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Pete Wells is stepping down as the New York Times' restaurant critic in early August but will remain with the publication in a different role. Melissa Clark and Priya Krishna will serve as interim critics. Wells cited health and existential reasons for his decision, reflecting on his career and influence in food journalism.
Pete Wells is stepping down as The New York Times restaurant critic after 12 years, citing health concerns and a need for lifestyle changes. Despite leaving the role, he will remain at The Times and continue to contribute in other capacities.
San Francisco Chronicle introduces new restaurant critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan, who seeks dining suggestions while sharing her personal connection to the city's restaurant scene; Chicano Nuevo begins a residency at Evil Eye, Pretty Good Advice expands to a second location in Santa Cruz, Arizmendi Bakery's Inner Sunset location will close for eight weeks for oven installation, and Indian pop-up Country Chaat collaborates with Oakland favorite Daytrip for an event in March.
Mimi Sheraton, the former New York Times restaurant critic and food writer, passed away at the age of 97. Her writing was characterized by a wide range of interests, sharp observations, and delectable prose. She was also an accomplished home cook, and some of her most popular recipes are available on New York Times Cooking. Her trove of reviews, stretching back to the 1970s, offers an armchair history of New York restaurants.
Mimi Sheraton, the influential food writer and longtime restaurant critic for the New York Times, has died at the age of 97. She was known for her sharp opinions and depth of reporting, and was the first female restaurant critic to use disguises and fake names for reservations. Sheraton published 16 books and travel guides, including The Bialy Eaters, which explores Jewish and New York food culture. She remained active on Twitter until 2021, sharing her unflinching opinions on food and taking editors and writers to task.