Four x Four

Eric over at Marketing.FM tagged me to highlight myself in the 4x4 meme that has been making its way around the blogosphere these days. Although my blog profile is anonymous -- I'm ok giving up a little bit of my identity. It's about time you get to know me a little bit better.

J-O-B-S I've had:
1. Deli Girl: I worked behind the counter at a small deli called Parkside in my hometown. This was my introduction to the restaurant world -- and left an ever-lasting terrific impression on me.
2. Waitress: Throughout college, was a waitress at a small luncheonette in Easton, Pennsylvania. This was, by far, the best job I've ever had. I woke up at 6am on Saturdays and Sundays for four years, and served eggs and coffee to magnificent locals. I never missed a day of work and I was never completely sober -- yet always truly happy behind the counter.
3. Waitress: Are you noticing a trend? After graduating from college, I moved to New York City and waitressed at The Knickerbocker Bar and Grill on 9th and University. Great job. Everyone thought I was a struggling actress and I neglected to tell them differently. Highlight was serving Chris Noth on Halloween -- he liked my cheerleading costume.
4. Partnership for a Drug-Free America: Yes, you read it right -- I worked at PDFA for years. First as a freelance writer and then moved into their digital department to help develop their suite of websites. It was here that I met my mentor -- and when I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in web.

Favorite Food: (Since I'm a foodie, I'm going to tell you my four favorite dishes from my four favorite NYC restaurants.)
1. Hamburger and fries. Too many places to count -- I'll go with JG Melon, Resto and Shake Shack. Turns out, I'm a cheap date.
2. Ricotta gnudi from The Spotted Pig
3. Pumpkin Cupcakes from Sugar Sweet Sunshine
4. Pork Buns from Momofuku Noodle Bar

Places I've Been:
1. Prague -- Everyone should go here once. And when you do, stay for a while.
2. Beijing -- Hot, smoggy and amazing.
3. Israel -- Hands down, the best trip I've ever taken in my life. One love to TL458.
4. San Juan -- Not too exotic, but perfect for a few days on the beach with my oldest friends.

TV Shows I DVR: (Turns out, I love TV and more specifically, my DVR. This is an exciting question for me.)
1. The Wire -- I'm one of the white people that just started watching this year after reading about it Newsweek.
2. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia -- Genius comedy. It can do no wrong in my eyes.
3. Lost -- Because it's brilliant.
4. Top Chef -- Because a girl can dream, can't she?