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Mysterious D.C. mogul Steve Rales is behind Oscar-nominated pic When director Wes Anderson collected his best-comedy Golden Globe for “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the very first person he thanked from the stage was Steve Rales. Don’t know the name? That’s not surprising. The Washington-based businessman turned movie producer keeps a surprisingly low profile for a billionaire with Hollywood bona fides — including an Oscar-nominated film (“Grand Budapest” …  Read full article »

Alice Waters dines at Buck’s Fishing & Camping

Hey, isn’t that… farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters, dining on Wednesday night at Buck’s Fishing & Camping in Chevy Chase, D.C.? The legendary founder of Chez Panisse dined with her foodie pal, local cookbook author Joan Nathan, on an array of dishes, including onion rings, chicory and radish salad, steak, and fries. The pair is hosting this weekend’s …  Read full article »

Looking for love in the White House press pool?

It would be a classic Washington “meet cute” story to tell the grandkids: “We were travelling with the President when our eyes met…” That’s the gist of a recent ad in the “missed connection” section of Craigslist, where smitten strangers hope to connect with the objects of their affection, usually prompted by a chance encounter. The m4w …  Read full article »