Gretchen Kurtz

Gretchen Kurtz has worked as a writer for 25 years; during that time she's stomped grapes in Napa, eaten b'stilla in Fez, and baked with Buddy Valastro, aka the Cake Boss. Her work has appeared in publications including Boulevard (Paris), Diversion, the New York Times and Westword. Our restaurant critic since 2012, she loves helping you decide where to eat and drink tonight.

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Image: Infinity Goods a Finalist in Plastic Innovation Challenge

Activism

Infinity Goods a Finalist in Plastic Innovation Challenge

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Image: Taking the No-Plastic Challenge

Environment

Taking the No-Plastic Challenge

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Image: Dana Rodriguez on Soup, Super Mega Bien and Coming to America

Food & Drink News

Dana Rodriguez on Soup, Super Mega Bien and Coming to America

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Image: The Ten Best Dishes of 2018

Food & Drink News

The Ten Best Dishes of 2018

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Image: Review: Safta Is a Stunner, From the Free Bread to the View

Restaurant Reviews

Review: Safta Is a Stunner, From the Free Bread to the View

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Image: Review: Brightmarten Knows How to Be a Good Neighbor in Bonnie Brae

Restaurant Reviews

Review: Brightmarten Knows How to Be a Good Neighbor in Bonnie Brae

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Image: Review: Q House Will Make You Forget Moo Shu Pork Ever Existed

Restaurant Reviews

Review: Q House Will Make You Forget Moo Shu Pork Ever Existed

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Image: Review: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee at the 20th Street Cafe

Restaurant Reviews

Review: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee at the 20th Street Cafe

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