JULY/AUGUST 2008
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FEATURES The Perfect Perch There's nowhere better to relax on a summer day than a spacious and shady porch. And no Baltimore neighborhood does porches better than Roland Park.  Hole Lotta Fun At Baltimore County's quarry swim clubs, you can swing from a rope or drop from a zip line into some of the coldest, freshest water around.  On Golden Pond A Monkton couple creates a natural swimming pool in their backyard. No chlorine allowed - aquatic plants and some healthy bacteria do the housekeeping. Au Naturale Back in the day, nude swimming was a regular part of some schools' physical education programs. Kathy Hudson takes a look back at this odd and forgotten ritual. Swimming Through Time The 20th-century history of Baltimore's public pools is a tale of gender, race and a city's need to beat the heat. A Nearer Shore Once upon a time, going to the beach didn't mean crossing the Bay Bridge. It meant a trip to the modest communities that lined Baltimore County's many rivers. This Just In Style brings you all the latest news from the Delaware beaches, from new restaurants and bars to new stores and sights.  Labor of Love A couple transforms their Mount Washington yard from a square plot of grass to a bountiful flower and vegetable garden through sweat equity and good garden sense.  |
DEPARTMENTS Editor's Letter Showcase Jeanine Turner's photos. Get Out Style's picks for the can't-miss events to put on your calendar. Gallery Tune in to URBANtraces. Savvy Shopper Style's own gal-about-town dishes on what's new in stores. The Details Stylish men's sandals. Epicure Food, wine and frivolity. Food for Thought Writer Mary K. Zajac on fond beach memories. Good Tastes Chef Andrew Evans explores the exotic coconut. Travelogue Private jet flying. Snagging Broadway tickets. Area summer festivals. Stylemaker Teen queen Jen Chackman. Spotlight Dogfish Head brewery's Sam Calagione. Life Lessons Tony Tochterman of Tochterman's bait and tackle shop. Take Five Journalist Michael Olesker talks about his new book on local TV news. The Back Page Essayist Chris Corbett on exploring the U.S.A. |
