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Seattle's visitors and
residents agree that our city offers a great diversity and
richness of dining experiences. Not only is Seattle the
place where East meets West and where multiculturalism
thrives, it's where some of the freshest ingredients are
matched with some of the finest chefs. That's what makes
working for Food Seattle such an exciting and
satisfying adventure.
www.foodseattle.com is operated by GK Media Inc, which was founded in the year 2005.
We are always seeking new contributors to our
site. If you have a passion for good food, and have developed skills in writing,
photography, web design, or programming, consider joining our team.
Meet the Team:
We appreciate your
feedback. Feel free to email us with your comments, either below or at info@gkmedia.ca
Kevin Freeman
- President
A SFU alumnus, Kevin wants to share his critiques in dining so people with special dietary needs will have a guide to accommodating restaurants.
Email: info@gkmedia.ca |
Daenna Van Mulligen (aka The Wine Diva)
Feature Articles - Daenna lives in Vancouver where she works as a wine writer. She is recognized via her alter-ego Wine Diva www.winediva.ca a tongue-in-cheek wine website geared toward her very serious passion for all things wine. Daenna is an accredited sommelier who thrives on educating the public with her deviously inspirational and humorous approach to wine in an effort to increase consumer consumption while decreasing wine snobbery. Daenna also regularly contributes to CityFood Magazine and Infamous Magazine.
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Sandy Copping
Reviewer and Feature Articles - Having grown up with a father who was a professional cook, excellent
food, made from scratch, was the rule at Sandy's house. Food
experiences in Europe, Asia, and North America have shaped this
discerning palate. She has previously provided critiques for the
Zagat restaurant guides.
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Becky Solomon
Feature Articles - At six years old Becky Solomon bought her first cookbook not surprising, since her parents were already humouring her request for wine with dinner, albeit diluted with lots of water. Her experience in the restaurant and wine businesses comes from her years as a food buyer and a marketer at Earls, and as a marketer at White Spot where she was on the team that launched the chain in Alberta. She has completed culinary and pastry classes at the Northwest Culinary Academy, and has an Intermediate Certificate in Wine from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. She is a contributing writer to Vendor Magazine, a western Canada liquor trade publication, and her wine blog www.beckysolomon.blogspot.com is read in 40 countries.
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Jackie Donnelly
Feature Articles - Our newest addition to the team, Jackie is a Seattle based photographer and writer with a passion for food.
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Geoff Peters
Reviewer - Vancouver-born, and a resident of Burnaby BC, Geoff combines
a love of food with skills in writing, web site design, programming,
photography, and music.
Dana Mahon
Feature Articles - Dana is originally from Winnipeg where she studied physical education and sport studies before moving to Toronto to pursue further education in wellness and health promotion. Since moving to Vancouver, Dana's passion for writing has led her to some very exciting projects including interviews with David Foster, Jason Priestley and Terry David Mulligan. Dana has a love both for food and her pen and looks forward to marrying the two as she continues on her writing journey.
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| Cassandra Anderton
Feature Articles - grew up in the Okanagan Valley long before it became known as the Napa of the North (It is however rumoured that there are some vines in the Valley slightly older than her). She ventured into wine industry after studying for Level 1 and 2 of her sommelier by taking on the role of opening manager of a VQA wine store (her earlier career involved a different type of stock from than the rootstock now included in her studies). She is currently a contributing writer of BC Wine Trails Magazine, Vancouver Magazine Eating and Drinking Guide, Western Living Magazine, Eat Magazine, Food Vancouver, Chocolat, Vitamin V and a number of other publications. Cassandra also works with Latitude Wine Cellars and Vino Allegro, as well as a CMC sake, and Giffard Liqueurs. Cassandra is currently studying the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust Advanced Level at the Arts Institute/Dubrulle Culinary School. Her goal is to complete the Diploma.
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Join Our Team:
Do you have a knack
for discovering great hole-in-the-wall restaurants? Are you a connoisseur
of Seattle's incredibly diverse and vibrant food culture? At
www.foodseattle.com we value people with eclectic tastes who seek
the extraordinary. We are currently
assembling a team of writers, photographers, and food lovers who
can help make our vision a reality. If you have creative talent
and are passionate about food, please send us your resume and a sample of your work.
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