RESTAURANT CRITICS

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Dec 15 2025OPINION

Why Going Public Matters for Food Critics

Bill Addison, the Los Angeles Times restaurant critic, made a big move. He decided to stop hiding his identity. This is a trend in the food world. It started with Jonathan Gold, another famous critic. Both chose to be open about who they are. Why does this matter? Critics like Addison believe it's

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