D/CITY WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S NOW, WHAT’S NEXT

ISSUE No .13 Welcome to The Pattern Issue! The holiday season can be overwhelming and chaotic, 14th &Shaw but check out these pages to get an insiders guide to surviving (and conquering!) Washington D.C. the coming season the smart way. From business tips from artist Maggie O’Neill, to FREE purchasing the perfect gifts for everyone on your list with DC shop owner Amanda NeighborhoodReport HAPPENING McClements, let our Pattern Issue be your trusty companion. Go ahead… read on! NOW !!!

Cherry Blossom Creative After being closed for renovations, Cherry Blossom Creative is back in action in Shaw! This boutique studio THE thrives also as a storefront where you can buy art supplies and their created prints.

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Just Opened: Shaw’s Eurasian cuisine heaven, Supra!! This new Mediterranean-influenced menu from Malkhaz Maisashvili, former chef of the Embassy of Georgia in Washington, kicks off with a lineup of small plates including vegetable paté-like pkhali made of spinach, green beans, or beets minced with walnuts and Georgian spices, as well as a variety of khinkali PATTERN soup dumplings.

Nocturne Located beneath the Sugar Shack, this new spot opened with a bang! It has already been known for its hidden set-up, boozy doughnuts, and an eclectic “tapas-style” cocktail menu. With only 17 seats, this place is sure to be the mysterious gem of Shaw. ISSUE

In these pages, you’ll find everything you need for a smart, and successful holiday season. Check out our amazing curated gift guide, and let us help you check off everyone on your list! From holiday parties, to family gatherings, we’ll also show you the best wearable fashion trends for the season. Find everything you need to enjoy the holidays here. Think Pattern!

ANTONIO MOSTAJO @THEANTONIOMOSTAJO SYLVIA AMAYA @MUA_SYLVIAA ANTONIO DILLARD @DESERTEDINURBAN

Get your fashion fix & more @DCITYstyle IN THIS ISSUEIN THIS STUDIO SHAW CREATIVE THINK SHAWLIDAY TOURS GIFT GUIDE CONVERSATIONS SMART ORNAMENTS

PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 10-11 PAGE 13 AESOP Tell us about Superfierce. I began SUPERFIERCE because I wanted Aesop’s chic packaging to create something that I couldn’t find CHERRY and quality natural products when I started my career. I collaborated are always a treat! You will with my network of fearless female BLOSSOM want to sneak a few of creatives whose common goal was to these in your stocking. expand our network. We came together @aesopskincare to create a pay-it-forward platform of CREATIVE connectivity, solidarity and mentorship This unique space is a What are some of your for other female artists. We want to What difficulties have colorful feast for the eyes favorite paintings you’ve change the statistics in our field. We are creating a support system and you faced in pursing a with a beautifully curated ever done and why? foundation for female artists to grow creative career and how selection of stationary and I have several paintings that have as both creators and business owners, gift options. Pick up some and giving back to other women in their did you overcome them? become prints after the original was these local favorites for sold and a percentage of the proceeds professional communities. I face them all the time! 20 years into a little creative inspiration. benefits charities and organizations owning my own company now, being my @cherryblossomhq that really matter to me. I love the own boss just means the difficulties or pieces that have a legacy and are able challenges are different. The common to continue to give back. threads with most creatives stems from confidence in your own value, your own idea and creating boundaries. It is very easy to get taken advantage of, or to be misunderstood. MAKER LETTIE & GOOCH From furry accesories to cozy sweaters, Lettie Gooch offers up some fabulous chic statement pieces for those ARTIST not willing to go unnoticed. STUDIO @lettiegooch TOUR SHAW Artist, designer, and entrepreneur Maggie O’Neill is one of DC’s exceptional creative talents. Her work is inspired by local BONOBOS landscapes, cultural icons, travels and fashion. Currently, O’Neill At the Bonobos Guide Shop you lives and works in the Shaw neighborhood of DC where she’s will find their signature pants that come in four fits, however that’s GIFT become known as a fine artist for her iconic pop impressionistic not all they have to offer. You can paintings of the city she calls home. find anything from ties, to pocket squares to their new boxer briefs that are getting rave reviews. An inspiring creative business woman, she also focuses on giving @bonobos GUIDE back to her local community through founding Superfierce — a national traveling art exhibition that highlights female artist, Shaw is a truly creative Finding the perfect gift is tough. Secretly Gifting, benefits local charities and mentors aspiring artists. We sat down part of DC. Do you find it a gift concierge company owned and run by professional style setters, is curating an eclectic mix with her to discuss all of her creative ventures, what inspires her art inspiring to create art there? forms, and successful business tips that she’s learned along the way. Yes! It's impossible to walk down the street of items from the retailers of Shaw. Featuring an array and not run in to a person or a space that of items like on-trend, hard-to-find fashions from local doesn't get me thinking or inspired. We are a neighborhood of many, many designers favorite Lettie Gooch to natural products from Aesop, you and artists and a fabulously curated will surely find something for everyone. collection of restaurants. See the full guide at DCityStyle.com/shawgiftguide You’re on the board of Shaw’s Main Streets and work to create historic preservation. Tell us more about this and You live and work in Shaw. why you’re partnering with What do you like most MINISTRY the Shaw retail community? about being part of the OF SUPPLY Creating a legacy of preservation comes with local community? a commitment to knowing the neighborhood's Who knew comfort could be past and understanding the collective goal of I love this neighborhood. It is filled with so stylish? Ministry of Supply where we are headed. Connecting, collaborating a rich history and a fabric of families, ARGENT creates work wear that wears and creating with each other, for each other creatives, and a very hardworking and Being a girlboss has never looked feeds this effort. I'm honored to be part of this committed mains streets organization. like activewear. Their no iron retail community and hope to contribute to This neighborhood embraces new so good. ArgentWorkwear takes necessary fabric is a dream. everyone's success. businesses in a way that few others do. the standard office uniform to a new These comfortable and quality It takes a lot of risk and gumption to open level. Pro tip, ask for Liza and you pieces will be a staple in a business in this town, and to have the will walk out looking like a million anyone's wardrobe. support of your neighbors is paramount. bucks. Also, can we talk about how @ministryofsupply this blazer is reversible!? @argent

