Issuu

O C TO B E R 2 02 0

foissue! odie MY KO N O S A TAS T E O F AEG E AN

A S T E A MI N G P L AT E O F C U LT U R AL VI B ES

LO N E OAK FARM B RE WERY

T O TAL WI N E AN D M O RE

LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER

KC Cole | KC.Cole@Lifestylepubs.com

LET'S EAT!!

Jess Bousa | Jess.Bousa@lifestylepubs.com

OH, POTOMAC, ARE YOU IN FOR A TREAT. This month is all about food—the pretti-

Delaney Wiggins | Delaney.Expomedia@gmail.com

est, trendiest, newest and tastiest foods we can find. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and find yourself eating the same things each day. We get it; we’re all busy, and we have our go-to meals that we know will feed the family for the whole week. We return to our favorite restaurants and order our favorite dish every time because we know it is always amazing. But, this month, it is time to branch out and tantalize your taste buds. Try something new; you might find a fresh staple to add to the rotation. And we’re here to point you in the right direction. This issue is packed full of unique recipes, up-and-coming restaurants you haven’t tried yet and, of course, plenty of drinks to complement your meal.

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lauri Gross, Marie Robey Wood CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tony Powell, Ana Gutierrez Covarrubias

In our Taste of the Aegean feature, we meet Angelo Mitsotakis , General Manager and owner of Mykonos Grill. Step inside and find yourself surrounded by the dazzling colors and tranquil vibe of the Aegean while perusing a menu brimming with Greek classics and other favorites that have kept customers returning for decades. Then, a quartet of other favorite local eateries shows how hard it can be to choose from among great restaurants, while realizing there’s plenty of time to try all four. Commonwealth Indian, Tally Ho Restaurant, Sisters Thai Potomac, and Flower Child thrill taste-buds with treats from across the globe, steeped in tradition and culture, with a definite 2020 twist. In Pitcher Perfect, we visit Lone Oak Farm Brewery, a place that beckons those seeking natural beauty and rewards them with incredible vistas, a towering, centuries-old oak, and fields of sunflowers and pumpkins, plus an ever-changing assortment of creative

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

brews, hard ciders and much more.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

The family-owned Edible Arrangements of Rockville & Silver Spring creates treats almost

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

too beautiful to eat, with pineapple, berries, melon and more crafted and arranged like

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

floral masterpieces. Also, try their chocolate-dipped varieties, smoothies and more.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

With a huge selection, great prices, expert advice, and delivery service, Total Wine and

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

More is truly the total package. David and Robert Trone, Potomac brothers and owners of Total Wine and More, are also known for their community commitment and generous philanthropy. Over the past two decades, the company has supported charitable organizations with more than $100 million in in-kind and monetary donations. If you could combine your favorite bar, coffee shop and canine friend – and who wouldn’t

514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

KC Cole , Publisher

Proverbs 3:5-6 Potomac Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via

ON THE COVER Mykonos Grill PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY POWELL 4

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

the US Postal Service to some of the Potomac areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Potomac Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

LD SO

LD SO SO

5602 Newington Road, Bethesda, MD | $2,450,000

7112 Armat Drive, Bethesda, MD | $3,025,000

8560 Horseshoe Lane, Potomac, MD | $2,300,000

6 Sandalfoot Court, Potomac, MD | $1,462,500

SPECTACULAR HOMES Sold by Traudel

Traudel Lange

The Traudel Lange Team of Compass

REALTOR® | Vice President 240.463.6918 | dcareahouses.com traudel.lange@compass.com

“For over 29 years I’ve provided each and every client with exceptional service and real results. Let me take care of the details so you can focus on your daily life. A warm and special wish for a fantastic Fall!”

~ Traudel

Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. 7200 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814 | 301.304.8444

Piano Tuning for 50 years!

BECOME YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY Our coaches and physical therapists are committed to providing safe and effective custom programs tailored to your long term goals.

PHYSICAL THERAPY | PERSONAL TRAINING GROUP TRAINING | MOBILE TRAINING ON HB APP START TODAY! 10% OFF your training package by mentioning this ad! 4944 Wyaconda Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 | 844.622.5537 | healthyballer.com

SchaeffersPiano.com | 301.424.1144 | Rockville, MD CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Pitcher Perfect Surrounded by Stunning Views with Centuries of History

16 A Taste of the Aegean Mykonos Grill Transports Visitors to the Beautiful Greek Island with Food, Flare and Family

24 A Steaming Plate of Cultural Vibes Montgomery County Chefs Bring the Homeland Home in Specialty Dishes with Flavors around the Globe

12 24

30 Total Wine and More Delivers David and Robert Trone’s Journey to Philanthropy

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Locally Owned

Hot Spot

20 Giving Back 24 Local Limelight 30 Inspired By 34 Local’s Choice

MAGNOLIA ADMISSIONS BOUTIQUE COACHING FOR COLLEGE & LAW SCHOOL APPLICANTS

SERVICES * Review and provide detailed feedback on personal statement and essays; * Mock interviews using real interview questions with comprehensive debrief; * Strategize entire application file; and * Provide inside insight on the application process.

TH E

Lisa

Vogel

Agency I N - HOM E C A R E

lisavogel agency.com 410-363-7770 We bill and collect from all long term care insurances. License No.R2635 Licensed as a residential service agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality.

EXPERIENCE * Graduated from, or affiliated with, Georgetown, GW, Harvard, Hopkins, Oxford, Penn, Stanford, and UVA; * Combined 30+ years of admissions and honors program interviews; and * Reviewed 1000+ applications on admissions committees.

CONTACT info@magnoliaadmissions.com www.magnoliaadmissions.com 1-888-601-1820 Potomac

Charlottesville

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

GOOD TIMES 1.

