Tom Sietsema on Disguises, Memorable Reviews, and What’s Next
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema is stepping down after more than 25 years on the job and revealing his face publicly for the first time.
We chatted with him about the most memorable of his 1,200 reviews, his best disguises and what’s next.
Last year, I filed my 25th dining guide and I thought if it all ended right now, I’d be fine.
He shared his story:
- He has been able to travel and write stories that he thought were important.
- He reviewed all sorts of restaurants all over the place.
He received a call from [then-Food Editor] Joe Yonan while on vacation in Portugal, informing him about the buyouts offered by the Post.
As we know, the last buyout was two years ago, and for someone in my position, with my tenure, it was like two years pay and two years insurance. This time around, it was less.
Author's summary: Tom Sietsema steps down after 25 years as a food critic.
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