Best of Bethesda 2018

The 2018 Best of Bethesda results will tell you where to find the best in those categories and scores of others, as chosen by Bethesda Magazine’s readers and editors. You’ll find the best that the Bethesda area has to offer in restaurants, shopping, arts/culture, home and medical services, and much more.

The Enchanted Hour

The Enchanted Hour

Meghan Gurdon’s book, The Enchanted Hour gives a conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.

Trumpocracy

Trumpocracy

Bestselling author, former White House speechwriter, and Atlantic columnist and media commentator David Frum explains why President Trump has undermined our most important institutions in ways even the most critical media has missed, in this thoughtful and hard-hitting book, Trumpacracy, which is a warning for democracy and America’s future.

The Inaugural Purple Ball

The Inaugural Purple Ball

The 2009 Inaugural Purple Ball was held at the Washington Convention Center. With a special tribute to the American troops, the Inaugural Purple Ball promises to be a night full of musical performances, toasts, and champagne.

Disney VoluntEARS

Disney VoluntEARS

Each year, Disney cast members volunteer to bring a bit of Disney magic to children undergoing treatment in hospitals all around the world. Miley Cyrus joined Disney VoluntEARS to visit children in various hospitals

Clinton Portis

Clinton Portis

DC Magazine photoshoot featuring Clinton Portis, the former American football running back who played in the National Football League for nine seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. 
Portis is best known for being the starting running back for the Washington Redskins for seven seasons and considered one of the best Redskins in history.