12th Annual Park Potomac Ice Cream Social to Benefit Interfaith Works Charity: COVID-19 Edition In spite of all the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the community came together and not only collected nearly 10,000 items of school supplies but had one heck of a good time doing it! If you werenâ€™t able to make it onto the green during the parade, or to watch it from your balcony, See the video to experience good old hometown Americana. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwE1cwo2GsM

1. Rockville Volunteer Fire Department President & Board Chair Eric Bernard with Park Potomac Sepectators | 2. Interfaith Works Loading the School Supplies | 3. Lt.Jon Heiderich with Park Potomac Community | 4. Parade Spectators | 5. President & Chairman of Park Potomac Community, Bruce Fonoroff | 6. Silver Spring Pom Squad! | 7. Montgomery County Police Foundation Community Opioid Prevention Education Trailer | 8. Courtesy of Attmans, Free Popcorn, Water and Beef Hotdogs! | 9. North Bethesda Rotary Club 8

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

Implants, Crowns, Veneers, TMJ, Invisalign and Teeth Whitening A Washingtonian Top Dentist, Dr. Markogiannakis is providing new and existing patients the highest quality of comprehensive dental care with the safest environment possible during these uncertain times. She is continuously at the forefront of infection control and has incorporated the highest level of PPE, which includes: D R . D E S P I N A M . M A R KO G I A N N A K I S • Extra oral evacuation units in each treatment room removing aerosols to the 0.3 micron • Surgical clean air system: certified to filter over 95% of all particles in the air • Certified N95 masks will be worn by all team members at all times. Masks are also required toof beChevy worn byChase all patients into the office • Limited number of patients in the office at a time

Smiles

• Thorough prescreening of each patient prior to and after entering our office • Single use items and disposables for our patient (everything from eyewear to pens) • Continuous and thorough disinfection of ALL surfaces in the office • Temperature checks of all patients (including staff) checked daily upon arrival

Creating a Beautiful, Healthy Smile in the Safest Setting

As we begin this new phase in patient care, rest assured that quality of care in the safest setting S P Eproviding C I A L I Z I the N Ghighest IN remains our number one priority. Implants, Crowns, Veneers, TMJ, Invisalign and Teeth Whitening

W E L O O K F O R WA R D T O S E E I N G Y O U S O O N !

A Washingtonian Top Dentist, Dr. Markogiannakis is providing new and existing patients the highest quality of comprehensive dental care with the safest environment possible during these uncertain times. She is continuously at the forefront of infection control and has incorporated the highest level of PPE, which includes: • Extra oral evacuation units in each treatment room removing aerosols to the 0.3 micron • Surgical clean air system: certified to filter over 95% of all particles in the air • Certified N95 masks will be worn by all team members at all times. Masks are also required to be worn by all patients into the office • Limited number of patients in the office at a time

As we begin this new phase in patient care, rest assured that providing the highest quality of care in the safest setting remains our number one priority.

W E L O O K F O R WA R D T O S E E I N G Y O U S O O N !

301.652.0656

| 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 835, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

SMILESOFCHEVYCHASE.COM | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @SMILESOFCHEVYCHASE

301.652.0656

| 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 835, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

SMILESOFCHEVYCHASE.COM | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @SMILESOFCHEVYCHASE

All-natural Angus beef burgers always free of hormones, steroids and antibiotics

FACES OF WASHINGTON ★

KIDS EAT FREE FACES OF WASHINGTON

EVERY TUESDAY ★

with the purchase of an adult meal

Hand-cut, made-to-order fries Award-winning quinoa-based VegeFi Burger™ All-natural chicken from Springer Mountain Farms

11881 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 Offer valid on Tuesdays only. One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal. Adult meal consists of a burger, fry and a drink. Kids 12 years and younger. Cannot be combined with any other offer or special. No Substitutions. In-store orders only; offer not valid on online, phone or delivery orders © 2020 BurgerFi International, LLC

Beautiful Smiles for a Lifetime (301) 652-1545 BethesdaChevyChaseDentistry.com info@BethesdaChevyChaseDentistry.com 5454 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1350, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

GOOD TIMES 1.

Foodie Fun!! What good times everyone had during the photo shoots for Potomac Lifestyle Foodie Issue! All Restaurants and establishments took all the proper precautions in staying safe during Covid-19. Masks were worn, but taken off briefly for images! Our camera crew and models always kept the 6-foot distance to bring you this issue.

Dont forget to stop in and taste the goodness & come hungry!

1. Lone Oak Farm Crew! | 2. Commonwealth India Photoshoot | 3. Flower Child Photoshoot | 4. Sisters Thai Photoshoot! | 5. Edible Arrangements of Rockville/Silver Spring

FREE PROPERTY TAX REVIEW

Don’t pay more than your fair share on your property taxes— let our consultants assess your real estate taxes.

(301) 340-8700 (ext. 1101) | CoakleyRealty.com

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

Online Etiquette Courses for Children NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER CAMP! • Petite Etiquette (Ages 3 to 5) • The Polished Child (Ages 5 to 9)

• The Tween (Ages 10 to 14) • The Refined Teen (Ages 15 to 18)

“Inspiring self-confidence and positive behaviors within children and adolescents to handle life’s challenges with poise”

Visit our website for flexible times and dates to sign your child up today!

www.youthetiquette.com Info@youthetiquette.com | Gloria Ogbemudia @ 301-983-1800

Advance Acupuncture and Herb Clinic

Dr. Ke Wang, Licensed Acupuncturist SPECIALIZE IN

Immune system support, Pain management, Cancer support, Allergy, Insomnia AC C E P T M A J O R I N S U R A N C E S BCBS, CIGNA, GEHA, ATENA, UHC, FSA, Auto CALL (240) 810- 9996

7825 Tucker Lane #201, Potomac, MD 20854 (2ndfloor above Starbucks in Cabin John Village) www.advanceheal.com CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

LOCALLY OWNED

SURROUNDED BY STUNNING VIEWS WITH CENTURIES OF HISTORY, AT LONE OAK FARM, THE BEER IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Pitcher Perfect THERE’S MORE TO THE DRINK, THAN JUST

Lone Oak and, like Chris and Charlie, they

THE DRINK. That’s what Chris Miller will tell

maintain their day jobs. Chris is an arborist.

you about the craft beer (and other offerings)

Charlie is a mortgage loan officer. Ralph and

at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company. And

Ryan build homes. General Manager and

after a few minutes, you know what he means.

brew master Kevin Hilton rounds out the

And you believe him.

