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PAUL WHARTONPAUL WHARTON

No More Excuses, No More Excuses, Just Just Results!Results!

Taking over the World, armed with a Heart of Gold

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Who's That Guy?Who's That Guy?Bianca Savvy

Questions a Man's

Sophistication &

Etiquette.

Dr. Dyson Dr. Dyson

VS. AcneVS. Acne

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Life at the TopLife at the Top with

Washington Fine Properties

No excuses just RESULTS RESULTS

The War Against Acne

WOW, Who’s that guy?WOW, Who’s that guy?

Column for men’s luxury Column for men’s luxury

goods, etiquette and so-goods, etiquette and so-

phistication!phistication!

Were in the world is PAUL PAUL

WHARTON?WHARTON?

Piecing Together a Runway

Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz

Fashion WeekFashion Week

The Dish - RedlineRedline and

Station 4Station 4 restaurant re-

views.

photo courtesy of Harold Jay Melvin

42 5 5 fabulous GREEN drink recipes for your

St Patrick’s day bender


ContributorsContributors

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Wanda Minnus-Wanda Minnus-Dyson M.D.Dyson M.D.Health and Beauty Health and Beauty SpecialistSpecialist

Bianca Savvy Bianca Savvy Lifestyle GuruLifestyle Guru

Harold "Jay" MelvinHarold "Jay" MelvinCelebrity StylistCelebrity Stylist

Executive Director ..... Donovon BradfordExecutive Director ..... Donovon Bradford

Editor-In-Chief ............ Donovon BradfordEditor-In-Chief ............ Donovon Bradford

Graphics Director......... Robert TarbellGraphics Director......... Robert Tarbell

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What is the D-CENE and why should you make the me to fi nd out?

Well the D-CENE takes a new look at the world around us and how we feel about it. Giving its readers the opportunity to be heard, by allowing them to comment. Writ-ing ar cles on subjects that ma er to them. I realized all my life that I have been truly fortunate, having parents that kept me surrounded with some of the most interes ng people, rather it be poli cal fi gures, ar st, dancers, taste makers or teaching my sister and I even to take the me to listen and really hear our neighbors stories.

I believe in a collec ve mind set and with this in mind. I decided to celebrate all of the interes ng, wonderful and talented people and experiences that I have been fortunate to meet and have.

The D-CENE is the birth of this train of thinking, taking the me to highlight a celebrate those around me and sharing their thought, passion,talents, hopes, trails, basically their stories because their our stories.

Invi ng everyone the opportunity to have a voice and share the things that make our world such a wonderful place. Giving the voice to those thought to be forgo en. Get- ng back to why we love the entertainers and performers that sing the songs to the

soundtracks of our lives, celebra ng their talents and paying less a en on on their private lives, but who they see themselves as and why they do what they do. Not who their doing it with. My goal and hope is that the D-CENE serves as that beacon to inspire, educate, enter-

tain, enlighten and empower each of us to touch our neighbors lives by sharing our own in the purest of forms. Truth. Pairing these commentaries with ar cles around lifestyle issues. Sharing our commend experi-ences to elevate us all to a higher level. I ask that we take this journey of celebra on together, that my words not be the last in this journey, but merely as the count down, if you know of a story, group or individual that we can grow and learn from. Through humor,tears, triumphs, lost, knowledge through Truth. Please contact The D-CENE at www.thedcene.com

Editors LetterEditors Letter

Donovon Bradford


Donovon Bradford Photography www.donovonbradford.com


You may have heard of Selling New York or even Selling L.A., well I’m pleased to introduce our own metropolitan areas

“Life At The Top” with Washington Fine Properties.

