Best food writer ever was AJ. Liebling. His “Between Meals” is a book that’s small in size but epic in its pleasures. He called himself a “feeder” and his overeating led him to early death. (So, food lovers. That’s a warning. Be moderate). Next in line is Waverly Root, no slouch at the table, and a pal and dining companion of Liebling. M.F.K. Fisher was the mistress of crystalline prose. Her recipes? Beware! Best restaurant reviewer is Alec Lobrano. A joyous provider of good advice. The New York Times has been fortunate in having stylish restaurant reviewers: The present Pete Wells (funny and original) and Mimi Sheraton and Ruth Reichl in the past. (Sheraton has a good, down home cookbook: “From My Mother’s Kitchen”). Craig Claiborne of the Times was the pioneer of restaurant reviewers. HG was not a fan. This is not nepotism, but one of the very best food writer is SJ (HG’s multi-talented son, Jeremy). SJ lives in Tokyo with his family and he and his wife, Maiko, own and run Freeman Shokudo, a busy barbecue and beer izakaya. Reviews have been spectacular (check out Japan Times). He has been too busy to continue his fascinating blog, “Oishi Gevalt”. Get a taste by going to OG’s archive (oishigevalt.com ).
Writing About Food and Restaurants
April 19th, 2021 § 1 comment
No question about SJ. He is the tops..