Faves and raves by Margot Friedman
Owner of MatchMap Media LLC, a marketing-communications firm
Age: 29
Neighborhood: Takoma Park
Number of years in the D.C. area: 8 years
– Hayley Peterson
1. FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
The Washington Capitals games are very exciting. I used to do promotions for a local radio station at the hockey games, and I became entranced by the passion from the fans. Since then, I have been a great supporter of D.C. hockey.
2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
The Metro, and the 12 bus.
3. BEST COFFEE SHOP
Caribou Coffee on 17th and L streets NW.
4. BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
Verizon Center.
5. BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
National Mall.
6. FAVORITE MUSEUM
National Museum of the American Indian.
7. MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
My husband proposed to me in Sligo Creek Park, so I would definitely say there.
8. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
Walking in Sligo Creek Park.
9. BEN’S CHILI BOWL, OLD EBBITT GRILL OR CAFE MILANO?
Old Ebbitt Grill.
10. BEST OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT
Ohio, my hometown.
11. BEST INSIDE-THE-BELTWAY RETREAT
Takoma Park.
12. FAVORITE MONUMENT
Lincoln Memorial.
13. PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE D.C. REGION
Starting my own business.
14. EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C. REGION
My adversity to the humidity in the summer.
15. BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
Caribou on 17th and L streets NW.