2 D/CITY D/CITY 3 HAPPENING NOW @ SHAW #PATTERNVIBES From colorful patterns to hip fashion-forward shops, Shaw has become one of DC’s most vibrant and lively places in town. With the help of our hip readers, we’ve captured some of the area’s latest and greatest in the photos below! Share your new discoveries and keep everyone in-the-know Q: What do you love most about the freedom of curating your own shops? by tagging #DCITYSTYLE. You never know when your own A: I love opening up my home to friends and family, and I @ohlolablog wanted to create a shop that would offer the inspiration and photos might be featured on our pages! goods for others to do the same. Hospitality is at the heart “There’s a new post on the of my shops, and we fill our shelves with items that support that — from small batch cocktail ingredients to the table blog, talking about my tips and linens, dinnerware and glassware you use to enjoy them. tricks when wearing animal print" We hope to break down the intimidation of entertaining. #DCITYstyle ♥ 209 likes Q: What’s the most challenging part of your job? A: There are never enough hours in the day to accomplish ♥ Like all the ideas we have buzzing in our minds! Comment CREATIVE • • • CONVER- SATIONS

As the owner of Salt & Sundry, one of DC’s most beloved home goods @traceena and accessories spots, Amanda McClements decided to set out on a new @policyandfashion “Be bold and intentional“ adventure. Sister shop Little Leaf, located in 1401 S St, was born out of #DCITYstyle “Issa photo shoot with @ a passion for nature and bringing green indoors. Filled with everything ♥ 394 likes crystalaegeanb <3 Can’t wait to from potted plants, to gorgeous paper goods, prints, notecards, succulents share my new pics!” and even seed packets – Little Leaf is the perfect extension of her retail Q: You have an amazing team of professionals working @Starboyluka ♥ Like ♥ 136 likes with you. Tell us more!? concept shopping experience. Her overall goals haven’t changed – “Dad is all “stay stay stay stay stay”and Comment A: My team is incredible. Getting to work with so many ♥ Like McClements still seeks to connect customers and vendors by telling the creative, talented women (and a few men!) has been really I’m all “I do what I want.” • • • unique and personalized stories behind the brands she carries. We chatted rewarding. Everyone works really hard to create a warm vibe #DCITYstyle Comment in the shops, and when people come in and tell us it’s their ♥ with the stylish entrepreneur to hear more about the retail landscape, 518 likes • • • “happy place” it makes my day. her journey into becoming an entrepreneur, and the best gifts of this ♥ Like season from Little Leaf! Q: How do you curate the items for your shops? FOLLOW US A: If it's something we’d love to wear, eat, or decorate with, Comment We’re @DCITYstyle on we stock it! We look for thoughtfully made items from all @dianaclokey • • • Facebook, Twitter Q: In the beginning, how did you set out to open a retail shop? over the world that bring together form and function. and Instagram. A: I grew up in North Carolina with a food-loving family and “Take all my money” moved to DC to pursue a career in journalism. I wrote about Q: With Christmas shopping coming up, what’s big for this #DCITYstyle food, entertaining and travel for about ten years before the coming season in terms of gift giving? ♥ 432 likes idea for Salt & Sundry was born. I wanted to create a place that A: Our customers are consistently looking to gift a taste of DC would inspire people to entertain. I also wanted to help people to friends and family, so we know our locally made goods curate their own spaces that were comfortable and stylish. will be hot items. ♥ Like

