Name: Brenda
Nickname: My older brother calls me "Da" as in short for "Brenda"
One thing about me that would shock the world about me is ... I match the color of my underwear to my mood.
My catchphrase is ... Work hard, play hard
I would describe myself in three words as ... Funny, loyal and devious
The one thing I want to before I die is ... Fall in love again
LIKES
Movie: 'Garden State,' 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' 'The Princess Bride,' 'Meet Joe Black'
Book: I don't really read books, but I have a great collection of cookbooks. My favorite is a compliation of the PBS show 'On the Road' called 'Spain: A Culinary Roadtrip'
T.V. Show: 'Homeland,' reality singing competitions, and anything on Bravo, of course!
Color: Bright yellow
Junk Food: Carbs - especially pasta
Favorite Cocktail: Ketel One Martini shaken (hard so it gets icy) up with a twist
My musical playlist is: Depends on the activity - Soulful: Adele, John Legend, Norah Jones, Ray Lamontagne, Fiona Apple. Working out: Jay-Z, Kanye West. Relaxing: Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, One Republic.
ROMANTIC MOMENTS
If I had to describe my first kiss ... Awkward
The perfect meal for a romantic night out is… Oysters and rosé close to the beach
My turn-offs are… Bad teeth/breath, too short or too skinny, splitting a check
My deal-breakers are… Doesn't like dogs
Having a meal on a first date – yay or nay? Yay!
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Name: Jessica
Nickname: Everyone calls me by my last name, Miller
One thing about me that would shock the world about me is … I vomit at the smell of sauerkraut. Hate the stuff. Eeew.
My catchphrase is ... I always make up lucrative scales to compare things by.
Example: on a scale of "bored out of my mind" to "busier than Obama"…I'm like a 4 right now.
I would describe myself in three words as ...Totally freakin' bananas.
The one thing I want to before I die is ... Go to a Superbowl game, and be at Busch Stadium in St. Louis when the Cardinals win the World Series.
LIKES
Movie: 'Top Gun'
Book: '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne
T.V. Show: I don't have TV or cable! In marketing I like my ideas to come organically, not from something I've seen or heard somewhere else in the media
Color: Blue
Junk Food: Cheese Balls
Favorite Cocktail: Dirty Martini
My musical playlist is: 'My Life,' Adam Levine; 'Stay,' Taylor Swift; 'Hold On,' Wilson Phillips; 'Achy Breaky Heart,' Billy Ray Cyrus; 'Diamonds,' Rihanna; 'Some Nights,' fun.; 'Country Grammar,' Nelly; 'Daydream Album,' Mariah Carey; 'Hand in My Pocket,' Alanis Morissette; 'Paris, Tokyo,' Lupe Fiasco
ROMANTIC MOMENTS
If I had to describe my first kiss ... Right after lunch, waiting to go to PE in sixth grade. My crush kissed me on the lips and ran away to his next class.
The perfect meal for a romantic night out is… Steak! Nothing more sexy than a guy who takes you out for a big piece of steak.
My turn-offs are… Smokers, laziness
My deal-breakers are… Cheating
Having a meal on a first date – yay or nay? I prefer drinks first so if it's going well you can transition to dinner easily…or on the flip side, bail easily and not have to sit through a whole dinner
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Name: Waylynn Lucas
Nickname: One thing about me that would shock the world about me is ... I'm not always as tough as I seem
My catchphrase is ... Never a dull moment
I would describe myself in three words as ... Fun, ambitious, passionate
The one thing I want to before I die is ... Cage diving with Great White Sharks
LIKES
Movie: 'Anchorman,' 'Midnight in Paris,' 'Full Metal Jacket,' 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Book: 'The Old Man and The Sea'
T.V. Show: 'Luther,' 'Lost,' 'Homeland'
Color: Purple
Junk Food: Pizza
Favorite Cocktail: Margarita
My musical playlist is: 'Excuses,' The Morning Benders; 'The Look,' Metronomy; 'Waiting for that Day,' George Michael; 'Passin' Me By,' The Pharcyde; 'Blurred Lines,' Robin Thicke; '1+1,' Beyonce; 'Let's Never Stop Falling in Love,' Pink Martini; 'Right Above It,' Lil Wayne & Drake; 'This Head I Hold,' Electric Guest; 'Ooh La La,' The Faces
ROMANTICAL MOMENTS
The perfect date: The perfect picnic with great wine, and cheese on the grass overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge; holding one another and dancing when there isn’t even music playing; getting lost in a kiss, and feeling like you are the only people on the planet.