Lone Oak team.

“My brother and I grew up on small local

While most of the farm acreage is currently

farm,” said Chris, referring to his brother

pastures or hay fields, there’s about an acre of

Charlie who, like Chris, is an owner of Lone

sunflowers, plus a pumpkin patch next to the

Oak, since the pair bought the nearly 30-acre

oak. The sunflower seeds, the pumpkins, and

property in April 2019. Chris continued, “We

a planned future crop of berries (and of course,

love that farm lifestyle and wanted to get back

barley), will all be used as ingredients in Lone

to that, and keep farming alive. We farm the

Oak beer and seltzer. There’s also a brew

products that go into the beer and we create

house and a tap room partially crafted from

an atmosphere where others can come enjoy

trees milled on the farm.

the farm lifestyle. Get off the computer. Come

An area of about five acres includes picnic

outside to a beautiful place. Get connected to

tables, a swing set, and room where families,

where food and drinks come from. Slow down,

kids and dogs can roam (on leashes. The dogs;

get outdoors and connect with the earth and

not the kids.) In addition to beverages, the

each other. Unwind and experience beauty.”

Lone Oak menu includes pizza, soft pretzels

See. I told you you’d believe him. And we

and other fare made fresh and brought in from

haven’t even talked about the farm’s namesake.

local restaurants and/or food trucks. Their

Estimated at 250 to 300 years old, the oak sits

non-alcoholic beverages include traditional

on the property line between the farm that

soft drinks, kombucha and more.

bears its name, and land owned by Montgomery

This fall, Lone Oak will host an October Fest.

Parks. “It’s a magnificent tree of life,” said Chris.

Because of the pandemic and because the full

The crown spreads about 150 feet above the

vision of the farm is still unfolding, this year’s

90-foot-tall trunk. Chris estimates it would take

event will be smaller than future events where

about six adults to encircle the tree if they joined

Chris hopes to include pick-your-own pump-

arms around it. “It gives you a magical feeling,

kins, hay rides, live music and possibly leder-

just from the sheer size,” Chris added.

hosen. “We will capitalize on each season,” said

The father-and-son team of Ralph (the father) and Ryan Mollet are also owners of

Chris as he began generating more ideas for a bright future at Lone Oak.

CONTINUED >

ARTICLE LAURI GROSS | PHOTOGRAPHY ANA GUTIERREZ COVARRUBIAS

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

Owners from left to right: Father and Son Duo Ralph, Ryan, & Brothers Chris and Charlie

The Brewery's furniture, posts, flight boards and overall structure mostly was made on site. Doug of Miller Realty Services affectionately known as Uncle Doug helped in the process and offered many of his trees! CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED) "If only this Old Oak Tree could talk" It would tell you a story of MD history of Union War supporters and Confederate divisions...

FIRST STEP OF PROCESS Kevin malting of the Barley-boiling in Kettle

FINAL STEPS

The beer (depending on the style) goes through filtration and/or pasteurization and finally, packaging.

STEP 2

Milling and mashing

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

Ralph-right, holds the 100 year old MD State White Oak stirring paddle that creates unique flavor patterns for beer production batch to batch.

THE PROCESS MALTING THE BARLEY (OR WHEAT, CORN, RICE, ETC.) To release starch from the barley, it’s malted, which includes steeping, germination and kilning, and takes about a week. This converts the starch to glucose. MILLING AND MASHING The barley is crushed in a roller mill and mixed with water. This takes about an hour. At this step, each batch generates a few hundred pounds of a by-product known as spent grain. In what Chris describes as the circle of life, Loan Oak takes the spent grain to a nearby farm where it becomes livestock feed.

REVITALIZE YOUR SKIN’S APPEARANCE W I T H P R P ( P L AT E L E T- R I C H P L A S M A )

When used for aesthetic or cosmetic purposes, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections can help to revitalize your skin’s appearance for a fresher more vibrant look. This non-surgical injectable treatment stimulates your body’s production of new collagen to achieve beautiful natural looking results with minimal recovery period. Aesthetic PRP injections can provide men and women with several

important benefits including improved skin elasticity, increased levels of collagen, hyaluronic acid and skin hydration.

BREWING At this point, the product, called wort, is transferred to a kettle to boil. This releases flavor profiles. Hops and other ingredients are added. This takes about two to four hours or longer, depending on the style of the beer.

Also Offering O -SHOT | P-SHOT VAMPIRE BREAST LIF T VAMPIRE HAIR GROW TH USING PRP

FERMENTATION AND MATURATION After cooling, the mixture is transferred

the sugar and creates the by-products of alcohol and Co2. FINAL STEPS The beer (depending on the style) goes

I EC

AL OF F

weeks. Yeast is added, which consumes

to a fermentation tank for one to four

SER IES O F 3 VAM P IR E FAC IALS FO R $ 18 00 $450 savings. Includes all post procedure skin care. Valid September 2020.

through filtration and/or pasteurization and finally, packaging. THE PRODUCT Since Lone Oak opened a few months ago, they’ve created close to 30 beers and

P E T E R P E T RO P O U LO S, MD is the only licensed and authorized physician provider of these services in the Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Rockville area.

hard seltzers, with about eight to 12 on tap at any given time. The ever-evolving list of beer includes Lone Oak Lager, Sandbar,

WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR TELECONSULTATIONS!

Plum Crazy, Deep Root, Amber Waves, 24/Session, Xylem, Little Hefe, Raspberry Goldenrod and Barley Reaper. Hard seltzers include blackberry, lemon-lime, key lime, and coconut. Hard sodas include cream, iced tea and orange creamsicle.

