Mike Thornton
Jazz vocalist, Capitol Steps performer
Personal stats
Age: 52
Number of years in D.C. area: 14
Neighborhood: Falls Church
FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT
I’d have to say, J.V.’s restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd.), it’s been around since 1945. They have music every single night.
BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Because I live in the ’burbs now, I have to say it’s my car 90 percent of the time. When it’s nice out, my bike.
FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
Local high school lacrosse … the George Mason High School team, I have neighbors who have kids on that team.
BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
The State Theatre in Falls Church.
BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
Coming to see my group, the Capitol Steps, at the Reagan Center.
FAVORITE MUSEUM
The National Portrait Gallery.
MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
Umm, dangerous … maybe the top of the Hotel Washington.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
Probably floating at the pool.
BEN’S CHILI BOWL, OLD EBBITT GRILL OR CAFE MILANO
Cafe Milano.
BEST OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT
Cape May, N.J.
BEST INSIDE-THE-BELTWAY RETREAT
Great Falls.
BEST PLACE FOR LATE-NIGHT EATS
That’s a tough one. I got to pass.
PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
The fantastic school system that my kids are in.
EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C.
Probably the previous administration.
