Faves and raves by Sidney Katz

Mayor of Gaithersburg PERSONAL STATS

AGE: 60

NUMBER OF YEARS IN D.C. AREA: 60

NEIGHBORHOOD: Gaithersburg

- Brian Hughes 1. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT

The Flaming Pit, Dogfish, Starbucks in Kentlands, Roy's Place, Yoyogi Sushi, Village Green, the Slice of Olde Towne, O'Donnell's and Growlers -- when it opens again -- all in Gaithersburg.

2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

I use my car most of all but I do use Metro and am looking forward to someday riding on the Corridor Cities Transitway.

3. FAVORITE LOCAL SPORTS EVENT

Watching local high school football. I also enjoy watching the Redskins and discussing what went well and what deserved an "oh well."

4. BEST PLACE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS

The Newseum.

5. BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC

Strathmore and the Gaithersburg Pavilion in front of city hall.

6. FAVORITE MUSEUM

All the Smithsonians.

7. MOST ROMANTIC SPOT

My house.

8. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A LAZY SUNDAY

Being with my family -- eating more than I should.

9. BEN'S CHILI BOWL, OLD EBBITT GRILL OR CAFE MILANO?

Depends on my mood for what type of food. And by the way, we also enjoy many fine restaurants in Gaithersburg.

10. BEST RETREAT OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY

The Hyatt in Cambridge.

11. BEST RETREAT INSIDE THE BELTWAY

A nice long walk.

12. BEST PLACE FOR LATE-NIGHT EATS

Any place that serves ice cream.

13. PROUDEST PART OF LIVING IN D.C.

There is so much to do.

14. EMBARRASSING PART OF LIVING IN D.C.

The traffic.