(301) 417-8372 | POTOMACMEDICALAESTHETICS.COM 7811 MONTROSE ROAD, SUITE 310 | POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854 CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

HOT SPOT

MYKONOS GRILL TRANSPORTS VISITORS TO THE BEAUTIFUL GREEK ISLAND WITH FOOD, FLARE AND FAMILY

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

ARTICLE LAURI GROSS | PHOTOGRAPHY TONY POWELL

A Taste of the Aegean AH, MYKONOS, GREECE. A tranquil island paradise beloved for glorious beaches, quaint villages, a chic lifestyle and of course, the food. It’s no coincidence that Mykonos Grill in Rockville shares a name with this most popular Greek island. “We decided many years ago when we opened, to create an environment so that people have a feeling when they step inside, that they are in the Greek islands,” said Angelo Mitsotakis, General Manager and owner of Mykonos Grill. “We try to give them the whole atmosphere of an Aegean island,” he added. Highlights of dazzling blue recall the Aegean and positively pop against glistening white stucco walls and a rustic stone floor. Wall niches and other architectural details contribute to the feeling of strolling through a village, while a single red rose on each whiteclothed table beckons visitors to indulge in a special meal. Because, it’s also no coincidence that every meal at Mykonos Grill is special. And, the atmosphere is only the beginning. “The majority of our customers love the ambience,” said Angelo, who added that service is also special at Mykonos. “We have a friendly approach. Many of our people work with us for over 20 years,” he said. “Customers know servers’ first names and ask for them by name. Also, I am always on hand. People ask for me. I stop by the tables to talk about family. We’ve known these families for years. We know their kids and grandkids, and they ask about my family. People feel comfortable calling my cell to say, ‘Angelo, we have five people this evening. Can we come and can we have this server?’” Angelo estimates that about 80 percent of his business is from repeat customers. “But,” he added, “food is, of course, most important. We blend the whole package.” Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner (with coronavirus distancing and capacity restrictions in place, of course), Mykonos offers a menu brimming with options. There is no shortage of Greek classics including feta cheese, phyllo dough, grape leaves, Kalamata olives, tzatziki sauce and kebabs, as these favorites and plenty more are woven into delicacies from the Greek homeland, plus plenty of vegetarian choices, small plates, soups, salads, and much more. Combination meals invite sharing. “We don’t use any frozen items. Everything is from scratch,” Angelo explained. “We don’t use any cans or preserved ingredients. Fish, meat vegetables: Everything is fresh on a daily basis. That is why we’ve been so popular for 28 years,” he added as he explained that the restaurant is especially loved for lamb and seafood.

CONTINUED >

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

HOT SPOT (CONTINUED) “We are well known for our lamb chops and lamb shank. It’s on-bone and served with pasta. Also, we offer mixed seafood of muscles, calamari, shrimp and scallops, in a light tomato sauce,” he explained. An extensive wine list and endless cocktail selections ensure the perfect accompaniment for everything on the menu. During coronavirus, Angelo said, “We are doing well, considering the environment. We have been able to maintain our clientele all these years and to maintain our quality. We are able to offer not a limited menu but our full menu and additionally, a lot of specials daily.” Angelo recommends reservations for those wishing to dine inside (with distancing) or on the Mykonos patio (where the tables are six feet apart). Mykonos can accommodate up to 50 people in a private dining room. The space has its own entrance and restrooms, plus a projector, screens and other technology that make it perfect for any social event including bridal showers and wedding rehearsal dinners, plus business meetings. Or, have Mykonos cater an event at your home. Customers can pick up their catering orders, or have the Mykonos crew set up and serve at your event. Angelo knows a thing or two about putting on great events. Just ask David Copperfield, Madonna, Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Obama, Jennifer Lopez or other A-listers who have enjoyed parties, meals and events made special by Angelo’s expertise as a maitre’d/event planner/organizer extraordinaire. “I worked for five-star hotels across the globe as executive director,” he said, as he explained that he worked with celebrities for more than 25 years. Angelo had a TV show on the food channel in Greece. “Like a domino, and by word of mouth,” he said it grew from there. He was the consulting manager for the food in the wedding scene in the movie “Mamma Mia!” He coordinated events at the White House for President Obama and Vice President Biden. His work also includes American television shows as he handled the scene-setting and food art for “The Real Housewives of Athens,” “Next Top Model,” “Top Chef,” and various segments on ABC and Fashion TV. Angelo’s awards include the Star Diamond Award by the American Academy Hospitality of Sciences (AAHS), the Michelin Star Award, the Relais Chateaux Award, the Chef’s Club of Greece Award, the Maitre De table des Rotisseurs at Chaine des Rotisseurs and the L’Academie de Gastronomie Brillat Savarin Award. The restaurant’s newest accolades include several Open Table Diners’ Choice Awards, and recognition from TripAdvisor as a Travelers’ Choice 2020 Winner, which TripAdvisor says puts Mykonos in the “top ten percent of restaurants worldwide, based on reviews, ratings and saves from travelers everywhere.” Although Angelo still does parties for David Copperfield and Meryl Streep, his work with stars is currently very limited. Instead, he is focused on Mykonos, which attracts its own celebrity clientele. Senator John Glenn was a regular customer and CNN’s Wolf Blitzer continues to frequent Mykonos. Whether famous or not-so-much, Angelo and his team at Mykonos Grill make everyone feel like a star. As Angelo strolls the dining room and stops at a table to chat, he might offer a complimentary dessert or an after-dinner drink. He said, “We treat them so they feel like home. And it feels very special.” 18

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

w e w elcom e a nd in v it e you to experience the Aegean, the tranquility of The Grecian Island of beautiful colors and rich heritage.

With a 26-year History in the business, Mykonos prides fresh, never frozen, upscale fine dining with a gorgeous indoor and outdoor patio seating and extended Greek wine list.

C at er i n g Spe c i a l E v e n t Spac e : C o r p o r a t e , B r i d a l S h o w e r, B a b y S h o w e r s a n d r e h e a r s a l d i n n e r s

V e g a n a n d V e ge t a r i a n E n t r ĂŠe s W el l K n ow n b y l o c a l C el ebr i t i e s a n d D ig n i t a r i e s C at er er of P r ior V ic e a n d P r e si de n t of t h e Un i t e d S t at e s P e t F r i e n dly

Owner Angelo Serving as Caterer at a White House Dinner.

