Weather in

Baltimore, MD


Temperature: 70F (21C)

Humidity: 88.4%

Conditions: mist

Wind: from the NW at 3 mph



JULY/AUGUST 2006


FEATURES

GRRRRL POWER
Style investigates why resurgent Hampden is a hotbed of women-owned businesses.

SPICING IT UP
A new restaurant opens on the Polo Grill’s hallowed grounds at The Colonnade.

FLORIDA ROOMS
An all-white Cross Keys condo boasts a beach-y vibe all year ’round.


VALLEY VIEW
Vista is everything in the gardens of this 300-year-old Green Spring Valley estate.


BEACH NEWS
From Lewes to Ocean City, boutiques to bistros, a guide to all that’s new this summer season.

LIGHT HOUSE
A savvy renovation brings sunlight and a cottagelike feel into a 1970s-era beachfront townhouse.


BEACH GARDEN
Barbara Peters’ colorful Fenwick Island garden thrives just steps from the ocean.


TEAM EFFORT
Five chefs get together to create a festive six-course gourmet al fresco meal for 24.

THE PERFECT POUR
Ten top local bartenders give Style their recipes for their favorite summer cocktails.


DEPARTMENTS

SAVVY SHOPPER
Our roundup of retail news.

TIMES OUT
On the town.

THE GOOD LIFE
Your guide to living large.

GET OUT!
Can't-miss events.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Family fireworks.

TRAVEL
Charlottesville, Va.'s Clifton Inn.

PROFILE
Cartoonist Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher.

THE DETAILS
Men's cool summer shades.

Q & A
Pulitzer winner Rebecca Corbett.

SPOTLIGHT
"Flashie" artist Bob Benson.

HEALTH & FITNESS
Advice from the experts.

GOOD TASTES
You say tomato...

THE BACK PAGE
Comical warfare.