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I can understand being passionate about food and then being disenchanted with the whole food/hospitality industry, but, it seems as though Ann was never really passionate about food to begin with, and this was just a convenient job. She seems to resent being friends with chefs and "foodies," and didn't like the whole "scene" at all. Well, if you're a food writer, what did you expect? I work in the music industry and am surrounded by musicians, publicists, etc. I don't resent that, I relish it!
I do understand, however, her frustration with editors and publishers who do stupid things in an attempt to sex up any topic to sell more newspapers or magazines. But, it appears that Ann has let this color her view of the ENTIRE food industry and the enjoyment of food. That I just don't understand.
I'm also curious why she was so public. Aren't food writers supposed to remain as anonymous as possible in order to provide the most accurate reviews?
It's fine if you want to bitch about your cushy job as a food writer, but, to then turn around and poo-poo the entire industry because of your own burnout just comes across as being a bit arrogant and elitist, especially when it appears she was never really into it to begin with.
