Craig Claiborne
Food critic and cookbook author
Born
September 4th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
January 22nd, 2000
25 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An influential food critic and author, played a significant role in shaping American culinary journalism. Served as the food editor for The New York Times for over 30 years. Authored several cookbooks, with 'The New New York Times Cookbook' receiving particular acclaim for modernizing traditional recipes. Championed the importance of food culture and refined American palates through detailed restaurant reviews and culinary criticism.
Served as food editor for The New York Times
Authored 'The New New York Times Cookbook'
Influenced American culinary practices
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