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heir company give their premier clients the luxury and wisdom of the metropolitan area, but the insider of who’s who and what’s what in the na ons Capitol. The vision for foreseeing this need among the true penthouse market in DC is the crea on of Jeff Wilson. He and his Won-derful team provide a comprehensive perspec ve for the fi nest proper es in the most shalt a er neighborhoods. Or as Jeff uni ng extraordinary proper es with extraordinary lives. Life At The Top searches far and wide to fi nd all privately owned and publicly listed penthouses. Daniel Heiber heads the sales and is the Director of Business Development a ending George Washington University. Daniel’s connec ons in the Washington area are far reachingand extend with rela onships around the world, mee ng his celebrity like clients needs, with a background in High-End Event Produc on and a specifi c-niche in real estate marke ng. Life At The Top, understands the needs and desires of their clients. This comes from the eff ort put forth to build true rela onships. Reloca ng interna onally or just around the corner , it’s made easy and enjoyable. Clients also understand that the DC market is Hot for investment proper es. Jeff and his team exceed their compe tors in buying and selling, assis ng in making sure your property is staged properly to a ract the ideal buyer. If luxury is an expecta on and discre on is a must, I highly recommend Jeff Wilson and Life At The Top featuring Washington Fine Proper es for all of your real estate needs. Like a fi ne bo le of Chateau Leoville las cases- St. Julien 2009, Life At The Top exceeds the even the most discern-ing of taste, expecta ons and desires when seeking out your life among the clouds .

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Results the gym has 2 convenient loca ons with 1 in Northwest and on Capitol Hill. Off ering an abundant amount of classes ranging from yoga, step, world class cycling, nutri on services, rock climbing, Squash and my favorite a hydroworx training pool ( North-west loca on) and for all of those parents and care givers who have a hard me fi nd-ing a si er to make me to go to the gym.

Results off ers babysit- ng from 3 months to

12 yrs of age for just $4 hour for up to 2 hrs with great engag-ing si ers and classes for older children. Build confi dence with kids rock climbing classes for older children. Re-sults is here for the whole family at their Capitol Hill loca on at 315 G street Southeast this 65,000 sq facility is here to service all of your needs , no more driving around looking for parking with on site parking, tanning and locker room ameni es such as steam and dry saunas even a powerful jacuzzi. If your worried about a long term con-tract, don’t because Results off ers day and weekly passes for those that want to test the waters fi rst.

Result isn’t just any other gym. Standing tall in their communi es off ering gym space and ser-vices for local schools and community groups and organiza ons. Opening their doors to the ar st community and lovers of the arts with quarterly art shows at their Capitol Hill loca on. Results is the Offi cial gym of DC United. Results caring and expert na onally cer fi ed per-sonal trainers will work 1 on 1 or in small groups, or maybe Squash is your forte’ with 4 Interna- onal Squash courts. Headed up by Wendy Lawer-

ence- Director of Squash and I can’t forget Brain O’Hora their Head Squash Pro training champions across the country. Recently Forbes magazine

voted Squash as the healthiest and most athle c sport, bea ng out rowing, basketball and running. I men on Results has whats called a Hydroworx training pool which is located at their downtown

NW loca on which is Perfect for training for your next swimming compe on, mara-thon or maybe your like me and reha-bilita on and strength training with li le to no impact is the goal? I love this for myself and I think most of you will as well? The same jets that are used to keep you going for sta onary

endless swimming can be used for a great rehab training adding the right amount of resistance while running on a underwater treadmill. Yes an underwater treadmill. Weather you take a class, train with a trainer, workout alone or just relax in Results SPA like locker room while the kids play in childcare or in their rock climbing class.

No Excuses, just Results as I said in the beginning. The only thing missing is you, so see you There!

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The war

againST

acne

By Wanda R. Minnis-Dyson, M.D.

Nobody likes it. It’s unsightly and embar-rassing. Like an unwanted visitor-you hate to see it coming and you’re glad to see it leave. It’s hard to hide because it’s the on the fi rst thing anyone sees-your face. The truth is-Acne is both a blessing and a curse. Oily skin can make you look younger longer. But, the frequent outbreaks from acne are diffi cult to manage and can lead to permanent scarring and dark spots (post infl ammatory hyperpig-menta on). Acne can be a temporary prob-lem of teenage years. But some mes it can be a chronic problem which last for decades-well into the 50’s and 60’s. Some people try to manage it, while others get frustrated, cover it up and ignore it.

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Acne has a mul tude of causes-some we can con-trol and some diffi cult to control. It can result from hormonal changes, stress-like fi nal exams, certain foods, skin care products-some skin cleansers and makeup, as well as hair care products like sham-poos’, condi oners and hair gel. The market is fl ooded with acne treatment products. How do you choose? Some individuals are on a hodge podge of products from diff erent product lines for months or years that haven’t been working. Some products work for a while and then stop working all together.

