TTHP: The Cast of Intrepid Eaters
Introducing the TTHP participants:
Smash
Smash thinks of herself as a tiny version of Brian Urlacher, ready to intercept and take down delicious food whenever it appears. For almost 30 years she's trained her tastebuds in California and Illinois, with a brief culinary excursion to Greece, and has developed a keen appreciation for the flavor enhancement of pepper and citrus. When not eating (a rare situation), Smash enjoys ultimate frisbee and dead languages.
Her favorite Chinese dish is a deliciously steamed bean-paste bun.
Ethan
Ethan grew up with simple tastes and while that has evolved over time, it still forms the basis of his culinary inclinations. He finds hearty, savory foods to be most satisfying, though he does appreciate light, clean flavors to begin the meal. Ethan feels that a restaurant's ambience is not critical as long as the food is served and nearby diners are quiet and a safe distance away.
Growing up in a town of 25,000 people with two Chinese restaurants, Ethan's favorite dish was fried rice. Now living in a city of 2.7 million people, there are a couple more Chinese restaurants and his favorite dish (so far) is moo shu pork.
Jeff
A native of the Chicagoland area, Jeff is a certified project manager, now splitting time consulting for IGO Carsharing and starting his own business. Globetrotting credentials include spending 8 years in China, 3 years in the rural south (Guilin) and 5 years in Beijing. Other interests include ultimate frisbee and the environment.
Having honed his palate during his years abroad, Jeff's favorite Chinese dishes include:
JW
Coming soon....
Liz Lemon
Ryan
A seasoned world traveler, Ryan currently resides in Chicago and works as a web systems architect. He is excited to embark on this project because "there's nothing to not like about Chinese food." Ryan's hobbies include photography, rock climbing, and trains. Ryan also enjoys coaching cats in the art of lounging.
His favorite Chinese dishes include all things seafood.
Cathy
Instigator of the Tony Hu Project, Cathy has now spent more time in Chicago than any of the other places she's otherwise lived in. When not kicking it on her exercise ball in her windowless cube of an "office", she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, baking treats, biking while cursing out the wind, or mongering cheese at farmer's markets. She also enjoys having drinks with Liz Lemon because what part of that doesn't sound fun?
Favorite Chinese dishes: Pan-fried chive and egg dumplings. Ginger scallion tripe.
Andrew
Coming soon...
Lisanne
Coming soon...
Levitron
Lauren AKA Lorraine Levitron is ready to use her robotic alter ego to dominate the Tony Hu Project. Levitron's mantra, "I'll try anything once," allows for an open mind during the Intrepid Eater's pursuit to take on Mr. Hu's cuisine. When she's not shouting to Cathy through a partition at work, Levitron practices guitar, experiments in the kitchen, and bikes all over Chi town.
Warning, anything in dumpling form will be devoured by this lady.
Smash
Smash thinks of herself as a tiny version of Brian Urlacher, ready to intercept and take down delicious food whenever it appears. For almost 30 years she's trained her tastebuds in California and Illinois, with a brief culinary excursion to Greece, and has developed a keen appreciation for the flavor enhancement of pepper and citrus. When not eating (a rare situation), Smash enjoys ultimate frisbee and dead languages.
Her favorite Chinese dish is a deliciously steamed bean-paste bun.
Ethan
Ethan grew up with simple tastes and while that has evolved over time, it still forms the basis of his culinary inclinations. He finds hearty, savory foods to be most satisfying, though he does appreciate light, clean flavors to begin the meal. Ethan feels that a restaurant's ambience is not critical as long as the food is served and nearby diners are quiet and a safe distance away.
Growing up in a town of 25,000 people with two Chinese restaurants, Ethan's favorite dish was fried rice. Now living in a city of 2.7 million people, there are a couple more Chinese restaurants and his favorite dish (so far) is moo shu pork.
Jeff
A native of the Chicagoland area, Jeff is a certified project manager, now splitting time consulting for IGO Carsharing and starting his own business. Globetrotting credentials include spending 8 years in China, 3 years in the rural south (Guilin) and 5 years in Beijing. Other interests include ultimate frisbee and the environment.
Having honed his palate during his years abroad, Jeff's favorite Chinese dishes include:
-
GanBianSiJiDou (fired green beans
with small black beans and lots of WeiJiao/numb pepper)
- SiChuan LianBanMian (Sichuan cold noodles)
- NanChaoRou (Uyghur dish of fired nan, beef, green peppers, and spices)
JW
Coming soon....
Liz Lemon
Though some may consider the name "Liz Lehman" to be slightly less
identifiable than the mainstream moniker of Tina Fey, there is no doubt
that the woman behind the Lehman surname carries the the same allure as
any of our favorite modern day icons. As equally accomplished in
doctoral herpetology as she is in basic knot and alpine rope management,
Ms. Lehman is at ease in almost any setting; whether it's debating
topical biology with fellow laureates or cooking moonshine in the
Kentucky backcountry. Her current career as an educator of educators
underscores her belief that "the children are [indeed] our future", and
she is not shy pontificating her conviction that yellow curry with
vegetables is "the tops". Liz currently resides in Chicago with with her
boyfriend, who she often cites as her "inspiration in punctuality", and
can most easily be reached for comment through the Android "Word Hero"
message boards.
Ryan
A seasoned world traveler, Ryan currently resides in Chicago and works as a web systems architect. He is excited to embark on this project because "there's nothing to not like about Chinese food." Ryan's hobbies include photography, rock climbing, and trains. Ryan also enjoys coaching cats in the art of lounging.
His favorite Chinese dishes include all things seafood.
Cathy
Instigator of the Tony Hu Project, Cathy has now spent more time in Chicago than any of the other places she's otherwise lived in. When not kicking it on her exercise ball in her windowless cube of an "office", she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, baking treats, biking while cursing out the wind, or mongering cheese at farmer's markets. She also enjoys having drinks with Liz Lemon because what part of that doesn't sound fun?
Favorite Chinese dishes: Pan-fried chive and egg dumplings. Ginger scallion tripe.
Andrew
Coming soon...
Lisanne
Coming soon...
Levitron
Lauren AKA Lorraine Levitron is ready to use her robotic alter ego to dominate the Tony Hu Project. Levitron's mantra, "I'll try anything once," allows for an open mind during the Intrepid Eater's pursuit to take on Mr. Hu's cuisine. When she's not shouting to Cathy through a partition at work, Levitron practices guitar, experiments in the kitchen, and bikes all over Chi town.
Warning, anything in dumpling form will be devoured by this lady.
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