Nikita Richardson, writer of New York Times Cooking's "Where to Eat: New York City" column/newsletter (pro tip: subscribe to it!), and an editor for the paper's Food section, sits down with Andrew to discuss restaurants, recommending restaurants, the shifting dining landscape, and her path to this unique and enviable role. A fun, informative, and free-ranging conversation.Click through to read Nikita's pieces on food in The Sims and "Where Are All the Black Restaurant Critics?" (both mentioned in the interview).** See Andrew LIVE in Chicago: If you live in Chicago or will be visiting for the James Beard Foundation Awards, please register for your FREE ticket to a panel he'll be moderating the afternoon of Sunday, June 12 on the steps owners, chefs, and coworkers can take to help make motherhood a non-issue for hospitality workers.**Calling all young chefs and aspiring chefs: If you're under 30, we encourage you to apply for the S.Pellegrino* Young Chef Academy Competition. Application deadline has been extended to June 30.  * our promotional partner