I'm an independent, ambitious, inquisitive city dweller. I have a successful career and live a fulfilling life but am searching for that missing piece. I enjoy a good challenge, working with my hands, and staying true to my beliefs. Friends consider me honest, witty and great at obscure trivia. I like to joke around and am a favorite at costume parties. I'm a dog lover and am friends with the local pups. I'm also very close with my family and have a nephew and niece that I cherish deeply and spoil rotten!

I love to travel and have a new passport in need of stamps. I'm passionate about food and enjoy playing chef at home, trying new places out or finding hidden gems. I stay active by jogging, crossfit and playing tennis. I'm a loyal fan of Chicago sports and follow the Cubs, Bears, Hawks and Big Ten ball. I also enjoy the theater, live music and charitable events. Finally, I'm really into movies but will give up the big screen for a streetfest, an afternoon at the museum or a night on the town anytime.

I’m looking for someone with a great smile, an open mind, and a valid passport. Someone who appreciates chivalry, spontaneity, and variety in life. Smarts, style, substance, sex appeal... all matter but chemistry is key! So if you read this and think we'd match for real, let me know.

work, research, invent, travel, play, eat, sleep, dream, repeat.

directions (I'm a guy), making friends with dogs, being a great uncle, cooking, figuring things out, listening to others, expressing my opinion, taking charge, knowing when to shut up

My smile

Travels: Japan, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, Australia, Paris, London. U.S.: San Fran, Aspen, Vegas, Maui, South Beach, CA

Books: Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, Atlas Shrugged, Devil in the White City, The Tipping Point, works by Steinbeck or Hemingway

Movies: Ferris Bueller, Fight Club, The Usual Suspects, The Hangover, Memento, Something About Mary, When Harry Met Sally, (500) Days of Summer, Inception, Nolan's Batman trilogy, Wes Anderson films...

Music: 80's new wave, 90's alternative rock, deep house, hip-hop, indie rock, new alternative, dubstep, acoustic guitar, just no country

TV: Daily Show, Colbert Report, Modern Family, 30 Rock, The Walking Dead, The Soup, New Girl, Key & Peele, House Crashers, sports

Food: sushi, pizza, steak, thai, tex-mex, bbq, contemporary american, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, or anything with chocolate

laughter
knowledge
friendship
weekends
iPhone
sport

what's next on the agenda, new business ideas, global issues (economy, politics, climate change), what to eat, my next vacation

having drinks with friends, dining at the sushi bar, snacking on Whole Foods fare, catching up on shows, watching a movie at home

Why spoil the surprise here?

... you are looking for a confident, caring, chivalrous guy
... you have smarts, style, substance and sex appeal
... you think we'd be a match in real life!