1 2 1 C ONGR ESSION A L L N S T E 10 4, R O CK V IL L E (301) 770-5999 | www.mykonosgrill.com

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS OF ROCKVILLE

GIVING BACK

ARTICLE MARIE ROBEY WOOD | PHOTOGRAPHY ANA GUTIERREZ COVARRUBIAS

SERVING THE FRUIT OF LIFE

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

MICHAEL POPE HAS A SAYING TO INCENTIVIZE HIS EMPLOYEES: “I LOOK AT US AS IF WE ARE THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT

BETWEEN ONE PERSON’S

HEART AND ANOTHER. It’s up to us to keep that electricity going, and if we mess up and short circuit we cause a lot of pain.” He then adds “The customer is mad, the recipient is mad, and everybody’s mad because we didn’t do our part, because their gift is so important to their life!” Pope, with his wife Loida, owns Edible Arrangements stores in Rockville and Silver Spring. Edible Arrangements is a US-based franchising business specializing in fresh fruit arrangements that combine the concept of a fruit basket with designs inspired by flower arrangements. There are approximately 1,000 of these stores nationwide. The arrangements that include gift baskets and fruit bouquets are made with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, apples, bananas, pineapples and more. The products are offered in a variety of sizes and are often bought as business-to-business gifts, a birthday present, a get well wish, or the very popular arrangements for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day gifts. Their best-selling items average around $68, but Edible Arrangements doesn’t limit their creations to small or medium-sized baskets. The Popes emphasize that they offer other options that will make an excellent choice for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceanera celebrations, corporate parties and even weddings. For large events they offer high-end fruit trees like the “Incredible Edible Chocolate” for $1,999.99 or the “Incredible Edible Spectacular” for $1,499.99.

The Pope Family son Donovan, wife Loida, Fruit expert, Abby & and back center Mike Pope

“ We a r e a l w a y s adapting, and always tr ying new things to appeal to o u r c u s t o m e r s .”

Thomas Baker Lead Delivery Driver

Clint Escorpeso (son) Rockville Store Manager CONTINUED >

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Although the bulk of their business comes from items

Always improvising, his stores started offering cut fresh

delivered, they haven’t forgotten to accommodate their

fruit in bags for customers during this time. Sometimes

walk-in customers. In the last several years the stores

his small staff feels overwhelmed with calls coming in

began offering smaller items as well, some costing only

continuously. Luckily two of their grown children and

$5. Smoothies, cheesecake, gourmet popcorn, and home-

their friends have been able to pitch in when needed.

made cookies are popular, along with fruit and cookie

Mondays and Fridays are their busiest days, with some-

platters. According to Pope, “we are always adapting, and

times 65 deliveries made with orders from the two stores.

always trying new things to appeal to our customers.”

affairs office for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

his son Clint now manages, and built his second store

Agency, he can be found at his shop or making deliv-

“from the ground up” in Silver Spring in 2018. The Silver

eries in the evenings and on weekends. Loida Pope

Spring store sits right across the street from the Metro’s

runs the store during the week. She wears many hats,

proposed Purple Line Silver Spring Library stop, which

including cutting and arranging the orders, supervising

will cause a temporary shut-down of the store for

workers, answering the busy phones and handling all

walk-in business while under construction.

the bookkeeping. Often her hours are long, and she

The process of delivering a finished product starts

says that twelve-hour days are not uncommon.

early in the day when Coastal Delivery Services drops

One little known fact – dipping fruit into the hot

off the fruit and chocolate, which is kosher and from

chocolate sauce is really a skill. Having the dexterity

Hershey, that Pope’s stores have ordered. Everything

and coordination to insert the fruit and then remov-

is delivered in a refrigerated truck set at 38 degrees.

ing it at just the right time is something a designated

Once the fruit and other items are dropped off, they

employee does, and not just everyone is capable.

are immediately placed inside a cooler in the store,

Luckily Loida is an expert herself but is looking for an

where the temperature is also set at 38 degrees. Then

equally coordinated employee.

the work begins: washing the fruit in a sanitary solu-

The best part of the job, according to the Popes,

tion, then using specialized fruit-cutting machinery to

is the many customers they get to know personally.

make the different shapes and sizes of the fruits. Once

“We’ve made a lot of friends,” Michael says. He also

these are arranged in the proper vase, platter, packs

wants consumers to know that if they want to send a

and even boxes, they are wrapped and tagged. Drivers

gift anywhere in the country they can call his store and

for the store will then rush the finished products to

his employees will then make sure the gift is delivered.

waiting customers or businesses in vans which also

“We want to be our customers go-to gifting center for

happen to be refrigerated at 38 degrees.

all occasions,” he notes. “This helps us keep our loyal

Unlike many small businesses, Pope’s sales have

Because Michael Pope works full-time in the public

Pope bought his first store in Rockville in 2013, which

customers, and we take this very seriously.”

increased from 25 to 30 percent during the pandemic. He

Deliveries are free on selected items if ordered in

reflects that “We are considered an essential business

advance. To order directly from Michael and Loida

as we not only provide healthy food but also good will.”

Pope’s Edible Arrangements call 301-244-9955.

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

Edible Arrangements

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

LOCAL LIMELIGHT

A Steaming Plate of Cultural Vibes MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHEFS BRING THE HOMELAND HOME IN SPECIALTY DISHES WITH FLAVORS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Mohammad Zamin, main chef at Commonwealth Indian, with a hearty bowl of yellow crab curry. The dish incudes a lump of yellow crab with a base of coconut milk, turmeric, curry leaves and other spices.

MANAGER

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RESTAURANT’S ELEGANT

a restaurant there. Then he came to the United States

AND RICHLY DETAILED DÉCOR.

about 20 years ago. He is a master in tandoor items

The idea is to make customers comfortable when they

and biryanis, along with curries. He is from the northern

enter. They feel like it’s a family place and kid friendly. Our

region of India but he has experience in southern cui-

background is gold. It’s an Indian concept: Indians love

sine also. He is a very creative person. For instance, he

gold. We have gold in our columns and on walls and ceil-

created a mogul-style lamb shank dish. It’s a famous

ings. Then we added crystals and paintings and we put

meal for kings and princesses.

a big peacock on the walls and we included a tiger. The peacock is the national bird of India and the tiger is the national animal of India.

