Arlington Native, Celebrity Chef Serves Up 'Good Food America'

Nathan Lyon jetted in from the West Coast to visit a vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Middletown, Conn., for the final taping of the upcoming Veria Living show 'Good Food America.'

MIDDLETOWN, CONN. — A vegetarian lunch date among friends turned into more than soup and salad last week when Sarah-Jane Ripa and Jessica Carso had a brush with fame and agreed to be interviewed by a celebrity chef for a national television show. The duo stopped by Middletown's It’s Only Natural Restaurant after noon Tuesday and found themselves in the middle of the taping of a segment for Chef Nathan Lyon’s Good Food America for the Veria Living network. “Everything about yesterday was unexpected,” Carso said Wednesday. “We went for lunch and when approached by the crew, I think we initially thought we'd be in some panned shots. I had no idea we'd end up being interviewed.” "We're going across the country on a healthy eats food trip and …

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Get Out: Concerts in the Park, Taste of Arlington and More

Needs ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.

1. Concerts in the Park When/Where: Beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday at Volta Park, 1555 34th St. NW, Washington, D.C.  Why Go: This is the 10th year of Concerts in the Park and the 2012 season promises to be better than ever. Sunday, look for music from Georgetown’s own amazing singer and songwriter, Rebecca McCabe, plus balloons from Georgetown Patch, cupcakes from Sprinkles and much more! The theme is pink and green and there's a prize for the most inspired pink-and-green outfit. Pricing: Free! 2. The 25th Annual Taste of Arlington When/Where: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday on Wilson Boulevard in front of Ballston Common Mall in Arlington. Why Go: Why not go? This annual street festival features live entertainment, children's activities and more than …

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Simple Ways to Bring Big Style to a Small Bath

Tips for decorating a small bath

Decorating a small bath? This is your chance to go big on style. Avoid the inclination to minimize style simply because you lack space. Instead go bold with these simple ways to bring big style to your small bath. Glide on glossy paint. Cover white walls with a high-impact, high-gloss paint.  By high-impact I mean a deep dramatic color like burgundy or gold. I especially like bold colors in powder rooms where the space is more like a show room for guests. Hang a dramatic piece of art. So much of bathroom wall space is taken up by mirrors, tile and towels. Change the mood in the room with a large piece of fine art. It doesn’t matter if it’s a modern acrylic or landscape oil painting, adding art gives a room a sense of sophistication. Make …

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Get Out: Spy at Night, Hope for A Golden Summer and More

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1. Wine Class at Citronelle Where/When: Michel Richard Citronelle, 3000 M St. NW, Washington, D.C. The class will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Why Go: If you'd like to learn a little bit more about vino, but don't have the time to hop a flight to Napa, pop into this once-a-month wine class at Citronelle on Saturday. This class will specifically delve into the blending. According to the restaurant's website, "Like a conductor in an orchestra, it takes great expertise and life-long experience to excel in the Art of Blending, but this class will give you a crash course on how it’s done." Pricing: The price of the class is $100. 2. Spy at Night Where/When: International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. The event is scheduled from 6…

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'Listen to Your Mother' Performance Sunday in Crystal City

Patch chats with Stephanie Dulli, the Germantown, Md., blogger, writer and actress directing the Washington-area production of “Listen to Your Mother.” The show is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Synetic Theater in Crystal City.

Actress, stand-up comedian — In Los Angeles, Stephanie Dulli’s identity used to be clear. “And then I had a baby,” said Dulli, who is a blogger, writer and stay-at-home mother.  At the moment, Dulli is directing a production of “Listen To Your Mother,” a series of monologues written and performed by blogging mothers. The show is Sunday at the Synetic Theater at Crystal City. Between play dates and rehearsals, Dulli chatted with Patch from her Germantown, Md., residence, where she spoke of motherhood and how blogging helped her redefine her identity, which she said was set adrift during her first pregnancy. The performance is part of a national movement launched in 2010 by Wisconsin actress, writer and mom, Ann Imig. Similar LTYM …

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Children's Rooms Don't Have to Look Juvenile

Decorating children's rooms with taste and sophistication

Anyone faced with decorating a space for kids has come across the bedroom-in-a-bag approach to interior design. Usually themed and available at big-box relatilers, these kits include bedding, wall boarders, matching lamps, wall decals, waste baskets and rugs.  Yuck! Although it’s easy to give in to the whims and desires of little ones, creating “matchy-poohie” rooms is a mistake. Not only will you tire of the nauseating overkill on colors and cartoons, the children will grow out of the theme quicker than you can complete it. Instead, create timeless, classic rooms for kids by sticking with traditional themes and colors pleasing to both parents and children. I remember when my son was 4. He was obsessed with Batman. He wanted all things …

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Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

4:02 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Good point about the mirror. I'm sure that was purely for style. But I do think because parents spend as much time in a nursery as the baby, and certainly use the furniture more, it's important to keep them in mind when selecting furniture.   more ›

2012 Miss Gay Arlington Crowned at Freddie's Beach Bar

For contestants in the second Miss Gay Arlington Pageant, winning the title means more than the crown and cash prize.

In a state where marriage is defined as being strictly between a man and women, and components of the state's legal structure continue to favor heterosexual partnersnips, gay and lesbian residents came together Saturday at Freddie's Beach Bar for the second Miss Gay Arlington pageant. Those who came expecting drama queens and divas or a grown-up version of "Toddlers and Tiaras" were in for a surprise. Throughout the four rounds of competition, which required four costume changes, a talent performance and question-and-answer session, the prospective drag beauty queens of Arlington brought the glitz and glam, but held the drama.  "I'm excited to crown the next Miss Gay Arlington, because it means that we'll get a bigger family," said Diamond…

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Freddie's Hosts 2012 Miss Gay Arlington Pageant on Saturday

Contestants compete for crown, $300 cash prize in four categories — presentation, talent, on-stage question and evening gown.

If you want to see the best Washington-area drag, Freddie's Beach Bar is hosting the second-ever Miss Gay Arlington pageant Saturday. The competition starts at 8 p.m., and there will be a $10 dollar cover at the door. In addition to the crown, contestants are competing for a $300 cash prize, paid entrance to the 2012 Capital Pride parade and two bookings at Freddie's. To win, they'll need to hold the highest score after four rounds of competition — presentation (tied to this year's Mardi Gras theme), talent, evening gown and on-stage question. The reigning Miss Gay Arlington, Diamond D. Bottoms, will crown the winner. The contest is open to all who portray a female persona, according to the rules. It's presented by the Arlington Gay and …

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