Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
Why I recommend it
Reichl’s disguises let her see how restaurants treat people when they don’t recognize a powerful critic. It’s an entertaining memoir about food, service, and status.
What stayed with me
Who a restaurant thinks you are can change the meal you get. Her disguises also change how she behaves.
Who it’s useful for
Food lovers and memoir readers.
A tension or limitation
A disguise gives her another view of a restaurant, but no single visit can tell the whole story.