Faves and raves by
CHUCK THIES
Local and national Democratic political and advocacy consultant; currently, strategist for Ward 1 D.C. Councilman Jim Graham’s re-election campaign; southern New Jersey native.
PERSONAL STATS
AGE: 45
NUMBER OF YEARS IN D.C.: 19
NEIGHBORHOOD: Mount Pleasant
– Michael Neibauer
1. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT
The Black Rooster Pub, 1919 L Street NW.There’s no better place in own for a drink with friends.
2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Taxis.
3. FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT
Anytime the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers or Sixers come to town and beat a D.C. team.
4. BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC
The 9:30 Club; I like my music loud and they’re not afraid to push the decibel envelope.
5. BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS
The Jefferson Memorial at night. Inspirational, educational and great lighting.
6. BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
Jonathan’s Gourmet Deli, 2142 L Street NW. Best egg sandwich in town.
7. FAVORITE MUSEUM
The Renwick Gallery. Must see: “Ghost Clock” by Wendell Castle and “Game Fish” by Larry Fuente.
8. MOST ROMANTIC SPOT
Anyplace in town where there isn’t a crowd and I’m with my sweetheart.
9. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY
In Rock Creek Park playing in the mud with my son.
10. BEN’S CHILI BOWL, OLD EBBITT GRILL OR CAFE MILANO?
Old Ebbitt Grill. Oysters and beer.
11. BEST OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT
The mountains of West Virginia.
12. BEST INSIDE-THE-BELTWAY RETREAT
The National Arboretum or the desert room inside the Botanic Garden on the Mall.
13. BEST PLACE FOR LATE-NIGHT EATS
Amsterdam Falafelshop in Adams Morgan, 2425 18th Street.
14. BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH
Security camera monitors.
15. BEST LOCAL HIDDEN TREASURE
The extraordinary number of spiders that live on the west side railings of the Chain Bridge and going there to watch high-water Potomac events at sunset.
16. MOST D.C. MOMENT
During my walk home from work I would sometimes encounter Dick Cheney’s motorcade. I’d always stop and flip him the bird.
17. PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
The opportunity to engage in projects and campaigns that have a positive impact and help people.
18. EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C.
This misperception that because I am a Democrat I subscribe to, defend and follow blindly party leadership and President Obama.
