Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
by Ruth Reichl

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Book Review: Deliciously Delightful
Summary: 5 Stars

Ruth was the restaurant critic at the Los Angeles Times and was very happy. Or, she thought she was. She had reviewed every great restaurant and received the laurels she deserved for her expertise. Strangely, she received a phone call asking her if she would
be interested in talking with the editor at the new York Times about a job. She agreed to come and talk and the next thing she knew she was being interviewed by everyone and anyone that had any holding at the NYT. She was off putting, not sure she wanted the job, and, of course, they wanted her and, of course, she wanted the job.

New York is a strange city. The chefs and owners of the grand restaurants placed her picture in their kitchens so that if she came to them, she would be recognized. So, Ruth had to take matters into her own hands. She started to wear disguises while eating at the restaurant she was reviewing, and she fooled them, fooled them all. She would visit a restaurant at least 3-5 times before writing a review. Her reviews are masterpieces. She can make or break a restaurant. She discovered that if the restaurants knew she was there, she was treated like a queen, and the everyday couple next to her, revived a different meal than she did. After all, Ruth was there to review for the masses not the well known New Yorker. Ruth was able to complete her job with her disguises and such funny experiences she had. Her trips to the wig shop and the second hand clothing shops are hilarious. Her son, wanted to know abbot every disguise and he readers were enthralled with her reviews. Ruth visited every neighborhood in New York, She met the great and the man next door She was happy to just be around the thing she loves the most, next to his family, food. Ruth developed strange alliances and wonderful friends. This sis more like a chat with your best friend, and the recipes. Ruth gives us her amazing recipes. I must try them all. There does not appear to be one better than the other. After 5 years, Ruth

After five years, Ruth became tired of the critic life and was looking for something new. What, she was not sure. However, a phone call came at the right time. Best book in a long time- Admirably recommended.. prisrob

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