DESCRIBE THE OVERALL CONCEPT FOR THE MENU. India is a huge country with very many languages, cultures and customs. We cannot make all the regional food

WHO IS YOUR HEAD CHEF? Mohammad Zamin is our main chef. He started cooking at age 10. Then he went to Germany to open 24

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

so we went for northern Indian food, with some things from the west also. We decided not to make the food very heavy. We made it simple and we kept the menu simple.

ARTICLE LAURI GROSS | PHOTOGRAPHY ANA GUTIERREZ COVARRUBIAS

Commonwealth Indian

ROLAND ROOMI,

ANDREAS VELLIOS, MANAGER

TALLY HO RESTAURANT

HOW DO YOU MAKE GREAT PIZZA? We use fresh ingredients. We make our dough in house. We use part-skim mozzarella cheese. We buy the sauce but we add our own spices. We have hand-tossed crust as well as thin crust and gluten free options. YOUR DAD PETE IS THE OWNER. WHAT’S THE FULL SCOPE OF HIS ROLE? Many people know my dad as the main chef. He’s been doing it since he was 17 or 18 and he’s still doing it today at 67. Being Greek, cooking comes naturally to him. He was born in Greece and came here with his parents as a teen. He was the first (in the family) to own a restaurant. Now, Pete makes primarily breakfast and he does cook lunch as well. We have a couple main chefs who help with dinner but Pete still develops the recipes on our menu. HOW HAS THE MENU EVOLVED? At the beginning, we were just a 10-person diner counter in the back of a pharmacy. We didn’t have pizza. A burger was $.50. As the company grew, our menu grew. The restaurant grew and we moved to the spot we are in now. We added Tally Ho Restaurant manager, Andreas Vellios, says the restaurant’s hand-tossed pizza is a real crowd pleaser. Like everything on the menu, it’s made with fresh ingredients.

pizza. We regularly add things and take away things from the menu. For instance, we now have egg-white omelets and many other healthy options. In fact, you don’t even have to order off the menu. We can customize.

CONTINUED >

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED) Bartender Pope serves up a must try -Thai Tea Gin and Krajeab Daiquiri!

Chef Moo of Sisters Thai offers a specialty seafood dish named after a Thai island, called Phuket Island. It includes shrimp, scallops, squid and crab meat with red curry spice, stir fried with coconut milk.

THARM NEATSAWANG, GENERAL MANAGER

SISTERS THAI POTOMAC WHAT IS YOUR CHEF’S SPECIALTY? Chef Moo’s specialty is Thai street food and noodle dishes. He worked in Thailand for 30+ years and then moved to the states when his niece Tammy opened Sisters Thai in Fairfax in 2012, and they started to work together. Chef Moo had to incorporate new tastes from the United States because in Thailand, food is a lot different than here. He had to adjust the level of spice and some of the flavors. WHAT DO PEOPLE IN THE U.S. LOVE ABOUT THAI FOOD?

TELL ME ABOUT THAI DESSERTS.

To me, it’s that Thai food is made to order. Everyone has

We offer a lot of different types of desserts. The most

the choice to customize their food by adjusting the level of

popular is mango sticky rice which is pretty well known.

spice or you can add something or get it with a different

Within Sisters Thai Restaurant Group, Tammy opened

type of meat. That makes Thai food unique. Also, we have

Magnolia where she makes Thai desserts inspired by

a lot of different flavors in some dishes. We make sure it’s

Japanese desserts and Korean desserts. She mixes flavors

not too spicy and not too sweet. A lot of our food is a little

and added Thai taste too. Chef Moo offers these desserts

more modernized than traditional Thai food.

at Sisters Thai Potomac.

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

ZACK SLEMAN, Zack Sleman, Manager of Culinary Standards at Flower Child shows off a dish called Mother Earth. It includes ancient grains, sweet potatoes with red-pepper miso, grilled portobello mushrooms with charred onions, broccoli pesto, arugula and avocado.

MANAGER OF CULINARY STANDARDS

Flower Child

(PART OF FOX RESTAURANT CONCEPTS)

I SEE THE FLOWER CHILD MENU IS FULL OF HEALTHY GRAINS, GREENS AND WRAPS. TELL ME MORE ABOUT IT. Everything on our menu is made from scratch, using farm-fresh ingredients from close to home. Our menu is extremely diverse, similar to our clientele. We are able to accommodate every type of dietary restriction imaginable. This is in fact who we are and we take great pride HOW DID YOU BECOME A CHEF? I dedicate my love for cooking to my father who is still a

in this, as we follow our simple, soul-satisfying mission to spread positively delicious vibes and healthy food.

chef/owner of his own restaurant. Ever since I could remember, our weekend chores and summer jobs were with him in

WHY DOES YOUR RESTAURANT

the kitchen. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the Culinary

AVOID THE DIRTY DOZEN?

Institute of America and later moved to Arizona where I met

The Dirty Dozen is produce that the Department

Fox Restaurant Concepts. Since then I worked in three differ-

of Agriculture says is traced routinely with pesticide

ent concepts and have helped open nine of its restaurants. I

residue. We purchase these top 12 items organically so

started as a prep cook and I’m now the Regional Chef for the

our guests benefit from the nutrients within each fruit

DMV and Charlotte, NC. I love what I do!

and vegetable. CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

ROBERT COLLINS OF COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP AMONG FORBES

READ

BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISORS 2018-2020 CURRENTLY RANKED #7 IN MARYLAND

DINE SHOP Give us a call or visit us on the web at collinsinvestmentgroup.com to learn how we can work with

PLAY

you to help you start achieving your financial goals. 6901 Rockledge Drive | Suite 730 | Bethesda | MD | 20817 301.915.9630 | collinsinvestmentgroup.com Robert Collins is Managing Director and CEO of Collins Investment Group. Forbes - Ranking algorithm based on industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. Investment performance is not a criterion. Investment products and services offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Collins Investment Group is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

