Libby Rhoads
Coordinator of volunteers at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Age: 30
Number of years in D.C.: 20ish
Neighborhood: Rockville
FAVORITE D.C. HANGOUT
Matchbox (713 H St. NW). They have good food, it’s a nice vibe, and they have a good happy hour.
BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
I am a big fan of Metro, when it’s working properly.
FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
Caps hockey.
BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
Glen Echo Park, because there’s dancing involved.
BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
Of course, I’m going to take them to the Botanic Garden.
FAVORITE MUSEUM
The National Building Museum.
MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
I like the Tidal Basin when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
Hanging out with friends, maybe going to a movie, catching dinner. Nothing superfancy.
BEN’S CHILI BOWL, OLD EBBITT GRILL OR CAFE MILANO?
Old Ebbitt Grill.
BEST OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT
I like the vineyards in the Charlottesville area.
BEST PLACE FOR LATE-NIGHT EATS
I’m going to have to take a mulligan on that one, I’m not sure.
PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
Just being in the proximity of major happenings. Knowing that decisions people make here are going to affect the nation as a whole is an awe-inspiring thing. And there’s always lots going on.
EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C.
Right now, the Nats.