Understanding that acne is a chronic problem which must be constantly managed is key to its treatment. The skin care regimen you choose should address the mul ple causes of acne: an accumula on of skin cells which block pores, overac ve oil produc-ing glands, and bacteria. That the pigment produc-ing cells, the melanocytes must also be controlled in order to manage acne. A basic regimen should include a cleanser, toner, exfoliants, hydroquinone, benzoyl peroxide and/or topical an bio cs, topical vitamin A, and sunscreen. The precise regimen is determined by the severity of the acne.

Personally, I have been plagued with cys c acne for most of my adult years. Cys c acne is persistent and painful. A er years of trial and error, I discovered the Obagi Nu Derm system which I have been using for four years. It has consistently controlled my acne and I have no outbreaks as long as I use it. It also has a side benefi t of making you look younger. A male Dermatologist, who has been using the Obagi system for over 17 years, was asked if he would ever stop using it. His reply, “If I wake up one morning, look in the mirror and decide I want to look older I’ll stop using it.”

At our center, we also off er Microdermabrasion combined with the French technique Mesoglow improves acne when added to a regular home regi-men. Microdermabrasion combined with the French technique of “Mesoglow” involves fi rst uncovering the superfi cial layers of skin through microderm-abrasion. Next, a cocktail of an oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and DMAE is infused into the skin with a syringe, and although a ny needle is used, the skin is not pierced. The Microdermabrasion & Mesoglow procedure transforms the skin from dull and life-less to bright and vibrant. The mesoglow cocktail contains vitamin A which improves acne. The Micro-dermabrasion & Mesoglow procedure can be used the same day as an important event.

Chemical Peels are also useful in conjunc on with an at home maintenance regimen. Chemical peels (o en called chemosurgery) use a chemical solu- on, applied by a trained healthcare professional,

to remove the top layers of damaged skin. New cells formed during healing, produce ghter, more youthful-looking skin. Glycolic acid peels are excel-lent for unclogging the pores by physical exfolia on and dislodging dead skin cells.

Lasers are used to clear acne and improve the ap-pearance of acne scarring. Laser procedures tend to be pricey and results are not immediate. Common laser procedures for the treatment of acne include Acleara Acne Clearing System, Isolaz Acne Therapy, and Genesis laser therapy.

Dermapen is a new FDA approved microneedle therapy used for aging skin, wrinkles, acne scars, and general dermabrasion. Dermapen is the latest in the armamentarium for acne. Dermapen is a less expensive but eff ec ve alterna ve to laser proce-dures.

Remember, acne is a chronic problem which may require a life me of treatment. I have had my adult acne at bay for the last four years with the help of my at home Obagi NuDerm maintenance regi-men and occasional procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser procedures. Be pa ent with the process and remember results are not achieved overnight. Keep focused on your goal- clear skin and the ability to use li le or no makeup!

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WOW, Who’s that guy?WOW, Who’s that guy?Column for men’s luxury goods, Column for men’s luxury goods, etiquette and sophist ication!et iquette and sophist ication!

In the midst of it all; with the challenges of life, family and work; do you believe that you deserve to live the life of luxury? Besides, what does it mean when people say “to live in the life of luxury”? To most, the life of luxury may mean a visit from Robin Leach; but really- does it take a seg-ment on the infamous “Life Styles of the Rich and Famous” to have such a life.

A man that requires the nice es of life is in a class of his own. Educated, smart and the mind to enjoy what life has to off er?

A man enjoying such a life is typically called debonair, sophis cated and sauvé. Can I say fashionably smart too? Maybe, but what classifi es a man’s lifestyle? Is it his fashion preference?

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Or, are we all a product of society and lean towards stereotypes on what we see and elude to false beliefs of what he has (and nowadays what we can get from what we think someone may or may not have) and assumptions of what a per-son is because of his outward appearance and what he has and not get to know his character. As they say, looks could be deceiving…

If you leave it up to me, debonair, sophisticated and sauve would be based on experience, travel and personality. Or could everyone use a lesson in getting to know the ora, personality and character

A man is sexy when he belongs to a chic golf club. Imagine with me -this scene, relaxed- sitting in a leather wingback chair, drinking aged single malt scotch out of monogramed crystal rocks glasses; with his golf bag to his side. Nice dressed in his mock neck sweater with the leather but-tons. What classifi es a man to be debonair, sophisticated and suave? Could it be his fi nances, possibly his education or experi-ences. Maybe it could be a man who has chivalrous ways. No doubted-bly, all of the above could make one debonair, or could it make them just down right egotistical, arrogant and pretentious? I oft en ask myself, do men wonder what makes them sexy or suave to women? Or do they care either way or the other.