Q: You were a journalist before your retail career. How does Q: What new trends are you seeing in retail currently? Comment that play into your job now? A: We're loving the resurgence of 70's inspired designs across • • • A: I realize now what a big role storytelling has played in both my the board. We can't get enough of groovy prints and color journalism career and at Salt & Sundry. I love sharing stories palettes in everything from stationery to ceramics and with our shoppers about the incredibly talented makers we blankets. work with and the beautiful products they create. Q: Choose your top 10 items from Little Leaf for our @nour_ishing Q: How did you come up with the concept for Little Leaf? Holiday Gift Guide! A: Little Leaf was born out of a desire to share more of the things A: 1. 76andMaine Dreamcatcher Stud Earrings “Wearing vintage @clanofcro” we love with our customers. The majority of our team lovingly 2. Norden planter + plant #DCITYstyle call themselves ‘crazy plant ladies,’ so we felt that was a pretty 3. Gopi Shah catch all dish, paired with an air plant ♥ 644 likes good indicator that we should sell plants! We’ve also found 4. Beth Hoeckel art prints that our shoppers and staff can’t get enough of the paper 5. Mary Margaret Ceramics Evil Eye Planter, paired ♥ Like goods we’ve stocked at Salt & Sundry. Together plants + paper with a succulent @mikeparadyce seemed like the perfect pairing of things we really love, and it 6. Appointed Co. pink notebook Comment was a natural extension of the Salt & Sundry brand. 7. Design Twins handpainted pots Fall 2017. “Artist @travisvstheworld“ • • • 8. Species by the Thousands Crystal Travel Candles ♥ 257 likes Q: Your journey is filled with many different experiences! 9. All Across Africa Woven Basket Planters, fair trade Was it scary to take the risk and open a shop? + handmade in Rwanda ♥ A: It’s been the most rewarding and challenging thing I’ve ever 10. Brass watering can + brass plant mister Like done. I feel fortunate for the success we’ve had so far, but I Comment think feeling a little scared comes with the territory of owning a small business. • • •

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53 BAZAAR SPICES DECLARATION SHOWTIME EL CAMINO RUSTIK TAVERN 2130 8TH STREET NW 113 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 108 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 84 T ST NW | (202) 290-2995 SHAW IS TRANSFORMING INTO ONE OF WASHINGTON DC’S DEAR D/CITY: (202) 379-2907 PIZZA (202) 847-0419 804 V ST NW | (202) 627-2277 Small, low-key bar with murals Intimate space with exposed brick & MY BIRTHDAY IS ON CHRISTMAS EVE, AND I’VE 945 & 965 FLORIDA AVE NW The team behind Union Market’s most of local musicians & record logos Kitschy-cool spot with red-velvet a relaxing patio serving wood-fired HOTTEST DESTINATIONS. THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY ALL THIS ’HOOD Pizza inspired by past presidents? NEVER HAD A PARTY! HOW DO I GET MY FAMILY flavorful stall teach others about spice plus a free jukebox. booths serving Southern California- pizzas & American eats. Yep — that's on the menu here, AND FRIENDS TO START CELEBRATING? 27 in a larger retail space. Mexican fare & Latin cocktails. HAS TO OFFER? GET TO KNOW ALL THE MUST-VISIT SPOTS ON OUR alongside upscale salads, traditional 122 entrees, and killer cocktails. NOT-SO-SECRET TREASURE MAP. 128 108 YOU’RE AN ADULT 10 STREET DEAR D/CITY: NOW, SO YOU CAN

