Refugees International : Speaking Out & Saving Lives Everyday

Refugees International : Speaking Out & Saving Lives Everyday

People often ask me “why” I choose a particular charity with which to become involved.  Sometimes the question posed is for advice in their own decision making process, other times it’s an actual inquiry into my own reasons.  The “why” has varied over the years, starting with business (when I first joined then chaired the [...]

P.O.V Summer Cocktail Party with Gilt City

P.O.V Summer Cocktail Party with Gilt City

By Punch Preview Correspondent Whitney Stringer On Tuesday night a posh group of Washingtonians gathered at P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge, the stylish rooftop bar at W Hotel. P.O.V. partnered with Gilt City, the popular site from Gilt Groupe offering great insider prices for exclusive offers and adventures around town. To kick-off summer, the evening [...]

The Atlantic’s Innovation Summit 2012

The Atlantic’s Innovation Summit 2012

By Punch Correspondent Darryl Keeton The Atlantic magazine recently hosted their Innovation Summit at Reagan National Airport’s Historic Lobby Terminal A on Tuesday, May 8. Boeing was the featured sponsor of the event and introduced attendees to the long-awaited, new 787 Dreamliner, which boasts increased fuel efficiency, smart design and composite construction.   Touring the [...]

A Divine Wine Dinner At Old Hickory Steakhouse

A Divine Wine Dinner At Old Hickory Steakhouse

By Punch Palate Correspondent Megan McGrath On May 5th I attended the Old Hickory Steakhouse Wine Dinner featuring Cooking Light and Tortoise Creek Wines.  The dinner held at the Old Hickory Steakhouse, was a lovely evening filled light foods packed with flavor.  The wines from Tortoise Creek were the ultimate compliment, and the Tortoise Creek owner, [...]

Going to Get Bermudaful

Going to Get Bermudaful

Please pardon the delay in posting. Refugees International took up the majority of the past few days, and I was honored to be at the luncheon within the home of the Japanese Ambassador and his wife Thursday, then the reception, dinner and after party following and then, the Board meeting Friday. Whew. We’ll have the [...]


Fashion & Design

Sean Avery Talks Style, Food & Social Media at the Streets of Georgetown

Sean Avery Talks Style, Food & Social Media at the Streets of Georgetown

It’s not every night you get to meet a former NHL hockey player turned-face of Hickey Freeman.  Last evening at the DC Modern Luxury Men’s Issue event at the Streets of Georgetown, I did, and frankly, slap shot me and call me a loose thread because I had no idea the young gent, Sean Avery, [...]

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Food & Drink

A Divine Wine Dinner At Old Hickory Steakhouse

A Divine Wine Dinner At Old Hickory Steakhouse

By Punch Palate Correspondent Megan McGrath On May 5th I attended the Old Hickory Steakhouse Wine Dinner featuring Cooking Light and Tortoise Creek Wines.  The dinner held at the Old Hickory Steakhouse, was a lovely evening filled light foods packed with flavor.  The wines from Tortoise Creek were the ultimate compliment, and the Tortoise Creek owner, [...]

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Out & About

Refugees International : Speaking Out & Saving Lives Everyday

Refugees International : Speaking Out & Saving Lives Everyday

People often ask me “why” I choose a particular charity with which to become involved.  Sometimes the question posed is for advice in their own decision making process, other times it’s an actual inquiry into my own reasons.  The “why” has varied over the years, starting with business (when I first joined then chaired the [...]

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People to Know

Punch Profiles: People to Know / 8 Questions with Common Threads Chef Instructor Erica Johnson

Punch Profiles: People to Know / 8 Questions with Common Threads Chef Instructor Erica Johnson

We have the wonderful opportunity to participate in the upcoming event An Evening With Common Threads: Chefs Celebrating Kids in the Kitchen, which will be held Thursday, April 25th, at the Liaison Capitol Hill.  Erica Johnson is a Chef Instructor in Washington DC, working with the children who are involved with the program.  In between [...]

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Recent Articles

Refugees International : Speaking Out & Saving Lives Everyday

Refugees International : Speaking Out & Saving Lives Everyday

People often ask me “why” I choose a particular charity with which to become involved.  Sometimes the question posed is for advice in their own decision making process, other times it’s an actual inquiry into my own reasons.  The “why” has varied over the years, starting with business (when I first joined then chaired the [...]

