Ruth Reichl on Gourmet's Demise and the Future of Food Journalism

Published: Dec. 2, 2016, 1 a.m.

In a million years, I would never have guessed Ruth Reichl's guilty pleasure: "Onion rings," she told me during part two of our conversation on Special Sauce. "I can't resist a good onion ring."

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That's not the only surprising answer you'll hear on this week's episode from the woman I call the first rock star food journalist. Take a listen to hear her take on the digital revolution in food journalism or her unique choice of guests at her last dinner on earth\u2013you won't regret it.\xa0