Ask me my thoughts and I will tell you, well I’ll tell you anyway, call it what you want but, don’t call it gold digging.

I tend to lean toward men whom have the education because it lends you to the corporate believe that he can stick to something and have the ability to learn follow thru. I also enjoy the things that he indulges in and his experiences thru culture and travel.

What I envisioned for myself is a vintage scene that I just described. Call it old fashioned but, what I consider debonair, sophisticated and sexy is the epitome of the show Mad Men (Minus the

drama, adultery and the like) the classic mannerism of men in the 40, 50’s into the 60”s. A time when educated men (es-pecially black men) were full of ambition and eager to make a family name and leave a legacy. A time when chivalry and good etiquette wooed women and the style (wow, the style) was that every man had to have a tailored suit. Men were more into the clas-sic woman as well. Me, I like the clas-sic work dress, the feminine short bob and the sexy bun that is neatly groomed. I

love the image in my head, that I’ve had since I was a little girl; My man sitting in our home li-brary and family room in his leather tuft ed wing back chair, drinking single malt scotch from his sexy monogrammed crystal rocks glass (sipping on Earl Grey or Chamomile Tea). All the while listening to contemporary jazz or standards. Th e thought of it is so sexy; it makes me shiver with tranquility.


Lets defi ne the words debonair, sophisticated and suave. According to our dear friends at Webster to sum up the meaning of all three words As refi ned, courteous and gracious. I believe that is accurate.

Times have changed drastically from the 40, 50’s and 60’s. Th e home isn’t the same as it was in yes-ter year. Th e women have gone to work and men treat them as equals (in terms of just like one of the boys). To aff ord the luxuries of life now a days, you will have to make over ½ a million dollars yearly.

How can you fi nd a man who still enjoys the luxuries and the delicateness’ of life from cen-turies past? My goal in this column is to teach show and assist you in fi nding the luxuries of the world; from the old Hollywood glam movies to the superstardom of today. Th is life exists and I will show you how to obtain it thru this column. I will provide you a simple glimpse and it will be up to you to take the extra step.

I spoke of the sexiness of a man who knows good stemware and the fi ne delicacies’ of aged scotch from all over the world. Galway or Waterford Crystal are two great op-tions for a men’s starter whiskey set. For the monogram I like to send my precious crystal to crystalizeonline.com

In the next 2 months venture out take a trip to a place that you may have never thought of going (suggestions: Th e French West Indies or Croatia)

research old world drinks like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Pisco Sour or one of my favor-ites- Cairprinina and Kir Royale. Take one of these drinks and add your personal twist to it and call it your own. Brand it as your signature drink- women notice. Buy a 12 year old or older scotch and sit it on your bar. If you don’t have a bar display it in your living room or dining room. Grace your presence at a 5 star-luxury hotel for diner and actually take in the service and experience (boutique hotels of-course). While your there, do yourself a favor and actu-ally stay the night. You deserve it!

Achieving the life of the debonair and enjoying the fi ne splendors of life is obtainable on every level. By having the right girl to guide you, an open mind to experience, and the willingness to enjoy every bit of this adventure.

As we raise our glasses to our fi rst encounter and your crystal glass touches the pink lips stick im-pression left on mine; I say cheers until we meet again my friend!

Cheers to luxury!

Bianca

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Where in the World is Paul Wharton?


As the Execu ve Producer and Fashion & Lifestyle Correspondent of Paul Wharton Style on DC-50/The CW, Paul is looking for-ward to keeping viewers on their toes, well informed and having a great me! This high impact, in-your-face, fast-paced life-style show, to be aired at noon on Sundays, will be packed with celebri es and D.C.’s top taste makers. Shot mostly in DC - but being the true fashionista - Paul travels to New York as well as L.A. to get the inside dish allowing an uncompromising peek at our favorite celebri es and their outlook into their own lives and our world at hand. Paul’s wi y humor will set his guests at ease and his years of experience the industry will serve as plus in ge ng true views and outlooks from guests on the show.

