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restaurant critic

Undercover Dining With NY Times Restaurant Critic Pete Wells

Pete Wells can make or break a restaurant with one review. Has that power changed him or how he eats?

How Do Michelin Stars Actually Work?
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Why certain cities don't get stars.

After A Lifetime Of Eating, Gail Simmons Is Still Hungry

She can be critical, but at least she'll tell you to your face.

Should Fine Dining Exist?
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Is it possible to run a high end restaurant that turns a profit and treats people fairly? And is there a point in trying?

A Restaurant Critic Changes The Rules

“Queer,” “Young,” “POC” seem to be the only terms people use to describe restaurant critic Soleil Ho. She’s all those things. But she’s also just one imperfect human trying to live her values at work.

Going Undercover With NY Times Restaurant Critic Pete Wells

Pete Wells can make or break a restaurant with one review. Has that power changed him, or his approach to food? We discuss, and Dan joins Pete on an undercover trip to a New York restaurant.