Washington, D.C.: The Salamander Hotel, Theatre, Chocolates & Recovery

Send us Fan MailIn this special Candy Bowl episode, I take you inside the luxurious Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C., a waterfront jewel steps from The Wharf. From the elegant Sangria Tea to an unforgettable dinner and a suite with sweeping views, it was the perfect stage to reconnect with my longtime friend Zell, whom I met decades ago at The Shakespeare Theatre. Over Kilwin’s chocolates, we reminisce about theatre and his latest production, The Play Within a Play. I also sit down with his fiancé, Mark Wasson, who shares his inspiring journey of transformation and his new coaching practice dedicated to helping recovering addicts.The Candy Bowl swirls together luxury travel, theatre, sweet treats and stories of resilience — all set against the backdrop of D.C.’s most elegant hotel. ✨ Follow the swirl: @PaulaConwayNYC on Instagram ,  TikTok and YouTube 📰 More luxe travel + lifestyle at Forbes.com/PaulaConway