In Videos: Ruth Reichl Goes Back to Restaurant Reviewing, 'Undercover'
Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl famously employed several disguises while serving as restaurant critic for the New York Times in the 1990s. In this video (after the jump), the magazine's executive editor, "Doc" Willoughby, suggest she reprise the gimmick. While chefs and restaurateurs might not peg these extreme makeovers as Reichl, the looks she takes on would certainly not go unnoticed.
Ruth Reichl Returns to 'Disguised' Restaurant Reviewing
Ruth Goes Undercover [Gourmet]
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13 Comments:
Inimitably, endearingly silly. :)
miso at 6:10AM on 04/28/09
That was actually pretty funny! Who knew?!
jamieforrest at 7:24AM on 04/28/09
I wish more "foodie types" took themselves that nonseriously!
huneybumper at 8:07AM on 04/28/09
Totally goofy...they all seemed to be having fun with it!
Kerosena at 9:11AM on 04/28/09
Does that guy really pronounce what as "Hwhat"? I didn't know people actually did that.
kiteless at 9:19AM on 04/28/09
If you haven't read Ruth's book "Garlic and Sapphires" pick it up. A great, quick read.
bessfour at 9:33AM on 04/28/09
She can't act but she IS funny.
arm1970 at 10:05AM on 04/28/09
She is too funny ...
Atigerinthekitchen at 11:31AM on 04/28/09
that was very charming :)
gastronomeg at 11:38AM on 04/28/09
I love Ruth Reichl. Even more so, now that I have watched this!
cakespy at 12:50PM on 04/28/09
perfect to keep me from being completely bored at work :)
orchidgirl at 3:17PM on 04/28/09
When people ask me why I Twitter, one big reason is Ruth's ability to make 140 characters both appetizing and fascinating. This video just goes to show how charming and creative she is. I just kind of wish she'd get her bangs trimmed.
annien at 8:10PM on 04/29/09
I love Ruth Reichl, and I second the recommendation to pick up a copy of her book Garlic & Sapphires. It's a wonderfully written account of her years as a New York Times restaurant critic.
This was a fun video, and if she's actually returning to some part time restaurant reviewing, it'll be something extra to look forward to in Gourmet.
JAtchue at 12:21AM on 05/06/09