The New York Times has appointed two new restaurant critics, Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao, and announced that they will no longer remain anonymous, marking a shift from traditional critic anonymity to a more transparent approach.
The New York Times has appointed Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao as its new restaurant critics, replacing Pete Wells. Mishan will focus on New York City and occasionally outside, while Rao will cover national restaurant trends. Both critics aim to bring transparency and a personal touch to their reviews, reflecting a broader and more diverse culinary landscape.
The New York Times has appointed Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao as co-chief restaurant critics to expand starred restaurant reviews across the U.S., with Mishan based in New York and Rao in California, aiming for more visual, personal, and transparent coverage.