Good Food podcast – Ruth Reichl on life as a restaurant critic and her love of Paris

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<p>Join the legendary food critic Ruth Reichl in conversation with host Samuel Goldsmith. They discuss everything from her latest book, <em>The Paris Novel</em>, inspired by a personal event in Paris, to her transformative experiences of the LA and New York food scenes. Ruth delves into the lives of her different undercover disguises used for getting a true restaurant experience as well as how the food scene in the US has evolved over the last 20 years. Plus, Ruth tells us her favourite dish and culinary confessions.</p>
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