by GMF Staff | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2014 | Summer | 2 MIN READ
DC, the quintessential place for patriotism, justice, and liberty. With droves of tourists coming in for the Fourth of July, make your reservations or score your perfect viewing spot now for these cool places. In DC National Mall—Get there early. Most people begin...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2014 | Summer | 2 MIN READ
In 1984, Ronald Reagan appropriately declared the very hot month of July as National Ice Cream Month and “called for all people of the United States to observe these events with ‘appropriate ceremonies and activities,’” according to the International Dairy Foods...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2014 | Summer | 1 MIN READ
A super easy, adult-erated twist on childhood snow cones is to take Francis Ford Coppola Wines in Diamond Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Merlot, your favorite fruit syrup, and voila! Get ready to party. All you’re missing is the truck and an ice cream man. Francis Ford...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | PUBLISHED May 31, 2013 | Summer | 4 MIN READ
With Father’s Day around the corner, the pressure of gift giving is bearing down. Dads give so much. Life, love, insurance, and as they like to remind us after a few too many holiday eggnogs, the best years of their lives to parenting. Say thanks by showing him his...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | PUBLISHED May 21, 2013 | Summer | 3 MIN READ
We hope you ordered extra pairs of swim Spanx ‘cuz it’s the start of bikini season! We’ve rounded up the best pools to catch some rays in your favorite tan-through one-piece, cool off during your Bo Derek run from Potbelly to the lounge chair, swim laps, cruise for...
by Amanda Jane Cooney | UPDATED Apr 9, 2019 | PUBLISHED May 14, 2012 | Summer | 2 MIN READ
Mmm…doesn’t the smell of charcoal and applewood smoke just make you want to hug a greased pig? When the heat leaves you so parched, so lifeless, leave the grilling to the pros. Here’s a rotating calendar of outdoor barbecues–good all summer long. The only movement...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2011 | Summer | 1 MIN READ
It’s so easy to spend the winter hidden under sweaters and long underwear, letting the weeks extend between wax appointments and pedicures. But unlike winter, summer means letting it all…hang…out. When sitting up, posing strategically or sucking it all in fails, these...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2011 | Summer | 1 MIN READ
Being a dad is hard work! Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19, so let Dad know just how important and special he is. These restaurants are cooking up something special just for your old man. Hey, the man’s gotta eat, right? Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert is partnering...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2011 | Summer | 1 MIN READ
Last month I gave you Carmine’s sangria recipe to make at home, and this week I’ve gathered a list of restaurants which offer traditional sangria and sangria with a twist! Summer just isn’t summer without this fruity and heady cocktail. If you like Champagne and...
by Mary Kong-DeVito | PUBLISHED Jan 10, 2011 | Summer | 1 MIN READ
When you stop to think about it, there really is no need for this clusterf@%k that is Restaurant Week. Like the panicked affianced of the Running of the Brides, we clamor for reservations as soon as dates are announced, and if we don’t book the most highly-coveted...