This rising star leaves no stone unturned as Paul’s love of all things FAB has been ex-pressed in all of his endeavors. Known for his striking look and great skin, the launch-ing of a skin care line comes as no surprise. “Go See Skin Care” has been extremely successful in comba ng acne, aging, and for overall skin rejuvena on. Having work-ing in the fashion industry for so long, Paul has become an expert on having an eye for beauty and realizes that true beauty comes from having healthy skin and caring for it at the core. These products are everything Paul would want for himself, and they work to provide the perfect recipe for intense skin protec on.

While maintaining awareness and in the spirit of philanthropy, Paul has proven that ones’ passion and talents can be used to help elevate others with his Unto Others Apparel, LLC. This line consis ng of cloth-ing, jewelry, bags and sunglasses par ally benefi ts Feeding America. Paul’s heart, tal-ent and passion are further expressed as he serves as the Ambassador Against

Hunger of the Capitol Area Food Bank in the Washington D.C. region. This local star has a na onal reach and appeal.Paul Wharton is a fresh face and approach to all the things everyday fashionistas love! Remember to catch up with Paul and everything FAB on Paul Wharton Style at www.paulwharton-style.com. And, for up to the minute ps and trends, follow him on Twi er @paulwhar-ton – I know I will be! I look forward to sharing my friend and more of the exci ng ventures he embarks on. Look for more about Paul in future releases of The D-Cene!

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New York stylish living for a small home , well we’ve all heard of the concept of designing for small spaces and designing on a budget, but how do we get these two things to merge and s ll give us a rich Designer feel, when the reality of it is most of us don’t have access to or can eff ort our personal designer?

Truth be told you can do it yourself, if you stay true to your own esthe c and remember a few easy ps. Now I admit as a Designer I believe we can all benefi t from a professional in every fi eld in our lives.

I believe that when decora ng our homes it should be like fi ne pain ng. What I mean by this is a beau ful pain ng pulls you in and allows you eyes to move and travel through the whole pain ng allowing the viewer to take in the whole image and likewise your home should not just have one focal point, instead I like to design with the mind set that I want to control the viewers experience, having their eyes dance around the space in a harmonious fashion. This concept especially when designing small spaces I feel is impera ve, so the on looker is not fi xed on the space, but the feeling and beauty of the atmosphere. Playing with the placement of color, texture throughout.

Your home surrounds you completely, 360 degrees and you should design accordingly, taking in account not just the walls and fl oors, but the ceilings. Try pushing yourself beyond your own boundaries and have fun with the ceilings. Play with color, this can create a roman c or even a lively energe c atmo-sphere. If you feeling really adventurous plaster relief forms mounted to the ceilings adding a drama c luxurious feel. Remember when designing for a small space, use all available real estate

If you can’t go out go up! A great way to play up the illusion of space is to play up the corners by hiding them. Adding mir-rors to bounce the light and add a refl ec ve quality which will help disguise your horizontally challenge rooms or for instance when wan ng to display your favorite cherished items , think outside the box. Instead of keeping them hidden away in a cabinet or closed in a bookcase. Try using shadow boxes, open cubes and or shelves as a mixture to add interest and drama, also try to be crea ve in placing items on the wall.

Keep in mind your look should look deliberate , but not forced. Strive for mini vigne es that highlight areas. Remember our walls are for more than hanging pain ngs. By crea ng visual interest in this way, it will add a 3 dimensional aspect. If you decide to paint out the previously men oned items with the same color scheme as your walls, this will allow these items to take on a background eff ect allowing your items to shine and be highlighted.

Also rotate the art work throughout your home o en to give new life to a forgo en once loved piece . Try si ng large pain ng’s on the fl oor to give a lo -like atmosphere or group them together to create a focal point that demands a en on.

The most important thing to keep in mind is to have fun! Play with color, try going to your local hardware store and try out samples of that bold color that you may not be to sure about, making sure you pay a en on to how your color choices re-spond to not only the natural light during diff erent mes of the day, but with the task, ar fi cial or even mood ligh ng to en-sure you get the true hue and enjoyment out of your choices. Now that you have had fun picking colors, crea ng interes ng vigne es and camoufl aging the corners to give the illusion of a larger space. It’s me to think about furniture and think about placement. This is so important. In a small horizontally chal-lenge space. When buying furniture, ask if that beau ful sofa of chair comes in a apartment size furniture. Yes, that favorite piece can come in smaller widths and propor ons, so you can s ll get that drama c look without sacrifi cing space. Think of how you are going to live in the space to make savvy choices. There is so much for me to share with you all on this subject and I will! Check back in next month to get more essen al designer ps for your home.

