    By on August 6, 2003

    Imagine coming home from work to find couch pillows ripped open and strewn across the floor like candy wrappers on Halloween and your previously fashionable...

  • Triple Treats

    By on July 30, 2003

    Since its opening in February, a new restaurant in Georgetown has received plentiful buzz and admiration from an ever-expanding club of patrons who adore its...

  • Environs

    By on July 30, 2003

    2BR, 2BA, 2 prkg spots in Adams Morgan = 2 Good 2 B True! Two-level condo with a cozy balcony, quasi-kitsch entertainment antiques, and a...

  • Nicely Furnished

    By on July 23, 2003

    Reincarnations Two years ago, the northeast corner of 14th and Rhode Island in Logan Circle stood abandoned. The metal-grilled check cashing business had moved out,...

  • Meat Lover's Paradise

    By on July 16, 2003

    As a storm threatened, waiters scurried to strip outdoor tables of place settings and napkins. Moments later the sky opened up and torrents of rain...

  • Grill Power

    By on July 2, 2003

    The movement to improve outdoor space has been a long time coming. Backyards are becoming more saturated with furniture, appliances and recreational space. The well-manicured...

  • Italian Stallion

    By on June 25, 2003

    Savino's Café, which opened last year in Dupont Circle, is a handsome, spacious fine Italian restaurant that appears to be doing very well in a...

  • Environs

    By on June 25, 2003

    TAKE YOUR BEST GUEST! Amazing guesthouse accommodates all of your room and board needs. Stylish design, fireplaces, huge loft, one block from new convention center....

  • Proper Stovetoppers

    By on June 18, 2003

    Some utilitarian pieces from Target, an oddball grouping from that garage sale down the block, a plethora of items handed down to you from your...

  • Environs

    By on June 11, 2003

    THIRD FLOOR, BUT LOTS OF STORIES ... Nostalgically furnished 2BR w/ high ceilings, natural light, plenty of sentimentality in diverse, gay-friendly neighborhood. Close to Eastern...

  • Environs

    By on June 4, 2003

    ROOM TO GROW! 3 fl. brick house w/ huge garden, moss lawn will make your friends green w/ envy. Great views, fireplace, finished basement. Fantastic...

  • Environs

    By on May 28, 2003

    WORK (IT) FROM HOME! Unique penthouse apartment at trendy 16th and U. Round living room w/ tons of windows, fireplace, telescope. Views of the monuments,...