This week we're joined by Besha Rodell, the James Beard-winning food writer who filled the shoes of Jonathon Gold at LA Weekly, has told NYT readers how Australians eat, and is currently the chief restaurant critic at The Age and Good Weekend.

She tells Kate and Brodie about being the last remaining anonymous food critic the un-deification of The Chef, her upcoming book, how and why she does her job, and why food isn't the only reason to go to a restaurant.

Join The Hogg Hive on Patreon to hear Besha's rapid-fire reccs in a bonus episode next week!

See Also – Besha's reviews we mention

• We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care
• This Melbourne icon divides food snobs – but our critic keeps going back
• Review: Kisumé in Melbourne, Australia
• Five months after opening, this hyped city restaurant was still empty, and it’s easy to see why

Spots Besha mentioned:

• Vue De Monde
• Jim's Greek Tavern
• Waiter's Club
• Mario's
• Bratwurst Shop & Co.
• France Soir
• Malin

Besha's Also Alsos

• Tzaki Tzaki
• Heartstopper
• Wine growing regions in Great Southern (WA) and Gippsland

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