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The red, white, and blue of it. One Washington Circle Hotelin Northwest has announced plans to renovate its property from December 3 |
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through April 2002 to create the ambiance of a cutting-edge urban boutiquehotel. A marble floor with inlaid cobalt blue tile will be featured in the circular lobby with floorto ceiling windows and walls; columns will be partially covered in blue glass tile. The circletheme will be played out throughout the entire hotel, from the wood-paneled, blue-lit elevatorsto the public areas leading to guest suites. |
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While the color blue will rule at One Washington Circle, another boutiquehotel, the Hotel Rouge, will have you seeing red. Slated to open on December14, the 137-room deluxe hotel is the latest D.C. offering from The KimptonHotel & Restaurant Group. It will feature corridors lined with Chinese redsilk wall coverings, and guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling red faux leather headboards,crimson velvet draperies, and dark red, geometrically patterned carpets.Can we expect a Hotel White next to carry out the theme of patriotism? |
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Hotel Rouge
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Speaking of boutiques. Where can you find a vintage Chanel couture gownhanging next to a shirtwaist dress designed by someone who lives up thestreet? The answer is Alex, located at 1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Theboutique celebrated its grand opening on November 15 with a cocktail reception and runway show,featuring Washington-based designers Aldrin Adams and Puveyor (women’s wear), and Sasha Sozonov(men’s wear), as well as pieces from Gucci, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, and more. Inventory alsofeatures select one-of-a-kind pieces from Galliano, Mara Khodora, Manolo Blahnik, and others.It is owner Alex Garcia’s wish that clients from Manhattan to Palm Beach will now come toWashington, D.C. to discover what’s new. D.C. — a new fashion capital? A capital idea.
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A new café that promises to be a fusion of dining and design is Toka at 1140 19th Street,N.W. The latest venture by Toka Salon owners Nuri Yurt and Teresa Beeman isslated to open this month. |
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