If I had to describe my first kiss ... It was perfect. At summer camp, in the woods, with a super cute older boy!
The perfect meal for a romantic night out is… Somewhere a little loud, a little dark, great food, great wine, where you can share everything.
My turn-offs are… Arrogance, ego, insecurity
My deal-breakers are… close-mindedness, dishonesty
Having a meal on a first date – yay or nay? Nay
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Name: Nina Clemente
Nickname: none
One thing about me that would shock the world is...Even though I've been living in the US for 30 years I am still not a citizen.
My catchphrase is ... Cooking with confidence.
I would describe myself in three words: Creative, opinionated and nurturing.
The one thing I want to do before I die is: Climb to the summit of K2.
LIKES
Movie: 'Being There'
Book: Any book by Michael Pollan, 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith, 'Medium Raw' by Anthony Bourdain
T.V. Show: 'Breaking Bad,' 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations,' 'The Newsroom,' 'Arrested Development'
Color: Red
Junk Food: Pizza
Favorite Cocktail: Extra dirty martini
My musical playlist is: '93 Til Infinity,' Souls of Mischief; 'Skinny Love,' Bon Iver; 'Feeling Good,' Nina Simone; 'Sweet Life,' Frank Ocean; 'She's Long Gone,' The Black Keys; 'Una Notte a Napoli,' Pink Martini; 'The Panties,' Mos Def; 'Closer,' Goapele; 'They Could Be Wrong,' Lianne La Havas; 'Daydreamin',' Lupe Fiasco ft. Jill Scott
ROMANTIC MOMENTS:
If I had to describe my first kiss …I remember a bet being involved, and a slap being the finale.
The perfect meal for a romantic night out is ... A home cooked one in, as long as I don't have to clean dishes.
My turn-offs are ... Bad scents, lack of confidence, and not a good listener.
My deal-breakers are... Someone with no dreams or ambition.
Having a meal on a first date – yay or nay? Of course!!
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Name: Kat
Nickname: Kat
One thing about me that would shock the world about me is ... I can recite the alphabet backwards. And balance a spoon on my nose. Oops that's two things.
My catchphrase is ... It's a situation.
I would describe myself in three words as ... Adventurous, ebullient, passionate.
The one thing I want to before I die is ... Eat sushi at Sukiyabashi Jiro, the three Michelin starred Tokyo sushi bar featured in 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi.'
LIKES
Movie: 'Dazed & Confused,' 'Rocky,' 'The Godfather,' 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'
Book: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,' 'Water for Elephants,' 'The Man Who Ate Everything,' 'Extra Virginity'
T.V. Show: 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Gangland,' anything on Animal Planet
Color: Olive green
Junk Food: Haribo Gummy Bears, Tyrrells Mature Cheddar & Chives potato chips, Momofuku Milk Bar Birthday Cake Truffles
Favorite Cocktail: Penicillin
My musical playlist is: 'Take You Higher,' Goodwill & Hook n Sling; 'Home,' LCD Soundsystem; 'Disco Sun,' Pascal & Pearce ft. Juliet Harding; 'Bounce,' Calvin Harris; 'When I'm Small,' Phantogram; 'Right Thing to Do,' SBTRKT; 'Kilometer,' Sebastien Tellier; 'Just Jack,' Disco Friends; 'Sweet Nothing,' Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch; 'Out There On the Ice,' Cut Copy
ROMANTIC MOMENTS
If I had to describe my first kiss ... Wet.
The perfect meal for a romantic night out is… Amazing sushi and sake.
My turn-offs are… Laziness and men that only talk about themselves and don't ask questions.
My deal-breakers are… Anyone that doesn't like xiao long bao, aka pork soup dumplings, game over. Just Kidding. Kind of.
Having a meal on a first date – yay or nay? Yay.
