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Windy City Blogger Wed Nov 11 2009
Windy City Blogger Wednesday: Eating Bender
This week I would like to introduce Jenn of Eating Bender.
What brought you to Chicago?
I was actually born in Lake Forest but moved away when I was very little, only to come back to Chicago to attend Northwestern University in Evanston (Go Wildcats)! I fell in love with the city after a summer internship my junior year and decided to move downtown and find work after graduation this past June. I love living where all the action is and experiencing city life!
What do you do when you aren't blogging?
I work in public relations at a big agency in the city, so a lot of my time is spent planning client events. I also work a lot with social media at my job, tweeting on behalf of brands and monitoring what people are saying about our clients on blogs, Twitter, and other digital mediums.
When I'm not blogging OR working, I can be found running around the city, playing the occasional round of golf (though I wish it was more often) and vegging out in front of the TV with my favorite shows (too many to name).
Favorite restaurant in Chicago?
My absolute favorite restaurant in the Chicago area is Walker Bros. There isn't a downtown location but even if you have to cab it out to the suburbs, I highly recommend a visit! Try the Dutch Baby or baked omelettes - you won't be disappointed.
Favorite restaurant in Chicago, if you aren't paying?
I had the opportunity to visit Tru recently on behalf of the blog, and it was an unforgettable experience. Everything from the food to the presentation to the service was spot on and although my current budget would never allow me a return trip on my own dime, I have a goal to find my way back some day!
Favorite recipe and/or post?
My favorite recipe that I've created is my 'Pump' It Up Muffins because the teddy grahams I used for the "crust" make me smile every time I see them. As for my favorite post? That's a tough call, but one of the first posts I wrote that really solidified the idea that blogging for me can be informative and, at the same time, allow me to share a piece of myself and my life, was when I wrote a feature called My Portion: When Good Enough is Good Enough. I'll never forget how excited I was to see the responses to that post come in.
How do take your coffee?
This is the perfect question for me! Many of my blog friends know me for my Coffee Cocoa. I take mine with soy creamer, a sprinkle of hot chocolate and whipped cream. Don't knock it 'til you try it - it beats paying for fancy drinks at Starbucks and really takes the flavor to a whole new level!
Cubs or Sox?
Would you keep reading if I told you I'm a Twins baseball fan and a Packers football fan? I lived in Minnesota for 12 years but my dad is from Milwaukee and bleeds green and gold. It's been a tough year as I am a huge Brett Favre fan but not a Vikings fan. Maybe I need to step away from all the drama and become a Cubs/Bears fan? Sox/Bears fan? I'm open to a healthy debate!
What is the one thing/place/restaurant that you recommend to your out of town guests?
I love bringing new people to Walker Bros. for breakfast and making them official fans. For dinner, I am a fan of Wildfire or a big slice of deep dish at Lou Malnati's or Gino's East and last time my family was here, we returned to Carson's where I spent a lot of time in a booster seat as a baby. There's so much to love about food in Chicago.
One (or two) things that you can't live without in your kitchen
My Breville coffee maker (love the pumpkin spice K-Cups in the fall) and my coffee mugs. I have started quite the collection and love finding new ones!
Catch up on all the previous Windy City Bloggers here.
Do you have a favorite Chicagoland based food blogger? Email drivethru@gapersblock.com with [food blog interview] in the subject line with the name and URL of the blog and I will check it out!
