HALLMARK THE FONZ ORNAMENT REVIEW (VIDEO)

Nothing says Christmas like The Fonz, right? Actually, The Fonz doesn't say anything in this Christmas tree ornament iteration of Henry Winkler's iconic Happy Days character, Arthur Fonzarelli. Clad in his famous leather jacket, t-shirt and jeans, he delivers his thumbs-up gesture #LikeABoss from simpler times. Watch my review for a detailed analysis of this Hallmark Keepsake ornament, hopefully the first of many 1970s TV characters they will manufacture. The Fonz is sure to be a conversation-starter on your tree.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN DOWNTOWN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Here is a photo tour of Christmas decorations on Cordell and St. Elmo Avenues, in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood of downtown Bethesda:

The Palisades apartments
on Cordell Avenue

The Palisades

The Palisades

Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle
on Cordell Avenue 

The Palisades

Big Planet Comics on
Cordell Avenue

Bethesda Florist on
St. Elmo Avenue

Bone Jour on
St. Elmo Avenue

BETHESDA RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS 2014 - CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER

If a Christmas Day dinner at home isn't in the cards for you today, try one of these Bethesda restaurants that may have reservations available for you:

Positano Ristorante

Choose from Positano's Feast of the Seven Fishes menu, or their regular Italian menu. Traditional Italian Christmas sweets will also be available today. Open noon to 9:00 PM tonight.

4948 Fairmont Avenue

(301) 654-1717

Founding Farmers

Choose from their regular menu of American favorites. Open from noon to 8:00 PM. Take Montrose Road exit West from I-270.

12505 Park Potomac Avenue

(301) 340-8783

Yuzu Bethesda

Japanese cuisine, sushi and holiday cocktails. Open noon to 2:30; 5:00-10:00 PM.

7345 Wisconsin Avenue

(301) 656-5234

Brasserie Monte Carlo

French cuisine; no details about special Christmas entrees.

7929 Norfolk Avenue

(301) 656-9225

BETHESDA ROW HOLIDAY MARKET (VIDEO/PHOTOS)

Stop by Bethesda Lane this Sunday, December 7, noon to 6:00 PM, for the Bethesda Row Holiday Market. Several of your favorite retailers and restaurants from around the Row will be set up under tents, and there will be food, crafts, a photo booth and Christmas music.

Video of ice sculptor
at work Friday night

Today's scheduled market has been cancelled due to weather, but last night's market went on as scheduled. NBC Washington was holding its holiday party at the same time at Redwood on Bethesda Lane. Here are some photos from last night's market:

Carolers on the Lane
(and out of the rain)

NBC Washington being really
low-key about the office
Christmas party

Tents were a must
on a rainy evening

What can one do to
make the cold, damp
evening more hospitable?

How about a free sample of
Lebanese Taverna's piping
hot lentil soup?

Natty Beau is the manly
version of The Pink Palm

He'd be right at home in
the neighborhoods of
Bethesda

Good night from Bethesda Row

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AROUND THE WOODMONT TRIANGLE OF BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

Take a stroll around the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood of downtown Bethesda, and enjoy the holiday lights and decorations without leaving your desk or couch in this photo gallery:

BETHESDA ROW ARTS FESTIVAL 2014 PHOTO GALLERY

Artists took over Bethesda Row this past weekend, for the annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival. Art displays, music and food from both nearby restaurants and guest vendors combined with sunny - if cooler - weather for another successful festival. Ford had a product showcase at the event, which was fitting, as the carmaker once had a dealership on Elm Street where part of Bethesda Row is today.

TASTE OF BETHESDA 2014 PHOTO GALLERY + JALEO PAELLA VIDEO

Here are scenes from yesterday's Taste of Bethesda. Turnout, by my estimation, was very good, especially given the weather situation early in the morning. The public parking garage near Battery Lane was filled to capacity.

Chefs from Jaleo prepare
the DC area's largest paella

Entertainment was provided
by several bands

Turnout was far better
than the previous day's
weather forecast suggested

Benihana

Christian Lopez Band

Gringos and Mariachis

Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle

ArcLight brought a
larger-than-life character
to promote the new
ArcLight Cinemas, opening
November 4 at
Westfield Montgomery Mall

Tyber Bierhaus

American Tap Room at
Bethesda Row touted
the "best brunch in
Bethesda"

Attendees got a preview of what
ArcLight Cinemas will have
to offer Bethesda movie lovers

Camacho Cigars brought
motorcycles...

...and arm wrestling

Don't tell CVS about these
"full throttle smokes"

Full Throttle Smokes
in Bethesda

Aerial view

Smoke BBQ's mascot
worked the crowd

Steamers has a prime spot
for Taste of Bethesda but
had to sit this one out

Gallery Bethesda promoted its
Oktoberfest, which will be
held October 25 from 2-5 PM

Fall-themed decorations
on the plaza at Gallery Bethesda

Hay bales at Gallery Bethesda

Once the rain moved out of
town, the crowd remained
sizable for the rest
of the event

Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Services Center booth

Bethesda-based startup Spotluck
was promoting its hyperlocal
restaurant app that features
new deals every day