For this:
http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,5/

I cannot tell you how excited I am!

you have to audition for that show? wow. i just thought they took anyone. i think it'd be so fun to be on it and get comped for three meals and then talk about them.

where are you recommending?

I had 3 phone interviews before when I was recommending Vie out here in Western Springs. It came down to between me and another local woman. They (obviously) picked her. But it was down to the wire.

This time I'm recommending a BBQ joint out here in the 'burbs that I love to go to with my family. The food is great, it's cheap, it's a great place for kids, and they've always been very helpful when dealing with Ethan's allergies. I would love to highlight that place and get them a bit of attention. Although, if they'd rather have me pick another one, there are many other restaurants that I can choose.

And, as far as the audition thing... I think this is relatively new.

huh, a woman i work with told me she's auditioning too just as I was reading this thread.

Did anyone else wonder if they were making a sequel to the Shining?

i would never post an emoticon on a board, but that would deserve the biggest laughing face i could find. haha.

You've wanted this for years. Congratulations!
I loved that show when I was in Chicago.