This will undoubtedly be one of FLM’s most popular issues, because it’s all about food and we LOVE food! Food was one of the reasons why I embarked on this creative journey many years a go. As a young pharmaceutical sales rep, I was challenged with finding the best restaurants to take clients for a weekly lunch or dinner. That challenge turned into a passion and led me to start a dining business the year I moved to Chicago. FETE, as it was called, became the first food centric events company in the Windy City that focused on uniting “foodies” and providing them an unbelievable dining experience. Folks enjoyed sampling different cuisine at new restaurants and meeting other like minded members in a tasty environment. From that experience I learned that food bonds families, brings complete strangers together, and allows us to create lasting memories. Simply put, food makes us happy!
I’ve been fortunate to be able to follow my passion that afforded me the opportunity to create my own TV show and appear on Food Network with Guy Fieri (pictured above). Those types of experiences are invaluable, as I continue to meet and work with fascinating people and eat great food. November is a big food month in America, as it’s our Thanksgiving. This is the perfect time to gorge ourselves with food and not feel guilty. However, if you’re not celebrating that holiday I hope that this issue inspires your inner chef and helps you to continue celebrating great food with good friends. Enjoy!
D.C. Crenshaw
FLM
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