Twitter summary: The memoir of a restaurant critic turned editor-in-chef of a food magazine.
The good: I’ll be completely honest and say that I had never heard of Reichl until a coworker mentioned she loved Reichl and her memoir. So, of course, I had to read (listen because I’m still all about audiobooks) this book. I enjoyed Reichl’s honest retelling of her experiences in the food and magazine industries, especially her memories of 9/11 and how the restaurant industry came together to feed frontline workers. Also included are the recipes for specific dishes mentioned in the book.
The bad: Since I had no prior emotional connection to Reichl, it was difficult to fully appreciate the memoir. I did mention that the recipes were a pro above but not best consumed as audio!
Recommendation: Yes if you’re a food aficionado and know of Reichl.
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