David Hammond

David Hammond is an experienced food columnist and blogger currently contributing to Wednesday Journal/Oakpark.com since September 2010 and holds the role of Food Detective at the Chicago Sun-Times since July 2010. In addition, Hammond has been a Food Contributor for Chicago Public Radio's Eight Forty-Eight/Worldview since 2007, providing insights on Chicago's food scene. As a contributor to the Chicago Reader since 2006 and as Writer-in-Chief for DCHammond, Inc. since 1985, Hammond specializes in creating training and marketing materials across various media formats for diverse industries. Previous roles include Co-Moderator at LTHForum.com and various consulting and writing positions from 2002 to 2008. Hammond holds an MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and a BA in English Literature from Kalamazoo College.