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Washington, D.C., USA
Steven France
Chief Concierge: The Jefferson

Front of the House Manager Steven France moved to Washington, D.C., in 2001. He worked at The Ritz-Carlton and the Hay-Adams before joining The Jefferson in 2006.



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Best Gift for a Spouse
Antique jewelry from the Tiny Jewel Box.

Rare, high-end items fill this multistory jewelry and accessories shop on Connecticut Avenue. It's very large for something called the Tiny Jewel Box.

Best Gallery For Buyers
Irvine Contemporary Art.

They sell fine paintings and other works on paper.

Best Limo Service
RMA Limousine.

Every car has a "drivecam," a camera that faces forward and tracks the car's every move.

Best Tailor
Simon Cundey, from Henry Poole & Co. in London.

This tailor flies in from Seville Row twice a year and sets up shop in his hotel suite. Clients flock to him from all over the city, Virginia, Maryland, and even Pennsylvania.

Best Local Purchase
Money from the Mint.

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