Faves and raves by Hosanna Mahaley
Superintendent, D.C. schools
PERSONAL STATS
AGE: 43
NUMBER OF YEARS IN D.C. AREA: Almost a year
NEIGHBORHOOD: NoMa
– Lisa Gartner
1. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT
RH Terell Recreation Center (155 L St. NW) — I love taking Zumba classes and talking with neighbors.
2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Walking. Fall is one of the best times to get outside and see the city.
3. FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
My son’s baseball games.
4. BEST PLACE FOR LIVE TV MUSIC
Busboys and Poets on 14th and V.
5. BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
Union Station. When friends and family come to town we head straight to the station for a double-decker bus tour.
6. FAVORITE MUSEUM
National Museum of American History.
7. MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
The Tidal Basin, especially during cherry blossom season.
8. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
Sleeping. During the school year, sleep is a luxury.
9. FAVORITE RESTAURANT
Levi’s Port Cafe (1102 Eighth St. SE) — I love soul food and Levi’s definitely hits the spot after a long day.
10. BEST RETREAT OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
Modern Day Spa in Pentagon City. It’s a great one-stop for massages, facials and nails.
11. BEST RETREAT INSIDE THE BELTWAY
My apartment.
12. BEST PLACE FOR LATE-NIGHT EATS
Any Mexican restaurant open after midnight.
13. PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE D.C. AREA
Working for Mayor Gray.
14. EMBARRASING PART OF LIVING IN D.C. AREA:
Not visiting as much outside the Beltway.