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Hair Salon 60 801 1401 S ST NW | (202) 506-2131 1811 14TH ST NW | (202) 667-4490 1924 8TH ST NW | (202) 986-0600 + ECKINGTON 12 U Street Music Hall 111 Le Diplomate 137 Ted’s Bulletin QUINCY PI NE 801 Florida Ave, NW, 85 Cork Wine Bar 1818 14th St NW The second outpost in food 120 A longtime staple of D.C.’s music The fragrance brand is a cult favorite 1115 U St NW 36 J.Crew Men’s shop 1601 14th St NW RHODE ISLAND AVE (202) 332-0207 1720 14th St NW (202) 265-8337 Hit us up at #AskDCity because #DCityKnows! 17 LINCOLN RD NE (202) 588-1889 1618 14th St NW, (202) 332-3333 writer-turned-shopowner Amanda scene, Black Cat is a must-visit for among in-the-know urbanites, who Restaurant & Bar (202) 265-2675 102 ECKINGTON PI STREET American 111 ST CAPITOL NORTH Live Music/Dance (202) 518-0891 French 7 STREET 7 Wine/Small Plates McClement’s retail venture is a must- indie rock fans and anyone who flock here to pick up a new scent 87 Clothing Store 1ST STREET 1ST 61 2 Birds 1 Stone 112 Lost & Found 138 Thally visit for thoughtful gifts, home decór, likes an offbeat dance party. or create a custom blend. 13 Velvet Lounge 86 The Dabney 19 5 37 C.A. Signature Salon 1800 14th St NW 1240 9th St NW 1316 9th ST NW handmade jewelry, and more. 915 U St NW 122 Blagden Alley NW DEAR D/CITY: 100 TRUXTON INN OLD ENGINE 12 14 Q STREET NE 705 Florida Ave NW 2birds1stonedc.com (202) 450-6052 (202) 733-3849 29 119 (202) 462-3213 (202)-450-1015 1626 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW (202) 265-1772 Bar Bar Gastropub IS THERE SUCH A THING AS 95 351 FLORIDA AVE NW 25 Live Music/Rock American 41 8 STREET (202) 733-4952 (202) 299-9128 Hair Salon 107 14 Washington Project 62 A&D 113 Lupo Verde 139 The Prospect TOO MUCH HOLIDAY CHEER? 24 HARRY THOMAS WAY NE 87 Dacha Beer Garden An 1897 engine station is converted 38 Lettie Gooch 1401 T St NW 1214 U Street NW 114 A warm, intimate space, fashioned to for the Arts 1314 9th St NW 1600 7th St NW 1921 8th St NW (202) 827-4752 (202) 450-4130 feel like a neighborhood bar that has into an American eatery/jazz venue 2124 8th St NW (202) 290-1804 (202) 350-9888 Tis the season for overloading! 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Thai Restaurant Fine Fragrances Bar P STREET NE 9 115 Masa 14 141 Tico 94 SHOPPING & 89 Declaration Pizza 1926 14th St NW GHIBELLINA ETTO GLEN’S GARDEN 40 LouLou 64 American Ice Co. 1825 14th St NW 804 V St NW 1610 14 ST NW | (202) 803-2389 1541 14TH ST NW | (202) 232-0920 SERVICES 1802 14th St NW 917 V St NW (202) 328-1414 (202) 319-1400 MARKET (202) 627-2277 (202) 518-4075 (202) 758-3562 Latin/Asian Fusion Latin Fusion Earthy Tuscan fare, cocktails & wine 76 This old-fashioned pizza shop comes 1924 8TH ST NW | (202) 939-2839 Pizza Women’s Accessories BBQ/Bar 142 Truxton Inn in vast rustic-industrial space with from the owners of Garden District COMPASS COFFEE 116 Matchbox KYIRISAN 15 Aesop 90 Dino’s Grotto Sourcing the freshest local and 2128 8TH ST NW | (202) 838-3139 41 M. Gold + B. Williams 1901 14th St NW 251 Florida Ave NW marble bar & open kitchen. & Two Amys. The low-key vibe is a 1924 8TH ST NW | (202) 525-2942 HELLO NEIGHBORS! 