Tom Sietsema

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At dinner not long ago, a new friend watched me snap a few furtive photos of the food on our table — part of my note-taking process when I review restaurants — and asked, “Do you ever take pictures of the people you’re eating with?” Democracy Dies in Dark... See more

Review by Tom SietsemaAllow me to share a secret. The day I’m no longer a hired mouth is the day I plan to eat exactly as I wish.I expect to go wherever I want, not necessarily the new hot spot or an old restaurant that someone told me is better or worse ... See more

The crackle of energy whenever a new restaurant debuts reminds me of opening night at the theater. In many cases, the dining room is (over) staffed with a cast of well-rehearsed people, dressed to impress in whatever uniform the owners think represents th... See more