Faves and raves by Verjeana Jacobs
Chairwoman of the Prince George’s County school board.
PERSONAL STATS
AGE: 44
NUMBER OF YEARS IN D.C. AREA: 29
NEIGHBORHOOD: Mitchellville/Bowie
– Lisa Gartner
1. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT
Live bands at Half Note in Glenn Dale (4881 Glenn Dale Road).
2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
For my lifestyle, driving in the car is key to getting around; good for thinking and gathering thoughts, but I would love to take the subway more often.
3. FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
Redskins games (rivalry with Cowboys).
4. BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
Bohemian Caverns in the District.
5. BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
National Harbor.
6. FAVORITE MUSEUM
Spy Museum for sure.
7. MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
Walks with my husband in Allen Pond Park in Bowie.
8. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
Quality family time, especially with our precious 6-month-old son and me lounging all day watching Lifetime movies — after church service, of course.
9. FAVORITE RESTAURANT
Charleston’s in Baltimore (1000 Lancaster St.).
10. BEST RETREAT OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Md.
11. BEST RETREAT INSIDE THE BELTWAY
A girls’ night out at a random restaurant and then seeing the latest girly movie.
12. BEST PLACE FOR LATE-NIGHT EATS
Old Towne Inn in Upper Marlboro (14745 Main St.).
13. PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE D.C. AREA
The best of city and suburban living, diversity of residents, and the never-ending options of history, entertainment and political engagement.
14. EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C. AREA
Although Prince George’s County is a great place to live, the lack of upscale restaurants, shopping and entertainment despite our residents’ contribution to the region.