1924 8th Street NW #110 65 Amsterdam Falafelshop 1914 9th St NW organic foods, Glen’s newest 1526 14th St NW (202) 328-0369 (202) 733-4952 perfect complement to the pies. Airy and industrial, this welcoming (202) 299-9435 1830 14th St NW (202) 686-3308 DEAR D/CITY: 74 location is a favorite among locals (202) 332-3433 Pizza Bar Kyirisan is a French-Asian restaurant (202) 232-6200 Italian 27 cafe and roaster offers artisanal Exciting things are happening right next door to Shaw. Only Skin, hair, and body-care Furniture & Decor WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN PUSHY PARTY striving to eat seasonally. serving playful yet comforting food Middle Eastern 143 Uprising Muffin Co. DEAR D/CITY: brews, pastries, sandwiches, 91 District Distilling Co. 117 Meats & Food DEAR D/CITY: GUESTS MAKE THEMSELVES AT HOME? 138 and adventurous drinks, in a hip a few blocks away, the neighborhoods of Bloomingdale and 16 Argent 42 Ministry of Supply 1817 7th St NW and WiFi. 66 Anxo Cidery 1414 U St NW, 247 Florida Ave NW I LIVE IN DUPONT CIRCLE WITH COLLEGE 68 neighborhood atmosphere. 1933 9th St NW 1924 8th St NW #100, (202) 290- 1196 Eckington are attracting their own influx of cool bars, eateries 300 Florida Ave. NW (202) 629-3787 (202) 505-1384 FRIENDS, BUT WE FIGHT ALL THE TIME. MY BOYFRIEND’S MOTHER IS 133 Clothing Store (202) 851-4942 Coffee/Bakery and other spots worth trying — with many more on the way. (202) 986-3795 American Restaurant American 5 El Camino 12 Gearin' Up Bicycles 19 Showtime Clothing Store HOW DO I SAVE THE FRIENDSHIP? COMING FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 62 113 Rhode Island Ave NW 17 Barber of Hell’s Bottom Bar 118 Nellie’s Sports Bar 144 Uproar Lounge Head on over and check it out. 108 Rhode Island Ave NW 314 Randolph Pl NE 92 Dodge City Bar/Lounge 818 Rhode Is. Ave NW 43 Miss Pixie’s 900 U St NW 639 Florida Ave. NW AND I’VE NEVER MET HER. WHEN YOU HOST (202) 847-0419 (202) 780-5174 67 Archipelago 917 U St NW (202) 332-0200 1626 14th St NW (202) 332-6355 (202) 462-4464 Mexican Restaurant Non-Profit Organization 1201 U St NW (202) 588-9080 WHAT SHOULD I BUY HER? 20 Sirius XM Radio Men’s Hair (202) 232-8171 Bar Restaurant GATHERINGS IN Bar MOVE TO SHAW! That’s 6 Chinese Dragon 13 McKinley Technology High School 1500 Eckington Pl NE Furniture & Decór (202) 627-0794 (202) 529-1215 18 Bazaar Spices 119 Passenger, The 145 Vinoteca N STREET 103 Rhode Island Ave NW 151 T St NE Bar & Grill 93 Doi Moi Oh, honey! 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DOLCEZZA (202) 379-2907 905 U St NW, 68 B-Too (202) 853-3588 (202) 332-9463 Chinese Takeaway Public School (202) 733-5131 1418 14TH ST NW | (202) 817-3900 THALLY 110 81 21 Tyber Creek Wine Bar Spice Store (202) 681-1319 1324 14th St NW Bar Bar & Bistro something like a nice scented 14TH STREET14TH NW 9TH STREET NW THINGS CAN GET 112 BLOOMINGDALE 84 T Street NW Modern Vietnamese 1316 9TH ST NW | (202) 733-3849 7 Classic Flowers 14 New York Pizza Gym (202) 627-2800 Go away so you won’t hate Known for the delectable gelato, (202) 827-3664 19 Bike Rack, The 120 Pearl Dive 146 Wet Dog Tavern 79 86 9 1621 Eckington Pl NE 2 Florida Ave NE Belgian 94 Dolcezza 2100 Vermont Ave. NW candle, or gourmet food Thally’s "modern American" cuisine + ECKINGTON Bistro 1412 Q St NW 45 Pacers Running 1612 14th St NW TRICKY! 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