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P.O.V Summer Cocktail Party with Gilt City

P.O.V Summer Cocktail Party with Gilt City

By Punch Preview Correspondent Whitney Stringer On Tuesday night a posh group of Washingtonians gathered at P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge, the stylish rooftop bar at W Hotel. P.O.V. partnered with Gilt City, the popular site from Gilt Groupe offering great insider prices for exclusive offers and adventures around town. To kick-off summer, the evening [...]

read more

The Atlantic’s Innovation Summit 2012

The Atlantic’s Innovation Summit 2012

By Punch Correspondent Darryl Keeton The Atlantic magazine recently hosted their Innovation Summit at Reagan National Airport’s Historic Lobby Terminal A on Tuesday, May 8. Boeing was the featured sponsor of the event and introduced attendees to the long-awaited, new 787 Dreamliner, which boasts increased fuel efficiency, smart design and composite construction.   Touring the [...]

read more

A Divine Wine Dinner At Old Hickory Steakhouse

A Divine Wine Dinner At Old Hickory Steakhouse

By Punch Palate Correspondent Megan McGrath On May 5th I attended the Old Hickory Steakhouse Wine Dinner featuring Cooking Light and Tortoise Creek Wines.  The dinner held at the Old Hickory Steakhouse, was a lovely evening filled light foods packed with flavor.  The wines from Tortoise Creek were the ultimate compliment, and the Tortoise Creek owner, [...]

read more

Going to Get Bermudaful

Going to Get Bermudaful

Please pardon the delay in posting. Refugees International took up the majority of the past few days, and I was honored to be at the luncheon within the home of the Japanese Ambassador and his wife Thursday, then the reception, dinner and after party following and then, the Board meeting Friday. Whew. We’ll have the [...]

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Hold the Fire! Lunch at Sixth Engine Restaurant

Hold the Fire! Lunch at Sixth Engine Restaurant

The whole world of “Mass Ave” and I mean the lower numbers, not Embassy Row, is not my stomping ground.  Not even near it to be exact.  However, since I’ve begun to feel like a hungry female version of Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day” as of late, that neighborhood is looking more and more attractive, [...]

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“Will on the Hill” 10th Anniversary : No Holds Bard

“Will on the Hill” 10th Anniversary : No Holds Bard

It’s a good thing I have tough skin (sort of) because I felt a twinge of a pinch (ouch!) a few times during Monday night’s 10th annual “Will on the Hill” production by the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) at Sidney Harman Hall.  Alas, if I can’t laugh at myself, I will just cry.  That’s not [...]

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Friendly Reminder: Refugees International Young Humanitarian Circle After Party – YOU Are Invited

Friendly Reminder: Refugees International Young Humanitarian Circle After Party – YOU Are Invited

Post-Refugees International 33rd Anniversary Dinner which will take place at the Mellon Auditorium on Thursday, May 10th, you, yes, you my friend, my foe, my frenemy, and my not yet made your acquaintance stranger, are invited to the Young Humanitarian Circle After Party.  Both Ashley Taylor (my co-Chair) and I and our entire Steering Committee [...]

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Always a Ball on the Mall

Always a Ball on the Mall

When Trust for the National Mall Board Chairman and founder of the cause John “Chip” Akridge, who is also the founder and head of commercial real estate firm Akridge Companies, came to the podium during the Saturday night Ball on the Mall Dinner, he of course, welcomed everyone, thanked the L’Enfant Society Board, Steering Committee, [...]

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A New Look at The Curious Grape Wine, Dine and Shop

A New Look at The Curious Grape Wine, Dine and Shop

By Punch Palate Correspondent Megan McGrath Most of you in Arlington have heard of The Curious Grape.  The playful wine shop has been around the Shirlington block for a few years, and recently re-opened with new and expanded services.  The Curious Grape Wine, Dine and Shop now features the additions of a cheese counter (!), [...]

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Leica Opens Its First U.S. Store in Washington, D.C.

Leica Opens Its First U.S. Store in Washington, D.C.

By Punch Correspondent Jason Kampf In the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter neighborhood, the high end camera companyLeica, celebrated its North American Flagship Store opening with an official launch party on May 3rd.  Being located a few short blocks from the National Portrait Gallery and the National Press Club only begin to speak to [...]

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A&T Asks You: What’s the Best Phone for Your Mom? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

A&T Asks You: What’s the Best Phone for Your Mom? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

Show your mom – or and special woman in your life – how much you love her by hooking her up with a great device this year. Take AT&T’s handy quiz to see which phone or tablet is right for her. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is May 13, 2012. When your mom texts you it’s [...]

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