During this time, we’ve brought our print publication to you. Now, we’re adding a new way to share good news! + INTRODUCING +

CityLifestyle.com YOUR DIGITAL DESTINATION FOR LOCAL LIVING

M e n ti o n p ro m o co d e Po to m a c M a g 50 for $ 50 o f f your first invoice.*

• AWARD-WINNING • Dog Walking Dog Daycare Pet Sitting Overnight Dog Boarding In-home Care Home Cleaning Overnight House Sitting

Serenity Gardens REMAINS COVID FREE During Pandemic

24/7 Care For Loved Ones Potomac

10829 Burbank Dr.

Potomac

10501 Bit & Spur Ln.

Rockville

Silver Spring

18106 Cashell Rd.

711 Lamberton Dr.

Silver Spring

2308 Coleridge Dr.

Whether it’s Respite Care, Hospice, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes Care, Oxygen Dependence, Ostomy Care Serenity Gardens Assisted Living is The Most Caring with 24/7 care that is so personal you feel right at home. SERVICES Massage • Group physical therapy • Montessori approach for dementia care Skype communication to connect with family

SERVICING POTOMAC Since 1999 Angie’s List

Super Service Award Winner

2010-2019

Online Scheduling & Billing Bonded & Insured

What Sets Us Apart

- Operated By a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Readmission Reduction Program - Telemedicine Program to Treat CHF, COPD & DM - Early Discharge Home Program - Respite Care for Post Cosmetology Surgeries

Errands

301-200-9275 • Fax 800-521-9231 SerenityGardensLiving.com info@serenitygardensliving.com

(301) PET-CARE • PETANDHOMECARE.COM *New clients only. One coupon per order.

Summer Bodies

ARE BUILT YEAR ROUND! Ipamorelin is a growth hormone releasing hormone that stimulates release of natural growth hormone from the pituitary gland. These robust youthful growth hormone pulses can help you increase muscle mass, fat loss, improve sleep and improve recovery! CJC1295 is a potent growth hormone releasing hormone that has been shown to elevate growth hormone and IGF-1 secretion! Optimizing your growth hormone and IGF-1 can help lose body fat without losing muscle!

FROM OUR FAMILY, TO YOURS.

Ask us about PT-141 for optimizing sexual health

NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL MEDICAL CONSULTS (just $95 and basic lab tests included)

POTOMAC LIFESTYLE READERS

Call For Special Pricing

We are a Potomac family owned & operated restaurant. Our mission is to serve you fresh made traditional Italian favorites, made in our own kitchens. Additionally, we offer extensive Y OWN

EST

2008

E FRESH

M D

ILY

(2 OR MORE VIALS)

MINIMUM 60 DAY SUPPLY

Catering, Carry-Out & Gluten-Free Menus. gregoriostrattoria.com

WWW.PRCDINC.COM 202-517-7749

POTOMAC, MD

7745 Tuckerman Lane Potomac, MD 20854

P.S. We deliver beer & wine too*! *Potomac Location only

RESTON, VA 1428 No.Point Village Ctr. Reston, VA 20194

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

INSPIRED BY

To t a l W i n e a n d More Delivers DAVID AND ROBERT TRONE'S JOURNEY TO PHILANTHROPY

ARTICLE MARIE ROBEY WOOD | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

IF THE ANCIENT GREEKS WERE RIGHT AND THERE REALLY IS A GOD OF WINE – DIONYSIUS – THEN SURELY HE MUST HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR ROBERT AND DAVID TRONE. This is not because their company of Total Wine & More has 210 stores throughout the U.S. with a total revenue of $4.5 billion. Nor is it because they founded the largest privately-owned wine and spirit company in the country. And not even because their stores offer 8,000 different wines, 3,000 different spirits, gifts, accessories and even cigars. No, the reason they may be earning the approval of the gods is that both brothers, through in-kind and monetary donations from their stores and through their individual family foundations, have donated $100 million to different philanthropies. In the words of David, “Total Wine & More has allowed us to go into philanthropy and into Congress.” The Trones’ story began growing up on a 200-acre working farm in East Berlin, Pennsylvania. The five Trone children helped their father run the chicken and hog operation of the farm. Unfortunately, the farm went into bankruptcy but their mother salvaged the soda and beer store started by their father. This store would prove the beginning of the family’s later foray into the beer and wine business. Both David and his brother Robert attended The University of Pennsylvania, with David earning his MBA there and Robert earning his undergraduate and his law degrees from the university. While at Penn David opened Beer World, a beer-only retailer in 1984. He eventually opened additional stores in Pennsylvania and then two more stores in Delaware, where the state law was more flexible for individuals owning more than one beer outlet. His brother Robert joined him and the business expanded into what is today Total Wine & More. The business covers sixty major markets in the U.S. and, according to David, there are a group of employees in all their stores who work on their town’s philanthropies. Total Wine worked with around 10,000 nonprofits last year by participating in individual charities’ fundraising efforts. For example they will purchase a table at a fundraiser, supply the wine, offer wine-tasting classes, even sponsor trips – “These are all different ways that our people can be a part of their community,” notes David. In 2016 both Trones decided to step aside and bring in a professional CEO and a fiduciary board to run the company, allowing them more time to focus on philanthropy. To continue their history of giving both Trones set up family foundations: The David and June Family Foundation and the Robert and Anna Family Foundation. David and June have been staunch supporters of the ACLU since 1994. In 2015 they donated $15 million to the organization to promote criminal justice reform and established the Trone Center for Justice and Equality at the organization’s national headquarters. In 2017 their foundation gifted $2.5 million to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. The Trones’ donation will be used

