CONFESSIONS OF A RESTAURANT CRITIC

Say a prayer, if you will, for the long-suffering restaurant critic. Martyrs that we are, we munch snacks, dig through dégustations and bump caviar – day in, night out – to curate and compile the country’s best eating guide. We do all this so you know exactly where to spend your dining dollars – and where not to. The only thing that works harder than us are our arteries.

We’re kidding, of course. We love our jobs and we know how lucky we are. Without exception, everyone who reviews for still gets a little shiver of excitement each time we lay a napkin on our laps,