The Critics

Just as Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide debuts, the Washington Business Journal has a thoughtful cover story on how much restaurant reviews really matter. Sietsema, former critic Phyllis Richman, Bart Vandaele, Mark Bucher and Ashok Bajaj are among those interviewed. The story is behind a paywall, but nonsubscribers can see supplemental coverage, including a video and a rundown of those places which have received 1.5 stars or less over the years. [WBJ]