CONTINUED >

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

to support mental and behavioral health services, including addiction treatment and renovations to the crisis outpatient and inpatient units. They also pledged $5 million to establish the Trone Family Public Policy Intiative Fund at their alma mater, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. David, a Democrat, decided that he could do more good by running for Congress and “helping people who don’t have a voice”, which he did twice, first in Maryland’s 8th congressional district in 2016 (where he ran unsuccessfully) and then in Maryland’s 6th congressional district in 2018, winning that seat. He has focused on sponsoring bills for several causes he is passionate about, especially mental health and the disease of addiction – he lost a 24-year old nephew to depression and a drug overdose in 2016. He has also sponsored bills aimed at helping previously incarcerated individuals get education and jobs. This cause also stems from personal experience where he was involved in legal proceedings stemming from expansion of his stores. It made him realize that many people didn’t have his resources to hire good legal counsel and were subsequently jailed, sometimes unfairly. His empathy for these prisoners and the fact that “82 percent of people who are imprisoned are people of color” taught him early on that “the system isn’t fair for many of our citizens.” In addition to these causes he is also working to lead the charge to provide more funding for NIH. Brother Robert Trone married Anna Parisi, whose parents were from Italy, in 1998. The Robert Trones are also heavily involved in local philanthropy. Anna has supported The Washington Ballet and the Washington School of Ballet, where their daughter Sophia took classes. They have also contributed to Bethesda’s Imagination Stage. Robert has served on the board of Catholic Charities of D.C. and they are supporters of Mercy Health Clinic in Gaithersburg. In keeping with David’s statement that “children are our focus,” Robert and Anna have been generous donors to Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, the school Sophia attended until her graduation in June. Robert and Anna’s generosity led The Community Foundation

Montgomery

County

name

them

Philanthropists of the Year for 2015. “Once the Trones get involved they make an investment and they make a difference,” according to C. Marie Taylor, who was executive director of the Community Foundation at the time. No doubt the Trones’ philanthropy will keep the gods smiling for some time to come!

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

A unique full-service dental practice providing most procedures under one roof

No Insurance? No Problem! Join our VIP Membership Club and start saving today!

Do you gag easily? Don’t like impressions? We now offer Digital Camera Scanning as an alternative

Hilari Dunn, DDS

Brad Levine, DDS

Mark Taff, DDS

Janice Grossman, DDS

7811 Montrose Rd, Suite 300 Potomac, MD 20854 | 301-530-3717 | www.taffandlevine.com

Readers’ Pick, Best Dental Group Practice

Readers’ Pick, A Top Vote Getter, Best General Dentist

CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

LOCAL’S CHOICE

BARK SOCIAL – WASHINGTON REGION’S FIRST “DOG BAR”

25,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor

THE NEW DESTINATION OFFERS AN OASIS FOR DOG ENTHUSIASTS WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

ARTICLE ANICIA JUAREZ | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

DOGS. Beer. Coffee – Bark Social, the experiential retail concept for dog enthusiasts, will feature a private, monitored off-leash dog park with an indoor/outdoor beer garden & coffee bar. Bark Social, the first “dog bar” in the Mid-Atlantic region, will open in October with a 25,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor craft beer, wine and coffee bar and a professionally monitored off-leash dog park. Founded by two entrepreneurs, Jeff Kurtzman & Luke Silverman who were looking to pursue their passion in hospitality and their love for their favorite furry friends, Bark Social is the first premium dog lover’s experiential retail experience to open its doors in the Mid-Atlantic region, coming this fall 2020. The 25,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor venue will feature craft beer, a wine and coffee bar and a professionally monitored off-leash dog park. “There are now more pet-owning households than there are those with children, some 84.6 million strong as compared with 52.8 million with kids,

Bark Social dog park and clubhouse

or 41.4%.After traveling across the country from dog bar to dog bar, we knew there was something missing about the experience.” said Silverman, founder of Bark Social. “We look forward to bringing our unique concept to the neighborhood and making new two- and four-legged friends.” More than a dog park, the year around venue offers beer, wine and coffee from local coffee roaster, Ceremony Coffee, small bites, a climate-controlled “clubhouse” with TVs and Wi-Fi, in addition to a “dog treat bar” (pupsicles and puppy ice cream), dog boutique and dog wash stations. The Pike & Rose location will offer an array of events such as: “Doga” (dog yoga), daily “Yappy Hours” and also be a destination to watch sports and premieres of major reality shows. To kick off Bark Social’s launch, they’re offering founding members discounted annual memberships, in addition to discounted memberships for Frontline workers, active and retired Veterans and government employees. For more information visit www.barksocial.com

co-founder Luke Silverman

[1] See Statista (2019) for research demonstrating the amount of households with pets. 34

Potomac Lifestyle | October 2020

Co-Founder Jeff Kurtzman

FRESH ICE CREAM + SOFT SERVE + BAKED GOODS + DESSERTS

Open

7 days a week Open for curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery

Sprinkle www.sprinklespotomac.com | 301-299-8415 10148 RIVER ROAD POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854

some sweetness

into your celebrations.

OVE R 6, 0 0 0 SL ABS AND 1 0, 0 0 0 R E MN AN TS

11 75 TAFT ST RE E T ROCKVI L L E 301.2 51 .8 8 00 CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

WINES OF THE YEAR

Discover this year’s best wines

The No. 1 wine of 2020

The list is finally here! We can’t wait to show you what we’ve found. This year, brand new releases like Eccentric and acclaimed winemakers like Marco Bacci made the cut. TotalWine.com

With hints of glazed red cherries and cedar, I knew Invetro was special from the very first sip. See why in this video! Brittany Total Wine - Wine Buyer

Who is Babá the dog? Check him out and learn more about the #1 wine of the year in the video at TotalWine.com/Top20

WINERY DIRECT® COUPON | Valid 9/29/2020-10/31/2020

ONLINE CODE 6063

10% Off Wine

Look for these signs and save

Save 10% on your purchase of 750ml and 1.5L Winery Direct® Wines. Excludes items with prices ending in 7. Cannot be combined with any other Total Wine & More Coupon or Case Discount. Coupon valid in Fredericksburg and Northern VA only. Not valid on previous purchases. Limit one online code per customer. Offer valid 9/29/2020-10/31/2020. Valid in-store, on the Total Wine app or at TotalWine.com. For in-store purchases, must present coupon at time of purchase. One-time-use coupon.

Cpn6063BU-WINEPCT coupon Cpn6063BU-WINEPCT coupon

40000006063U 40000006063

8/18/2020 8/18/2020