Garlic and Sapphires : the Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise Book 2005

Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl is a captivating memoir that takes readers behind the scenes of the restaurant world through the unique perspective of a food critic. As The New York Times restaurant critic, Reichl used various disguises to remain anonymous when dining out. The book dives into her experiences as she transforms into different personas, each with its own name, background, and personality, in order to avoid special treatment and capture an authentic dining experience.