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October 23, 2018
10 Questions with ... Peter DillsBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
Started in the event planning arena, then helped my father Elmer Dills, producing segments for his long-running radio show, then got my break from KIEV Radio in the '90s.
1. You were sort of born into the restaurant review business, but when did you know you wanted to follow in your dad's footsteps as both a restaurant critic and a radio/TV host and writer?
Bob Hastings was the General Manager at KRLA/KIEV and suggested that I take my dads place when he went on vacation, they must have liked what they heard I was given a show with Stephanie Edwards.
2. People assume that being a restaurant reviewer is nothing but great food and fun. What are the things people DON'T know about being a restaurant reviewer that might not be so glamorous?
The truth is, it is very low paying and a lot of out of pocket expenses. Long drives for not so pleasant food experiences.
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