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Descrip onAcacia achieves depth of fl avor in their Carneros Pinot Noir by blending their estate-grown grapes with wines made from the vineyards that produce their Single Vineyard Selec on series. Controlling every aspect of vi culture is cri cal to quality. But other regions of California beckoned Acacia to indulge their pas-sion for Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay) driving them to create A by Acacia. For A by Acacia Pinot Noir, the Monterey vineyards produce a perfume of fl owers and an underlying minerality, while Sonoma provides bright, cherry fl avors and Carneros, a dollop of classic spiciness and velvet texture.

Tas ng NotesA well-balanced acidity accentuates the fi ne tannins which carry through to the long fi nish. The vintage was 100% Stainless Steel Fermented, with 100% Malolac- c Fermenta on. Seven months aging; drink now through 2015

Food PairingsPair with richer pastas, wild mushroom riso o, grilled salmon and herb-crusted pork tenderloin.

Descrip onBeaulieu sources these wines from more than 1,100 acres of estate vineyards as well as historic Napa Valley vineyards managed by their long-term wine-growing partners. Drawing on a rich legacy of more than 100 years of innova- ve winemaking, Beaulieu selects the precise methods that best honor each

facet of their excep onal Napa Valley terroir.

Tas ng NotesThis lovely Chardonnay off ers lush aromas and fl avors of stone fruits and ripe peaches complemented by tropical notes. On the palate, this classic Napa Valley Chardonnay is medium bodied and smooth, with pleasing vanilla overtones. Balanced acids and a pleasantly crisp fi nish make this a wonderful partner for many foods, although it is also delicious on its own.Add to Shopping List

Food PairingsEnjoy it paired with roast chicken, lobster salad or grilled shrimp and veg-etable skewers.

Lalande-Borie St-Julien 2005This is an intense, full-bodied, deeply structured wine featur-ing bushels of blackberry, currant, baking spices and cedar.

Chateau canon – St Emilion 2009Gorgeous aromas of sweets fruits turn to milk chocolate and fl owers.

Chateau Cos-D’estournel – St Emilion 2009 Supercharged in fruit, with intense aromas, incredibly exo c.

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Patrick's Picks


Drinks

5 fabulous GREEN drink recipes for your

St Patrick’s day bender.

The FAB 5

1

Apple Martini

1 1/3 oz Vodka

1/2 oz Apple Schnapps

1/2 oz Cointreau Orange Liqueur

garnish with apple slice

PreparationPreparation - Pour all ingredients into a

cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice cubes.

Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail

glass. Garnish with an apple slice and serve.


2Vodka Gimlet

3Grasshopper

4 oz Vodka

1 oz Lime Juice

1/2 teaspoon Sugar

garnish with Lime Wedge

PreparationPreparation - Pour all ingredients into a

mixing glass halfway filled with ice cubes.

Stir well with a bar spoon. Strain into a

chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime

wedge and serve.

1 oz Crème de Menthe (Green)

1 oz Crème de Cacao (White)

1 oz Cream

PreparationPreparation - Pour all ingredients into

a cocktail shaker halfway with filled

with ice cubes. Shake vigorously and

strain into a cocktail glass.

4Green Flash Cocktail

1 oz Vodka

1/2 oz Peach Schnapps

1/2 oz Blue Curacao

3 oz orange juice

3 oz Sprite

PreparationPreparation - Combine ingredients in cocktail

shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into

glasses. Garnish with an orange slice and

cherry.

5

Green Tea Mint Julep

1 1/2 oz of Charbay Green Tea Vodka

1 oz simple syrup

Sprite

3 lemon wedges

8 mint leaves

PreparationPreparation - Muddle 3 lemon wedg-

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vodka, simple syrup and shake. Strain

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Nordic Cool Festival - Now through March 17th - Enjoy the sites, sounds and most importantly the culture at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Washington D.C. Th is performing arts festival highlights the heritage of Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway Sweden and more with music, dance performances, story telling and more. Th ere are Free and Ticket events.

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