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Chef hails the bus for Red Light stop.(The Business of Life)(Brief Article)(Interview)

Crain's Chicago Business, November, 2004

Byline: Anne Ford Executive chef Jackie Shen is accustomed to being observed. At Randolph Street Market District restaurant Red Light, she prepares pan-Asian food in an open kitchen under the curious eyes of nearby diners. But during her daily commute on the No. 72 North Avenue and No. 8 Halsted Street buses, she's the one doing the people-watching.

CRAIN'S: Why do you take the CTA instead of driving? MS. SHEN: No. 1 is convenience. Chicago's transportation is the safest and the cleanest. Also because of the cost savings. Also, my driver's license expired. What do you do on the bus? I usually read, but when I get tired of reading, I study people. I think, "I'd really like to know your life story.'' I'm not a very, very social person, but I usually...

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