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Alan Richman Slams Les Halles: Payback for Anthony Bourdain's Golden Clog Awards
The thing that disgusts me most about Richman’s post is the sheer lack of professionalism and ethics. I have no problem with someone giving a little back when they’ve been attacked; but Richman didn’t do it in the open. He hid his attack on Bourdain in what was supposed to be a restaurant review. Let’s be honest, there is absolutely no question that this was a personal attack on Bourdain. The whole post referred to him personally and little to do with Les Halles. Why not do the honest thing and trash Bourdain in the open? Why try to hide it?
This person is supposed to write reviews of restaurants that consumers can trust, at least to some degree. How can anyone trust any review that he has written or will write, after knowing that his reviews are directly related to personal feelings he has towards ownership? Will Le Bernardin get a bad review now because Ripert was on No Reservations? What about Per Se because Ruhlman wrote books for Keller? His poor attempt at subtly is not only unethical, but leaves him and GQ open to libel lawsuits.
I’m not saying the guy is Jayson Blair, but this certainly isn’t good journalism. GQ should retract the post in my opinion.
Guinness Beer Options: Looking for Something Similar
Old Rasputin Imperial Stout is my favorite stout. Black Flag Imperial Stout is supposed to be good as well, but I haven't had the chance to try it.
Have Child Food Allergy Sufferers Found Their Erin Brockovich?
"Why is this responsibility placed on the consumer? Not all consumers are highly educated, and this information isn't taught in public schools. Not to mention the fact that many of the most adulterated foods are marketed directly to children. Shouldn't it be the responsibility of the companies doing the adulteration to prove the safety of their additives before unleashing them on an unsuspecting public?"
It's the consumer's responsibility because the FDA has a long history of not working. I guess we can all wait for them to start doing due proper research before approving products for use, but I'm not holding my breath. I prefer a proactive approach to learning what things are and staying away from things that I think may be harmful. This would be especially true if I had kids, at the end of the day, it's the parent's responsibly to take care of the kids, not the governments.
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I'm going to try the brussel sprouts with bacon.