The Austin-American Statesman reports that Dale Rice is leaving the paper to teach journalism at Texas A&M. I had the pleasure of dining out with Mr. Rice one evening, at a restaurant where he was actually known by the owner, which was usually not the case. Like most restaurant reviewers, Mr. Rice continued the subterfuge of the secret review alive and well, with one or two exceptions including Asti Trattoria--one of my favorite places to entertain guests of the Blanton. In any case, that night we enjoyed all kinds of treats from the kitchen, only because we were dining with a person of such import. It was a fun night and glimpse into the life of a restaurant reviewer.
A Foodie Moves On
The Austin-American Statesman reports that Dale Rice is leaving the paper to teach journalism at Texas A&M. I had the pleasure of dining out with Mr. Rice one evening, at a restaurant where he was actually known by the owner, which was usually not the case. Like most restaurant reviewers, Mr. Rice continued the subterfuge of the secret review alive and well, with one or two exceptions including Asti Trattoria--one of my favorite places to entertain guests of the Blanton. In any case, that night we enjoyed all kinds of treats from the kitchen, only because we were dining with a person of such import. It was a fun night and glimpse into the life of a restaurant reviewer.