Lunch Break Challenge Results

Thanks to everyone who took the Lunch Break Challenge. I didn't expect half this many responses. So cool that so many of you got out of the office/home/rutt for this. If you weren't able to participate this time around, I've set up a Lunch Break Challenge blog to keep this going. Enjoy.

Seaweed Salad, Bean Sprouts and Kimchee

James from Chicago, Illinois

Chicago-style Hot Dog with Extra Peppers

Dan from Chicago, Illinois

Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Yogurt, and Melon Chunks

Shawn from Hillsboro, Oregon

Two Doughnuts from Top Pot

Leslie from Seattle, Washington

Chicken Tuna Sandwich, Meiji Chocolate Bar and Coke Zero

Kelvin from Singapore

Chick-Fil-A

Julie from Salt Lake City, Utah

Taco Bell and Sea Urchin

Jim from San Francisco, California

Homemade Turkey Sandwich and Dr. Pepper

Jeremy from Chicago, Illinois

Backpack Full of Carrots, Granola Bars, a Couple of Ham Sandwiches, and a Few Fresh Peaches for Dessert

Justin from Salt Lake City, Utah

Taco Bell Meal #4. One Mexican Pizza, Two Soft Tacos

Glen from Las Vegas, Nevada

Roasted Vegetable Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella on Focaccia Bread / Cherrios, Avacado and Peaches

Dawn from Chicago, Illinois

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Root Beer

Dave from Boston, Massachusetts

Going Home For Lunch

Corey from Chicago, Illinois

Lunch Break Photos Are Coming In

Lunch break photos are starting to trickle in. I've received pictures from four people so far, and each of them is really refreshing and inspiring in their own way.

Please keep sending these to me at greg.christensen@yr.com. I'll post them October 1st. (Be sure to include the location and what you ate.) I think this is going to be a cool show.

The Lunch Break Challenge

The Y&R offices are about three blocks from Lake Geneva. So at lunch, I take my sandwich and a bottle of water down to the shoreline to eat. Here are a few pictures of my lunch breaks...

(I ate a pepperoni sandwich here.)

(Chicken gyro from a place called Istanbul Kebab.)

(Salmon sandwich and carrots.)

I have to wonder what I would have discovered if I would have spent my lunchbreaks in Chicago like this. At Y&R Chicago, I'd take the elevator down to the foodcourt and either return to my office, or eat in the open space of the creative area. Working in a habitrail complex was great during the Chicago winters. But I never spent a summer day eating at Millennium Park. I never took an extra half hour to walk down to Navy Pier or Grant Park. I never ate between the lions on the steps of the Art Institute.

I don't expect to get many responses to this request, but here it is:

Before summer is over, take a lunch break somewhere unusual/cool/inspiring, send me a picture of your cool lunch spot and I'll post in on this blog. This is open to anyone, not just salaried employees of the Greater Chicagoland area. Send pics to greg.christensen@yr.com. I'll post them at the end of September.