Faves and raves by
Jessie White
Jessie White is an archivist for the National Archives, which stores and preserves the nation’s legal and historical documents.
PERSONAL STATS
AGE: 58
NUMBER OF YEARS IN D.C. AREA: A true Washingtonian (life)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Ward 7
– Hayley Peterson
1. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT
My church, Ward Memorial AME. We teach a youth group of dancers and must say we have one of the best in D.C.
2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
To work, the Metro. But I really like to drive and share time with my family since we are always apart working, school, etc.
3. FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
The Redskins — win or lose — that makes my life from August until December and then I pray for the next season.
4. BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
The Kennedy Center.
5. BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
The National Archives.
6. FAVORITE MUSEUM
After the National Archives, the Madame Tussauds wax museum, the land of make-believe.
7. MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
Fogo de Chao on 11th and Pennsylvania Avenue.
8. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
After church, just watching football and then off to dinner.
9. BEN’S CHILI BOWL, OLD EBBITT GRILL OR CAFE MILANO?
Ben’s Chili Bowl.
10. BEST OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT
Getting into our car and going out the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to one of the best seafood places on the East Coast, Gunnings, which is near Baltimore.
11. BEST INSIDE-THE-BELTWAY RETREAT
Early morning rides to any mall in the area with the girls.
12. FAVORITE MONUMENT
As a true lover of D.C., I really enjoy the entire view between the Capitol and the White House. I just love strolling along there.
13. PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE D.C. REGION
This is the greatest place to live in the world.
14. EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C. REGION
Seeing so many people living on the streets daily.
15. BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
Well, I enjoy a bowl of oatmeal and I must say I make the best. Therefore, I fix it at home and then bring it with me for the most part.
16. BEST COFFEE SHOP
Now this is going to have to be Starbucks.
